• 020 | Spiritual Mothering with Annie F. Downs
    May 28 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.

    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:
    Live and In Color Tour with CAIN (caintheband.com)
    Single Purpose League (anniefdowns.com/single-purpose-league/)
    anniefdowns.com | @anniefdowns

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    37 mins
  • 019 | Adoption and the Kindness of God with Lisa Harper
    May 21 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.

    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:
    A Jesus-Shaped Life by Lisa Harper
    Back Porch Theology Podcast
    lisaharper.org | @lisadharper

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    55 mins
  • 018 | Motherhood: There Is No Formula with Jinger Vuolo
    May 14 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.

    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.

    Resources mentioned:
    People Pleaser by Jinger Vuolo
    Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Vuolo
    The Jinger and Jeremy Podcast

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    45 mins
  • 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
    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?
    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.
    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
    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
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