Podcast Summary: Spreading The Gospel Through New Avenues

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Episode: Legacy Partner Podcast w/Stephen & Morgan Dufresne
Date: December 31, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode features Stephen and Morgan Dufresne providing an end-of-year update focused on the ministry’s recent growth and new avenues for spreading the Gospel. They share key developments including new television partnerships, expanding into prison ministry, international outreach, testimonies of impact, and an exciting new building opportunity. The tone is conversational, faith-filled, and gratitude-rich, with practical encouragements for listeners and ministry partners.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ministry Update & The Importance of Focused Efforts

(00:00–01:39)

• Stephen and Morgan express excitement about sharing updates after a busy, fruitful quarter.
• They highlight the value of their podcasts being occasional and special, reinforcing that their time is largely spent in active ministry.

2. Pastor Nancy’s Travels & The Blessing of a New Airplane

(00:33–01:39)

• Pastor Nancy has increased flexibility for impactful, sometimes last-minute ministry trips due to the new ministry airplane.

  “There’s been some commitments that she’s made… she’s been able to immediately pick up and go, which has been a real blessing.” — B (01:00)

3. Strategic TV Outreach: Joining Daystar Network

(01:39–08:40)

• Decision to join Daystar, after prayerful consideration, broadened the ministry’s demographic reach, especially reaching areas other channels were not available.
• Input and encouragement from the Copelands (KCM) affirmed the decision.

  “The Copeland’s ministry really gave their blessing and encouraged her… to broad the audience.” — B (04:30)

• Notable impacts:
  • Increased phone calls and product requests, including from previously unreached individuals (even prisons).
  • Notable testimony:

    “We had somebody from Florida call and say, ‘Hey, I want every book, every piece of product that you have. Who is this Nancy Dufresne?...’” — B (05:57)

  • Growth in ministry partners: from 3,800 to 4,200 between August and December.

    “That’s amazing.” — C (07:17)

• Daystar broadcast times: 8:30am and 11:30pm Central, Monday through Friday.

4. Impact in Prisons: Partnership with Mike Barber Ministries

(08:40–14:20)

• Renewed focus on reaching inmates; Pastor Nancy ministered in men’s prisons through assistance from Mike Barber Ministries.

  “There is a revival in the prisons… God is moving, the power of God is moving...” — B (10:22)

• Ministry has a longstanding history in prison outreach; this is seen as a "refiring."
• Partners’ support makes these efforts possible, including financial contributions funding practical needs, such as a significant donation towards prison beds.

5. The Ongoing Vision of “Sending” the Word

(12:20–15:03)

• They share encouragement from Psalm 107:20 about continually sending forth God’s word for healing and rescue.

  “He is not done sending. He sends. That is a continual flow.” — B (13:00)

• “Sending” means both in-person, via TV, and through resources.

6. International Ministry: Testimonies from France & Ireland

(15:03–22:29)

• Morgan shares about ministering in France, supporting a church with deep family ties, and ongoing work translating Nancy’s books into French.
• In Ireland, the story of faithful partners (Mary and Norman Totten) showcases the global impact—how resources like books are distributed across churches and bookstores, often started by a simple YouTube recommendation.
• Testimony: A woman in San Francisco found deliverance from grief after finding and reading “Victory Over Grief and Sorrow” online.

  “She purchased it… she had been completely set free a year ago of any grief, any torment. She was so full of joy…” — B (20:50)

7. Future Vision: Expanding Facilities

(22:29–25:57)

• The ministry is looking to acquire a 17,000 square foot building (a former Rite Aid) for continued growth.

  “It puts us years forward for growth… it’s right next door… be believing with us for this building because we know it’s ours.” — C (23:13)

• The space will allow for expanded studios, in-house printing, and more.
• Partners—in the U.S. and abroad—are encouraged to actively pray and speak faith for the provision.

8. Encouragement: Believing for Upgrades, Not Just Needs

(25:57–28:45)

• The Dufresnes challenge partners not to settle for just having needs met, but to believe for “upgrades” in every area.

  “If it’s an upgrade, I’ll believe for it. If it’s a need, it’s covered.” — C (26:41)

• The focus is on God’s abundance and fulfilling heart’s desires, not merely scraping by.

9. Upcoming Events

(28:58–29:29)

• Next major event: January 11–15 with Nancy Dufresne and guest Bill Winston.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On ministry growth and reaching the unreached:

  “We need this message to go out. And when God says get it out, we obey. We answer to his voice alone.” — B (06:14)

• On the power of partnership:

  “When your seed comes in, it’s not just sending her. We're sending Mike Barber and his team back into the prison.” — B (12:11)

• On seeing God provide through partners across the world:

  “Her books going into a nation… the books that there is such freedom for people. I am just thrilled, partners, about her books going into a nation.” — B (18:54)

• Encouragement to go beyond just needs:

  “Needs always have need of more need… But heart's desires take us past just the need in front of us. And God just takes and shows us his love and his goodness.” — B (27:42)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Purpose: 00:00–01:39
• Pastor Nancy’s Airplane & Quick Travels: 01:00–01:39
• Joining Daystar Network Decision: 01:39–08:40
• Testimonies & Partner Growth: 05:53–07:18
• Prison Ministry with Mike Barber: 08:40–14:20
• Vision of Sending: 12:20–15:03
• International Testimonies & France/Ireland: 15:03–22:29
• Story of Deliverance from Grief in San Francisco: 20:45–21:40
• Building Expansion Vision: 22:29–25:57
• Believing for Upgrades: 25:57–28:45
• Upcoming Events: 28:58–29:29
• Closing Prayer & Blessing: 30:05–30:34

Episode Style & Tone

• Warm, faith-driven, sincere, and personal.
• Frequent calls to partnership and encouragement for listeners to adopt faith-based expectations in every area.
• Genuine gratitude for current partners and clear vision casting for the year ahead.

This episode is rich with reports of God’s faithfulness, practical testimonies, and further calls to action for partners to join in “sending” the message worldwide—across airwaves, into prisons, and to remote nations. The Dufresnes’ passion is infectious and their stories grounding for any listener interested in the impact and heart of Dufresne Ministries.