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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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