The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Listen in as Ruth and Eve chat with Ann Voskamp about sheep, her own adventures as a shepherdess, and how the Lord has used both to remind her that He is our Good Shepherd. If you're in need of encouragement today, this episode is for you! Scripture Referenced John 10:11 Psalm 23 Resources Mentioned Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp Wa...

Listen in as Christy Nockels shares how the Lord met her in the midst of an overwhelming personal trial. May the story of His provision in her life encourage you! Resources Mentioned Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Music by Christy Nockels Glorious in the Mundane Podcast with Christy Nockels Lord, I Need You by Matt Maher I Need Thee Every Hour covered by The Worship Initiative, John Marc Kohl, Hannah...

Ever wonder why music and art can have such a deep impact on our souls? Listen in as Ruth and Eve chat with Andrew Peterson about what it looks like to have purpose in what we do even when we’re ultimately created for another world. Scripture Referenced Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources Mentioned The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Watch The Wingfeather Saga Meditat...

If you've ever wondered why it matters that God is faithful, today's episode with author and Bible teacher, Trillia Newbell is for you! Grab a cup of coffee and join Ruth, Eve, and Trillia for a great conversation! Scripture Referenced Ephesians 2:8-9 Hebrews 11 & 12 Psalm 23 Genesis 17 Psalm 103 Resources Mentioned Great Is Thy Faithfulness cover by Shane & Shane A Great Cloud o...

What does it mean for God to be sovereign? We're so glad you asked! On this episode, Ruth and Eve sit down with singer/songwriter Laura Story to hear how the sovereignty of God has met Laura and her family over and over. We know you'll be encouraged! And... you just might get a special mash-up of hymns at the end of today's conversation! Scripture Referenced Romans 5 John 9 Resource...

Today's conversation with Candace Cameron Bure is such an encouragement! Listen in as Ruth, Eve, and Candace talk about how knowing God as a Deliverer gives us confidence when things get tough. Scripture Referenced Exodus 14 Resources Mentioned Pilgrim: 25 Ways God's Character Leads Us Onward by Ruth Chou Simons The Bible Recap A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Deliverer by Matt Maher Candace...

Omnipresent? It's a big word with an especially comforting definition. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in while Ruth, Eve, and Melissa discuss this amazing piece of God's character. Scripture referenced Psalm 19 Colossians 1:17 Resources mentioned Pilgrim: 25 Ways God's Character Leads Us Onward by Ruth Chou Simons In the Secret of His Presence by Sandra McCracken Parenting with Hop...

Listen in as Ruth and Eve chat with singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb about the praiseworthiness of God... and make sure you stick around to the end to hear Ellie sing a classic hymn featured in Ruth's newest devotional, Pilgrim: 25 Ways God's Character Leads Us Onward. Scripture Referenced Genesis 1 Exodus 3 Exodus 15 Resources Mentioned Faithful Project Rise Up by Ellie Holcomb, lyrics c...

Season 6 of The GraceLaced Podcast is coming August 23! This season, Ruth Chou Simons and her co-host, Eve Stipes, are talking with SPECIAL GUESTS! Tune in for the next 10 weeks as special guests discuss how God's character has met them on their own pilgrim journeys.  Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

The GraceLaced team is back for another episode! Listen in as we discuss a few principles for how to embrace your limitations and share our own experiences with limitations. If you haven't already listened to season 5, start there! S5 | Embrace Your Limitations Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

If you've ever filled your schedule so full that getting sick felt like the end of the world, skipped lunch multiple days in a week because you were so busy, or are naturally inclined to want to control your calendar into submission, this episode is for you! Listen in to Ruth and Eve's conversation about margin and making space for the unexpected...because you never know how God might &q...

Have you ever felt like life was so full or so busy, that you just let things like spending time in the Word or connecting with your community fall by the wayside? Hypothetically speaking, of course... You're not alone! In this episode, Ruth and Eve share their own struggles and talk about what it looks like to prioritize connection as we embrace God-given limitations to our capacity. Resourc...

