I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of Faith

Happy Hanukkah! In this December 25 episode, Krysta and Traci begin their new series, in which they will share what they learn about each of the major and minor Biblical celebrations. The sisters begin by explaining why they decided to learn about and practice the Jewish feasts and observances, starting with Hanukkah, otherwise known as the Feast of Dedication.

The hosts share how even the minor feasts teach us the history of God's holy nation and what he rescued his people from so that Jesus could come. Just like Thanksgiving is meaningful to us as Americans, the Biblical feasts and celebrations are meaningful to our history as believers. Moreover, the scriptures show us how God's appointed seasons point to the Messiah.

Key Topics Include:

• Jesus went to Jerusalem and was at the temple on Solomon's porch during the Feast of Dedication, also known as Hanukkah.
• In John 10:22-31, the Judeans were questioning Jesus on this historical occasion because they were likely hoping that he would be a political and military leader like Judah the Maccabean and overturn the occupation of the Romans.
• Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the temple after the miraculous victory of the Jews over Antiochus IV in the second century B.C.
• Antiochus IV had persecuted and killed many Jews that did not assimilate to the Greek culture, desecrated the temple, and tried to force all Jews to stop practicing the Torah (law).
• The Jews had been unable to celebrate Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, that year because of the desecration of the temple during the month of Tishrei.
• The temple was rededicated 3 years to the day that the Maccabean revolt against Antiochus had begun. Like Sukkot, they celebrated for 8 nights with the lighting of the temple menorah.
• Daniel's visions in the Old Testament included the prophecy of Alexander the Great and the kings of Media and Persia, as well as the reign of terror of Antiochus IV.
• Without this victory against the Seleucid army, there would be no practicing Jews remaining in Israel. We know that God fought for his nation, out of which came the Messiah.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• John 10: 22 - 30 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon's Colonnade.  The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly."  Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father's name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."
• Daniel 8: 20 - 21 The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.  The shaggy goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between its eyes is the first king.
• Daniel 11: 21-25 He will be succeeded by a contemptible person who has not been given the honor of royalty. He will invade the kingdom when its people feel secure, and he will seize it through intrigue.  Then an overwhelming army will be swept away before him; both it and a prince of the covenant will be destroyed. After coming to an agreement with him, he will act deceitfully, and with only a few people he will rise to power. When the richest provinces feel secure, he will invade them and will achieve what neither his fathers nor his forefathers did. He will distribute plunder, loot and wealth among his followers. He will plot the overthrow of fortresses—but only for a time.
• "Celebrating Jesus in the Biblical Feasts" by John Booker can be located at christianbook.com or amazon.com.
• Rabbi Greg Hershberg's teachings on the Biblical feasts at https://rabbigreg.org/.

Listeners are encouraged to continue reading Jesus' response to the Judeans in John 10, and to explore the book of Daniel considering why God gave these visions to him.  Continue to seek to know God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners 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 us on facebook.com.

In this episode, Krysta and Traci introduce an upcoming new series in which they will share what they learn about each of the Biblical celebrations. The sisters discuss how they have been drawn to understand God's appointed seasons and how the journey will help train their hearts and minds to focus on things above rather than on temporal things below.

Key Topics Include:

• God created time and appointed the seasons, called "moed" in Hebrew.
• The same word, moed, is used to describe God's designated times for the feasts.
• The LORD blessed the Sabbath after creating the heavens and the earth, long before he established the Jewish nation.
• When Jesus came, he observed all the Jewish feasts.
• The significant happenings in Jesus time on earth occurred during a feast time.
• God used His appointed times as visual aids for his people, pointing to the Messiah.
• It is beneficial to learn and observe God's appointed times to discover the roots of our faith and see a more complete picture of the savior.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Genesis 2: 2, 3 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.
• 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; and let them be for lights in the dome of the sky to give light to the earth; and that is how it was.
• Leviticus 23: 2, 4 "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.'"
• Romans 10:4 For the goal at which the Torah aims is the Messiah, who offers righteousness to everyone who trusts.
• Colossians 2: 16-17 So don't let anyone pass judgment on you in connection with eating and drinking, or in regard to a Jewish festival or New Moon or Sabbath. These are a shadow of things that are coming, but the body is of the Messiah.

