Dufresne Ministries Podcast: "Partnership Is A Divine Exchange"

Legacy Partner Podcast w/Stephen & Morgan Dufresne
Date: July 2, 2025

Episode Overview

In this Legacy Partner Podcast episode, Stephen & Morgan Dufresne provide updates, share ministry stories, and express heartfelt gratitude to Dufresne Ministries' partners. The focus is on the critical role of partnership as a "divine exchange," detailing how partner giving impacts healing crusades, Bible school operations, and outreach. The episode emphasizes stewardship, unity, testimonies of healing, and the power of impartation, especially to families and children. The Dufresnes also discuss diligence in stewarding resources, connecting with partners worldwide, and championing hope for those in need.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Recent Ministry Activities and Outreach

• Events Since Last Podcast:
  • Florida Miracle Crusade, Bible school graduation with Brother Jesse, Paducah crusade, Camp Meeting, David’s “Singing School” (Worship Weekend)
  • Multiple meetings and crusades within just six weeks (01:03)
• Purpose of Ministry Travel:
  • Meeting partners, imparting the anointing, supporting and equipping other churches (01:26)
  • The importance of partners attending live events for a deeper impartation than what is available online (03:09)

The Power of Partnership

• Partnership as a Divine Exchange:
  • Giving is natural ("money's natural"), but what happens through it is "divine"
  • "There's an impartation for you as partners... there's something specific because there is that divine exchange. It’s not natural. Money’s natural, but the exchange of it is divine." — Morgan Dufresne (05:44)
• Growth in Partnership:
  • Surpassing 3,000 partners, with numbers continually rising (06:01)
  • Partnership enables ministry expansion, supports staff travel, outreach, and excellence in presentations (07:05)
• Global Reach:
  • Partners from France, London, Russia, and more—demonstrating international unity (07:06)
  • "It’s so amazing to have all these people that believe and we’re all coming together to get this word out." — Stephen Dufresne (07:06)
• Model of Jesus’ Ministry:
  • Drawing parallels to Jesus traveling with staff and supporters—excellence and unity are key (08:35)

Stewardship and Fiscal Responsibility

• Commitment to Good Stewardship:
  • Ongoing review of travel costs and ministry expenses to maximize donor impact (10:07)
  • "What is my responsibility to say, you know what? It was used correctly. It was used to its fullness." — Stephen Dufresne, on stewardship (11:43)
  • Even children’s small donations are honored with utmost care (11:42)
• Practices in Saving:
  • Seeking multiple bids for projects, leveraging sales, and Prime Day opportunities for equipment (13:17, 14:28)
  • "When people give, it’s important... that’s precious that a child would come up and do that." — Stephen Dufresne (11:43)
• Bringing Costs In-House:
  • Example: Moving a $40,000 annual TV service back in-house (17:12)
  • Trips are streamlined to cut unnecessary spending without sacrificing the "anointing" (17:55)
• Vigilance Amidst Growth:
  • Increase in giving does not lead to laxity in stewardship (16:10)
  • "As partnership increases, we don’t see the increase ... and relax." — Morgan Dufresne (16:10)

Testimonies, Miracles, and Themes of Hope

• Emphasis on Healing and Anointing:
  • Notable miracles, including healing of the mind and heart, and physical healings like "feet growing out" (04:49, 04:52)
  • Specific focus on seniors, those struggling with self-worth and grief, and restoring hope (04:24)
• Children and Special Needs Ministry:
  • Special call to pray for children with autism and Down syndrome (21:45)
  • Testimony: Man with Down syndrome in Africa healed through Word and faith, now preaching (24:02)
  • Exhortation: "Don’t give up... don’t become like, this is the way life is." — Stephen Dufresne (24:48)
• Theology of Restoration:
  • God doesn’t just make new things, He makes all things new, especially for children facing challenges (23:27)
  • "God can make all things new for your child." — Morgan Dufresne (23:50)
• Partners' Needs and Intercession:
  • Recognition and prayer for partners’ needs—healing, finances, restoration of families and lost children (25:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "When we say that your giving is gonna go a long way, we mean that your giving is gonna be deposited into many arms of the ministry."
  — Stephen Dufresne (01:26)

• "Those who kept pressing in and left their homes, left the comforts and really kind of just ventured out and pressed into Jesus... they received a miracle."
  — Morgan Dufresne (03:37)

• "There is that divine exchange. It’s not natural. Money’s natural, but the exchange of it is divine."
  — Morgan Dufresne (06:01)

• "When people give, it’s important... that’s precious that a child would come up and do that. What is my responsibility to say, you know what? It was used correctly."
  — Stephen Dufresne (11:43)

• "He makes all things new. He doesn’t just make new things. You don’t need a new child... God can make all things new for your child."
  — Morgan Dufresne (23:27-23:50)

• "Don’t give up on it. Don’t become like this is the way life is."
  — Stephen Dufresne (24:48)

Important Segments with Timestamps

• Major Ministry Updates & Events Recap: 00:22 – 02:13
• Emphasis on Value of Attending Live Meetings: 03:09 – 03:55
• Healing Ministry Focus (Paducah, Seniors, Emotional Healing): 04:06 – 04:49
• Notable Healing Testimony (Feet Growing Out): 04:52 – 05:05
• Nature and Growth of Partnership: 05:44 – 07:06
• Global Reach and Unity Among Partners: 07:06 – 09:53
• Vigilance in Stewardship (Travel, Costs, Children's Giving): 10:07 – 11:46
• Financial Diligence (Building Upgrades, Prime Day Strategy): 13:17 – 14:42
• Bringing Services In-House, Cost Savings: 17:12
• Role of Partnership in Supporting Bible School/Worship Training: 18:16 – 19:21
• Specific Prayer for Partners’ Needs (Healing, Provision, Restoration): 25:18 – 26:06
• Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks: 26:12 – 27:32

Tone and Additional Highlights

• Warm, transparent, and family-oriented: The Dufresnes emphasize connection, gratitude, and mutual care among partners.
• Stories and analogies: Frequent use of biblical examples (the feeding of the 5,000, pressing in for miracles) to illustrate faith and practical ministry.
• Action-oriented stewardship: Practical examples given to assure partners their contributions are used with the highest level of care and intention.
• Expectation for future healings and testimonies: The episode closes with prayer and an invitation for continued partnership, unity, and faith for more miracles to come.

This episode effectively communicates the heart of Dufresne Ministries: partnership as both practical support and a spiritual exchange, always stewarded diligently, with the ultimate purpose of bringing hope, healing, and unity to believers around the world.