Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast

Episode: 038 | The Gift Of The Holy Ghost
Release Date: August 24, 2022
Host: Nancy Dufresne
Ministry: Dufresne Ministries
Podcast Description: Nancy Dufresne’s teaching ministry emphasizes faith, healing, renewing the mind, following the Holy Spirit, and understanding what belongs to all in Christ.

Introduction: Embracing Divine Power

[00:10]
Nancy Dufresne opens the episode by affirming the presence of divine power in every challenging situation, such as sick rooms or hospital settings. She encourages listeners to acknowledge and receive this power:

"Say I receive that power. I receive that power. I receive it right now from the top of my head. From the top of my head. The soles of my feet. The soles of my feet."
— Nancy Dufresne [00:10]

Renewing the Mind: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authority

Nancy emphasizes the critical importance of managing one's thought life to maintain a sound mind, a cornerstone of Christian living.

Key Scriptures Discussed:

• 2 Timothy 1:7:

  "For God has not given us the spirit of fear. My goodness, just resting on that."
  — Nancy Dufresne [00:10]

  Nancy explains that fear-related emotions like worry, panic, anxiety, and depression are not from God. Instead, God has endowed believers with a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. She highlights the necessity of renewing the mind with God's Word to replace negative mental habits.

• Ephesians 6:
  Nancy references Ephesians 6 to discuss standing firm against opposition and enforcing the victory that Jesus has already secured. She describes believers as "law enforcement officers" of their lives, using the authority given through Christ.

Being Full of the Word and the Holy Spirit

Nancy delves into what it means to be "full of the Word" and "full of the Spirit," drawing from Ephesians 6:10-20.

"Be strong in the Lord. That means to be full of the Word. ... And be strong in the power of his might."
— Nancy Dufresne [00:10]

She explains that being full of the Word and the Spirit equips believers to stand their ground against the devil's tactics. This dual fullness ensures that the Holy Spirit leads, overpowering the mind, emotions, and flesh.

The Role of the Holy Spirit: Infilling vs. Indwelling

Nancy differentiates between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which occurs at the new birth, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, which empowers believers for active ministry and spiritual warfare.

• Indwelling:
  Every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit residing within them, bearing witness to their identity as children of God.

• Infilling:
  This deeper experience involves being continually filled with the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in tongues. Nancy likens it to drinking a full glass of water versus just a sip, highlighting the necessity of ongoing infilling for a vibrant spiritual life.

Speaking in Tongues: A Divine Privilege and Evidence of Infilling

[11:59]
Nancy shares a personal testimony about the importance of speaking in tongues as evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit:

"Praying in the Holy Ghost or speaking and praying in other tongues is one of the most neglected divine privileges of the believer."
— Nancy Dufresne [11:59]

She explains that speaking in tongues is a form of divine communication that allows believers to speak directly to God, bypassing their own thoughts. This practice not only builds and fortifies the spirit but also increases sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and the spiritual realm.

Personal Testimony: Using Spiritual Authority

Nancy recounts a powerful personal experience where praying in tongues led to a vision of a car accident, which she was later able to influence through her authority in Christ.

Key Points from Her Testimony:

• Vision Received During Praying in Tongues:

  "I saw a car going down the road one way. And I saw another car come and hit that car on the side... a life and death situation."
  — Nancy Dufresne [13:00]

• Acting on the Vision with Authority:
  She used her authority in Christ to intervene, commanding Satan to remove his hold on the situation and dispatching angels for protection. Nancy emphasizes that her ability to do so was empowered by the Holy Spirit and the authority given by Jesus.

"Satan, you take your hands off that situation... in Jesus name and Father, I dispatch the angels of heaven to be around that situation..."
— Nancy Dufresne [17:30]

• Outcome:
  The predicted life-threatening accident resulted in only minor injuries, demonstrating the power of spiritual authority when aligned with the Holy Spirit.

The Necessity of Daily Infilling

Nancy stresses that being filled with the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event but an ongoing process. She encourages believers to seek daily infilling to continually strengthen their spiritual walk and maintain authority over life's challenges.

"The spirit filled life is to be the kind, the flow of our life for the rest of our life. So you take time to speak in other tongues every day, and we have a fresh infilling every day."
— Nancy Dufresne [25:00]

Invitation: Receiving the Holy Spirit

Towards the end of the episode, Nancy extends an invitation for listeners to receive Jesus anew and be filled with the Holy Spirit. She leads a guided prayer, encouraging believers to accept the Holy Spirit's infilling and begin speaking in tongues as an evidence of this gift.

Steps in the Invitation Prayer:

1. Accepting Jesus:
   "Father, I receive Jesus the gift you have provided and given to Every man I receive him. Jesus. I call you my Lord. I call you my Savior..."

2. Receiving the Holy Spirit:
   "Now since I'm born again, there's another gift that belongs to me. The gift of the Holy Ghost. I receive him by faith right now..."

3. Encouragement to Speak in Tongues:
   Nancy instructs listeners to let their tongues speak what the Spirit provides, emphasizing that this is a divine gift meant to be freely utilized.

"Don't try to wait for words to come to your mind. Just what floats up from here. Your spirit is hooked up to your tongue. Just start speaking out those words."
— Nancy Dufresne [25:30]

Conclusion: Living a Spirit-Filled Life

Nancy wraps up the episode by reinforcing the benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit, including increased spiritual sensitivity, authority over challenges, and the ability to bless others through divine victories.

"You're going to have some victories that are just going to be a blessing, not just to your life, but to someone else."
— Nancy Dufresne [26:30]

She encourages listeners to pursue daily infilling and to embrace the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, ensuring a robust and victorious Christian life.

Notable Quotes:

• On Overcoming Fear:

  "For God has not given us the spirit of fear... So none of that belongs to us because God didn't give it to us."
  — Nancy Dufresne [00:10]

• On Spiritual Authority:

  "I'm not dealing with the devil in tongues. I deal with God in tongues... by speaking in tongues, I was making myself sensitive to what he wanted to show."
  — Nancy Dufresne [17:00]

• On Receiving the Holy Spirit:

  "He’s a gift in you. Amen. And the Holy Spirit who resides in you is the one giving you the utterance."
  — Nancy Dufresne [23:00]

This episode serves as a profound exploration of the Holy Spirit's role in a believer's life, emphasizing the necessity of being filled with the Spirit to maintain spiritual authority and a sound mind. Nancy Dufresne's teachings encourage listeners to engage deeply with the Holy Spirit through practices like speaking in tongues, thereby unlocking divine power and living victoriously in Christ.