Episode Overview

Title: Hold Fast, Part One | Jesus the Healer Broadcast
Host/Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne
Date: January 28, 2021

Main Theme:
Pastor Nancy Dufresne teaches on the foundational principle of "holding fast" in faith—developing, exercising, and maintaining faith to receive from God and to preserve those blessings against the enemy's attempts to steal them. Speaking from her ranch in Colorado, she offers an intimate, thorough lesson rooted in biblical passages and real-life testimonies, imparting practical steps to live a victorious life of faith.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Necessity of Faith (01:22–06:17)

• Faith is Fundamental:
  Faith is the means by which believers receive anything from God. Without it, God cannot move, intervene, or manifest Himself:

  “Without faith, it’s impossible to please God… God can only move in response to faith and he wants to move for us.”
  — Nancy Dufresne (02:00)

• Invitation to God:
  Faith is described as the invitation that allows God to work in one’s life. Prayer alone doesn't bring faith; it is developed only by hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17).

Releasing Faith: Hearing, Speaking, and Acting (06:18–13:42)

• Faith Comes by Hearing:
  Simply praying for faith doesn’t make it grow; it requires continual feeding on the Word.

• Faith Must Be Released:

  “Faith comes by hearing, but faith is not released by hearing. It’s released by speaking. And it’s released by acting on the Word.”
  — Nancy Dufresne (07:33)

• Daily Confession and Action:
  Confession is key—believing and then speaking God’s promises over one’s life.

• Dr. Lester Sumrall’s Wisdom:

  “Faith must be reborn every day.”
  — Quoted by Nancy Dufresne (11:42)
  Not only must faith be developed, it must be regularly released to see results.

Fighting the Good Fight of Faith (13:43–19:53)

• Standing Ground After Releasing Faith:
  A time often passes between the initial prayer and the manifestation. During this, one must persist in faith, not wavering.

• Nature of the Fight:
  The primary battle is with words and thoughts, not physical deeds.

  “The good fight of faith is simply a fight of words.” (18:00)

• Worry is the Enemy of Faith:

  “You cannot worry once you release your faith… Worry is the exact opposite of faith.” (17:33)

• Maintaining Faith-Filled Thoughts:
  Sustaining faith also involves controlling one's thought life and rejecting doubt.

Faith’s Final Action: Holding Fast (19:54–26:07)

• After Receiving, Hold Fast:
  The enemy’s strategy is to launch counterattacks even after blessings have been received—to steal healing, provision, or breakthrough blessings.

• Illustrative Story:
  Nancy recounts a personal testimony of mental bombardment and divine correction:

  “If you’re going to believe everything the devil tells you, he will steal from you everything I’ve ever blessed you with.”
  — Nancy Dufresne relaying the Holy Spirit’s rebuke (23:57)

• Believing the Word, Not Accusations:
  The crucial action after manifestation is to resist ongoing attacks by steadfastly believing and speaking God’s promise.

Scriptural Foundation for Holding Fast (26:08–31:12)

• God’s Example:
  Hebrews 1:1–3 is highlighted, explaining that God upholds all things “by the word of his power.”

  “He not only created it, but by the word of his power, it continues to hold what he created into place.” (28:35)

• Our Role:
  Like God, believers must intentionally sustain the blessings received through steadfast faith and the Word.

Kenneth E. Hagin’s Testimony (31:13–38:07)

• Healing Story:
  Nancy details Kenneth E. Hagin’s journey from chronic illness to supernatural healing as he applied Mark 11:24 through persistent faith, confession, and meditation.

• Counterattack and Holding Fast:
  After healing, symptoms tried to return, but Bro. Hagin learned to “hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) by maintaining his confession and refusing to let go of his healing.

• Principle of Continuous Hearing:

  “Just because we receive our answer from God, we don’t quit hearing the word. We have to continue to hear so that we can continue to hold fast to what we’ve received.” (36:12)

Final Encouragements (38:08–End)

• Don’t Let Go:

  “Don’t let anything you’ve received from God be stolen from you.” (38:30)

• The importance of perseverance in faith is underscored for retaining every blessing received.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Faith’s Permission:

  “Our faith is what gives God permission in our lives. God won’t do anything uninvited.”
  — Nancy Dufresne (04:05)

• On Spiritual Warfare in the Mind:

  “There’s not faith in your mind. The faith is in your heart. So don’t let the accusations that the devil brings against the mind cause you to cast away the confidence that you have of the faith in your heart.”
  — Nancy Dufresne (16:17)

• Practical Illustration:

  “The picture of [‘hold fast’] would be two toddlers. Have you ever seen one toddler has a toy and the other one wants it? …That’s exactly what you’re going to have to do with what you’ve received from God.”
  — Nancy Dufresne (35:28)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:22 – Why Faith Is Essential
• 06:18 – How Faith Comes and Is Released
• 11:42 – Daily Practice of Faith (Sumrall quote)
• 13:43 – Fighting the Good Fight of Faith
• 18:00 – The Fight Is a Fight of Words
• 19:54 – Holding Fast After Receiving
• 23:57 – Personal Story: Rebuke from the Holy Spirit
• 28:35 – Hebrews 1: God Upholds Creation with His Word
• 31:13 – Kenneth E. Hagin’s Healing & “Hold Fast” Lesson
• 36:12 – The Role of Continual Hearing
• 38:30 – Final Exhortation: Don’t Let Go of Blessings

Takeaways

• Faith not only receives from God, but is required to keep what is received.
• Daily feeding, confessing, and acting on the Word are essential.
• Ongoing resistance to doubt and worry is a core part of spiritual victory.
• Believers must “hold fast” to every spiritual gain, refusing to accept attempts—mental, physical, or circumstantial—to take them back.

Episode language and tone: Warm, encouraging, grounded in scripture and practical examples, with a pastoral, empowering voice throughout.