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

July 16, 2025 13 mins

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 consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth

Scripture referenced:
Galatians 5...

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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 Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth

Scripture referenced:
Galatians 5:22-23
Ephesians 2:10

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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 and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth.

Scripture referenced:
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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 consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth.

Scripture referenced:
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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 to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth.

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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 short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth.

Scripture referenced:
Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 37:4
Proverbs 15:13-15
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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 what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth.

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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 the role of spiritual mother to the children in her life, why the family of God needs spiritual mothers, and how we can all invest in nurturing the next generation. 

Resources mentioned:
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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 learned to trust God in the dark and therole gratitude plays in her life. Grab a cup of coffee (or some chips and queso!) and prepare to be encouraged!

Resources mentioned:
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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 her upbringing influences her motherhood, discerning what she wants to teach her own children, and what it looks like to navigate parenting littles in a social media culture.

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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. 

Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on a conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, co-founders of Risen Motherhood, as they talk about how the gospel changed their motherhood.

Learn more about today’s guests:
emilyajensen.com | @emilyajensen
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Have you ever longed for a different relationship with the Bible? Wondered if you actually need to read the whole Bible? Felt stuck in Leviticus or a long list of names? This episode is for you!

Join Ruth and her pastor husband, Troy, for a conversation about how to read your Bible, where to start, and how the Old Testament and New Testament are connected. Don’t miss this episode and Ruth & Troy’s encouragement!

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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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April 16, 2025 13 mins
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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