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Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Episode: Impartations & Q&A | Richard Roberts | Holy Ghost Meetings 2023
Date: January 16, 2023

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode features Richard Roberts sharing a message of spiritual impartation, practical advice, and personal experiences at the 2023 Holy Ghost Meetings. It centers on empowering ministers and believers through the Holy Spirit, addressing challenges in ministry, and engaging in a candid Q&A about faith, miracles, leadership, and practical ministry life. Richard draws from his heritage—son of Oral Roberts—and his own journey as an evangelist and minister.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Power of the Holy Spirit & Prayer

• Stirring up the Spirit: Roberts opens in prayer, urging the audience to pray in tongues, pause, and pray in English for greater understanding and divine ideas.

  • “Never forget, the Holy Spirit is your secret weapon. The world can't do what we're doing today, but you and I can. Because we are born again.” (Richard Roberts, 00:57)

• Atmosphere of God’s Presence: Richard describes the tangible spiritual atmosphere in the church, contrasting it with many places where the Spirit’s presence is not active.

  • “Every time I've been here...tears come to my eyes because I know I'm walking into the presence of God.” (01:54)

Lessons via Biblical Imagery & Personal Revelations

• Churches as Samson: God prompted Richard to speak about Samson as a picture of many modern churches—having lost their strength, vision, and purpose (03:45).

  • “Samson is a picture of many churches today. First, they cut his hair, which was his strength. And second, they gouged at his eyes...And third, they made him grind at the mill...going nowhere.” (Richard Roberts, 03:59)

• Nine Prophetic Instructions (The Lord’s Word):
  (07:40–16:44, full list delivered)

  1. Sweep the floor—Clean house spiritually and practically.
  2. Kick Satan in the head—Reject the intellectual opposition.
  3. Visualize opposers as powerless—Move forward as if they no longer exist.
  4. Follow the Mordecai method—Focus on pleasing God, not personal recognition.
  5. God’s plan is always upward—Keep moving forward despite setbacks.
  6. Expect new, joyful people—God will bring the right people into your ministry.
  7. Stand firm—No compromise.
  8. Trust God as your total supply—Don’t over-analyze.
  9. Your work will outlive you.
  • “Sweep the floor clean so that Satan is under your feet...Including all spirits of evil and hindrances.” (Richard Roberts, 08:56)
  • “God’s plan for you is always upward, regardless of ups and downs.” (15:25)

• Personal testimony: Recall of returning to Tulsa under God’s directive, seeing spiritual opposition (“Herod spirit”) die, resulting in new ministry favor (11:35).

Q&A - Spiritual Gifts and Ministry Life

1. Word of Knowledge

Question: How does the Word of Knowledge flow in your ministry? (21:28)

• Richard shares discovering this gift, inspired by Kathryn Kuhlman. Physical sensations would correspond with unseen afflictions in the room, and speaking them released healings.
  • “It’s a risky thing. Every time I give a word of knowledge, it’s a risk. And I say, what if I’m wrong? Well, what if I’m right?” (24:13)

2. Addressing Difficult Social/Spiritual Questions

Question: On suicide, salvation, and ministering to marginalized groups (25:11)

• Richard: “I am totally against suicide...but I am not the judge...My job is to lift people up. If I lift up Jesus, he’s gonna draw men and women toward him.” (26:03)

3. Greatest Miracle Witnessed

Question: The most incredible miracle you’ve seen (27:33)

• Shares story from Jos, Nigeria: a crippled Muslim beggar, Abdul, miraculously healed, inspiring mass conversions.
  • “He came up on the platform, running, jumping…The front page, ‘beggar healed.’ And the next night, 100,000 people came out for the service...” (28:03)

4. Children’s Faith and the Supernatural

Question: How to encourage a child who wants to see Jesus? (29:37)

• Richard: “I would encourage her...There’s something about children. They believe. I wish we adults were like that.” (30:02)
• Personal story of his daughters seeing angels, encouraging openness to the supernatural.

5. Foundational Ministry Advice

Question: Tips for those beginning in fivefold ministry (32:41)

• “Stay in your lane. Look, I know who I am...I am an evangelist in the healing ministry. I’m not a prophet...Know your calling and stay in that lane.” (33:14)
• Importance of accountability and mentorship.

