 This week Ruth and Troy discuss the role of God’s grace in our lives and how it should shape us day-by-day.    Book Recommendations:   New City Catechism   Big Truths for Young Hearts   Now's the Time! Resources for Family Devotions    Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy discuss the role of God’s grace in our lives and how it should shape us day-by-day.  Book Recommendations: <ul> <li><a href="http://newcitycatechism.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New City Catechism </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Truths-Young-Hearts-Greatness/dp/1433506017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Big Truths for Young Hearts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/melissa-kruger/today-the-perfect-time-to-start-family-devotions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Now's the Time! Resources for Family Devotions</a></li> </ul> Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://www.ruthandtroy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 12: Strive in Grace

This week Ruth and Troy discuss what our focus is really meant to be fixed on and what we should actually be holding onto for fulfillment.   Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy discuss what our focus is really meant to be fixed on and what we should actually be holding onto for fulfillment. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://www.ruthandtroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 11: Keep Your Hope in Heaven and Hold Lightly the Things of Earth

 This week Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of teaching our families to see others the same way Christ does.    Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of teaching our families to see others the same way Christ does. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 10: Think of Others as God Does: Image-Bearing Souls

This week Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of raising our children in a culture of forgiveness and give practical tips on how to bear with one another in love.   Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of raising our children in a culture of forgiveness and give practical tips on how to bear with one another in love. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 9: Bear With One Another; Forgive as God has Forgiven You

This week Ruth and Troy give tips on how to live a life of gratitude. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how we can raise our children to cultivate thanksgiving and praise for the rest of their lives.   Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy give tips on how to live a life of gratitude. Tune in to hear their thoughts on how we can raise our children to cultivate thanksgiving and praise for the rest of their lives. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 8: Cultivate Praise, Prayer, Thanksgiving

 This week Ruth and Troy discuss how the way we walk through life should reflect the One we follow, and how we can lead our families as we learn to walk in wisdom.    Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com

This week Ruth and Troy discuss how the way we walk through life should reflect the One we follow, and how we can lead our families as we learn to walk in wisdom. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://www.RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>

Foundation 7: Walk Wisely That Christ Might Be Visible

 This week Ruth and Troy discuss how to cultivate a lifestyle of generosity and how we can encourage our children to do the same.  Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

This week Ruth and Troy discuss how to cultivate a lifestyle of generosity and how we can encourage our children to do the same. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://www.RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 6: Give Generously in Word, Action and Supply–There Is Nothing to Lose

Due to recent COVID-19 and social distancing, Ruth and Troy discuss practical tips for parents who've found themselves schooling at home. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

Due to recent COVID-19 and social distancing, Ruth and Troy discuss practical tips for parents who've found themselves schooling at home. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Bonus: 8 Keys to a Fruitful At-Home Schooling Day

Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of finding personal encouragement through the Word of God and how that impacts the family. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

Ruth and Troy discuss the importance of finding personal encouragement through the Word of God and how that impacts the family. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 5: Be an Encourager and Build Each Other Up

In this episode, Ruth and Troy share the importance of setting our minds on Christ, and the impact this has on our lives. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

In this episode, Ruth and Troy share the importance of setting our minds on Christ, and the impact this has on our lives. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 4: Set Your Mind Where Christ Is and on All That Is Good and True 

Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God. The Foundations podcast helps you direct your family as you explore 12 key truths to connect your children's hearts—and yours—to the heart of God. Learn more about Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons at RuthAndTroy.com

Ruth and Troy share the importance of knowing God's Word and how that impacts a family's spiritual foundation. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

Ruth and Troy share the importance of knowing God's Word and how that impacts a family's spiritual foundation. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="RuthAndTroy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 3: Hide the Word in Your Heart to Live by It

Ruth and Troy discuss a difficult topic to talk about with your family - sin. This week is about Foundation 2 - hate sin, especially your own. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com. Foundations (book) is 50% off at ChristianBook.com thru 3/15. Click here for info.

Ruth and Troy discuss a difficult topic to talk about with your family - sin. This week is about Foundation 2 - hate sin, especially your own. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="RuthAndTroy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>. Foundations (book) is 50% off at <a href="http://ChristianBook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChristianBook.com</a> thru 3/15. <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/foundations-biblical-truths-to-shape-family/ruth-simons/9780736969109/pd/969109?product_redirect=1&amp;search_term=foundations%20ruth%20chou%20si&amp;Ntt=969109&amp;item_code=&amp;Ntk=keywords&amp;event=ESRCP" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for info</a>.

Foundation 2: Hate Sin, Especially Your Own

Ruth and Troy share the first and most important foundation - love God above all else and with all you've got. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com.

Ruth and Troy share the first and most important foundation - love God above all else and with all you've got. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="RuthAndTroy.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>.

Foundation 1: Love God Above All Else and with All You've Got

Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons share their first-ever podcast together. In this episode, they discuss the importance of building a strong spiritual foundation for your family.   Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at RuthAndTroy.com

Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons share their first-ever podcast together. In this episode, they discuss the importance of building a strong spiritual foundation for your family. Learn more about Ruth and Troy and their books at <a href="http://ruthandtroy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>

From Our Family to Yours

The question on dealing with anger, I would have liked to hear scripture on being angry but do not sin.  I agree there is idolatry in bad emotions and good emotions.  Good discussion

Anger

Such a wealth of wisdom shared and walked out in their lives. Thank you Troy and Ruth!!!

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Families are shaped one day at a time through the Word of God. The Foundations podcast helps you direct your family as you explore 12 key truths to connect your children's hearts—and yours—to the heart of God. Learn more about Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons at <a href="http://RuthAndTroy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuthAndTroy.com</a>

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