I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of Faith

In this episode, Krysta and Traci share stories about their first experience observing a Passover seder.  The sisters engage in a fun recounting of some favorite moments and discoveries. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks, when the hosts dive deeper into the connections between Passover and Jesus, the Messiah.

Key Points:
- The significance of wearing white during the Passover meal.
- Preparing for Passover and cleaning out the leaven.
- The bitter and sweet foods eaten during the seder and their meaning.
- Hiding the afikomen.
- Each action during the event has a Spiritual meaning.

Scriptures Mentioned (Complete Jewish Bible version):
- Leviticus 23: 1-8 The Lord said to Moses, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. "'There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord. "'These are the Lord's appointed festivals, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times:  The Lord's Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.  On the fifteenth day of that month the Lord's Festival of Unleavened Bread begins; for seven days you must eat bread made without yeast.  On the first day hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work.  For seven days present a food offering to the Lord. And on the seventh day hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work.'"

- Psalm 34:8 Taste, and see that Adonai is good. How blessed are those who take refuge in him!

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25). The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.  

Krysta also shares a brief synopsis of her experience of Purim (see link to service below). 

The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below. 

Key Points: 
 

• Yeshua (Jesus) is our ultimate provision. Bread is an offering, and God is reminding us that He has always provided for us and always will. 

• The menorah lit the way to the Holy of Holies and God's presence. 

• Yeshua is God's menorah; He leads the way to the Father AND shows us the way. 

• ADONAI wants imitators, not impersonators. First and foremost, Yeshua (Jesus) was obeying his Father. 

• Yeshua's aroma was sweet and pleasing to ADONAI; what is our scent giving off? 

• The Ark was made of Acacia wood, and had gold overlaid inside and out AND is where the Torah was housed. 

• Acacia wood was considered incorruptible by Jewish people. Gold represented God/deity. 

• In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.  

• God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.  

• Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy. 

• The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.  

• Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging. 

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In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25). The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.  

Krysta also shares a brief synopsis of her experience of Purim (see link to service below). 

The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below. 

Key Points: 
 

• Yeshua (Jesus) is our ultimate provision. Bread is an offering, and God is reminding us that He has always provided for us and always will. 

• The menorah lit the way to the Holy of Holies and God's presence. 

• Yeshua is God's menorah; He leads the way to the Father AND shows us the way. 

• ADONAI wants imitators, not impersonators. First and foremost, Yeshua (Jesus) was obeying his Father. 

• Yeshua's aroma was sweet and pleasing to ADONAI; what is our scent giving off? 

• The Ark was made of Acacia wood, and had gold overlaid inside and out AND is where the Torah was housed. 

• Acacia wood was considered incorruptible by Jewish people. Gold represented God/deity. 

• In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.  

• God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.  

• Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy. 

• The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.  

• Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging.

In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25).  The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.  

Krysta also shares a brief synopsis of her experience of Purim (see link to service below). 

The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below. 

Key Points: 
 

• Yeshua (Jesus) is our ultimate provision. Bread is an offering, and God is reminding us that He has always provided for us and always will. 

• The menorah lit the way to the Holy of Holies and God's presence. 

• Yeshua is God's menorah; He leads the way to the Father AND shows us the way. 

• ADONAI wants imitators, not impersonators. First and foremost, Yeshua (Jesus) was obeying his Father. 

• Yeshua's aroma was sweet and pleasing to ADONAI; what is our scent giving off? 

• The Ark was made of Acacia wood, and had gold overlaid inside and out AND is where the Torah was housed. 

• Acacia wood was considered incorruptible by Jewish people. Gold represented God/deity. 

• In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.  

• God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.  

• Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy. 

• The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.  

• Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging. 

In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss their study of the Tabernacle that God designed and instructed the young nation of Israel to build as they were traveling through the wilderness (see Exodus 25).  The sisters share a few of the parallels between the details of the Tabernacle in the Torah and the life of Yeshua (Jesus) as recorded in the Gospel scriptures.

The hosts encourage listeners to read the Bible as a whole story because it helps us to understand the New Testament scriptures more completely. More details and discoveries will be shared in the next episode in 2 weeks. The original sermon referenced in their discussion is linked within the references below.

Key Points:
- In Exodus 19, God sets Israel apart as his treasured people, expressed like a marriage ceremony, a holy covenant never to be broken.
- God is very specific about each part of the tabernacle; the details matter, as they point to His Son and how to dwell in His presence.
- Everything that touched the brazen altar became holy, and all who receive (takes hold of) Jesus becomes holy.
- The laver, a water basin, was the next step after the altar used for cleansing. Jesus made a way for us to be cleansed from our sin.
- Blood was sprinkled on the altar 7 times. Jesus was pierced in 7 places, including the scourging.
- The bread of presence was to be placed perpetually in the tent of meeting before God. Jesus is the bread of life, the provision for our eternal spirit to be renewed and to live eternally with God.

