The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Ruth Chou Simons

Some days, all you need is an honest conversation with a friend who’s been there… but scheduling a coffee date feels impossible. Join Ruth Chou Simons, bestselling author, artist, and founder of GraceLaced, as she seeks to apply the gospel to her everyday life and help you do the same. Tune in for a coffee date you didn’t have to schedule to chat real life and real application of God’s Word.

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S2 · E64
Wednesday · 35 min
064 | Practically, Now What? (Beyond the Striving)
Ruth and Troy sit down to conclude the final episode of the beyond striving mini-series and discuss how to implement striving in grace into everyday life. Resources mentioned: A Beautiful Unfolding by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Scripture referenced: Colossians 2 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E63
October 28 · 41 min
063 | Parenting in Grace (Beyond the Striving)
How do we encourage growth in our kids without teaching them to strive for approval? In this episode, Ruth and Troy share lessons learned from raising six boys and learning what it looks like to parent with grace, encouraging growth while pointing their children to the One who defines their worth. Scripture referenced: 1 John 3 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E62
October 21 · 36 min
062 | What Forgiveness Reveals (Beyond the Striving)
Do you hold others to an impossible standard? Do you struggle to forgive others when they don't meet your expectations? In this episode, Ruth and Troy vulnerably share how their own standards and expectations have caused hurt and unforgiveness in their own marriage. Resources mention: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E61
October 14 · 42 min
061 | When Shame Won't Let Go (Beyond the Striving)
What do you think of when you hear the word shame? Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth and Troy share a biblical perspective on shame and how we can healthy address it. Resources mentioned: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E60
October 7 · 45 min
060 | The Weight of Never Measuring Up (Beyond the Striving)
Join Ruth and her husband Troy as they reflect on the pressure to measure up and earn approval through achievement. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E59
September 30 · 44 min
059 | Am I Doing Enough? (Beyond the Striving)
In this episode, Ruth is joined by her husband, Troy as they reflects on the futility of striving for approval and trying to perfect ourselves. Scripture Referenced: Matthew 11 Matthew 3:13-17 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E58
September 16 · 27 min
058 | Have Intentional Conversations
In this episode, Ruth shares how intentional questions can lead to meaningful conversations and deeper connection. She offers practical examples of questions that move beyond small talk and create opportunities to genuinely know and invest in the people around us. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 16:24 Proverbs 31:26 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E57
September 9 · 27 min
057 | Shop Your Own Home
Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth shares how you can shop your own home to cultivate a comforting and inviting haven. Scripture referenced: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons House Hushing by Myquillyn Smith Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E56
September 2 · 25 min
056 | How to Start and End Your Day Well
In this episode, Ruth talks about the importance of caring for ourselves as we walk with Jesus and how simple rhythms can help us faithfully steward our days. Scripture Referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Resources Mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Shop Primally Pure with code RUTH10 for %10 OFF. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E55
August 26 · 26 min
055 | Make Getting Dressed Fun Again
What does it look like to slow down, simplify our lives, and make more room to walk closely with Jesus? In this episode, Ruth shares the connection between simplicity, intentionality, and even the way we approach fashion and personal style. Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons MudLowery LivingstoneSilverCo. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E54
August 20 · 25 min
054 | Seriously, Go Play!
Tune in to today's episode as Ruth goes deep and shares how she presses in to cultivating delight in her day to day and challenges us to embrace play. Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E53
August 12 · 18 min
053 | What Does Living Coram Deo Mean?
In this episode, Ruth invites us to consider what changes when we intentionally look to Jesus and live each moment with an awareness of God. Scripture referenced: Psalm 118:24 Hebrews 12:1-2 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E52
August 4 · 22 min
052 | Why This Moment Matters
In celebration of the release of This Moment Matters (now available wherever books are sold), tune in to this episode where Ruth shares her heart and why this moment, right now, matters. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Psalm 118:24 Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons A Beautiful Unfolding by Ruth Chou Simons (releasing early 2027) Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E51
July 22 · 14 min
051 | His Strength In My Weakness
Tune in to today's episode as Ruth wraps up the Look To Jesus Summer series with reminding us that God’s strength is on display when we are weak. Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 68:34-35 Psalm 27:1-3 Psalm 73:25-26 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E50
July 15 · 13 min
050 | His Justice In My Hurt
When life is unfair, where do you turn? What truth do you fall back on? How do you keep trusting? In today's episode, Ruth is rehearsing God's promise that one day, every wrong will be made right. Tune in for the gentle reminder that He sees all, and that His justice is perfect. Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalm 9:7-8 Isaiah 42:1-4 1 Peter 2:18-19, 21-23 Revelation 21:3-5 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E49
July 8 · 11 min
049 | His Provision In My Discontentment
In seasons of discontentment, Ruth has learned: fighting discontentment is only possible when we lean into recognizing and remembering that God is our provider. Tune in to today's episode and rehearse this truth with Ruth: God is our provider, and He promises to give us everything we need. Scripture Referenced: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Psalm 145:8-9 2 Corinthians 9:8 Philippians 4:19-20 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E48
July 1 · 12 min
048 | His Immutability in My Chaos
God is perfectly unchanging—eternally steadfast and faithful; forever trustworthy. So when the chaos around you—relationships, finances, world politics or something else that makes you feel shaky and unsure—threatens to take you out, rehearse what's true: God is eternally dependable. He HAS cared for you, He IS caring for you, and He WILL care for you, forever. Scripture Referenced: Numbers 23:19 Psalm 18:30-31 Psalm 102:25-27 Hebrews 13:8 James 1:17 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E47
June 24 · 9 min
047 | His Omnipresence In My Loneliness
We're tackling big words today... in case "omnipresence" is new for you, it simply means that God is fully everywhere at all times. Friend, if you're feeling lonely, today's episode is for you. Tune in for this gentle reminder: God is WITH you... and you'll never lose your way from His presence because He always knows the way to you. Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 23:23-24 Joshua 1:9 Psalm 139:7-10 Psalm 46:1 Romans 8:38-39 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E46
June 17 · 11 min
046 | His Faithfulness In My Fear
If only our fears and anxieties took vacations, too.. I don't know exactly what you're facing today, but I'm willing to be we're all navigating something with the potential to stir far in our hearts. Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: God is faithful. Always. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 34:6 Psalm 36:5-8 Lamentations 3:22-23 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 1 Peter 5:7 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
S2 · E45
June 10 · 10 min
045 | His Grace In My Exhaustion
If you've been hustling to make things happen, living as if everything depends on you, or believing that trying harder will earn you favor, this episode is for you. Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: His grace is all you need—it's the only thing that makes you sufficient. Join us all summer long for these brief episodes as we reflect on who God is amidst our circumstances and dwell on the truth of His Word—because true comfort is found in Him. Scripture Referenced: James 4:6 Hebrews 4:15-16 Ephesians 2:8-9 Matthew 11:28-30 Resources Mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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