the gracelaced podcast with ruth chou simons

Have you ever skipped time in the Word thinking, “I’ll just read later,” but then realized that you can’t actually remember the last time you opened your Bible outside of church? We’ve all been there, battling seasons of spiritual drought, but how do we get out of them? Join Ruth and Eve for a transparent conversation about starting where you are when it comes to your walk with the Lord.

Resource mentioned:
S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons

Additional resources:
TruthFilled Bible study by Ruth Chou Simons
GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons
Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons

Season 3 | Start Where You Are

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There's no question that each of the habits we've tackled in season 2 happen best in the context of community. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on today's conversation about what it looks like to invite others into your walk with Jesus for the purpose of spiritual growth.

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With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture referenced:
Hebrews 10:23-25
Hebrews 3:13
Proverbs 27:17

Resource mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Additional resource:
Find Your People by Jennie Allen

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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You've heard that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but today Ruth and Eve are talking about the spiritual habit of fasting and how sometimes, absence can actually make the heart grow stronger.

Regardless of your experience with fasting, today's honest conversation is meant to encourage your walk with Jesus!

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 6:16-18

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
The 40 Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake
The 40 Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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Time, money, resources, and the gifts we’ve been given are amazing tools, but it’s way too easy to waste them if we’re not intentional. Join us today as we unpack what it means to be a steward and how to use what we’ve been given in a way that honors God.

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture Referenced:
Matthew 25
Proverbs 27:1
Matthew 6:34

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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What kinds of things do you give your full attention to? And how do you make it happen? In today's conversation, Ruth and Eve are talking about the power of silence and solitude to help us give our full attention to Christ.

Whether you're an introvert who loves the idea or an extrovert who gets nervous at the idea, today's conversation is designed to give you some practical thoughts about using silence and solitude to grow spiritually.

Partner Resources:
With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field guide toward Christlikeness for your spiritual journey. Start reading Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life now.

Scripture Referenced:
Mark 1:35
Luke 4:42
Matthew 4:1

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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Are you a notetaker? Does writing something down help you remember it? Join Ruth and Eve as they are diving deep and having an honest chat while tackling the everyday habit of journaling for the purpose of spiritual growth and formation.

Scripture Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6:12
Isaiah 46:9
Psalm 103:2
John 14:26

Resources Mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
WayMaker by Ann Voskamp
Why Does John Piper Journal? Interview
GraceLaced Journals + Notebooks
ESV Prayer Journals

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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The Bible talks about meditating on God's Word, but what does that really mean? And how can you start doing it? Join Ruth and Eve as they explore what meditating on and memorizing God's Word looks like as a spiritual habit.

Scripture referenced:
Psalm 1:1-3
Romans 8
1 Peter 3:14-16
John 1:1

Resources mentioned:
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Preach To Yourself Deck
Dwell Differently Tattoos

Additional resource:
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It by Hunter Beless

Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

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