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
93 episodes
015 | Why Is It So Hard To Rest?
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 Referenced
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Episode 15
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29:36
014 | PTY: You are qualified.
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...
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Episode 14
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13:40
013 | Ruth & Eve: Immunity Shots, Community, and Deadlifting
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, lea...
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Episode 13
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43:13
012 | Aging, Changing, and the Season You're In
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 gi...
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Episode 12
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28:46
011 | 5 Ways To Stay Encouraged When You Don't Feel Celebrated
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...
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Episode 11
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30:41
010 | PTY: You Can Choose To Rejoice.
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 Referenced<...
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Episode 10
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13:07
009 | 5 Guardrails for Navigating Social Media
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 p...
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Episode 9
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40:38
008 | Art and AI with Mancub 2
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...
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Episode 8
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35:40
007 | PTY: You Can Have Unshakable Hope
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....
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Episode 7
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20:04
006 | Loving, Learning, and Leaving Behind
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 C...
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Episode 6
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49:21
005 | Rhythms for Sustainable Creativity
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. <...
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Episode 5
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40:56
004 | When Mistakes Become Opportunities
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.
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Episode 4
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30:12
003 | PTY: You're Not Too Late. You’re Not Behind.
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 12:1-2Re...
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Episode 3
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27:14
002 | An Unexpected Journey with Mancub 3
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 learn...
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Episode 2
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41:56
001 | A New Beginning
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.
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Episode 1
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20:55
A Trip Down Memory Lane...
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 thei...
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27:26
BONUS: Parenting Q + A
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 boo...
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44:29
A Break I Didn't Expect (+ fun news!)
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.
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20:58
BONUS: Resting + Resetting This Summer
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.<...
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24:19
NANY 08: Now and Not Yet with GraceLaced Team
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 ...
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Season 9
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31:38
NANY 07: Marriage is a Journey with Troy Simons
In this episode, Troy Simons is back to talk about some of the "now and not yet" seasons that he and Ruth have experienced in marriage. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and listen in as Ruth and Troy have a candid conversation about tend...
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Season 9
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42:17
NANY 06: Processing Unexpected Grief with Eve Stipes and Troy Simons
How do we anchor ourselves to Christ while riding waves of grief? Even when we hope in all that's yet to come, death and loss are challenging to navigate.In today's episode, we have Eve Stipes and Troy Simons, who have experienced the l...
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Season 9
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48:50
NANY 05: Motherhood Now + Someday with Sally Clarkson
Every young mother has heard the advice "Enjoy them while you can," but what does it really look like to embrace today even if you're longing for a different (and seemingly easier?) season. In today's episode, Ruth is joined by...
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Season 9
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38:33
NANY 04: Radical Acceptance with Katherine Wolf
What does it look like to live faithfully when your right now circumstance is full of pain or suffering? In today's episode, Ruth and Eve talk to author, stroke survivor and disability advocate Katherine Wolf about radical acceptance of...
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Season 9
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36:18
NANY 03: Adulting is Hard with Caleb Simons (Mancub 1)
Remember what it was like to make (what felt like) life-long decisions in your early 20s? What did you long for most? What made you feel constantly unsure? Join Ruth today as she chats with her oldest son, Caleb Simons, about life as a yo...
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Season 9
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52:09