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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 us on facebook.com.

On the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, Krysta and Traci have a relaxed conversation about people and provisions that they are thankful for in their walk with God. They discuss how having a thankful heart is the will of God, even when going through times of difficulty. This becomes accessible when we recognize how God is with us and will use challenging situations for our good and His glory.

The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on what they are thankful for and to be diligent in acknowledging the people in their life that bring encouragement, provision, or other forms of help and comfort. Krysta and Traci also remind listeners to treat others how they want others to treat them while leaning on the Spirit's presence and guidance.

Scripture Verses mentioned (From the Complete Jewish Bible version):

• Isaiah 30:18 Yet Adonai is just waiting to show you favor, he will have pity on you from on high; for Adonai is a God of justice; happy are all who wait for him.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12 – 18 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who are working hard among you, those who are guiding you in the Lord and confronting you in order to help you change. Treat them with the highest regard and love because of the work they are doing. Live at peace among yourselves; but we urge you, brothers, to confront those who are lazy, your aim being to help them change, to encourage the timid, to assist the weak, and to be patient with everyone. See that no one repays evil for evil; on the contrary, always try to do good to each other, indeed, to everyone. Always be joyful. Pray regularly. In everything give thanks, for this is what God wants from you who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.
• Colossians 2: 6, 7 Therefore, just as you received the Messiah Yeshua as Lord, keep living your life united with him. Remain deeply rooted in him; continue being built up in him and confirmed in your trust, the way you were taught, so that you overflow in thanksgiving.
• 1 John 4:4 …because he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Krysta and Traci encourage listeners to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners 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 us on facebook.com.

In another two-part episode, Krysta and Traci move from the topic of salvation to a discussion about sanctification.  They explore the tripartite nature of a life in Christ: justification, sanctification, and glorification. Having been born again, believers are then in a process of being sanctified by God as they strive towards the goal, in which they are made perfect when Messiah returns.

Key Topics Include:

• The tripartite nature of our new life in Christ can be viewed as past, present and future, aka positional, practical, and perfect.
• We find this structure in the New Testament order of books, from the Gospel and missionary journeys to the letters to the churches about how to grow in Christ and ending with the second coming in Revelation.

• In the first advent, He meets us where we are and the penalty of sin is destroyed, so we're made positionally holy. We're not practically holy. We are justified. 
• Once we're reborn, we must grow up. 
• In the present stage, being practically holy, or set apart, we walk out our salvation by doing what Jesus did.
• We're not yet delivered from the power of sin. Jesus is interceding for us on our behalf and sending the Spirit to remind us of what we've been taught so we can walk in truth. This is the legitimate power of God. 
• The word, empowered by the spirit can lead to desired end – sanctification. God's word confronts us in a way that brings transformation.
• The world puts things out of order, with the body and mind before the spirit. As we are being made holy, the spirit is the most important.
• In our future and final stage, the power of sin is eradicated, and we are made perfect through glorification

• Salvation has come from the Jews, God's people who were set apart starting with the Abrahamic Covenant. We who believed in Messiah are now one in our faith and should strive to live united.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Hebrews 9:25-26 Further, he did not enter heaven to offer himself over and over again, like the cohen hagadol (High Priest) who enters the Holiest Place year after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer death many times—from the founding of the universe on. But as it is, he has appeared once at the end of the ages in order to do away with sin through the sacrifice of himself.
• Hebrews 9:24 For the Messiah has entered a Holiest Place which is not man-made and merely a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, in order to appear now on our behalf in the very presence of God.
• John 17: 17-19 "Set them apart for holiness by means of the truth -- your word is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. On their behalf I am setting myself apart for holiness, so that they too may be set apart for holiness by means of the truth."
• I Thessalonians 5:23 May the God of shalom make you completely holy—may your entire spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. The one calling you is faithful, and he will do it. 
• Romans 12:2 In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the world. Instead, keep letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds; so that you will know what God wants and will agree that what he wants is good, satisfying and able to succeed. 
• Philippians 3: 13-14  Brothers, I, for my part, do not think of myself as having yet gotten hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind me and straining forward toward what lies ahead,  I keep pursuing the goal in order to win the prize offered by God's upward calling in the Messiah Yeshua. Therefore, as many of us as are mature, let us keep paying attention to this; and if you are differently minded about anything, God will also reveal this to you.
• Hebrews 9:28 ...so also the Messiah, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to deliver those who are eagerly waiting for him. 
• Psalm 84:11 Better a day in your courtyards than a thousand days elsewhere. Better just standing at the door of my God's house than living in the tents of the wicked.
• Zechariah 8:23 Adonai-Tzva'ot says, 'When that time comes, ten men will take hold – will grab hold of the cloak of a Jew and say, "we want to go with you, because we have heard that God is with you."'

