The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

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.

Episodes

April 23, 2025 29 mins
We know God invites us to rest... so why is it so hard sometimes? Join Ruth for a conversation about rest-mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual-and what role our hearts play in it.Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11:28-30Resources MentionedReturn to Rest Evening Reflection JournalBeholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsReactivity by Paul David TrippHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simon...
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If you've ever shrunk back in fear instead of moving forward because you felt underqualified... this episode is for you.Tune in to hear what truth Ruth preaches to herself when she doubts her own resources, strength, or qualification to do what God has asked her to.Scripture ReferencedActs 4:11-13Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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In this episode, Ruth and Eve catch up about what they're loving, learning, and letting go of.Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on their conversation about everything from a general sense of malaise, to giving thanks for community, learning to deadlift, embracing black coffee, and letting go of needing a super tidy house. Resources MentionedLook to Jesus Reflection SetHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: I...
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In a culture that idolizes youth, what does it look like to love the season you're in, regardless of how you might feel about your body? Join Ruth for an honest convo about being 49 and what she's doing to embrace the life God's given her... today.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Ever felt like your choices or successes aren't celebrated? Or experienced some resistance about the path you're on from the people you love? You're not alone, friend!In today's episode, Ruth shares 5 encouragements for staying faithful to the path God's called you to when you feel lonely and misunderstood.Scripture ReferencedColossians 3:23-241 Peter 5:6-7Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | We...
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March 19, 2025 13 mins
Even when things aren't playing out as you'd hoped, you can rejoice! In this episode, Ruth reflects on a social media post from 2020 and the power of YET in the truth she's (still!) preaching to herself.Scripture ReferencedPsalm 42Psalm 103Habakkuk 3:17-18Resources MentionedS1 | Preach To Yourself (The GraceLaced Podcast)GraceLaced Verse CardsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Websit...
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Ever feel like social media is making you lose your mind? Or even your soul? In this episode, Ruth shares her own personal guardrails for navigating social media and honoring Christ. Whether you're a content creator or someone sharing photos with friends on a private account, this episode is sure to encourage and give you food for thought.Scripture ReferencedPhilippians 2:3-4John 3:30Resources MentionedSocial Sanity in an Inst...
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March 5, 2025 35 mins
Mancub 2 is in his junior year of a graphic design degree and loves to cook, write, and draw. Tune in for this conversation between Ruth and her second oldest son about all things art, the limits of AI, and the uniqueness of individual creative expression.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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February 26, 2025 20 mins
It's so easy to get wrapped up in temporary, earthly things... even though they were never meant to satisfy. Join Ruth for this Preach To Yourself (PTY) episode and hear what she's reminding herself about where her true hope is found.Scripture Referenced1 Peter 1:3-4John 17:3Revelation 21:41 John 2:252 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 6:9Resources MentionedPreach to Yourself Deck: 52 Reminders of Our Hope EternalHear more from R...
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February 19, 2025 49 mins
In this episode, Ruth welcomes former co-host, Eve, back for a conversation between friends. Tune in to hear what each of them is loving, learning, and leaving behind in their current season. Resources MentionedDeep Work by Cal NewportPrimally Pure - Use RUTH10 for 10% off your first orderHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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February 12, 2025 40 mins
Today's episode is for anyone who creates-whether it's content, art, writing, or a meal plan for your family. Join Ruth for a discussion about what it takes to create from an overflow, instead of creating for the sake of output or a deadline. Scripture Referenced:Psalm 19:1Ephesians 2:10Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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February 5, 2025 30 mins
Ever been embarrassed by an innocent mistake? You're not alone! In today's episode, Ruth's talking about her most recent cringe moment and sharing the three questions she asks herself when things aren't going her way.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Tune into this episode to hear what Ruth's been up to, things she loves, and what truth she's preaching to herself a few weeks into the new year.Scripture Referenced:Hebrews 12:1-2Resources Mentioned:Truthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled for Teens by Ruth Chou SimonsAdditional Resources:Preach to Yourself DeckHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Web...
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January 22, 2025 41 mins
Four months after a serious mountain-biking accident that required a complicated spinal surgery, Ruth's conversation with mancub 3 today is the update you've been waiting for! Tune in to hear how Judah's doing, what he's been learning, and where he's finding joy.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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January 15, 2025 20 mins
Join Ruth for the inaugural episode of The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast! Listen in as she shares her hopes and fears for 2025 and the questions she asking herself at the beginning of the year.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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December 30, 2024 27 mins
It's the end of an era! In case you missed it, in mid-January, you'll see a new podcast cover here as Ruth launches The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast (exciting new content is on the way)! But, until then, listen in as Ruth and Eve share some of their favorite moments from the last three years of The GraceLaced Podcast in this final episode.Scripture ReferencedJohn 15:4-5Philippians 1:6Resources MentionedTruthfilled by Ruth Cho...
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November 20, 2024 44 mins
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. Grab a piece of paper-you're g...
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November 13, 2024 20 mins
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 GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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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 ReferencedMatthew 11Resources MentionedTruthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth ...
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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 63:1-4Resources MentionedDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is gr...
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