6. Music, Worship, and Change in Ministry

Questions by Worship Leader (35:34, 39:13):

• On the transition from tent revival music to orchestrated TV:
  • “My father knew there had to be a transition from the tent to television...He wanted a variety show...He said, I want you to build a group of singers...and we started...doing choreography. And we got hammered...[but] millions of people watched us every week.” (41:29–44:15)

7. Following Parental Legacy Without Losing Identity

Question: What made you follow your father’s path but not become a clone? (45:31)

• “I never wanted to be a clone, but I wanted to be like Jesus. And my father said...‘Follow me as I follow Christ’...I learned that I didn’t have to be a clone, I could be my own person as long as I followed Christ.” (46:57)

8. Women in Ministry and Husband/Wife Teams

Question: Role of women in the end days, ministry with spouses (47:45)

• “I do not agree...that women do not belong in the pulpit. I think that’s a lie from the pit of hell. I cannot find that in the Bible...Husbands and wives...you have to honor their gifting.” (48:03–50:17)

9. Lessons from His Mother

Question: Life lessons from your mother? (52:18)

• “My father was a tightrope walker. And my mother was the safety net...She was soft and she was tough at the same time...She imparted into my life so many ways I couldn’t begin to tell you.” (52:31)

10. Enduring Ministry Storms/Leadership at ORU

Question: How did you persist after ORU challenges? (54:35)

• “I never dreamed of becoming a college president...there was no one else. My father offered the presidency to four other men, all turned him down. I was selection number five...But you have to do it. And I served for 14 years...But it was not my Rebecca, it was my Leah...I never tried to defend myself...I learned from Jesus. He never defended himself.” (55:16–57:20)

11. Managing the Media

Advice: Be strategic in media interviews. Decide what you need to say, and steer responses accordingly.

• “When you’re asked a question by the media, there’s no law you have to answer the way they ask. ...That’s a secret to dealing with the media. No charge, I give you that free.” (60:06)

12. Angels and the Supernatural

Question: On engaging angels in ministry (61:13)

• “I command angels. I believe we have that right...My father saw an angel who said, ‘Dispatch me.’...They are ministering spirits for us, and we have a Bible right to command them for a certain job.” (61:41)

13. Facilitating Signs, Wonders, and Healing Revival

Question: Why are signs and wonders less common? How can we cooperate with God for more? (63:34)

• “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch. The greatest reason why ministers shy away from the miraculous is because they are afraid of failure. ...You lay hands on the sick and they’ll recover. It’s not your responsibility to bring the healing.” (65:15–66:21)
• “What if I make a mistake? Well, try again...Go for it.” (66:48)

14. Preserving Your Healing

Question: How do people keep their healing after receiving it? (71:52)

• “Make sure you keep the house swept clean. You cannot allow unbelief to come back into you. You’ve got to continue to confess your healing every day.” (72:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Inheriting Spiritual Legacy:
  “Take it all. Take everything.” (Richard Roberts, 07:40)

• Risk and Spiritual Gifts:
  “Every time I give a word of knowledge, it’s a risk...I’m out of my mind. I’m into my spirit where I belong.” (24:18)

• Grace in Leadership:
  “I learned not to strike back at men who did and said things that weren’t true...If you’ll let it [the accusations] dry, you can just flick it off.” (57:09)

• Women in Ministry:
  “Some of the most anointed people I know are women...I think that's a lie from the pit of hell.” (48:09)

Important Timestamps

• Holy Spirit & Atmosphere: 00:10–04:35
• Word from God: “Nine Instructions” 07:40–16:44
• Q&A Begins 21:16
• Word of Knowledge Gift Explanation: 21:30
• On Suicide and Ministering Nonjudgmentally: 25:54
• Greatest Miracle Story (Nigeria): 27:35
• Teaching Children about Faith: 29:54
• Foundational Advice for New Ministers: 32:52
• Transition in Worship/Music: 41:29
• Following Legacy without Being a Clone: 45:31
• Women in Ministry Discussion: 47:45
• Mother’s Lessons: 52:18
• Presidency of ORU & Ministry Storms: 54:35
• Engaging Angels: 61:41
• Encouraging Healing Revival: 65:15
• Keeping Your Healing: 72:17

Tone and Style

• Uplifting, honest, candid—occasionally humorous (especially on personal stories and ministry memories)
• Empowers listeners to embrace their callings without fear, stress, or unnecessary comparison
• Focus on reliance on the Holy Spirit and Christ-centered compassion

Summary

This special session with Richard Roberts delivers both spiritual impartation and highly practical ministry wisdom. From stories of healing and faith to cautionary guidance against pride, legalism, and fear, Roberts encourages boldness in the Spirit, respect for the next generation, gender equality in ministry, and authentic humility. Through engaging Q&A, he brings personal transparency about ministry challenges, family legacy, and supernatural experiences, all while keeping the focus clearly on Jesus.

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