The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Latest Episodes:

S3 | SWYA: with GraceLaced Team Oct 19, 2022

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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 Chou Simons
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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S3 | SWYA: When the Honeymoon is Over (ft. Troy Simons and Cody Stipes) Oct 12, 2022

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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

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S3 | SWYA: When Your Body Isn't What You Envisioned Oct 05, 2022

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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 Strongby Katherine and Jay Wolf
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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S3 | SWYA: When Community Doesn't Come Easily Sep 28, 2022

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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 Your Peopleby Jennie Allen
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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S3 | SWYA: When You're Spiritually Dry Sep 21, 2022

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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 mentioned:
S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons
Additional resources:
TruthFilled Bible study by Ruth Chou Simons
GraceLacedby Ruth Chou Simons
Beholding and Becomingby Ruth Chou Simons
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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BONUS | Ruth’s latest book is out! Sep 13, 2022

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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 Christmas and Alwaysby Ruth Chou Simons

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S3 | SWYA: When Motherhood is Hard Sep 07, 2022

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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 Jensen + Laura Wifler
Risen Motherhood podcast
From the GraceLaced Blog:
Embracing Your Role as Wife and Mother
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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S3 | SWYA: When Family is Complex Aug 31, 2022

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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:
Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simons
Additional resources:
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Uncommon Ground by Timothy Keller
Visionary Parenting by Rob and Amy Reinow
Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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S3 | SWYA: When Your House Isn't Your Dream Home Aug 24, 2022

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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, Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, Ruth Chou Simons, Gretchen Saffles, Stephanie Greer, Ana Ávila
The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
Emmanuelby Ruth Chou Simons
Additional resource:
The Nesting Place / The Cozy Minimalist
If this conversation has you looking for ways to cozy up your home, we’d be so honored for you to consider GraceLaced art. Our online shoppe is full of scripture art as well as fine art pieces available in print and canvas sizing. Each one is a reproduction of original art painted by Ruth. We’ve heard from so many customers that GraceLaced art in their home has stirred great conversations with friends—we hope it would do the same for you! Learn more at Gracelaced.com
Season 3 | Start Where You Are