064 | Practically, Now What? (Beyond the Striving)

Ruth and Troy sit down to conclude the final episode of the beyond striving mini-series and discuss how to implement striving in grace into everyday life.Resources mentioned: A Beautiful Unfolding by Ruth Chou SimonsWhen Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsScripture referenced: Colossians 2Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

How do we encourage growth in our kids without teaching them to strive for approval?In this episode, Ruth and Troy share lessons learned from raising six boys and learning what it looks like to parent with grace, encouraging growth while pointing their children to the One who defines their worth.Scripture referenced: 1 John 3Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Do you hold others to an impossible standard? Do you struggle to forgive others when they don't meet your expectations? In this episode, Ruth and Troy vulnerably share how their own standards and expectations have caused hurt and unforgiveness in their own marriage.Resources mention: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

What do you think of when you hear the word shame? Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth and Troy share a biblical perspective on shame and how we can healthy address it.Resources mentioned: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Join Ruth and her husband Troy as they reflect on the pressure to measure up and earn approval through achievement.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth is joined by her husband, Troy as they reflects on the futility of striving for approval and trying to perfect ourselves. Scripture Referenced:Matthew 11Matthew 3:13-17Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth shares how intentional questions can lead to meaningful conversations and deeper connection. She offers practical examples of questions that move beyond small talk and create opportunities to genuinely know and invest in the people around us.Scripture referenced:Proverbs 16:24Proverbs 31:26Resources mentioned:This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth shares how you can shop your own home to cultivate a comforting and inviting haven.Scripture referenced:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Resources mentioned:This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou SimonsHouse Hushing by Myquillyn SmithHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth talks about the importance of caring for ourselves as we walk with Jesus and how simple rhythms can help us faithfully steward our days. Scripture Referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:31Resources Mentioned:This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou SimonsShop Primally Pure with code RUTH10 for %10 OFF.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

What does it look like to slow down, simplify our lives, and make more room to walk closely with Jesus? In this episode, Ruth shares the connection between simplicity, intentionality, and even the way we approach fashion and personal style. Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou SimonsMudLoweryLivingstoneSilverCo.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website