Podcast Summary: Fresh Vision For The Future | Legacy Partner Podcast with Stephen & Morgan Dufresne (April 30, 2025)

Overview

In this inspiring Legacy Partner episode, Stephen and Morgan Dufresne share powerful updates from their recent European ministry tour, celebrating the global impact of their partners’ support. The episode focuses on testimonies of healing, the expansion of ministry connections across Europe, stories of changed lives, and an invitation for prayer and continued partnership as they look ahead to future opportunities for sharing the gospel.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrating Partnership Success and Miracles

• Healing Testimonies & Outreach:

  • Over the past month, more than 200 healing testimonies were received (directly from the European tour: 203 documented healings, notably in Russia) [00:30–01:13].
  • "We saw the power of God really move and really flow." – Stephen [01:19].

• The Power of Partnership:

  • Canadian office and regular DM partners enabled visits to three nations (Russia, France, Switzerland), impacting multiple cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Paris, Nice, Zurich, Locks) [01:13–02:34].
  • "Canada, you are a huge part of that trip..." – Morgan [01:13].

2. Detailed Ministry Highlights from Each Country

a. Russia

• Miracle Meetings & Healing Cloths:

  • At Rick Renner’s church, there was an overwhelming response to healing services: "There was so many people that came up. There was no room to put all the people right." – Stephen [02:34].
  • Received 30,440 messages, reactions, and prayers during a three-day conference [03:14–03:23].
  • Prayer cloths distributed (500 given out within the first meeting alone, more needed for subsequent sessions) [03:29–03:51].

• Notable Testimony:

  • Story of a young Russian Orthodox waiter in St. Petersburg who attended a meeting, was touched by the power of God, and began to “shake” during prayer: “That’s God loving on you, the anointing ministering to you.” – Morgan [05:07–07:07].
  • This personal connection represents one of 30,000+ touched through their ministry in Russia.

b. France

• New Church Building & Generational Ministry Impact:

  • DM sowed $10,000 to help complete a new church building in Paris led by Pastor Dorothy—one of the very few large spirit-filled churches in France [08:19–09:25, 15:22–15:25].
  • History of legacy: Dufresne Ministries’ connection began in the 1980s with Dorothy’s late husband, supported through difficult seasons by prophetic words from Stephen’s father [10:32–12:25].
  • Pastor Dorothy, a pioneering woman pastor, now leads a thriving 1,200-member congregation [12:25–13:03].
  • “Her husband had a dream… he told the congregation… ‘I’m going home in three months’—and he went home to the Lord with no illness, just in prayer.” – Morgan [12:00].

• The Need for More Gospel Presence:

  • "There is not enough gospel in Europe… not enough churches, not enough pastors." – Stephen [13:41].
  • Urged listeners in France and Europe to connect and help create a network of like-faith believers [14:09–15:14].

c. Nice, France & Publishing Connections

• Divine Connections through Publications:
  • First book order from France led to strong ties with Pastor Marie Helene—her appreciation of DM’s excellence in shipping and customer service laid the foundation for ministry collaboration [15:49–17:57].
  • Story of sending books and resources to London when local women expressed the difficulty of obtaining translations due to shipping costs [17:57–19:55].
  • Many international supporters met for the first time in person: “God is drawing people from all over the world who believe in the message and the mandate that Jesus is the healer.” – Morgan [20:22].

d. Switzerland & Wider Europe

• Testimonies of Healing:
  • Shared the miraculous recovery of Pastor Marian’s hips (formerly “completely dead” from radiation damage, now totally healed), posted in full on DM’s social media [22:19–23:09].
  • Connections with partners and missionaries from England and Estonia, including praying for partners’ new home in Zurich and miraculous financial provision (Estonian partners received €20,000 as a gift from a woman they’d ministered to for decades) [23:10–28:19].
  • “God is good and faithful. We have already negotiations with some builders and believe we can start to build our home this year…” – Morgan reading testimony [27:49–28:19].

3. Vision for the Future: Expansion in Europe

• Sensing a strong call to deepen DM’s presence in Europe, particularly through ministering to pastors and strengthening local churches: “We need to get in there correctly… to be a blessing to pastors, not to start a church for us.” – Stephen [30:17–30:38]

• Considering hosting a ministers’ conference in Europe—invitation for pastors in Europe to contact the ministry and connect for possible future gatherings [32:16].

• Encouragement for U.S.-based supporters to connect with recommended churches and ministers across Europe if relocating or seeking fellowship [30:49–32:07].

4. Upcoming Events & Invitations (U.S. Crusade Announcements)

• Next U.S. Meetings:
  • High Springs, Florida
  • Paducah, Kentucky
  • Collinsville, Oklahoma
• All events will feature the Dufresne family ministering with a focus on healing and impartation [32:37–34:04].
• “The main thing is… we’re going to get into miracles. You’re gonna get revelation… People are gonna be healed.” – Stephen [34:04–34:58].

5. Closing Encouragements and Prayer

• Reaching Across Denominations:

  • “We’re finding… we’re really reaching across denominational lines… invite people—even if this is all new to them.” – Morgan [35:03–35:35].

• The Importance of In-Person Ministry:

  • “When people come, you get something… it’s so important to get around the anointing.” – Stephen [36:15–36:24].

• Prayer for Partners:

  • Morgan prays a heartfelt, faith-filled blessing for all listeners: "Increase in their homes, in their families and their finances…" [37:05–39:05].

• Live Word of Knowledge:

  • “Someone is being healed right here in the back of your neck, right behind your ear, there’s a muscle there. And you’re being healed right now.” – Stephen [39:09–39:18].

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Partnership:

  • “We are so excited to share with you what your partnership is accomplishing.” – Stephen [00:19]

• On Meet a Young Russian Waiter:

  • “‘Am I always going to be like this?’ That’s God loving on you, the anointing ministering to you.” – Morgan & Stephen [06:22]

• On the Gospel in Europe:

  • “There’s not enough gospel in Europe… we need to believe God for people to rise up and bring the message.” – Stephen [13:41]

• On Faithful Giving:

  • “When we’re funded, we can help fund the gospel into other people’s lives.” – Morgan [19:55]

• Financial Miracle Testimony:

  • “She gave us an envelope which contained €20,000. We had no words. God is good.” – Testimony from Estonian partners [27:53–28:19]

• On the Importance of In-Person Gathering:

  • “When people come, you get something, rather than watching… get there in person, get around the anointing. Let the anointing break the yoke.” – Stephen [36:15–36:24]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Stats & Testimonies from the European Tour: [00:30–01:13]
• Healing Meeting in Russia with Rick Renner: [02:34–03:23]
• Prayer Cloth Distribution Story: [03:29–03:51]
• Testimony of the Russian Waiter: [04:10–07:07]
• Sowing $10,000 into Paris Church: [15:22–15:25]
• Pastor Marian’s Healing Testimony: [22:19–23:09]
• Estonian Partners’ Miracle Provision: [25:22–28:19]
• Vision: Future European Ministers’ Conference: [29:45–32:16]
• Upcoming U.S. Crusades: [32:37–34:04]
• Partner Prayer: [37:05–39:05]
• Word of Knowledge – Physical Healing: [39:09–39:18]

Conclusion

Stephen and Morgan Dufresne’s transparent, enthusiastic storytelling shares how Legacy Partners’ support is touching individuals, churches, and entire regions across Europe and beyond. Listeners are invited to join in prayer, stay connected, and step out in faith—experiencing and spreading the healing, provision, and revelation accompanying this ministry.

For more information, testimonies, and to become a Legacy Partner, visit dufresneministries.org.