Scriptures and Other References Mentioned:
- Sermon by Rabbi Greg Hershberg, Messiah in the Tabernacle, part 1. YouTube.com

- Exodus 25: 8 – 9 "They are to make me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them. You are to make it according to everything I show you −the design of the tabernacle and the design of its furnishings. This is how you are to make it."

- Exodus 29:37 "Seven days you will make atonement on the altar and consecrate it; thus the altar will be especially holy, and whatever touches the altar will become holy."
- John 1:12 But to as many as did receive him, to those who put their trust in his person and power, he gave the right to become children of God, not because of bloodline, physical impulse or human intention, but because of God.

- Exodus 30:17- 18 Adonai said to Moshe, 1 "You are to make a basin of bronze, with a base of bronze, for washing. Place it between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it."
- Hebrews 10:22 Therefore, let us approach the Holiest Place with a sincere heart, in the full assurance that comes from trusting — with our hearts sprinkled clean from a bad conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- John 19: 33-34 but when they got to Yeshua and saw that he was already dead, they didn't break his legs. 3However, one of the soldiers stabbed his side with a spear, and at once blood and water flowed out.

- Exodus 25: 30 "On the table you are to place the bread of the presence in my presence always."
- John 6:51 "I am the living bread that has come down from heaven; if anyone eats this bread, he will live forever. Furthermore, the bread that I will give is my own flesh; and I will give it for the life of the world."

- The Complete Jewish Study Bible by Rabbi Barry Rubin (author) and David Stern (translator)

Other Verses to Read and Explore:

- Exodus 19

- 2 Corinthians 4:16 

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

In this episode, the hosts take a pause from the series on God's appointed holy days to share personal updates and encourage listeners to stay fervent in seeking the Lord in His word.  Krysta and Traci share updates about their journey through the Bible and how they have been enjoying reading the Torah. They remind listeners how their hunger for the Word has increased as they read with fresh eyes and seek to understand more about the character of Adonai.

Key questions that the sisters ask listeners to reflect on include:
- Do you love Him?

- Do you want to be closer to Him?

- What would that look like in your life?

- What is taking precedent in your life before or above having a relationship with God?

- Are you doing what you've always done and expecting things to be different?

- What are you living for, the temporal or eternal?

Scriptures Mentioned (Complete Jewish Bible version):
- Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

- Hebrews 4:12 See, the Word of God is alive! It is at work and is sharper than any double-edged sword − it cuts right through to where soul meets spirit and joints meet marrow, and it is quick to judge the inner reflection and attitudes of the heart.

- 2 Thessalonians 3: 16 Now may the Lord of shalom himself give you shalom always in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

Ep. 26 Celebrating the Feasts of the LORD: Sabbath

In this episode, Krysta and Traci share what they have learned about Shabbat, God's appointed day of rest, which was the earliest mentioned holy convocation as seen in Genesis 2. The sisters discuss what the scriptures say about Shabbat (sabbath) and share their personal experiences being "retrained" to stop work at sundown on Friday through sundown on Saturday.

The hosts bring out their experiences incorporating Shabbat observance into their lives and how they have learned from others. Observing the sabbath has become a joyful reminder to stop trying to do everything alone. The sisters explain how it has become a journey of freedom and a cogent reminder that God is sovereign of all.

Key Points:
- Shabbat, the seventh day of the week, was set apart as holy in the beginning, long before the nation of Israel was established.
- When we observe Shabbat we obey God, acknowledge our creator, and emulate His example by resting.
- What the Lord established was set on the cycle of the moon, not the sun. The seventh day begins at sundown on Friday.
- Throughout the Torah, there are multiple times where God told His people that Shabbat was to be a perpetual observation; and God included it with His commandments, written by His hand on stone tablets and placed in the ark of the covenant (Exodus 20:8-11).
- When the people of Israel were delivered from Egypt, there were Egyptians with them. All of them were expected to keep Shabbat.
- When you seek to put God first, He will make a way for obedience to be possible by His grace.
- The woman of the family traditionally lights the two sabbath candles, which represent the LORD's commandment to remember and observe. The candles are also symbolic of creation and redemption.
- Sitting around the sabbath table with other followers of Jesus was a peaceful, spirit-filled, and meaningful experience.
- There are several mentions of Shabbat observations in the New Testament.
- When we practice Shabbat, we are performing a dress-rehearsal for our eternal dwelling with God. 

