Season 2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth

S2 | BONUS The Team Weighs In on Everyday Habits
The GraceLaced team (well, most of them) is in the house for this special bonus episode! Listen in as the team discusses how exploring everyday habits for spiritual growth has impacted their walks with the Lord. You won't want to miss the wisdom and encouragement they share!

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

Scripture mentioned:
Colossians 3:22-23
1 Kings 19:9-18

Find Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram & online
Find GraceLaced on InstagramFacebook, & online

S2 | E8 Don't Walk Alone
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.

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.

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

Additional resources:
Find Your People by Jennie Allen

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

Find Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram & online
Find GraceLaced on InstagramFacebook, & online

S2 | E7 Absence Makes The Heart Grow... Stronger
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.

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

Scripture mentioned:
Matthew 6:16-18

 

S2 | E6 Using What You Already Have
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.

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

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

 

 

S2 | E5 Worthy of Your Full Attention
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 thoughs 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.

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

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

 

S2 | E4 We Don't Have To, We Get To
Serving one another doesn't necessarily come naturally for most of us, but it is something we're called to do as believers...so how can we cultivate a heart of service? Join us today for a really practical discussion about what it means to serve others as a spiritual discipline.

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

Scripture mentioned:
Philippians 2:3-7
Mark 10:24-25

 

S2 | E3 Take Heart, Make Note
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.

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

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

S2 | E2 Think About It All Day Long
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.

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

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

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

S2 | E1 The Best Convo of Your Day

If you've ever struggled to develop a habit of prayer or wondered if you were doing it right, we hope this conversation between Ruth and Eve encourages you to press on! Join us for a discussion about everyday habits for spiritual growth all season long.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on the Gospel by ESV Bibles by Crossway, Erika Allen, Ruth Chou Simons
ESV Prayer Journal: 30 Days on Humility by ESV Bibles by Crossway, Erika Allen, Ruth Chou Simons
When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

Scripture mentioned:
Colossians 4:2
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Psalms
Romans 8:26-29

Find Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram
Find GraceLaced on Instagram, Facebook, & online