Will God ever give us more than we can handle? What if part of embracing our limitations means resting in God’s sovereignty and taking steps of faith, even when it feels like what He's asking is beyond our capacity? Join Ruth and Eve for a cup of coffee and listen to them process what it means to exercise faith. Scripture referenced: Genesis 15-21 1 Corinthians 10:13 Mark 2 Mark 3 Mark 10 Eph...

Do you struggle to say “no”? Or worry about missing an opportunity, disappointing someone, or just missing out on all the fun? FOMO is real! Listen is as Ruth and Eve discuss how saying no, even to really good things, is an essential part of embracing our limitations. Scripture referenced: Luke 10:38-42 Resources mentioned: The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst GraceLaced Collective   S5 | Embrace Your L...

When we bump up against the limitations of our own time, resources, or capacity, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when new opportunities present themselves. Join Ruth and Eve for today's episode, all about how to embrace our limited capacity by knowing what you're called to in your current season of life. Scripture referenced: Exodus 18:13-23 Resources mentioned: GraceLaced Journals and Note...

There’s always more work to do, more activities to plan, and more people to see…but there’s not always enough time, resources, or capacity to do it all. We may not like to admit it, but none of us are actual superheroes! So how do we make peace with the capacity we’ve been given? And maybe even see God's grace in it all? Join Ruth and Eve for today's conversation! Resources mentioned: Th...

When the tasks in front of you feel impossible and you don't think you have what it takes to see them all the way through, how do you keep going? Listen in as Ruth unpacks the promise of Phil. 1:6, that God will finish what he starts. Scripture referenced: Philippians 1:6 2 Corinthians 5:17 Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources referenced: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons S4 | Preach To Yourself...

If you're feeling discontent or wrestling with selfishness, and all of it has you feeling totally unmotivated, this episode's for you. Join Eve as she practices preaching this truth to her own heart: your life isn't your own. Scripture referenced: Colossians 1:3 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Galatians 2:20 Additional resource: GraceLaced Set Your Mind On Things That Are Above Print S4 | Pre...

When a lack of motivation makes every decision feel hard, how do you know what to spend time on or invest your energy in? Join Ruth for a coffee date about what it means to number our days in order to treasure what matters most. Scripture referenced: Psalm 90:9-12 Additional resources: GraceLaced Quarterly Issue No. 8: LEGACY GraceLaced Teach Us To Number Our Days Print Preach To Yourself Deck S1...

When the season you're in feels exhausting or overwhelming, remember this: God will sustain you. Listen in as Eve unpacks what it means to learn into God's sustaining power when you have zero motivation to keep moving forward. Additional resources: Every Moment Holy by Douglass Kaine McKelvey and Ned Bustard Preach To Yourself Deck S1 | Preach to Yourself Podcast Episode by The GraceLace...

What do you do when the beginning of a new year finds you tired, worn out, and lacking motivation to do anything new? You're definitely not alone! Join Ruth and Eve for the fourth season of The GraceLaced Podcast where they dive into preaching truth to yourself when you feel unmotivated. Additional resources: Every Moment Holy by Douglass Kaine McKelvey and Ned Bustard Preach To Yourself Deck...

In this episode most of the GraceLaced team sits down to talk about the traditions we grew up with, the traditions we're exploring and growing into, and how we're preparing our hearts for the month of December. With so many different seasons of life represented, we hope this conversation encourages you! Additional resources: Prepare Him Room Advent Set Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons Hear m...

It's a concept the GraceLaced team has been talking about a lot recently: what it means to "take heart." Whether you're currently navigating a trial or not, join Ruth and Eve for an encouraging conversation about hardship and ways to practically take heart in who God is and what He says. Additional resources: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Take Heart prints + canvas...

Listen in as the GraceLaced team gathers for another conversation to wrap up season 3! This time they're talking about how to apply starting where you are in all the areas Ruth and Eve have dug into this season. It doesn't get more practical than this episode and we hope it serves you well! Resource mentioned: S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth...

When communication is hard and all the butterflies in your stomach are gone, how do you build intimacy and strengthen your marriage? In this episode, Ruth and Eve's husbands are joining them for a conversation about starting where you are when it comes to marriage. Additional resources: When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller Season 3 | Start Where You Are H...