Podcast Summary
Episode Overview
Title: Wholeness Belongs To Us | Nancy Dufresne | Paducah, KY | Monday PM | Miracle Crusade 2022
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries Podcast)
Date: June 6, 2022
In this Miracle Crusade message, Pastor Nancy Dufresne powerfully teaches on the biblical promise and spiritual principle of “wholeness”—not just the absence of pain or disease, but everything in our lives restored as God intended, especially in our physical bodies. Through scripture, personal stories, and prophetic encouragement, Nancy urges believers to cultivate hunger and wholeheartedness for wholeness, to align with God’s plan, and to persist until God’s full measure is manifest in their lives.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Principle of Sowing and Reaping in the Spirit (00:00–04:00)
- Nancy shares a “divine telegram” received by evangelist Amy Semple McPherson, emphasizing Galatians 6:7: What you sow, you reap.
- Application: Sow seeds of faith, praise, healing, and liberty in your home, church, and private thoughts to reap the same harvest.
- Highlight: Speaking defeat, fear, or the devil’s power in your environment brings defeat; but lifting up Christ and sowing praise wins victory and liberty.
- Quote:
“Lift up Jesus the victorious, all conquering Christ... broadcast the seeds of his mighty victory, encouragement, hope, and love until the people hear and see him.” (03:10)
2. God’s Promise—and Question—of Wholeness (04:01–09:10)
- Focus: John 5—Jesus asks the man, “Wilt thou be made whole?” (John 5:5–9)
- Jesus requires our “agreement” with wholeness—not just healing or pain relief.
- The biblical concept of “whole” means not broken, impaired, or lacking—“everything put back as it ought to be.”
- Quote:
“It’s not enough that Jesus wanted him whole. He needed the man’s agreement for wholeness.” (06:11)
- Challenge: Don’t settle for partial recovery—aim for God’s full restoration.
3. Miracles for the Maimed—A Vision and a Challenge (09:11–14:47)
- Scripture: Matthew 15:30–31 (“the maimed to be whole”) and Mark 5:25 (the woman with the issue of blood).
- Nancy recounts a dream where she witnessed a creative miracle: a man’s legs, missing below the knees, were regrown by prayer.
- God told her: “Every generation has a right to see the power of God.”
- True, hungry faith (not just praying) is the catalyst for miracles and creative restorations.
- Quote:
“Gifts of the Spirit don’t come because we pray for them... people receive miracles because we’re hungry.” (13:45)
- Reference: Psalm 139:16—God’s original plan includes all “members”—demand wholeness as God wrote it for you.
4. Miracles Initiated by Human Hunger & Faith (18:12–26:30)
- Story: Luke 17—Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one returns and is made completely whole (“thy faith has made thee whole”).
- Key insight: The lepers initiated their own miracle by asking for mercy (not Jesus).
- Process: Miracles begin when faith is expressed, continue when faith obeys, and are consummated when we follow through.
- Story: Nancy shares Kenneth Hagin’s story about a family member’s healing from a goiter, illustrating that miracles sometimes require multiple steps of obedience.
- Insight: Worship and gratitude are themselves acts of faith that open the way for full wholeness—not just partial relief.
- Quote:
“Your worship put body parts back... Jesus heals the maimed.” (28:54)
- Wholeness requires “returning” to where God met you—don’t stop attending church, assembling, or returning in gratitude.
5. Wholeheartedness—The Key to Living in Wholeness (26:31–57:40)
- Main revelation: “Wholeness calls for wholeheartedness.”
- If half-hearted toward Christ, you risk quitting or losing out as pressure mounts.
- The one leper was wholehearted toward Jesus (the healer), the nine were only wholehearted toward their own healing.
- Knowing the “need-meeter” (God), not just receiving needs met, brings peace and wholeness.
- Four Dimensions of Wholeheartedness:
- Toward the Word: Proverbs 4:20-22—prioritize God’s Word (guarding what you hear, see, and dwell on).
- “God hastens to His Word to perform it.” (48:10)
- When believing for miracles, don’t meditate on others’ failures—focus only on God’s voice for you.
- Toward the Plan: John 4:34—Jesus lived only to do God’s will; true strength comes from pursuing God’s uniquely authored path.
- Example: Caleb “wholly followed” God, lived and thrived when millions died.
- Testimony: Nancy shares on parenting—steering her children toward God’s plan rather than opportunity or natural gifting.
- Toward Hearing the Spirit: Listen for personal instruction about your need and expect promptings in your heart.
- Toward Thanksgiving and Praise: Consistent gratitude and worship bring access to “the more” God has for His people.
- Toward the Word: Proverbs 4:20-22—prioritize God’s Word (guarding what you hear, see, and dwell on).
- Memorable line:
“Wholeness lives only with what God says... There is no plan B.” (52:10)
- Warning: The enemy will “bid high” to draw you away from God’s plan; prizes, opportunities, or success can’t compare to His purpose.
6. Final Encouragement—Wholeness Flows from the Spirit (66:21–70:40)
- Healing is not merely mental or physical—it is spiritual and flows out from spirit to body.
- Quote from Kenneth Hagin:
“When you get your spirit where it ought to be, your body will start responding.” (66:28)
- Quote from Kenneth Hagin:
- If unsure of God’s plan for your life, take time to seek Him and listen; wholeness and healing flow naturally in the will of God.
- Uplifting: Living “the best life” is found “right in the middle of what He authored for you.” (69:45)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Highlight | |-----------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:10 | Nancy (quoting God to Amy McPherson) | “Lift up Jesus the victorious, all conquering Christ... broadcast the seeds of his mighty victory, encouragement, hope, and love until the people hear and see him.” | | 06:11 | Nancy | “It’s not enough that Jesus wanted him whole. He needed the man’s agreement for wholeness.” | | 13:45 | Nancy (recalling Dad Hagin) | “Gifts of the Spirit don’t come because we pray for them... people receive miracles because we’re hungry.” | | 28:54 | Nancy | “Your worship put body parts back... Jesus heals the maimed.” | | 52:10 | Nancy | “Wholeness lives only with what God says... There is no plan B.” | | 66:28 | Nancy (quoting Dad Hagin) | “When you get your spirit where it ought to be, your body will start responding.” | | 69:45 | Nancy | “I want my everyday life to be right in the middle of what he authored for me... living the best life in the plan.” |
Important Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00–04:00: Amy Semple McPherson story; sowing and reaping principle
- 04:01–09:10: John 5—Jesus and the man at the pool; what is biblical wholeness?
- 09:11–14:47: Vision of creative miracle; “every generation has a right to see…”
- 18:12–26:30: Healing of the ten lepers (Luke 17); story of Kenneth Hagin and layered miracles
- 26:31–57:40: Deep dive: the necessity and characteristics of wholeheartedness for wholeness
- 66:21–70:40: Healing is spiritual; final encouragement; living in God's authored plan
Conclusion & Takeaways
- Wholeness—complete, not partial, restoration—is God’s will and offer for every believer.
- Faith, hunger, and wholeheartedness are the necessary posture—agreement with God’s Word, following His plan, and returning in gratitude open the door to miracles.
- There’s always “more” in God. Don’t settle for relief—pursue wholeness.
- Healing flows from the spirit, aligns with God’s plan, and is maintained by living a life of thanksgiving and obedience.
- “Show up,” stay connected, and remain wholehearted toward Jesus, not just His blessings.
For Further Reflection:
Ask yourself, “Where am I settling for less than wholeness? How can I cultivate greater hunger and wholeheartedness for what God has promised in my life?”