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 42
Lamentations 3:21-23
2 Timothy 2:10-13
Hebrews 13:8
Deuteronomy 7:9
Hebrews 10:23

Resources mentioned:
The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul by Ruth Chou Simons

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 Kruger
You are a Theologian by Jen Wilkin & J.T. English

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 Haver
Easy Pasta Salad from Love and Lemons
Easy Chicken Shawarma from Fox and Briar (minus sumac and Aleppo pepper because I’m lazy, and always grilled!)
Panzanella from The GraceLaced Blog

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 5:22-23
Proverbs 25:28
1 Corinthians 10:13
James 1:19-20
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
1 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

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 5:22-23
Proverbs 15:4
1 Peter 3:3-4
Titus 3:1-2
1 Timothy 6:11-12
Matthew 11:29

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection

The fruit of the Spirit is… FAITHFULNESS. Join Ruth for this episode as she unpacks what it means to stay faithful, keep pursuing Christ, and persevere under trial.

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 5:22-23
Proverbs 3:3-4
Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalm 31:23-24
James 1:12
Philippians 3:12-14

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection

The fruit of the Spirit is… GOODNESS. In this episode, join Ruth as she meditates on the truth that in Christ, we’re made for good works.

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 5:22-23
Ephesians 2:10
Galatians 6:10
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Romans 12:21
Titus 2:11-14
Jeremiah 29:4-7

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection

The fruit of the Spirit is… KINDNESS. Join Ruth for this episode about what kindness means (it’s not just being nice!) and how we can reflect the kindness of God to others.

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:
Proverbs 31:10, 26,
Proverbs 21:21
Ephesians 4:31-32
Luke 6:35-36
Matthew 7:12

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection

The fruit of the Spirit is… PATIENCE. Listen in as Ruth leads us in meditating on patience and encourages us in the way we treat others and in how we wait on the Lord.

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 5:22-23
Ephesians 4:1-3
James 1:19-20
Galatians 6:9
Romans 12:12
James 5:7-8

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection

The fruit of the Spirit is… PEACE. If you’ve ever longed for peace, this episode is for you. Listen in as Ruth leads us in a meditation about this much-desired fruit of the Spirit.

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 5:22-23
Matthew 5:9
Isaiah 26:3
Philippians 4:6-7
John 14:27
John 16:31-33

Resources mentioned:
GraceLaced Fruit of the Spirit Collection (gracelaced.com/FOTS) - use code POD15 to take 15% off items in the collection
Be Transformed ESV Journaling Bible (Artist Series)