Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Holy Ghost Service | All Speakers | Ladies Conference 2025 | Thursday PM
Date: September 16, 2025
Host: Dufresne Ministries
Event: Ladies Conference, Holy Ghost Service, Thursday PM

Overview

This episode captures the Thursday evening session of the 2025 Ladies Conference at World Harvest Church, a dynamic, Spirit-filled gathering led by Pastor Nancy Dufresne and featuring several ministers and guest speakers. The service is marked by prophetic flow, praise, testimonies of miracles and protection, exhortation on abiding in God’s presence, and live music. The focus throughout is on experiencing and stewarding God’s presence, standing firm in faith no matter the storm, and the miraculous lifestyle available to believers through the Holy Spirit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of Praise and the Presence of God

• Theme: Praise ushers in God’s presence and releases miracles, healing, and breakthrough.

  • Testimonies and prophetic encouragements emphasized continually praising God, whatever circumstances arise.
  • “Taking hold of” what God has done, not just visiting His presence, but learning to abide there.

• Notable Quote:

  • “In this place of my presence is the place that you are invited to not only visit, but to occupy and abide in. For in my presence, you always have the ready answer for anything that shows up. Because at my throne is where the answers are heard.” — [A, 01:41]

• Practical Application:

  • The speakers encouraged believers to "put on the garment of praise" (see [B, 03:55]) and recognize that healing, victory, and joy are accessed through praising God, even before they see tangible changes.

2. Standing Firm Through Life’s Storms

• Pastor Nancy’s Teaching:

  • Focused on Matthew 7:24-27 — building life on the rock of God’s word.
  • Explored how the rain, floods, and winds represent stages of trials, but victory is determined by standing on the Word, not by absence of conflict.

• Illustrative Story:

  • Nancy recounted growing up in “Tornado Alley" (Oklahoma), using her family home’s firm foundation as a metaphor for a life built on God’s word, unfazed by storms (see [A, 20:00–27:00]).
  • Key Insight: Feeling storms is not failure—true faith is standing firm and rejoicing in the midst of them.

• Notable Quote:

  • “It didn’t succeed or anything because it didn’t feel something. The house that stood still felt the rain that descended. The house that stood still felt the floods that rose. The house that was standing still felt the wind. The house that stood still felt the beating. But the house was having a good time because it knew it was on the foundation.” — [A, 24:55]

3. The Role of Praise in Spiritual Warfare

• Teaching:

  • Praising God not only expresses gratitude but is the means by which battles are won (see Paul and Silas, and Jericho).
  • Difference between praying and praising: “When you pray, you lay hold of things, but when you praise, you win battles.” — [A, 31:57, paraphrasing Copeland]
  • Faith is about maintaining attention on what God says, not circumstances ([A, 34:00+])

• Practical:

  • Learn to “dismiss noticing what you feel;” praise brings the anointing, which destroys yokes ([A, 36:45–37:08]).

4. Miracles, Testimonies, and Words of Knowledge

• Live Healing Moment:

  • A word of knowledge was given for a person suffering excruciating pain. A woman came forward and was instantly healed during corporate praise ([B, 04:54–08:05]).
  • Teaching on maintaining healing: “Don’t expect it to come back… it’s gone forever, never to return” ([B, 08:05]).

• Testimonies of Supernatural Protection:

  • Carolyn Savelle (guest speaker) testified about following the Holy Spirit’s gentle nudge, resulting in divine protection from a tragic accident ([D, 38:00+]), and shared stories of angelic intervention and miracles during her family’s travels ([D, 43:39–56:44]).
  • Emphasis was placed on listening to those inner promptings (“the nudge”), which come from abiding in God’s presence and lead to supernatural deliverance.

• Key Quote:

  • “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain fixed and stable under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand.” — [D (reading Psalm 91:1), 37:46]

• Miracle Testimonies:

  • Jeannie Caldwell shared how singing brought a healing miracle to a listener. She encouraged all to use whatever gifts they have to minister to others, as God moves through them ([F, 59:23–62:18]).

5. The Miraculous Lifestyle: Living in God’s Presence

• Abiding, Not Visiting:

  • Speakers repeatedly called for believers not just to visit God’s presence, but to live there — “abide” (see [D, 37:46]).
  • Stories of supernatural provision, angelic visitations, and God’s deliverance highlighted a life lived led by the Holy Spirit and the Word.

