Creativity with Ruth Chou Simons | Ep. 27

On this episode of the Journeywomen podcast I had the privilege of chatting with Ruth Chou Simons on the topic of creativity. Ruth is an artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is the creator of the GraceLaced online art shoppe, blog, and the popular Instagram community where she shares scriptural truths daily through honest words and her hand-painted artwork. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in New Mexico and are grateful parents to six sons—their greatest adventure.

Ruth and I talked about everything from the ministry of coffee dates to emulating Jesus’ creative pursuit of us in the way we pursue others.  She said, “It’s not about how beautiful the actual product is. It is that your hands actually created something that is the vehicle in which somebody else gets to experience the grace of God.” If you don’t consider yourself creative in the traditional sense of the word, this conversation is still for you! Ruth shared how we can all express creativity even in something like a coffee date or a simple, handwritten note.

RUTH’S RESOURCES

Look beyond your immediate art form and experience something out of your norm, like going fishing, going to an opera, or taking a cooking class.

Life Creative by Wendy Speake and Kelli Stuart

Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner

The Pursuit of God AW Tozer

Grow in your theology

Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick

RUTH’S SIMPLE JOYS

The great outdoors

Being unplugged

Having conversations with those around her

EXTRA RESOURCE

Ruth on Risen Motherhood

CONNECT WITH RUTH

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Website

SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

HelloFresh is the meal kit delivery service that offers a wide variety of chef curated recipes that change weekly. They’re delicious, ya’ll! All of the ingredients come pre-measured in handy, labeled meal kits, so you know which ingredients go with which recipe. From the recyclable box that came to my doorstep to each packaged ingredient, I was super impressed with their attention to detail. You guys know my husband is an infantry officer and I have a three year old and a one year old. That said, cooking requirements for me include quick, healthy, and substantial. The portions for a meal like the Juicy Lucy Burger with Tomato-Onion Jam and Arugula Salad were more than substantial enough for these big eaters and my favorite thing is that they incorporate lots of one pot recipes which makes for seriously speedy cooking and minimal clean up. All my mamas say HEY! For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter JOURNEYWOMEN30.

Laurel Denise is a handmade jewelry and gift company that features Laurel's very tiny handwriting. Each Laurel Denise piece offers unique encouragement for a difficult time, a beautiful reminder to press on, or a meaningful way to treasure a memory each and every day. Founded by Laurel in 2005 after God spoke to her through a dream, this company is on a mission to spread true hope and joy one bracelet at a time. You can find Laurel Denise online at laureldenise.com and on Instagram @laureldenise. Use code "journey" for a 10% discount online until November 17th.  

FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:

SUBSCRIBE

Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).

WRITE A REVIEW

Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.

FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN

Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.

*Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!