Podcast Summary: "The Pipeline of Faith"

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Episode: The Pipeline Of Faith | Nancy Dufresne | Jesus the Healer Broadcast
Date: February 18, 2021
Host/Speaker: Pastor Nancy Dufresne

Overview

In this intimate episode of the Jesus the Healer broadcast, Pastor Nancy Dufresne shares a faith-filled teaching from her Colorado ranch. The main theme centers around faith as a "pipeline" through which God’s power and blessings flow into every arena of a believer’s life. Nancy emphasizes the believer’s responsibility to build, maintain, and enlarge this pipeline, ensuring it stays healthy and unobstructed so God’s grace, healing, and provision can readily flow.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Faith: Our Part, Power: God’s Part

• (01:15) Nancy explains her love for teaching about faith, stating, “Faith is my part, faith is man’s part, power is God’s part. When I become more skillful with faith and better learn how to do my part… it positions me to receive more… from God.” (Nancy Dufresne, 01:38)
• The believer’s role is to develop and use faith, which enables the flow of God’s power.

Contending for Faith

• (04:20) Nancy references Jude v.3: “Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
  • Contending for faith is not passive; it requires an aggressive, active approach due to enemies like doubt, fear, mental reasoning, and especially ignorance of God’s Word.

Faith as a Pipeline

• (07:55) “Faith is as a pipeline. We are saved by grace through the pipeline of faith.” (Nancy Dufresne, 08:10)
• Grace and God’s power are always available, but faith is the conduit (pipeline) that permits these to reach us.
• Without faith, “God has no access into our lives.” (09:08)

Building the Pipeline

• (11:20) Using a construction analogy, Nancy compares believers to construction workers who lay the pipes, stating, “We are the construction workers of our own faith… laying that word in our heart.” (Nancy Dufresne, 11:41)
• God supplies the pipeline (faith is made available through the Word), but the believer lays it—by feeding on, confessing, and acting on the Word.
• This process must take place in every arena of life (health, provision, relationships, etc.).

Growing and Enlarging Faith

• (14:16) Reference to Romans 12:3: “God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.”
  • Every believer receives an equal starting measure, but it’s our responsibility to enlarge and develop it through hearing and acting on the Word. Prayer does not grow faith—feeding on the Word does.
• “It’s our job to increase our faith. It is not God’s job to do that.” (Nancy Dufresne, 16:14)

Faith in Every Arena

• (17:10) Nancy quotes Kenneth Hagin: “Faith works the same in every arena of life, but you must develop faith in every arena.”
• Many people have greater faith in some areas (e.g., healing) than others (e.g., finances) simply due to focus and feeding.

Size of the Pipeline = Speed of Manifestation

• (19:40) “Greater faith will see quicker manifestations. Smaller faith will see slower manifestations happen.” (Nancy Dufresne, 20:12)
• Illustrated with filling a pool using hoses of different sizes: the larger the pipeline, the quicker the flow and manifestation.

Keeping the Pipeline Flowing

• (22:40) Faith must be released continuously: “Keep the switch of faith turned on.” (Nancy Dufresne, recalling Kenneth Hagin, 23:39)
• Everyday confessions, thanking God for His power at work, and speaking from the heart—not just the mind—keep faith flowing.

Protecting the Pipeline: Keeping It Unhindered

• (24:55) Nancy shares a personal story of tree roots clogging the water line in her house to illustrate hindrances in the faith pipeline.
  • Offense, unforgiveness, bitterness, doubt, fear, worry, wrong thinking, wrong speaking, and disobedience can “damage” your faith pipeline and hinder God’s power.
• “You need your faith more than you need your offense… Get rid of anything [that damages your faith].” (Nancy Dufresne, 29:39)

The Enemy’s Strategy

• (34:50) The devil cannot access your faith (which is in your spirit), but tries to introduce damaging thoughts to your mind to affect your faith pipeline indirectly.
• “The devil has a strategy. He wants to cut off the power of God from flowing in your life. Don’t fall prey to that strategy.” (Nancy Dufresne, 38:54)

Faith Works by Love

• (36:25) Key principle: “Faith works by love.”
  • Stepping out of love is stepping out of faith and opens doors for hindrances. Maintaining love is critical for keeping the faith pipeline healthy and operational.
  • “Nothing is worth you exchanging… your love flow, because it will affect the faith flow.” (Nancy Dufresne, 37:21)

The Holy Spirit Helps Us

• (39:10) The Holy Spirit aids in identifying and removing anything damaging to the faith pipeline. He prompts us to deal with issues not to condemn, but to help our faith and love life flourish.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "[Faith] is man's part, power is God's part." (01:38)
• "Earnestly contend for the faith... That does not denote a passive, laid back approach but an aggressive, undeniable approach." (04:27)
• "Faith is as a pipeline... God is the one who supplies the pipeline, but we have to lay that pipeline." (08:10, 11:35)
• "You must develop faith in every arena of life." (17:13)
• "Greater faith will see quicker manifestations. Smaller faith will see slower manifestations happen." (20:12)
• "Keep the switch of faith turned on." (23:39)
• "You need your faith more than you need your offense." (29:39)
• "Faith works by love. To step out of love is to also step out of faith." (36:25)
• "The devil has a strategy. He wants to cut off the power of God from flowing in your life. Don’t fall prey to that strategy." (38:54)

Important Timestamps

• 00:00-03:20: Introduction & setting—broadcasting from the Colorado ranch, faith as man's part.
• 03:20-06:40: Why faith is essential, contending for faith, enemies of faith.
• 06:40-12:30: Faith as a pipeline, analogy of the construction worker, our responsibility.
• 12:30-16:30: The measure of faith—growing it, beginning measure for every believer.
• 16:30-20:30: Faith in various life arenas, how focus determines pipeline size.
• 20:30-24:00: Manifestation speed tied to pipeline size; pool hose analogy.
• 24:00-28:50: Keeping faith flowing, confession, releasing faith daily.
• 28:50-35:00: Hindrances to faith pipeline; story of tree roots obstructing water line.
• 35:00-39:00: Love and faith—faith works by love, consequences of stepping out of love, devil’s strategy.
• 39:00-40:40: The Holy Spirit’s role in helping maintain a healthy faith pipeline.
• 40:40-End: Final encouragements, summary, conclusion.

Structured Takeaways

• Faith gives God access: Without an active faith pipeline, God’s power can’t reach your need.
• You build and maintain your faith: Through ongoing engagement with God’s Word and keeping your heart free from offense, doubt, and wrong thinking.
• Manifestation depends on pipeline size: Greater faith, built up by the Word and heart-level confession, allows for faster and fuller blessings.
• Guard against pipeline damage: Forgive, let go of offense, walk in love—protect your faith pipeline daily.
• The Holy Spirit helps: He prompts you to resolve pipeline issues—not to condemn, but to keep you ready for heaven’s resources.

Faith is your pipeline—keep it clear, keep it flowing, and keep it growing.
(Nancy Dufresne, throughout episode)