What do you do when life is overwhelming? In this episode, Ruth’s sharing a word of encouragement and rehearsing truths that remind us all of the hope we have in Jesus.
If you find this Preach To Yourself (PTY) episode helpful, share it with a friend!
Scripture referenced:Psalm 42Lamentations 3:21-232 Timothy 2:10-13Hebrews 13:8Deuteronomy 7:9Hebrews 10:23
Resources mentioned:The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul by Ruth Chou Simons
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031 | Find a Mentor/Be a Mentor
In today’s episode, Ruth’s sitting down with a younger woman she’s discipling to talk about mentoring relationships. Listen in as they share what’s working for them and offer encouragement for both sides of intentional mentoring relationships.
Scripture referenced:Titus 2 Proverbs 11:14
Resources mentioned:Better Together by Melissa KrugerYou are a Theologian by Jen Wilkin & J.T. English
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030 | Ruth & Eve: Psalm 139, Mocktails, and Perimenopause
Join Ruth and Eve for a catch-up session where they share what they’re learning, loving, and leaving behind.
Put your headphones on, grab a cup of coffee, lace up your tennis shoes, or grab some laundry to fold while you listen in.
Scripture referenced:Psalm 139:7-10
Resources mentioned:The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire HaverEasy Pasta Salad from Love and LemonsEasy Chicken Shawarma from Fox and Briar (minus sumac and Aleppo pepper because I’m lazy, and always grilled!)Panzanella from The GraceLaced Blog
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029 | Leaning on the Spirit for Self-Control (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… SELF-CONTROL. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this episode full of encouragement for anyone who’s ever wrestled with self-control. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey toward self-control.
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 5:22-23Proverbs 25:281 Corinthians 10:13James 1:19-201 Corinthians 9:24-271 Peter 4:7
Resources mentioned:GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection
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028 | Journeying Toward Gentleness (A Fruitful Summer)
The fruit of the Spirit is… GENTLENESS. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey with gentleness, how she’s seen God work, and encourages you that his Spirit is at work in you, too.
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 5:22-23Proverbs 15:41 Peter 3:3-4Titus 3:1-21 Timothy 6:11-12Matthew 11:29
Resources mentioned:GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection
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.
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