Podcast Summary: "Talk About Your Inheritance"

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Host: Nancy Dufresne & Family
Original Air Date: March 25, 2020

Episode Overview

This episode, recorded as a special online service during the COVID-19 pandemic, features Pastor Nancy Dufresne and her family broadcasting from home due to state gathering restrictions. The main theme centers on the importance of recognizing and speaking about the inheritance believers have in Christ—especially in times of adversity or lack. The conversation is rich in encouragement, faith-filled teaching, and practical guidance for facing personal and collective challenges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Faith Amid Uncertainty (00:01–08:40)

• Encouragement in Crisis: Nancy greets the congregation, acknowledging the discomfort of current circumstances while reminding listeners that faith should be especially active during tumultuous times.
• Community Support: Listeners are encouraged to send in prayer requests and testimonies ([03:00]).
• Staying Out of the Fear Flow: Nancy and the family stress not allowing fear-driven conversations (from media or others) to shape responses. Instead, they urge taking a faith approach and encouraging others to do likewise ([05:00]).

Quote:
"Faith is for times when things especially try to get out of order. The just shall live by faith. That’s the way we live." — Nancy Dufresne (02:10)

2. Giving in Times of Pressure (08:41–09:06)

• Offering as Opportunity: Despite economic fears, Nancy explains the importance of giving as an act of faith, using farming analogies from her father’s experience ([06:50]).
• Refuting Wrong Thinking: Sowing in difficult times shouldn’t be seen as burdensome but as participating in God’s unchanging principles.

Quote:
"Never resent the ground that’s going to produce a harvest in your life." — Nancy Dufresne (07:55)

3. Your Inheritance Is Forever (09:07–16:55)

• God’s Forethought: Nancy shares how God prepared her with Psalm 37:18-19 before the pandemic, highlighting believers’ inheritance ([10:20]).
• Unshakable Promises: Regardless of economic fluctuations, believers’ inheritance does not change.
• Scriptural Stand: The family reads several Bible translations to demonstrate that God’s people will “enjoy plenty” even "in days of famine."

Quote:
"If your job hours were changed, your inheritance didn’t change…Your inheritance from God stays the same." — Nancy Dufresne (15:23)

4. Practical Faith: Speaking Your Inheritance (16:56–25:08)

• Approaching God with Confidence: Even when encountering real-world shortages, believers should approach God knowing their heavenly portion is undiminished ([16:56]).
• The Power of Confession: Psalm 107:2 emphasized—“let the redeemed of the Lord SAY SO.” You must declare your redemption and inheritance.
• Tell Your Need What God Says: In moments of lack or fear, verbally affirm God’s provision.

Quote:
"Your redemption won’t work unless you say so." — Nancy Dufresne’s husband (Referenced by Nancy, 21:05)
"Tell your need what God says." — Nancy Dufresne (22:09)

5. Living Like the Word Is True (23:17–26:26)

• Stories from Daily Life: Family members recount store shortages and how faith manifests amid “bare shelves” ([23:52]).
• Practical Application: Advice from “Dad Hagen”—just act as if the Word is true in the face of uncertainty.
• Contrast with the World: The family notes that those without faith experience the situation with more fear and panic.

Quote:
"People like to say ‘Amen’ when the grocery store is full… but that’s when you find out what’s in you." — Stephen (23:22)

6. Corporate Prayer & Confession (26:27–30:15)

• The episode leads into a time of unified prayer, where the Dufresne family speaks faith over their congregation, urging listeners to declare their inheritance and abundance regardless of circumstances.
• Nancy encourages everyone to "tell your need what God says" and "let the redeemed of the Lord say so" ([29:55]).

7. DM Day: Honoring Spiritual Legacy (30:16–40:52)

• What is DM Day?: An annual offering to support Dufresne Ministries' traveling and outreach work, especially significant during restricted travel ([30:28]).
• Spirit of Honor: Giving is framed as a matter of honor and obedience, not crisis.
• Biblical Example: The apostle Paul’s letters to the Philippians and their giving in times of their own need are cited ([33:20]).
• Instructions: Clear giving directions—text, online, mail—for those wanting to participate ([37:04]).

Quote:
"When something has been used by God to bless and change your life, you honor that." — Nancy Dufresne (35:15)
"If you just don't quit in the Word, you'll win." — Morgan (38:27)

8. Prayer for Healing and Closing Encouragement (40:53–42:00)

• Prayer for the Sick: The episode concludes with a prayer for anyone facing physical difficulties, affirming healing and the breaking of fear ([41:16]).
• Community Longing: The Dufresnes express a heartfelt desire to be reunited with their church family and encourage ongoing testimonies and connection ([42:00]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "We’re not desperate people. You may be desperate at the grocery store because you don’t have toilet paper, but God’s inheritance—you’re not fighting for anybody." — Family Conversation (18:45)
• "God would do whatever God has to do to make sure you have more than enough." — Nancy Dufresne (19:47)
• "Life looks different with eyes of faith, with words of faith, with thoughts of faith, with conversations of faith." — Nancy Dufresne (26:44)
• "Just act like the Word is true." — Dad Hagen, as quoted by Stephen (25:01)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment | Key Topics | |----------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | 00:01 | Opening / Faith in crisis | Encouragement; not yielding to fear | | 06:50 | Offering | Giving in times of lack; faith over fear | | 10:20 | Teaching: Psalm 37 | God’s care & inheritance | | 16:56 | Real-life shortages & God’s provision | Approach God with confidence, not desperation | | 21:05 | Power of Confession | "Say so"; speaking your inheritance | | 23:17 | Practical Application | Living faith in daily challenges | | 26:27 | Corporate Prayer | Declaring God’s promises over every believer | | 30:28 | DM Day explanation | Honoring spiritual legacy; special offering | | 40:53 | Prayer for Healing | Physical healing and breaking fear | | 42:00 | Closing | Community connection and encouragement |

Recap: Key Takeaways

• Faith acts as an anchor in unstable times; believers are urged to respond to crisis with confidence in their God-given inheritance.
• Our spiritual inheritance is unchangeable—regardless of economic or practical challenges.
• Speaking the Word—verbally confessing God’s promises—is essential to experiencing victory and provision.
• Giving is not diminished in value during lean times; in fact, it's a prime time to honor God and receive His supply.
• Believers are to support one another, encouraging others in faith without minimizing their struggles.
• Community, testimony, and connection are reinforced, even as the congregation is separated physically.