Scriptures and Other References Mentioned:
- Genesis 1: 14 God said, "Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to divide the day from the night; let them be for signs, seasons, days and years…"

- Genesis 2: 1 – 3 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, along with everything in them. On the seventh day God was finished with his work which he had made, so he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. God blessed the seventh day and separated it as holy; because on that day God rested from all his work which he had created, so that it itself could produce.

- Leviticus 23: 1-3 Adonai said to Moshe, "Tell the people of Israel: 'The designated times of Adonai which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my designated times. Work is to be done on six days; but the seventh day is a Shabbat of complete rest, a holy convocation; you are not to do any kind of work; it is a Shabbat for Adonai, even in your homes.'"

- Exodus 31: 15 – 17 "On six days work will get done; but the seventh day is Shabbat, for complete rest, set apart for Adonai. Whoever does any work on the day of Shabbat must be put to death. The people of Israel are to keep the Shabbat, to observe Shabbat through all their generations as a perpetual covenant.  It is a sign between me and the people of Israel forever; for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and rested."

- Isaiah 56: 1-7 Here is what Adonai says: "Observe justice, do what is right, for my salvation is close to coming, my righteousness to being revealed. Happy is the person who does this, anyone who grasps it firmly, who keeps Shabbat and does not profane it, and keeps himself from doing any evil. A foreigner joining Adonai should not say, "Adonai will separate me from his people"; likewise, the eunuch should not say, "I am only a dried-up tree." For here is what Adonai says: "As for the eunuchs who keep my Shabbats, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant: in my house, within my walls, I will give them power and a name greater than sons and daughters; I will give him an everlasting name that will not be cut off. "And the foreigners who join themselves to Adonai to serve him, to love the name of Adonai, and to be his workers, all who keep Shabbat and do not profane it, and hold fast to my covenant, I will bring them to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples."

- Romans 11:16 – 20 Now if the hallah offered as first fruits is holy, so is the whole loaf. And if the root is holy, so are the branches. 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you — a wild olive — were grafted in among them and have become equal sharers in the rich root of the olive tree, 18 then don't boast as if you were better than the branches! However, if you do boast, remember that you are not supporting the root, the root is supporting you. 19 So you will say, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in." 20 True, but so what? They were broken off because of their lack of trust. However, you keep your place only because of your trust. So don't be arrogant; on the contrary, be terrified! 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, he certainly won't spare you!

- The Complete Jewish Study Bible by Rabbi Barry Rubin (author) and David Stern (translator)

- Celebrating Biblical Feasts in Your Home or Church by Martha G. Zimmerman

Other Verses to Read and Explore:

- Exodus 20: 8 – 11

- Isaiah 66: 23 

- Mark 2:27

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

In this episode, Krysta and Traci share what they have learned about Shabbat, God's appointed day of rest, which was the earliest mentioned holy convocation as seen in Genesis 2. The sisters discuss what the scriptures say about Shabbat (sabbath) and share their personal experiences being "retrained" to stop work at sundown on Friday through sundown on Saturday.

The hosts bring out their experiences incorporating Shabbat observance into their lives and how they have learned from others. Observing the sabbath has become a joyful reminder to stop trying to do everything alone. The sisters explain how it has become a journey of freedom and a cogent reminder that God is sovereign of all.

Key Points:
- Shabbat, the seventh day of the week, was set apart as holy in the beginning, long before the nation of Israel was established.
- When we observe Shabbat we obey God, acknowledge our creator, and emulate His example by resting.
- What the Lord established was set on the cycle of the moon, not the sun. The seventh day begins at sundown on Friday.
- Throughout the Torah, there are multiple times where God told His people that Shabbat was to be a perpetual observation; and God included it with His commandments, written by His hand on stone tablets and placed in the ark of the covenant (Exodus 20:8-11).
- When the people of Israel were delivered from Egypt, there were Egyptians with them. All of them were expected to keep Shabbat.
- When you seek to put God first, He will make a way for obedience to be possible by His grace.
- The woman of the family traditionally lights the two sabbath candles, which represent the LORD's commandment to remember and observe. The candles are also symbolic of creation and redemption.
- Sitting around the sabbath table with other followers of Jesus was a peaceful, spirit-filled, and meaningful experience.
- There are several mentions of Shabbat observations in the New Testament.
- When we practice Shabbat, we are performing a dress-rehearsal for our eternal dwelling with God. 

Scriptures and Other References Mentioned:
- Genesis 1: 14 God said, "Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to divide the day from the night; let them be for signs, seasons, days and years…"

- Genesis 2: 1 – 3 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, along with everything in them. On the seventh day God was finished with his work which he had made, so he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. God blessed the seventh day and separated it as holy; because on that day God rested from all his work which he had created, so that it itself could produce.