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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 us on facebook.com.

In another two-part episode, Krysta and Traci move from the topic of salvation to a discussion about sanctification.  They explore the tripartite nature of a life in Christ: justification, sanctification, and glorification. Having been born again, believers are then in a process of being sanctified by God as they strive towards the goal, in which they are made perfect when Messiah returns.

Key Topics Include:

• The tripartite nature of our new life in Christ can be viewed as past, present and future, aka positional, practical, and perfect.
• We find this structure in the New Testament order of books, from the Gospel and missionary journeys to the letters to the churches about how to grow in Christ and ending with the second coming in Revelation.

• In the first advent, He meets us where we are and the penalty of sin is destroyed, so we're made positionally holy. We're not practically holy. We are justified. 
• Once we're reborn, we must grow up. 
• In the present stage, being practically holy, or set apart, we walk out our salvation by doing what Jesus did.
• We're not yet delivered from the power of sin. Jesus is interceding for us on our behalf and sending the Spirit to remind us of what we've been taught so we can walk in truth. This is the legitimate power of God. 
• The word, empowered by the spirit can lead to desired end – sanctification. God's word confronts us in a way that brings transformation.
• The world puts things out of order, with the body and mind before the spirit. As we are being made holy, the spirit is the most important.
• In our future and final stage, the power of sin is eradicated, and we are made perfect through glorification

• Salvation has come from the Jews, God's people who were set apart starting with the Abrahamic Covenant. We who believed in Messiah are now one in our faith and should strive to live united.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Hebrews 9:25-26 Further, he did not enter heaven to offer himself over and over again, like the cohen hagadol (High Priest) who enters the Holiest Place year after year with blood that is not his own; for then he would have had to suffer death many times—from the founding of the universe on. But as it is, he has appeared once at the end of the ages in order to do away with sin through the sacrifice of himself.
• Hebrews 9:24 For the Messiah has entered a Holiest Place which is not man-made and merely a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, in order to appear now on our behalf in the very presence of God.
• John 17: 17-19 "Set them apart for holiness by means of the truth -- your word is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. On their behalf I am setting myself apart for holiness, so that they too may be set apart for holiness by means of the truth."
• I Thessalonians 5:23 May the God of shalom make you completely holy—may your entire spirit, soul and body be kept blameless for the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. The one calling you is faithful, and he will do it. 
• Romans 12:2 In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the world. Instead, keep letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds; so that you will know what God wants and will agree that what he wants is good, satisfying and able to succeed. 
• Philippians 3: 13-14  Brothers, I, for my part, do not think of myself as having yet gotten hold of it; but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind me and straining forward toward what lies ahead,  I keep pursuing the goal in order to win the prize offered by God's upward calling in the Messiah Yeshua. Therefore, as many of us as are mature, let us keep paying attention to this; and if you are differently minded about anything, God will also reveal this to you.
• Hebrews 9:28 ...so also the Messiah, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to deliver those who are eagerly waiting for him. 
• Psalm 84:11 Better a day in your courtyards than a thousand days elsewhere. Better just standing at the door of my God's house than living in the tents of the wicked.
• Zechariah 8:23 Adonai-Tzva'ot says, 'When that time comes, ten men will take hold – will grab hold of the cloak of a Jew and say, "we want to go with you, because we have heard that God is with you."'

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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 us on facebook.com.

