Episodes

  • 017 | Mom Guilt and the Gospel with Emily Jensen + Laura Wifler

    017 | Mom Guilt and the Gospel with Emily Jensen + Laura Wifler
    May 7 2025

    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
    laurawifler.com | @laurawifler
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    37 mins
  • 016 | Ruth + Troy: How To Read Your Bible

    016 | Ruth + Troy: How To Read Your Bible
    Apr 30 2025

    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!

    Resources Mentioned
    M'Cheyne Reading Plan on ESV Bible app
    The Bible Recap
    The Bible Project
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    38 mins
  • 015 | Why Is It So Hard To Rest?

    015 | Why Is It So Hard To Rest?
    Apr 23 2025
    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 Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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    30 mins
  • 014 | PTY: You are qualified.

    014 | PTY: You are qualified.
    Apr 16 2025
    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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    14 mins
  • 013 | Ruth & Eve: Immunity Shots, Community, and Deadlifting

    013 | Ruth & Eve: Immunity Shots, Community, and Deadlifting
    Apr 9 2025
    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: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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    43 mins
  • 012 | Aging, Changing, and the Season You're In

    012 | Aging, Changing, and the Season You're In
    Apr 2 2025
    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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    29 mins
  • 011 | 5 Ways To Stay Encouraged When You Don't Feel Celebrated

    011 | 5 Ways To Stay Encouraged When You Don't Feel Celebrated
    Mar 26 2025
    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 | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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    31 mins
  • 010 | PTY: You Can Choose To Rejoice.

    010 | PTY: You Can Choose To Rejoice.
    Mar 19 2025
    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 | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
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    13 mins