How do you foster sibling relationships? Help kids develop a personal relationship with Jesus? Navigate family devotions? If these are questions you’ve ever asked, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode. In honor of Ruth’s first children’s book—a book about home–today's episode is a peek into the Simons’ home with answers to some of Ruth's most frequently asked pareting questions. Grab a piece of paper—you're going to want to take notes!

Resources Mentioned
Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family by Ruth and Troy Simons
Slugs and Bugs
Seeds Kids Worship

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After an unexpectedly long break, Ruth and Eve are back! Listen in to get caught up on all the things, including an exciting announcement about where the podcast is headed next. 

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What do you do when summer break is supposed be the ultimate reset, but it doesn’t go as planned or meet your expectations? Join Ruth for an honest conversation about how to find rest and reset this summer, no matter your circumstance.

Scripture Referenced
Matthew 11

Resources Mentioned
Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons
When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons

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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 63:1-4

Resources Mentioned
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Mentioned
Foundations Podcast
Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simons
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Referenced
Psalm 139:16
Romans 8:28

Resources Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Referenced
Psalm 16:5
1 Peter 1:10
Psalm 84:11
Philippians 1:6

Resources Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons
Treasure in the Dark by Katherine Wolf
Katherine's Coffee Shop: Mend Coffee
The Good Hard Story Podcast

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Referenced
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Timothy 4:1-5
John 8:32

Resources Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons
Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Referenced
Genesis 3
Mark 1:15
Colossians 2:15
Galatians 3:13
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Resources Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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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 Mentioned
Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons
Now and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Ruth Chou Simons

Sponsorship
The GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.

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