Podcast Summary: Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Episode: 3 Ways Sickness Enters, Part Two | Nancy Dufresne | Jesus the Healer Broadcast
Date: April 6, 2022
Host: Nancy Dufresne

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne continues her teaching on the three primary ways sickness and other troubles can enter the life of a Christian. She focuses on spiritual principles for maintaining divine health, prosperity, and God’s best by avoiding the “open doors” that give the enemy access. Pastor Nancy emphasizes the importance of peace, staying on God's designed path, and maintaining gratitude, illustrating these principles with scripture and practical examples from her life and ministry.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Sickness and Defeat Enter Through “Open Doors”

• Christians are redeemed from the curse, so the only way trouble enters is by giving the devil access through disobedience or wrong spiritual attitudes.
  • “The devil is looking for access, and he doesn't need a big, wide open door. He'll take a crack.” (01:08)
• Importance of slamming the door completely shut; not leaving any area open to the enemy, even in seemingly minor disobediences or spiritual laxness.

2. Second Way: Veering From God’s Plan (07:20 – 20:50)

• Turning from God’s Plan Equals Turning From Healing & Provision
  • “When we turn away from the plan of God for our lives, we just turned away from provision.” (03:40)
• Emphasizes the necessity of knowing and following God’s specific plan for your life – His “Plan A,” which contains all blessing, health, and long life.
  • “God doesn't need plan B and C for your life because his plan A is perfect.” (04:50)
• Draws from John 4:34: Just as physical nourishment sustains the body, God’s will sustains our lives.
  • “The will of God is to my existence what meat is to the body.” (05:46)
• Straying from God’s Path Has Consequences
  • One cannot expect to enjoy divine health, blessing, or prosperity while living contrary to God’s plan – lifestyle and attitudes matter.
  • “You can't just talk to people any way you want and think you’re going to live in divine health.” (08:15)
  • Importance of renewing the mind, not “saying your mind” but bringing thoughts in line with the Word.
• God’s Pathways: Plural, and Grace-Filled
  • From Ephesians 2:10 (Amplified): God planned paths for us before time began; it’s our privilege and responsibility to walk in them.
  • “Taking paths which he prepared ahead of time… he authored something for your life.” (12:40)
  • If you veer off, there’s always a way back — God has provided “entrance ramps” for restoration.
  • “[The devil will say] you’ve gone too far… Say, no, no, no. There’s always another path to get me back on.” (17:25)
• Staying on God’s Path Brings “the Good Life”
  • “If your life isn’t good, you veered from that path somewhere. Get back on the path.” (16:57)
  • It's not about perfection, but about continually getting back on God's path when you stray.

3. Third Way: Lack of Gratitude (20:50 – 39:30)

• Gratitude Prevents the Devil’s Access
  • “Those with the lack of gratitude will leave the door open to the devil. What you’re not thankful for, the devil will steal from you.” (22:45)
• Example from Nancy’s life: Always expressing thanks for her home before asking for more (“Thank you for my home… I don’t lose gratitude for what I already have when I’m asking for something more.”) (22:10)
• Gratitude Guards Relationships
  • “Can I tell you, how do people lose their marriages? Somebody quit being grateful.” (26:20)
  • “This is how people end up in divorce courts. What they once loved, they quit being grateful for.” (26:40)
  • Recommends daily expressing thanks to your spouse for what they do give, not focusing on what’s missing.
• Gratitude at Work
  • “You didn’t get that job so you could be acknowledged and congratulated. Be grateful that somebody hired you and gives you a paycheck.” (29:45)
  • Grumbling about pay or conditions leads to stagnation or loss; being thankful brings increase.
  • “Gratitude is the talk that brings you into prosperity.” (31:37)
• Gratitude in Health and Faith
  • “Can I tell you the way to get number 10 healed? Father, thank you for the nine that work.” (32:40)
  • Gratitude is a form of faith that attracts God’s anointing; complaining is faith’s opposite.
  • “Gratitude is the flow of faith. It is the conversation of faith.” (33:20)
  • Shares the testimony of a woman healed from cancer who continued to openly thank Jesus for her healing every time it was referenced in a service (36:05).
• Scriptural Example – The Loaves and Fishes
  • When Jesus thanked God for the little that was available, it increased to meet everyone’s need (38:25).

4. Three Open Doors Summarized (39:00)

• Loss of peace (worry, fear, doubt).
• Veering from God’s plan.
• Lack of gratitude.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The devil is looking for access, and he doesn't need a big, wide open door. He'll take a crack." - Nancy Dufresne (01:08)
• "When we turn away from the plan of God for our lives, we just turned away from provision." (03:40)
• "God doesn't need plan B and C for your life because his plan A is perfect." (04:50)
• "You can't just live any way you want and think that you can live in divine health." (08:18)
• "Taking paths which he prepared ahead of time… he authored something for your life." (12:40)
• "If your life isn't good, you veered from that path somewhere. Get back on the path." (16:57)
• "Those with the lack of gratitude will leave the door open to the devil. What you’re not thankful for, the devil will steal from you." (22:45)
• "Marriage counseling 101: The husband put the wife first, the wife put the husband first, then everyone gets put first." (28:00)
• "Gratitude is the flow of faith. It is the conversation of faith." (33:20)
• "Grumblers are doubters. Praisers, gratitude, thankfulness are faith people." (33:45)
• "If you will start thanking Him for the parts that do work, it will overflow into the parts that don't work and they will begin working." (36:10)
• "Jesus looked up to heaven and gave thanks. He took what was not enough and thanked God. And in the flow of gratitude, what was not enough became more than enough and fed a multitude." (38:25)

Important Timestamps

• 01:08 — Analogy: Mice and “crack doors”; devil needs only a little access.
• 03:40 — Linking veering from God’s plan to veering from healing/provision.
• 08:15 — The importance of renewing the mind and controlling speech for divine health.
• 12:40 — Explanation of Ephesians 2:10, God’s path for every believer.
• 16:57 — Encouragement that the “good life” is on God’s path; restoration is always available.
• 22:45 — Introduction of “lack of gratitude” as an open door to the enemy.
• 26:20 — Gratitude in marriage and prevention of divorce.
• 29:45 — Gratitude at work and its importance for prosperity.
• 32:40 — Example: Being thankful for what’s working in your body as an avenue for healing.
• 33:20 — Defining gratitude as the conversation of faith.
• 36:05 — Testimony: Woman’s gratitude after cancer healing.
• 38:25 — Jesus multiplies loaves and fishes through gratitude.
• 39:00 — Summary of the three main ways Christians open the door to trouble.

Call to Action & Tone

The episode is highly encouraging, practical, and filled with faith declarations. Pastor Nancy’s language is accessible, direct, and occasionally humorous. She uses relatable analogies (“toddlers fighting over a toy,” “entrance ramps”), scripture, and vivid personal stories to inspire listeners to act.

• “Every day, give yourself the habit, the spiritual habit of exercising gratitude to God.” (39:25)