In the second part of episode 18, Krysta and Traci continue the conversation about what they learned at a recent event entitled "The Feast" led by Kristi McLelland. As they continue to discuss Luke 15, the sisters bring to light the main characters in the third parable and who they represent (hint: It has something to do with who Jesus was talking to in the beginning of the chapter).

The sisters bring to light the cultural associations of shame and kezazah (cutting off, death) from the community when the younger son sells off the inherited property. They also explain the counter-cultural nature of the Father's response when the younger son journeys home to offer himself as a servant. However, the story doesn't end there, and there is one more outside of the banquet that the Father goes out to plead with in the end.

Key Topics Include:

• Luke 9 – 19 is considered the travel narrative, when Jesus set his face to Jerusalem and the cross.
• Luke 15 is one conversation in response to the grumbling of the pharisees and teachers of the law as recorded in Luke 15:2.
• Jesus had a reputation for eating with sinners and tax collectors, which caused controversy among Jewish leaders.
• In the Hebrew culture, eating with others signified welcoming, embracing, and accepting.
• The sinners were those who were not practicing the required public repentance, and the tax collectors were considered traitors who shamed their entire family.
• Groups of three are significant in scripture, and Jesus is making a strong point with 3 parables, each with 3 parts.
• In each parable, something is lost, something is found or brought home, and there is a celebration.
• The word repent in the Greek language, "Metanoia," means to return or change the mind, yet in the Hebrew language, "T'Shuva" means to allow yourself to be found and brought home.
• In the middle eastern culture, the names of the parables are different from the western translations and focus on the nature of our heavenly Father.
• At the beginning of the third parable, Jesus explains that the man divided the property between his two sons, and the older son receives double of what the younger receives according to custom.
• The younger son sells off his third of the property, reducing his father's property, which is considered shameful even unto death.
• In the final parable, the people that Jesus is speaking with is represented in the story as the two sons − the sinners and tax collectors and the pharisees.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Luke 15. All listeners are encouraged to read the entire chapter again on their own.
• Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him [Jesus] to be taken up into heaven, he made his decision to set out for Jerusalem.
• Matthew 11:18 – 19 "For John came, fasting, not drinking − so they say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man came, eating freely and drinking wine − so they say, 'Aha! A glutton and a drunkard! A friend of tax-collectors and sinners!' Well, the proof of wisdom is in the actions it produces."
• Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost."
• Isaiah 25: 6-8 "On this mountain Adonai-Tzva'ot (the Lord of heaven's armies) will make for all peoples a feast of rich food and superb wines, delicious, rich food and superb, elegant wines. On this mountain he will destroy the veil which covers the face of all peoples, the veil enshrouding all the nations. He will swallow up death forever. Adonai Elohim (the Lord God) will wipe away the tears from every face, and he will remove from all the earth the disgrace his people suffer. For Adonai (my Lord) has spoken.
• The Feast, Kristi McClelland, Lifeway.com

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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 us on facebook.com.

In episode 18, Krysta and Traci pass along what they learned at a recent event entitled "The Feast" led by Kristi McLelland. This episode is part 1 of the discussion as they dive into passages from the travel narrative in Luke chapters 9 – 19 and focus on the discussion that Jesus had with the Pharisees and teachers of the law in Luke 15.

Krysta reads the full chapter for listeners, and they bring forth new insights that they discovered about God's character. The story of the prodigal son, as it is entitled in many western translations, has often been taught in isolation although it is only one-third of the discussion in Luke 15. Therefore, before they get into the story of the running father, as it is known in the middle eastern context, the sisters share how the two other parables taught by Jesus provide a parallel message.

