The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

How do you foster sibling relationships? Help kids develop a personal relationship with Jesus? Navigate family devotions? If these are questions you’ve ever asked, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode. In honor of Ruth’s first children’s book—a book about home–today's episode is a peek into the Simons’ home with answers to some of Ruth's most frequently asked pareting questions....

After an unexpectedly long break, Ruth and Eve are back! Listen in to get caught up on all the things, including an exciting announcement about where the podcast is headed next.  Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

What do you do when summer break is supposed be the ultimate reset, but it doesn’t go as planned or meet your expectations? Join Ruth for an honest conversation about how to find rest and reset this summer, no matter your circumstance. Scripture Referenced Matthew 11 Resources Mentioned Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Hea...

How do we live faithfully today, even when right now isn't what we want? Tune in for a conversation with the entire GraceLaced team as they discuss what "now and not yet" means for them in their current seasons, what helps them embrace today, and what encouragement they want to pass along. Scripture Referenced  Psalm 63:1-4 Resources Mentioned Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop...

In this episode, Troy Simons is back to talk about some of the "now and not yet" seasons that he and Ruth have experienced in marriage. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and listen in as Ruth and Troy have a candid conversation about tender moments. Resources Mentioned Foundations Podcast Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simons Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorship The GraceLaced Pod...

How do we anchor ourselves to Christ while riding waves of grief? Even when we hope in all that's yet to come, death and loss are challenging to navigate. In today's episode, we have Eve Stipes and Troy Simons, who have experienced the loss of a father and brother, respectively, in the recent past. Listen in as Eve chats with Troy and then her mom, Joyce, about living faithfully in the f...

Every young mother has heard the advice "Enjoy them while you can," but what does it really look like to embrace today even if you're longing for a different (and seemingly easier?) season. In today's episode, Ruth is joined by Sally Clarkson to talk about motherhood in the context of "now and not yet." Resources Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorsh...

What does it look like to live faithfully when your right now circumstance is full of pain or suffering? In today's episode, Ruth and Eve talk to author, stroke survivor and disability advocate Katherine Wolf about radical acceptance of difficult circumstances and trusting the Lord when where you are is not at all what you planned or hoped for. Scripture Referenced Psalm 16:5 1 Peter 1:10 Psa...

Remember what it was like to make (what felt like) life-long decisions in your early 20s? What did you long for most? What  made you feel constantly unsure? Join Ruth today as she chats with her oldest son, Caleb Simons, about life as a young adult. And make sure you don't miss out on this episode's BONUS CONVO with Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to learn more about the...

Ever wondered why even though you know you’ve been made new in Christ nothing actually feels new? Or been curious about how your life right now fits into the bigger story of redemption? Listen in to today’s episode and hear Ruth and Eve chat with Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie about the answers to these questions and more! Scripture Referenced Genesis 3 Mark 1:15 Colossians 2:15 Galatians 3:13 2 Cori...

Welcome to a new season of the podcast where Ruth, Eve, and some special guests tackle what it means to live faithfully in the tension between now and not yet. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to Ruth and Eve kick things off in today's episode. Resources Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Now and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorship The G...

Sometimes the hardest part of carrying a heavy burden is just not seeing a reason for it... but what if there is a purpose in your pain? What if it’s not designed to take you out, but to prepare you? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about preaching truth to themselves using 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Scripture Referenced 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Resources Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons...

When the burden you're carrying has to do with regrets or the mistakes you can't stop replaying over and over, where do you turn? How do you walk in the freedom you know Christ has secured on your behalf instead of getting bogged down by regret? Tune in for Ruth and Eve's conversation about the truth of Romans 8:1-2. Scripture Referenced Romans 8:1-2 Resources Mentioned When Strivin...

If you've ever wrestled with anxiety and felt alone in your thoughts with no end in sight, today's episode is for you. Today, Ruth and Eve are talking about the peace of God—how we access it, what it means, and what it doesn't mean. Listen in for practical encouragement! Scripture Referenced Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:6-7 Matthew 6 Sponsorship The GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful...

He carries what we can’t. Does it resonate with you or does it feel too good to be true? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what this truth really means and how to apply it to your everyday life. Scripture Referenced Matthew 11:28-30 Resources Mentioned The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Sponsorship The GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom C...

Ever worked really hard to provide and felt a lot of pressure to do it well? What truth do we anchor ourselves to when stress and the mental capacity it requires threaten to take us out? Tune into today's episode to hear what truth Ruth and Eve preach to themselves! Scripture Referenced Matthew 6:25-33 Resources Mentioned Thinking Biblically About Worry - a blog post by Paul David Tripp Spons...

When “Happy New Year!” doesn’t feel true to reality because there’s a heavy burden following you from the previous year, how do you anchor your heart to something better? Join Ruth and Eve for another season designed to help you preach truth to yourself when life feels heavy. Scripture Referenced Matthew 11 Psalm 42 Psalm 103 Lamentations 3 Resources Mentioned Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Trut...

Welcome to the week between Christmas and New Year's! In today's episode, the entire GraceLaced team sits down for a conversation about what it looks like to make room for Jesus beyond the month of December. Resources Mentioned: Download the Emmanuel   Discussion Guide Prepare Him Room Advent Card Set Emmanuel   by Ruth Chou Simons Emmanuel Playlist Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Fin...

Ever stopped to really think about what the names of Jesus tell us about who He is and how He relates to our every day lives? Listen in as Ruth and and Eve talk about how the names of Jesus apply in this season and all year long.   Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective ! Resources Mentioned: Download the Emmanuel   Discussion Guide Prepare Him Room Advent Card Set Emmanuel   by...

What does it look like to respond to the true reason for the season without adding another item to your "to-do" list? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what types of responses come most naturally for them in the Advent season, and how they're cultivating the ones that don't.   Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective ! Resources Mentioned: Download the...

If you've ever thought, "I know this season 'should be' joyful, but...." this episode is for you! Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about the power of stepping back to look at the whole story of redemption to change how we experience Advent. Resources Mentioned: Download the Emmanuel   Discussion Guide Prepare Him Room Advent Card Set Emmanuel   by Ruth Chou Simons The...

How we enter the Advent season will make or break both our enjoyment of it and our ability to worship well in it... so how do we set ourselves up for success? Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about letting go of expectations for the month and how they're fighting to "make room" for Christ in their hearts this Christmas. Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective ! Resour...

Advent is just around the corner - do you feel ready for it? Check out what Ruth and Eve are talking about in season 7 of the GraceLaced Podcast and learn about how the Advent conversation even began for GraceLaced Co. The new season begins Nov. 29! Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective ! Resources Mentioned: Prepare Him Room Advent Card Set Emmanuel   by Ruth Chou Simons Hear m...

Why does theology matter in our everyday lives? Today we’re sharing the audio from the live Pilgrim Stories Event, so you can hear Ruth , Jen Wilkin , and Jada Edwards tackle this question & have a lot of fun doing it! Resources Mentioned Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons You Are A Theologian   by Jen Wilkin Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer Find Jen: Instagram | Website Find Jada: Instagram | Web...

Ever wonder why hymns have such a lasting impact? In this episode, Ruth sits down with modern hymn-writer, Kristyn Getty, to talk about the role hymns can play in our pilgrim journeys. Scripture Referenced Lamentations 3 Psalms Resources Mentioned Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons When I Survey the Wondrous Cross covered by Sandra McCracken In Christ Alone by Kristyn and Keith Getty Holy, Holy, Holy cov...