• Angelic Help:

  • Multiple stories (e.g., mysterious mechanic at a closed gas station; an angel preventing a car accident; nurse “Bobby” who sang hymns nightly in the hospital) illustrated God’s miraculous protection for those who dwell in His “secret place” ([E, 92:31–93:49]).

6. Ministry of Song and Healing

• Live Worship:

  • Jeannie Caldwell ministered in song (“I’m a Believer,” among others), and as she sang, healing and faith were stirred ([F, 62:20–66:18]).
  • Congregational worship emphasized God’s faithfulness and the certainty of His goodness and mercy ([C, 67:44–69:03]).

• Healing Ministry:

  • Prayer lines were formed for healing, with testimonies shared and faith imparted ([A, 75:00–78:26]).
  • Cheryl Pruitt Salem (Miss America 1980):
    • Shared her personal miracle story (as an 11 year old in a serious car accident, pronounced crippled but miraculously healed over time and again as a young woman by the power of God).
    • Declared prophetically: “God’s got a miracle and it’s got your name on it right now.” — [E, 80:39]

• Atmosphere of Heaven:

  • Both story and song (“Sweet, Sweet Spirit,” “We Are Standing on Holy Ground”) reinforced the nearness and activity of the Holy Ghost ([E, 88:18–97:44]).

7. Final Reflections and Joy in the Race

• Encouragement to Run the Race with Joy:

  • Pastor Nancy recounted a message given from her late husband via a near-death experience of a former church member: “Run your race with joy.” ([A, 69:42])

• Closing Blessings:

  • Speaker honored the various guest ministers, the church family, and all attendees, highlighting unity, joy, and equipping to live higher in faith ([A, 97:44+]).
  • The exhortation: “If it’s not fun, it’s not faith.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “At my throne is the place of answers. There are no questions at the throne, only answers.” — A, 01:57

• “The healing anointing is always flowing, always flowing. But you recognize it, you accept it, and you praise.” — B, 03:58

• Healing Testimony:

  • “How’s the pain?... No pain. Okay. Praise the Lord.” — B & D, 07:28-07:35

• “If you had faith, you wouldn’t feel it... If I’m feeling the beating, I stood long enough to reach that level because some don’t even make it past the rains. So congratulations. If you’ve felt the beating, you stood through the beating... you win!” — A, 27:45

• “Prayer cannot take the place of praise. Paul and Silas showed us that.” — A, 31:57

• “Disarm in your life the accusations of the enemy... Know this: Doing the Word is victory.” — A, 35:00

• “He who dwells in the secret place... shall remain fixed and stable under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand.” — D, 37:47

• Carolyn’s Testimony:

  • “It was the nudge of the Holy Spirit and listening to the Holy Spirit that we would have been in that accident... But we listened because we were abiding under the wings of the Almighty.” — D, 38:00+

• Testimony of Provision:

  • “We were entertained by an angel. We were taken care of by an angel. These are the last days. And whatever it is you need, your God will supply it for you.” — D, 56:44

• Miracle Story:

  • “The doctors wrote miracle across my chart. No explanation. And my left leg was being recreated... I called myself a miracle because I knew who I was.” — E, 77:00

• Atmosphere for Miracles:

  • “That’s the atmosphere that your miracle was worked in... we can establish that atmosphere at our own home all the time.” — A, 95:06

Key Timestamps for Segments

• Opening Praise & Word of Knowledge: 00:10 — 08:05
• Pastor Nancy—Sermon on Storms and Victory: 10:01 — 37:08
• Carolyn Savelle—Psalm 91, Testimonies of Protection: 37:44 — 56:44
• Jeannie Caldwell—Singing & Healing Testimony: 59:23 — 66:18
• Congregational Worship: 67:44 — 69:27
• Encouragement for the Widowed, Prayer for Healing: 69:42 — 76:25
• Cheryl Salem (Miss America 1980)—Miracle Story: 76:25 — 81:33
• Ministry Time, Prophetic Declarations: 81:33 — 89:47
• Testimony of Angelic Hospitality: 92:31 — 94:56
• Final Songs, Honoring Speakers, Closing Blessings: 95:06 — end

Conclusion

This Holy Ghost service powerfully illustrated the ongoing reality of God’s presence among His people. Through passionate praise, moving testimonies, and personal words of exhortation, listeners were equipped to shift their focus from the storms of life to the faithful God who sustains, protects, and performs miracles. The episode is a celebration of abiding in His secret place, standing firm on the Word no matter what, and cultivating a lifestyle where praise is continual, faith is steadfast, and the supernatural is normal.

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