Key Topics Include:

• Luke 9 – 19 is considered the travel narrative, when Jesus set his face to Jerusalem and the cross.
• Luke 15 is one conversation in response to the grumbling of the pharisees and teachers of the law as recorded in Luke 15:2.
• Jesus had a reputation for eating with sinners and tax collectors, which caused controversy among Jewish leaders.
• In the Hebrew culture, eating with others signified welcoming, embracing, and accepting.
• The sinners were those who were not practicing the required public repentance, and the tax collectors were considered traitors who shamed their entire family.
• Groups of three are significant in scripture, and Jesus is making a strong point with 3 parables, each with 3 parts.
• In each parable, something is lost, something is found or brought home, and there is a celebration.
• The word repent in the Greek language, "Metanoia," means to return or change the mind, yet in the Hebrew language, "T'Shuva" means to allow yourself to be found and brought home.
• In the middle eastern culture, the names of the parables are different from the western translations and focus on the nature of our heavenly Father.
• At the beginning of the third parable, Jesus explains that the man divided the property between his two sons, and the older son receives double of what the younger receives according to custom.
• The younger son sells off his third of the property, reducing his Father's property, which is considered shameful.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Luke 15. All listeners are encouraged to read the entire chapter again on their own.
• Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him [Jesus] to be taken up into heaven, he made his decision to set out for Jerusalem.
• Matthew 11:18 – 19 "For John came, fasting, not drinking − so they say, 'He has a demon.' The Son of Man came, eating freely and drinking wine − so they say, 'Aha! A glutton and a drunkard! A friend of tax-collectors and sinners!' Well, the proof of wisdom is in the actions it produces."
• Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost."
• The Feast, Kristi McClelland, Lifeway.com

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and meditating on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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 us on facebook.com.

In episode 17, Krysta and Traci talk about the topic of anxiety, which became a timely topic due to September being Suicide Prevention Month. Traci begins with a recap of the last episode on patterns, reading from Matthew 24, where Jesus discusses the persecution that His followers can expect because of our faith in Him, and she reminds listeners to focus their attention on things above (Colossians 3:1).

The hosts launch the discussion about anxiety by highlighting that the U.S. has astonishingly high rates of anxiety compared to other regions of the world, including war-torn areas. The sisters address that anxiety is the result of ongoing fear or worry and can also arise out of traumatic experiences. As the sisters discuss their experiences with fear, worry, or anxiety, they explore the power of prayer and thanksgiving, taking our thoughts captive by seeking God first, and finding safety and restoration through communion with God and with other loving believers.

Key Topics Include:

• Examples from scripture, such as Daniel, who faced extreme adversary and oppression through faith in God.
• Many people may not feel strong enough to face extreme difficulties, but the scriptures offer direction.
• Worry steals life from our living, because it is impossible to be present when worrying about the future.
• Prayer brings us into the safe space of our Heavenly Father.
• Your mind cannot focus on two different things at the same time. Thus, we cannot focus on both God and our anxiety at once.
• Finding safe people to pray over you is a great way to wage war against the enemy.
• The Greek word used for anxiety or worry is marimnaoʹ, which means a tearing or dividing of the mind.
• We must shift away from using coping mechanisms to Godly skillsets, including leaning on others who can shift our gaze to Him through prayer and Biblical counseling.
• The world will send the message that there are patterns and strongholds that cannot be overcome, but the truth of God's word says that strongholds can be demolished.
• It is important to remain mindful of the power we give to false beliefs about ourselves, and to be proactive by seeking first the kingdom of God.

Scripture Verses and Resources Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Matthew 24: 9b – 10 "…and all peoples will hate you because of me. At that time many will be trapped into betraying and hating each other."
• Colossians 3:1 If we were raised along with the Messiah, then seek the things above where the Messiah is sitting at the right hand of God. Focus your minds on the things above, not on things here on earth.
• Philippians 4: 6 – 7 Don't worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua.
• 2 Corinthians 10: 3, 4 For although we do live in the world, we do not wage war in a worldly way; because the weapons we use to wage war are not worldly. On the contrary, they have God's power for demolishing strongholds.
• Matthew 6:25, 32 "Therefore, I tell you, don't worry about your life − what you will eat or drink; or about your body − what you will wear…For it is the pagans who set their hearts on all these things. Your heavenly Father knows you need them all."
• Sermon: Overcoming an Anxious Mind – Philippians 4: 6-7 – Skip Heitzig on YouTube.

Listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and feasting on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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.

In episode 16, Krysta and Traci address a challenging question, "What are some patterns or practices that you see both in the world and in the church." They explore common practices that seem natural to do but can lead to disunity, such as separating the youth from the worship service or senior members not being actively engaged.

