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I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCounting the Days to Pentecost In this episode, Krysta and Traci discuss the 49 days leading up to Pentecost and the giving of the Torah (teaching). Among Jewish believers, it’s called Shavuot, Feast of Weeks, and/or the counting of the Omer (sheaves). The Sisters discuss how the counting of the Omer is a time of introspective purging of pride and sin in our lives. Each day challenges the believer to focus on an aspect of self and prayerfully consider what needs to be submitted to God. Key Points: -Holy convocations of God (ADONAI) -Jesus is our Pas...2025-05-2824 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCelebrating the Feasts of the Lord: PassoverIn 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 a...2025-05-1432 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Tabernacle Part 4 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 und...2025-04-3025 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Tabernacle Part 3 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 unde...2025-04-1620 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Tabernacle Part 2 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 unde...2025-04-0229 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe TabernacleIn 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 i...2025-03-1932 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithA Word of EncouragementIn 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...2025-03-0522 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCelebrating the Feasts of the LORD: Sabbath Part 2Ep. 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 eve...2025-02-1918 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCelebrating the Feasts of the LORD: Sabbath Part 1In 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 jour...2025-02-0526 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCelebrating the Feasts of the LORD: Reflections of HanukkahIn 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...2025-01-2231 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithReflections of 2024In 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...2025-01-0826 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithCelebrating the Feasts of the Lord: HanukkahHappy 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 Bi...2024-12-2535 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithIntroduction to Biblical FeastsIn 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...2024-12-1128 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithA Thankful HeartOn 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...2024-11-2722 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithSaved by Grace Sanctified by Truth Part 2In 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 o...2024-11-1422 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithSaved by Grace, Sanctified by Truth Part 1In 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 o...2024-10-3025 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Gospel in the Gospel Part 2In 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...2024-10-1617 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Gospel in the Gospel Part 1In 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 isolatio...2024-10-0230 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithAnxiety: Our Response and God’s ProvisionIn 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...2024-09-1836 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithPatterns of Christian LivingIn 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 encour...2024-09-0438 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhen Grief Meets FaithIn 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 Topic...2024-08-2137 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhere is Your Treasure Stored?In this episode, Krysta and Traci tackle the topic of idol worship and how this can hinder our walk with our Heavenly Father. The sisters discuss how we serve a jealous God and how past offenses of this nature have brought about suffering for the people of Israel. Idol worship can be subtle, so the Word goes so far to even dissuade us from creating any type of image that depicts our Creator. Traci and Krysta urge and encourage listeners to dive deep into the Word of God and their relationship with Him as we seek daily to consider wh...2024-08-0730 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithIt is Finished: God’s Forgiveness and Our ResponseAre you struggling with unforgiveness for someone else or for yourself? Have there been times when you felt as though you could never be forgiven for something you had done? On episode 13, Krysta and Traci discuss the topic of forgiveness, addressing the Love of God and the forgiveness He offers, as well as our responsibility to carry on that forgiveness to others. The sisters also discuss the challenge of broken covenants, such as divorce, and that those broken promises are forgivable. Listeners will be encouraged to go to our Father in heaven to ask Him to strengthen...2024-07-2428 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithIs Self-Care Biblical? With Special Guest Katherine HollomanOn episode 12, Krysta and Traci are joined by their first ever podcast guest, Katherine Holloman! Kat is a follower of Jesus, a pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom of 4. The trio discusses a listener question, “Is it biblical to take care of myself, my perceived needs first, before I say ‘yes’ to serving God or others?” To kick things off, Kat shares a funny and relatable story about her prayer closet. This episode is full of personal stories, laughter, and empathy for other women who struggle with making space within their daily responsibilities and service to others to abide w...2024-07-1034 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithJesus and the Church: What are some Biblical Reasons for Switching Churches?In episode 11, Krysta and Traci discuss another listener question, “What are some biblical reasons to switch churches?” Each of them shares personal experiences including the challenges that come with leaving a congregation they have been in fellowship with for many years. The sisters explore biblical themes of keeping in step with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, examining the heart, the fruit of the Spirit, and discerning false teaching. Ultimately, Krysta reminds listeners to approach God with confidence and to search His Word. She encourages listeners that making the difficult decision to attend a new church is not t...2024-06-2631 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithThe Man Jesus, Savior, FriendIn episode 10, Krysta and Traci continue their conversation about Jesus, expressing how they desire to know Him more and want everyone to know Him more. The sisters begin by asking listeners, “Whose yoke are you under?” as they discuss