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 today, and what encouragement they want to pass along.Scripture Referenced Psalm 63:1-4Resources MentionedDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about ...
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 tender moments.Resources MentionedFoundations PodcastFoundations by Ruth and Troy SimonsNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and s...
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 loss of a father and brother, respectively, in the recent past. Listen in as Eve chats with Troy and then her mom, Joyce, about living faithfully in the face of unexpected loss. Scripture ReferencedPsalm 139:16Romans 8:28Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Rut...
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 Sally Clarkson to talk about motherhood in the context of "now and not yet."Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip an...
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 difficult circumstances and trusting the Lord when where you are is not at all what you planned or hoped for. Scripture ReferencedPsalm 16:51 Peter 1:10Psalm 84:11Philippians 1:6Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsTreasure in the Dark by Kath...
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 young adult.And make sure you don't miss out on this episode's BONUS CONVO with Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to learn more about the sponsor of this season of the podcast.Scripture ReferencedJeremiah 29:111 Timothy 4:1-5John 8:32Resourc...
Ever wondered why even though you know you’ve been made new in Christ nothing actually feels new? Or been curious about how your life right now fits into the bigger story of redemption?Listen in to today’s episode and hear Ruth and Eve chat with Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie about the answers to these questions and more! Scripture ReferencedGenesis 3Mark 1:15Colossians 2:15Galatians 3:132 Corinthians 4:16-18Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast ...
Welcome to a new season of the podcast where Ruth, Eve, and some special guests tackle what it means to live faithfully in the tension between now and not yet. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to Ruth and Eve kick things off in today's episode. Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsNow and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mi...
Sometimes the hardest part of carrying a heavy burden is just not seeing a reason for it... but what if there is a purpose in your pain? What if it’s not designed to take you out, but to prepare you? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about preaching truth to themselves using 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.Scripture Referenced2 Corinthians 4:16-18Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons...
When the burden you're carrying has to do with regrets or the mistakes you can't stop replaying over and over, where do you turn? How do you walk in the freedom you know Christ has secured on your behalf instead of getting bogged down by regret? Tune in for Ruth and Eve's conversation about the truth of Romans 8:1-2.Scripture ReferencedRomans 8:1-2Resources MentionedWhen Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partn...
If you've ever wrestled with anxiety and felt alone in your thoughts with no end in sight, today's episode is for you. Today, Ruth and Eve are talking about the peace of God—how we access it, what it means, and what it doesn't mean. Listen in for practical encouragement!Scripture ReferencedPhilippians 4:6-71 Peter 5:6-7Matthew 6SponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn...
He carries what we can’t. Does it resonate with you or does it feel too good to be true? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what this truth really means and how to apply it to your everyday life. Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11:28-30Resources MentionedThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved – crea...
Ever worked really hard to provide and felt a lot of pressure to do it well? What truth do we anchor ourselves to when stress and the mental capacity it requires threaten to take us out? Tune into today's episode to hear what truth Ruth and Eve preach to themselves!Scripture ReferencedMatthew 6:25-33Resources MentionedThinking Biblically About Worry - a blog post by Paul David TrippSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Le...
When “Happy New Year!” doesn’t feel true to reality because there’s a heavy burden following you from the previous year, how do you anchor your heart to something better? Join Ruth and Eve for another season designed to help you preach truth to yourself when life feels heavy.Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11Psalm 42Psalm 103Lamentations 3Resources MentionedGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundTruthFilled by Ruth Chou SimonsMeditating on Scripture PDF from Donald Whitney's Spiritual Disciplines for th...
Welcome to the week between Christmas and New Year's! In today's episode, the entire GraceLaced team sits down for a conversation about what it looks like to make room for Jesus beyond the month of December. Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website
Ever stopped to really think about what the names of Jesus tell us about who He is and how He relates to our every day lives? Listen in as Ruth and and Eve talk about how the names of Jesus apply in this season and all year long. Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth ...
What does it look like to respond to the true reason for the season without adding another item to your "to-do" list? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what types of responses come most naturally for them in the Advent season, and how they're cultivating the ones that don't. Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistShop...
If you've ever thought, "I know this season 'should be' joyful, but...." this episode is for you! Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about the power of stepping back to look at the whole story of redemption to change how we experience Advent. Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsThe Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Insta...
How we enter the Advent season will make or break both our enjoyment of it and our ability to worship well in it... so how do we set ourselves up for success? Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about letting go of expectations for the month and how they're fighting to "make room" for Christ in their hearts this Christmas.Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Prepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth a...
Advent is just around the corner - do you feel ready for it? Check out what Ruth and Eve are talking about in season 7 of the GraceLaced Podcast and learn about how the Advent conversation even began for GraceLaced Co. The new season begins Nov. 29!Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Prepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsShop GraceLacedHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced...
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