In this episode:

Award-winning author and founder of the online brand GraceLaced.com, Ruth Chou Simons, joins Heather to talk about what it feels like when your current life circumstances, your parenting, marriage, career and friendships, are so far from where you long for them to be.

In her new book, Now and Not Yet: Pressing In When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More, Ruth encourages readers to see their current circumstances the way God does, align their perspective with his and choose to press in instead of look for a way out. Drawing from scripture, biblical wisdom, and personal experience, Ruth's deep belief that God has already ultimately fulfilled all of His promises in Christ undergirds every word of Now and Now Yet. Readers will feel deeply understood, gently challenged and encouraged to call on the Lord amidst every circumstance—to trust they are right where they need to be because God will use it all.

Ruth states - “I truly believe your current season is not wasted." And, "God is purposeful about what happens between today and tomorrow, between right now and someday. My prayer is that we stop hiding behind simple platitudes and quick fixes to our unwanted right nows and bravely step into the ways God wants to change us… instead of staying busy trying to change our circumstances.” 

In the marriage corner:

Eric and Heather dive deep into the Ted Talk on procrastination. Tune in and watch the Ted Talk for yourself at the link below! 

Connect with Ruth:

https://ruthchousimons.com

https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/

https://www.instagram.com/gracelaced/ 

Links from this episode:

• Ruth's New Book, Now And Not Yet: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslist
• Ruth's First Interview On The Healthy By Heather Brown Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-of-6-boys-ruth-chou-simons-shares-tangible/id1638763905?i=1000629173564
• The Ted Talk referenced on the marriage corner: https://youtu.be/fxbCHn6gE3U?si=VblyOw5iJ1HqAMga

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