The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Whether you've wished your jeans were a smaller size, or you've navigated brokenness in your body due to injury or chronic illness... this episode is for you. Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss how to steward our bodies well, even if they're not the bodies we think we want.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 139 Resources mentioned: Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly Suffer Str...

Maybe you’ve settled into a community of friends and are thriving... but what if you're not? Maybe you’ve just moved to a new place or you feel like you’re starting over for another reason. Either way, Ruth and Eve's conversation in this episode will help encourage you to start where you are with the community around you. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 12 Additional resource: Find Y...

Have you ever skipped time in the Word thinking, “I’ll just read later,” but then realized that you can’t actually remember the last time you opened your Bible outside of church? We’ve all been there, battling seasons of spiritual drought, but how do we get out of them? Join Ruth and Eve for a transparent conversation about starting where you are when it comes to your walk with the Lord. Resource...

Ruth's Advent devotional "Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always" hits shelves TODAY so we're celebrating with a special bonus episode! Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about the heart behind this gorgeous new book and be reminded that God really is "with you" all year long. Resource mentioned: Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at...

Being a mom—or taking care of kids in any capacity—is hard work. Regardless of your exact circumstance, this episode will help you think about starting where you are when it comes to mothering. Listen in as Ruth and Eve share their own struggles and where they're starting! Additional resources: M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Risen Motherhood by Emily...

Family: the people we love but may not always like. Whether it’s your immediate family or your extended family and whether it’s because of different personal choices, politics, or even faith, sometimes family relationships are really complicated. Join Ruth and Eve today as they talk about starting where you are with the people God gave you! Scripture referenced: Ephesians 4:1-2 Resource mentioned:...

Ever look around your home, apartment, or dorm room and wish it was different because then you’d feel ready to host friends or neighbors? Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to practice hospitality with the space you have, even if it doesn't match your Pinterest board! Resources mentioned: Social Sanity in an Insta World by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, E...

Season 3 of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons is coming August 24th and we don't want you to miss it!  Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Did you know that the entire GraceLaced brand actually began with a blog that Ruth started 15 years ago? Listen in on this special bonus episode and hear the story only God, in His faithfulness, could have written! First GraceLaced Blog post: Pretty Book Issues Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

The GraceLaced team (well, most of them) is in the house for this special bonus episode! Listen in as the team discusses how exploring everyday habits for spiritual growth has impacted their walks with the Lord. You won't want to miss the wisdom and encouragement they share! Scripture referenced: Colossians 3:22-23 1 Kings 19:9-18 Resource mentioned: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Li...

There's no question that each of the habits we've tackled in season 2 happen best in the context of community. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on today's conversation about what it looks like to invite others into your walk with Jesus for the purpose of spiritual growth. Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Chr...

You've heard that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but today Ruth and Eve are talking about the spiritual habit of fasting and how sometimes, absence can actually make the heart grow stronger. Regardless of your experience with fasting, today's honest conversation is meant to encourage your walk with Jesus! Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic,...

Time, money, resources, and the gifts we’ve been given are amazing tools, but it’s way too easy to waste them if we’re not intentional. Join us today as we unpack what it means to be a steward and how to use what we’ve been given in a way that honors God. Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field gu...

What kinds of things do you give your full attention to? And how do you make it happen? In today's conversation, Ruth and Eve are talking about the power of silence and solitude to help us give our full attention to Christ. Whether you're an introvert who loves the idea or an extrovert who gets nervous at the idea, today's conversation is designed to give you some practical thoughts...

Serving one another doesn't necessarily come naturally for most of us, but it is something we're called to do as believers...so how can we cultivate a heart of service? Join us today for a really practical discussion about what it means to serve others as a spiritual discipline. Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Chr...

Are you a notetaker? Does writing something down help you remember it? Join Ruth and Eve as they are diving deep and having an honest chat while tackling the everyday habit of journaling for the purpose of spiritual growth and formation. Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:12 Isaiah 46:9 Psalm 103:2 John 14:26 Resources Mentioned: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney W...

The Bible talks about meditating on God's Word, but what does that really mean? And how can you start doing it? Join Ruth and Eve as they explore what meditating on and memorizing God's Word looks like as a spiritual habit. Scripture referenced: Psalm 1:1-3 Romans 8 1 Peter 3:14-16 John 1:1 Resources mentioned: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney Preach To Y...

If you've ever struggled to develop a habit of prayer or wondered if you were doing it right, we hope this conversation between Ruth and Eve encourages you to press on! Join us for a discussion about everyday habits for spiritual growth all season long. Scripture Referenced: Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Psalms Romans 8:26-29 Resources Mentioned: ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on the Gospe...

It's definitely countercultural and it may seem counterintuitive, but what if rest really can be productive? Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about recognizing our limitations and learning to trust God and His faithfulness more than ourselves. Scripture referenced: Luke 10:38-42 Resources mentioned: Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons Beholding and Becoming by Ruth...

If you've ever tried to do something so perfectly that it wore you out or worked really hard to succeed at a task and found the end result disappointing... this conversation is for you. Today, Ruth and Eve are unpacking what the identity that God's grace supplies and what it looks like to operate out of that identity. Scripture referenced: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ephesians 1 Colossians Romans 8...

If what we chase shapes our race, then the object our affections really matters! Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what "beholding" even means, what we're made to behold, and some practical thoughts about orienting our hearts toward Christ. Scripture referenced: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Resources mentioned: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Truthfilled and Truthfilled fo...

Don't let the title throw you off—this episode isn't only for moms! Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to embrace weakness when you have to steward the hard tasks God has given you, whether it's motherhood, a career, a relationship, or a season that feels like it will never end. In every stage of life, God gives us hard tasks as an opportunity to see His faithfulne...

We've all been there—anxious thought swirling, feeling ill-equipped for the task before us, caught in a cycle of crazy thought patterns we just can't seem to break. Today, Ruth and Eve dive into what it means to "preach to yourself" and why the content of what you're telling yourself makes all the difference. Scripture referenced: Psalm 42 Psalm 103 Resources mentioned: Sp...

If you've ever envied someone else's success or season, longing for the blooms in her garden instead of your own, this episode is for you! Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to rest securely in God's timing for growth, fruit, and blooms... and why it matters. Resource mentioned: GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons IG Posts referenced: " You're still growing......

In today's episode, Ruth and Eve discuss Ruth's "3 words" for 2022 (she couldn't pick just one!) and why we have to be intentional about worship and BEING with the Lord before we DO things for Him.  Listen in as they talk about what God's Word has to say about worship, why it matters, and how they are #StartingWithOneSmallThing to point their hearts to truth today. Re...