- Leviticus 23: 1-3 Adonai said to Moshe, "Tell the people of Israel: 'The designated times of Adonai which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my designated times. Work is to be done on six days; but the seventh day is a Shabbat of complete rest, a holy convocation; you are not to do any kind of work; it is a Shabbat for Adonai, even in your homes.'"

- Exodus 31: 15 – 17 "On six days work will get done; but the seventh day is Shabbat, for complete rest, set apart for Adonai. Whoever does any work on the day of Shabbat must be put to death. The people of Israel are to keep the Shabbat, to observe Shabbat through all their generations as a perpetual covenant.  It is a sign between me and the people of Israel forever; for in six days Adonai made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and rested."

- Isaiah 56: 1-7 Here is what Adonai says: "Observe justice, do what is right, for my salvation is close to coming, my righteousness to being revealed. Happy is the person who does this, anyone who grasps it firmly, who keeps Shabbat and does not profane it, and keeps himself from doing any evil. A foreigner joining Adonai should not say, "Adonai will separate me from his people"; likewise, the eunuch should not say, "I am only a dried-up tree." For here is what Adonai says: "As for the eunuchs who keep my Shabbats, who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant: in my house, within my walls, I will give them power and a name greater than sons and daughters; I will give him an everlasting name that will not be cut off. "And the foreigners who join themselves to Adonai to serve him, to love the name of Adonai, and to be his workers, all who keep Shabbat and do not profane it, and hold fast to my covenant, I will bring them to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples."

- Romans 11:16 – 20 Now if the hallah offered as first fruits is holy, so is the whole loaf. And if the root is holy, so are the branches. 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you — a wild olive — were grafted in among them and have become equal sharers in the rich root of the olive tree, 18 then don't boast as if you were better than the branches! However, if you do boast, remember that you are not supporting the root, the root is supporting you. 19 So you will say, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in." 20 True, but so what? They were broken off because of their lack of trust. However, you keep your place only because of your trust. So don't be arrogant; on the contrary, be terrified! 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, he certainly won't spare you!

- The Complete Jewish Study Bible by Rabbi Barry Rubin (author) and David Stern (translator)

- Celebrating Biblical Feasts in Your Home or Church by Martha G. Zimmerman

Other Verses to Read and Explore:

- Exodus 20: 8 – 11

- Isaiah 66: 23 

- Mark 2:27

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

In episode 25, Krysta and Traci continue reflecting on their first celebration of Hanukkah. They remind listeners what they have learned about the Biblical and historical accounts of the origins of Hanukkah, which is considered a minor feast, created at the end of the Maccabean war which was prophesied in the book of Daniel. Each of the sisters share what the celebration meant for them and their families. This also became the first (and perhaps the last) time that the sisters sang on the podcast, as they shared a Hanukkah blessing.

Key Points:

• Hanukkah is considered a foreshadowing of future end-time events.
• Trying to recapture the nostalgia of Christmas can often undermine any remnant of worshipfulness.
• It is important to consider how we define "gifts."
• Collective worship was an integral component during each night of Hanukkah.
• The sisters found the celebration free of worldly pressures and peaceful.
• It is common to make assumptions when we do not understand things completely, such as believing that Hanukkah is a festival for unbelievers.
• Our celebration was rooted in God, nothing had to be changed or adapted. We do not have the authority to make anything holy.
• The Bible is not only the history of Israel, but of all mankind.

Transliteration and meaning of the first Hanukkah Blessing:

• Baruch atah, Adonai, Eloheinu, Melech haolam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tsivanu, l'hadlik ner shel Hanukkah.
• Blessed are you Adonai, our God, sovereign of all, who hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to kindle the Hanukkah lights.

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.

In this first episode of 2025, Krysta and Traci pause to reflect on their journey over the past year creating their first 24 episodes of the "I Am Not Enough" podcast. The sisters also share about their experiences celebrating the first 3 nights of Hanukkah. Looking ahead, the hosts share their goal to read through the entire Bible this year and encourage listeners to keep seeking God in his Word.

Key Scriptures to read/reflect upon:

• Psalm 92. A song for Shabbat.

• 1 Samuel 15:22

• Matthew 5:14 - 16

Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they need specific prayer or support. Traci and Krysta continue to pray for those who are listening to the podcast. They invite listeners to share feedback about this week's topic, submit new topics and questions, or to request prayer by visiting the website iamnotenough.us. They may also choose to follow the ministry page on facebook.com.