Podcast Summary: Obedience | LIVE w/Nancy Dufresne

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Host/Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne
Date: August 27, 2021

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne explores the crucial spiritual principle of obedience—how following God’s instructions in faith enables us to access His blessings, guidance, and supernatural elevation. Drawing insights from Genesis chapter 24 and other scriptural references, Nancy discusses the conditions for receiving God’s promises and shares impactful quotes from respected ministers. She weaves in personal stories and practical wisdom, urging listeners to embrace obedience as a key to victory and fulfillment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Obedience and the Leading of the Lord

• Nancy begins by focusing on the story of Abraham’s servant seeking a wife for Isaac (Genesis 24), drawing from the Amplified translation:

  “As for me, going on the way of obedience and faith, the Lord led me.” (01:46)

• She emphasizes that it is easier to know God’s leading when we’re walking in obedience and faith.
  • Fear, worry, or doubt can make it difficult to sense God’s direction.
  • Being “in the flow of faith” sharpens spiritual sensitivity.

  “It’s easier to know the leading of the Lord when we’re obeying him… when we stay in the flow of faith.” (02:35)

2. God’s Promises Are Conditional

• Many assume God’s blessings are automatic, but Nancy explains:
  • God’s promises are conditional on our obedience and faith (05:50).
  • Referencing Deuteronomy 28:1-2, she highlights:

    “If you will listen diligently… being watchful to do all his commandments… the Lord your God will set you high above all…” (06:25)

  • Personal Application: Obedience in daily life sets us “high above all the opposing circumstances.” (07:06)

3. The Importance of Listening

• Obedience is rooted in attentive listening.
  • “The better you listen, the more you set yourself up to obey.” (08:12)
  • Those who don’t listen can miss crucial instructions from God.

4. Practical Wisdom and Notable Quotes

• Nancy shares and reflects on memorable quotes:

  • Dr. Ed Dufresne (late husband):

    “If nothing is working for you, go back to the last thing that God told you to do, and do it. Nothing will work right for you until you do.” (09:04)

  • On personal struggle:

    “Don’t struggle with anything God tells you to do. For the struggle is far more difficult than the obedience.” (10:08)

  • On longevity:

    “Longevity is not automatic. You have to obey God.” (11:14)

  • Another minister:

    “My health is in obeying God.” (11:29)

  • Kenneth Hagin:

    “Obeying God is greater than anything else that man calls success.” (12:10)

  • Pat Harrison:

    “It’s one thing to hear the voice of the Spirit, and it’s another thing to obey what he says.” (13:38) “It’s not just hearing what he says that puts us at the top. It’s obeying what we hear.” (14:05)

  • Pastor David Oyedepo:

    • He heard God say, “There’s a place for you at the top. If you’re interested… then follow the conditions. Obey everything I command you.” (15:20)
    • God told him, “Your obedience is your lift to the top. When you’re tired of obeying, then you’re tired of going up.” (16:10)
    • Nancy notes that Oyedepo’s global ministry success is “the fruit of obedience.” (16:55)

  • Lindsay Roberts:

    “Persecution is so much better than disobedience. Persecution comes from man, but the penalty of disobedience opens the door to the devil.” (18:03)

5. Obedience Impacts Others: The Funeral Procession Story

• Nancy recounts a story of a woman who, while driving in a funeral procession, took an exit early. As a result, all cars behind her unknowingly followed (19:50):
  • Lesson: “There’s a path and there’s a course of obedience. If we get off, it affects other people… It affects the blessings of God that are to accompany us on this race.” (21:00)
  • Obedience isn’t just personal—it has ripple effects.

6. Encouragement to Listeners

• She circles back to Genesis 24:27:

  “As for me, going on the way of obedience and faith, the Lord led me…” (22:00)

  • God always leads us into His best when we obey and walk by faith.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Nancy Dufresne:

  “Don’t struggle with anything God tells you to do. Just obey it. For the struggle is far more difficult than the obedience.” (10:20)

• Kenneth Hagin:

  “Obeying God is greater than anything else that man calls success.” (12:10)

• Pat Harrison:

  “It’s not just hearing what he says that puts us at the top. It’s obeying what we hear…” (14:05)

• Pastor David Oyedepo:

  “Your obedience is your lift to the top. When you’re tired of obeying, then you’re tired of going up.” (16:10)

• Lindsay Roberts:

  “Persecution is so much better than disobedience.” (18:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Genesis 24: Obedience and God’s Leading – 01:46
• On Conditional Promises (Deuteronomy 28) – 05:50
• Importance of Listening – 08:12
• Wisdom & Quotes about Obedience – 09:04 to 18:03
• The Funeral Procession Story: How Disobedience Impacts Others – 19:50
• Encouragement: God Leads Through Obedience – 22:00

Tone & Final Thoughts

Pastor Nancy speaks with warmth, clarity, and encouragement, blending biblical truths with practical advice. Her tone is pastoral, nurturing, and seasoned with wisdom from personal and ministry experience. The episode is both spiritually challenging and uplifting, calling listeners to prioritize obedience not only for personal blessing but for the benefit of those they influence.

Summary:
This episode is a stirring call to the body of Christ to pursue obedience as the pathway to divine success, blessing, and spiritual clarity. Nancy Dufresne’s scriptural teaching, relatable stories, and curated quotes provide both motivation and practical steps for cultivating a life led by God.