The sisters read portions of Romans 8 and 12, encouraging believers to keep letting themselves be transformed and set apart, and to seek God's good will rather than quickly accepting worldly habits. Understanding the challenges and pressures of the world, the sisters encourage listeners to become familiar with the patterns of Christian living that Paul writes about in Romans 12 as they consider the patterns of their lives.

Key Topics Include:

• The role of the church in training children up in the Lord.
• Being transformed by the renewing of our minds is an ongoing, daily process.
• The enemy will use fear to keep us from standing firm or being bold in our faith.
• The pain of dividing up healthy and close groups to create new ones.
• Division in the body stems from being divided within ourselves, that is, trying to please the flesh and God at the same time.
• Complacency is dangerous.
• Some members of the church fail to use their gifts because of the struggle to keep the status quo.
• Pleasing and glorifying God will cost us something but will lead to greater reward.
• The enemy is getting bolder in this present age, yet we have the Holy Spirit as our helper, so we can be bold in our faith.
• We are ambassadors, and Christ is the head.
• Hospitality has been neglected in our present time, and hospitality in the home is much more intimate. The love of God is all that is required.

Scripture Verses Mentioned: (From the Complete Jewish Bible version)

• Romans 12: 1-2 I exhort you, therefore, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer yourselves as a sacrifice, living and set apart for God. This will please him; it is the logical "Temple worship" for you. In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of this present age (olam hazeh). Instead, keep letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds; so that you will know what God wants and will agree that what he wants is good, satisfying and able to succeed.
• Romans 8: 5-6 For those who identify with their old nature set their minds on the things of the old nature, but those who identify with the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Having one's mind controlled by the old nature is death, but having one's mind controlled by the Spirit is life and shalom. 
• Romans 12: 3 For I am telling every single one of you, through the grace that has been given to me, not to have exaggerated ideas about your own importance. Instead, develop a sober estimate of yourself based on the standard which God has given to each of you, namely, trust.
• I must decrease so God can increase
• Matthew 5:13 "You are salt for the Land. But if salt becomes tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except being thrown out for people to trample on."
• Romans 12:10 – 13 Love each other devotedly in brotherly love; and set examples for each other in showing respect. Don't be lazy when hard work is needed but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in your troubles, and continue steadfastly in prayer. Share what you have with God's people, and practice hospitality.

What we focus on and absorb creates patterns over time. Some of the passages above are abbreviated and listeners are encouraged to study more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and feasting on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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.

In this episode, Krysta and Traci spend time discussing some of their personal experiences dealing with loss and suffering, as they explore the question, "What do we do when grief and faith collide."  As they each share their unique journeys through the grieving process, the sisters encourage listeners to go to God with their hard questions, use key scriptures like the Psalms for prayer, and to seek safe people to spend time with rather than going through it alone. Ultimately, they remind listeners that God is always faithful, and He will hold them amid difficult seasons.

Key Topics Include:

• What is your primary reason for trusting God?
• Our faith in God does not mean we won't suffer, and in fact, we may suffer more due to the great love we have for others.
• It's okay to ask God questions that come to mind when facing trials.
• The importance of dealing with the anger in a healthy way so that the enemy does not get a foothold.
• The importance of taking time to grieve and lament.
• The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and He keeps record of our tears.

Scripture Verses Mentioned:

• Psalm 31:1-6 In you, Adonai, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your justice, save me! (CJB)
• Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? (ESV)
• Isaiah 53: 3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. (ESV)
• 2 Timothy 2:11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful−for he cannot deny himself. (ESV)
• Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (CJB)
• Psalm 56:9 You have kept count of my wanderings; store my tears in your waterskin−aren't they already recorded in your book? (CJB)
• 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 We have all kinds of troubles, but we are not crushed; we are perplexed, yet not in despair; persecuted, yet not abandoned; knocked down, yet not destroyed. (CJB)
• John 16:33 "But take heart, I have overcome the world." (ESV)
• Daniel 9:18 For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. (ESV)

Some of the passages above are abbreviated and listeners are encouraged to read more from the passages listed above, and to seek to know our God more through prayer and feasting on scripture. The sisters also invite listeners to reach out if they need specific prayer or support in this area. 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.