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
120 episodes
042 | Ask Me Anything
As 2025 comes to an end, Ruth takes time to answer listener questions in this special Q&A episode.Scripture referenced:Genesis 3Resources mentioned:Lamplighter Rare Collector's Series...
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Episode 42
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22:30
041 | Giving Thanks
It’s the day before Thanksgiving… so let’s practice giving thanks! In this short episode, listen to Ruth read a curated selection of Scripture and share a few questions for reflection. Scripture referenced:1 Chr...
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Episode 41
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7:22
040 | PTY: When You Feel Lonely
If you’ve ever struggled with feeling lonely or like you don’t “fit in” during the holiday season and all the parties or family gatherings that happen at this time of year, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ruth shares the t...
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Episode 40
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14:08
039 | Non-Negotiables When Life Gets Busy
When life gets busy and your schedule feels slightly chaotic, what do you really need? Listen in as Ruth shares her three daily non-negotiables—the things that keep her grounded, connected, and aware of who God is, who she is, and w...
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Episode 39
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19:46
038 | Staying Faithful When You Feel Invisible
What does it look like to live faithfully in seasons you feel unseen, and the work you’re doing is primarily behind-the-scenes? Is God still at work? Will he ever use the gifts you have in a more public way? Join Ruth for this episo...
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Episode 38
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19:27
037 | What's Working for My Time in the Word
If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent in reading your Bible, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Ruth shares more about her journey and what’s working for her time in the Word in her current season of life.Tune in for enco...
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Episode 37
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24:53
036 | When You're Facing a Big Decision
In celebration of the release of The Way of the Wildflower (now available wherever books are sold), tune in to this episode where Ruth shares a sneak peek of it as she reads meditation #11.Scripture referenced:Prover...
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Episode 36
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23:11
035 | Q+A: The Way of the Wildflower
The Way of the Wildflower launches October 14, and on today’s episode, Ruth is answering all of your questions about the book. Tune in to hear about everything from her writing and artistic processes to her favorite wildflower, who the...
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Episode 35
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24:17
034 | On Turning 50: Notes to My Younger Self
In this episode Ruth’s reflecting on turning fifty and sharing a note to her younger self for each decade she’s lived. Hear her encouragement to guard your thoughts, habits, and the way you use your time, energy, and resources… because they’re ...
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Episode 34
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15:31
033 | Ruth + Troy: Learning Is Part of Becoming
Is it really worth the time, energy, and effort it takes to learn a new skill, read classic literature, or understand math? In today’s episode, hear Ruth and Troy’s answer as they talk about what it means to learn for life and live for Christ.<...
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Episode 33
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29:02
032 | PTY: When Life is Overwhelming
What do you do when life is overwhelming? In this episode, Ruth’s sharing a word of encouragement and rehearsing truths that remind us all of the hope we have in Jesus. If you find this Preach To Yourself (PTY) episode helpful, shar...
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Episode 32
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17:19
031 | Find a Mentor/Be a Mentor
In today’s episode, Ruth’s sitting down with a younger woman she’s discipling to talk about mentoring relationships. Listen in as they share what’s working for them and offer encouragement for both sides of intentional mentoring relationships.&...
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Episode 31
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33:12
030 | Ruth & Eve: Psalm 139, Mocktails, and Perimenopause
Join Ruth and Eve for a catch-up session where they share what they’re learning, loving, and leaving behind.Put your headphones on, grab a cup of coffee, lace up your tennis shoes, or grab some laundry to fold while you listen in....
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Episode 30
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37:10
029 | Leaning on the Spirit for Self-Control (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… SELF-CONTROL. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this episode full of encouragement for anyone who’s ever wrestled with self-control. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey toward self-control.All summer lon...
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Episode 29
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16:03
028 | Journeying Toward Gentleness (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… GENTLENESS. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey with gentleness, how she’s seen God work, and encourages you that his Spirit is at work in you, too.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to a...
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Episode 28
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14:21
027 | Pressing On and Cultivating Faithfulness (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… FAITHFULNESS. Join Ruth for this episode as she unpacks what it means to stay faithful, keep pursuing Christ, and persevere under trial.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and cons...
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Episode 27
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13:59
026 | Doing Good... Because It Doesn't Depend On Us (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… GOODNESS. In this episode, join Ruth as she meditates on the truth that in Christ, we’re made for good works.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spiri...
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Episode 26
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12:15
025 | Reflecting the Kindness of God (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… KINDNESS. Join Ruth for this episode about what kindness means (it’s not just being nice!) and how we can reflect the kindness of God to others.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide ...
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Episode 25
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11:52
024 | Growing in Patience (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… PATIENCE. Listen in as Ruth leads us in meditating on patience and encourages us in the way we treat others and in how we wait on the Lord.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and c...
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Episode 24
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8:31
023 | When Peace Feels Impossible (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… PEACE. If you’ve ever longed for peace, this episode is for you. Listen in as Ruth leads us in a meditation about this much-desired fruit of the Spirit.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means t...
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Episode 23
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11:04
022 | The Source of Your Joy (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… JOY. Join Ruth for this episode, meditating on Scripture about joy and its true source.All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These ...
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Episode 22
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10:58
021 | How Do We Abide? (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… LOVE. Join Ruth for this episode introducing a new summer series, considering what it means to truly abide in Christ, and how the fruit of love shows up in our lives.All summer long, join us in meditating on w...
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Episode 21
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10:47
020 | Spiritual Mothering with Annie F. Downs
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life. In this episode, Annie F. Downs shares how she’s embraced...
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Episode 20
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36:58
019 | Adoption and the Kindness of God with Lisa Harper
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life.Listen in as Lisa shares her journey into motherhood, how she l...
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Episode 19
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55:15
018 | Motherhood: There Is No Formula with Jinger Vuolo
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life.Tune in for today’s conversation with Jinger Vuolo about how he...
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Episode 18
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44:38