the meaning behind the words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 11:30, “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” As the conversation unfolds, Krysta and Traci explore the contrast between Jesus’ teaching and the teaching of the pharisees, and the parallels that exist in present day between church culture and the personality of Jesus. Ultimately, the hosts encourage l...2024-06-1229 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithImitating Christ Daily: In-Person, Online, and with StrangersIn episode 9, Krysta and Traci discuss being imitators of Jesus in our daily life and how we interact with others. The sisters examine our reactions to others that offend us, including the use of social media, and encourages listeners to “practicing peculiarity” by shifting our reactions to love others as Christ has loved us. Listeners are challenged to notice how others live out their faith and to encourage them about it, and to look for opportunities to be Christ to others. Key Topics Include: Considering how we respond when others offend us, including in our soci...2024-05-2931 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithTrusting God’s Timing: Navigating Discernment and Patience While We Wait on The LordIn episode 8, our hosts, Krysta and Traci tackle another listener question, “How to discern/be patient with God’s timing?” The sisters share scriptures that encourage us to be thankful as we wait with hopeful expectation for God to answer our prayers. Each share examples from their own lives and discuss the growth and maturing that happens as we journey through patient endurance. Listeners are reminded to pray God’s Word when they aren’t sure how or what to pray in challenging seasons. Key Topics Include: Staying active in faith while we wait on the Lord.2024-05-1525 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithFaith and Beauty: How Can I Feel as Beautiful as God Sees Me?In episode 7, our hosts tackle a listener question, “How can I feel as beautiful as God sees me?” as they continue their conversation about faith. Traci and Krysta ask listeners to consider how they define beauty and challenges us to consider what God’s word has to say about true beauty, which comes from the heart. Key Topics Include: · A look at how God defines beauty as seen in scripture. · Proverbs 31, a standard we often look to, does not connect outward appearance to the inherent worth of a woman. · Could how...2024-05-0122 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithFaith in Action: Reflections on Hebrews 11 and 12This week Krysta and Traci explore faith as it is defined in Hebrews 11 in a tangible way. They share examples of action verbs described throughout the chapter in the stories of the forefathers. Faith often involves taking steps forward and trusting God will direct you along the way. Our hosts remind us to keep our eyes fixed of our savior, Jesus Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith, as we consider life’s adventures. Our faith will be tested along the way to give us wisdom and the ability to endure. Lastly, Krysta challenges lis...2024-04-2429 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhat Does the Word Tell Us About God? (Part 2)Show Notes: Episode 4 What Does the Word Tell Us About God? Part 2 In part 2 of Episode 4, Traci and Krysta share how focusing only on what the Word says about ourselves can leave us vulnerable to self-made religion and the enemy’s attacks. A simple, yet profound shift in how one seeks God in His Word brings light to the darkest hours. Krysta shares a personal story of how God brought her out of a dark season into the light and encourages sisters everywhere to understand that God can and will overcome an...2024-04-1720 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhat Does the Word Tell Us About God? (Part 1)Show Notes: Episode 4 What Does the Word Tell Us About God? Part 1 In part 1 of Episode 4, Krysta and Traci explore questions about daily patterns and human tendencies, and how seeking the support of other trusted “warriors” is important. They discuss how seeking God in His Word becomes transformative not only to the daily patterns of life, but also to the focus of their attention. Listeners are challenged to examine “How is your study life?” and when reading the Bible, “What are you looking for when you study?” Topics covered in this epis...2024-04-1015 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhat Does the Word Tell Us About God? (Part 1)Show Notes: Episode 4 What Does the Word Tell Us About God? Part 1 In part 1 of Episode 4, Krysta and Traci explore questions about daily patterns and human tendencies, and how seeking the support of other trusted “warriors” is important. They discuss how seeking God in His Word becomes transformative not only to the daily patterns of life, but also to the focus of their attention. Listeners are challenged to examine “How is your study life?” and when reading the Bible, “What are you looking for when you study?” Topics covered in this epis...2024-04-1015 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithFeasting on the Word with Humility: Reflections on Colossians Chapter 2This week Krysta and Traci dive into the importance of humility in our conversations and relationship with God, as they study the Book of Colossians. Our hosts remind us of all the glorious acts Christ has performed out of love for us. They emphasize the incredible gift He has given all of us by dying for our sins – even the people He knew would disagree with Him, not believe in Him, or do wrong by Him. When we take time to reflect on just how amazing that is, we feel the weight of His sacrifices and it is...2024-04-0327 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWhy We Start with Prayer: Keeping an Open Line of Communication with GodThis week we are talking all about prayer on the “I Am Not Enough” Podcast. Hosts Traci and Krysta share the importance of prayer and how the Lord asks us time and time again to pray to Him. They also give us insights on their own early insecurities with praying out loud and tips to overcome this. Luckily, they remind us, there isn’t one right way to pray. All the Lord asks is that we communicate with Him – He doesn’t mind if we are articulate or not. Just pray. Topics covered in this episode:2024-03-2722 min
I Am Not Enough: Encouraging Conversations for Women of FaithWho We Are and Why We Felt Called by God to Start a PodcastWelcome to the first ever episode of the “I Am Not Enough Podcast!” We are so happy you’re here. In this episode, you’ll meet your hosts, sisters-in-law and sister in Christ, Krysta and Traci Wallrauch. They’re telling you all about their relationship with each other, with Christ, and with their beloved husbands (who just so happen to be twins!). Krysta and Traci will also share exactly how and why they felt called by the Lord to start this podcast for everyday women just like them. Together, they hope to invite women who are on thei...2024-03-1722 min