Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne

Episode: 057 | A Diet Of Giants
Release Date: September 20, 2022
Host/Author: Dufresne Ministries
Description: Nancy Dufresne’s teaching ministry emphasizes faith, healing, renewing the mind, following the Holy Spirit, and what belongs to all in Christ.

Introduction and Opening Prayer (00:00 - 01:22)

The episode begins with a brief acknowledgment of Kenneth Copeland Ministries' support (00:00). Nancy Dufresne opens by addressing listeners in challenging circumstances, such as sickness or hospitalization, encouraging them to recognize and receive the power of God present in their situations. She emphasizes the importance of believing in God's provision without trying to force outcomes:

Nancy Dufresne (00:10): "Power is present. That power is there to do a work, believe in what's present... Say, I receive that power. I receive it right now."

She invites listeners to engage with the Word by taking notes and expecting answers, highlighting the transformative power of Scripture in providing solutions and strength.

Embracing a Sound Mind and Overcoming Fear (01:21 - 04:32)

Nancy focuses on the significance of maintaining a sound mind, drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7:

Nancy Dufresne (01:22): "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a power, love, and a sound mind."

She explains that fear is the primary tool the enemy uses to attack believers' sound minds. By understanding this, listeners can stand firm against such attacks. Nancy references a previous episode, reinforcing the idea that tests often signify an increase in faith rather than a lack thereof.

She further elaborates using 1 Peter 4:12 (03:09), encouraging believers not to be astonished by trials but to rejoice, as these tests are part of the path to victory:

Nancy Dufresne (03:10): "Beloved, do not be amazed at the fiery trials which are trying you to death. Rejoice, because the testing of your faith produces perseverance."

Nancy explains that fiery trials are not from God but from the enemy, aiming to test the quality of one's faith and hinder spiritual advancement.

Facing and Overcoming Opposition (04:32 - 12:52)

Delving deeper into spiritual opposition, Nancy references Philippians 1:28 (05:10):

Nancy Dufresne (05:10): "Do not be frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a sign of your soundness of mind and of your God."

She emphasizes unwavering consistency and fearlessness in the face of adversaries, illustrating this with a relatable anecdote about a man confronting a bear without hesitation (08:09). This example serves to highlight the importance of responding to opposition with immediate and decisive faith rather than fear.

Nancy encourages listeners to recognize that opposition often accompanies doors of advancement. Referencing 1 Corinthians 16:9 (09:26), she explains that adversaries often guard the pathways to greater blessings and that overcoming them signifies that the path is worth pursuing.

She also cites Luke 10:19 (11:52) to reassure believers of the authority and power given to them to overcome any form of evil:

Nancy Dufresne (11:52): "I give you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy."

Nancy instructs believers to "step over" opposition without lingering, maintaining momentum toward the God-ordained path of increase and promotion.

Stirring Up the Gift of God (12:52 - 26:39)

Returning to 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Nancy emphasizes the necessity of actively stirring up the gifts God has bestowed upon each believer:

Nancy Dufresne (12:53): "Stir up the gift of God which is in you... You stir up the gift of God."

She explains that spiritual gifts such as faith, joy, peace, and patience require intentional effort to be activated and utilized. Nancy underscores that believers must take personal responsibility for activating these gifts through practices like reading the Word, praising God, and rejoicing, rather than relying on external influences or leaders.

Sharing a personal testimony (16:24), Nancy recounts how stirring up her own faith and relying on God's anointing enabled her to overcome significant financial and personal challenges. She describes the "addictive flow" of faith and anointing that propelled her forward despite opposition, likening it to the biblical story of Joshua and Caleb who viewed giants as "bread for us" (21:36):

Nancy Dufresne (21:36): "They, the giants, they're bread for us. We're going to eat them. It's going to be nourishment... I'm going to eat it. My faith. By faith, I eat this."

This testimony serves to illustrate the power of a stirred-up spirit in conquering obstacles and achieving divine victories.

Protecting the Mind and Maintaining Victory (26:39 - 26:31)

Nancy concludes by highlighting the importance of guarding one's mind against fear and doubt, as every attack targets the mind to undermine spiritual and personal victories:

Nancy Dufresne (24:48): "Part of that opposition is against your mind... The devil's got to get you thinking wrong for the attack to work."

She reiterates that with God's power, authority, and love, believers can maintain a sound mind and continue to press forward without succumbing to fear.

Nancy wraps up the teaching by reinforcing the metaphor of a "diet of giants," encouraging believers to "eat up" opposition as nourishment for their faith journey. She underscores the necessity of remaining "victory conscious" and continuously stirring up the anointing within:

Nancy Dufresne (26:31): "Victory tastes so good. Those giants taste good going down... Eat up that opposition."

Closing Remarks and Call to Action (26:39 - 28:09)

In her final words, Nancy invites listeners to engage further with Dufresne Ministries by obtaining her book on the peace of God, emphasizing the practical steps to living untroubled and undisturbed despite opposition:

Nancy Dufresne (27:47): "We've been teaching out of our book a sound discipline mind. We want you to get your copy. Go to defrainministries.org..."

The episode concludes with a reminder of the transformative power of stirring up one's spiritual gifts and maintaining a victorious mindset through God's anointing.

Notable Quotes

• Receiving Power:

  "Say, 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." (00:10)

• Sound Mind vs. Fear:

  "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a power, love, and a sound mind." (01:22)

• Facing Trials:

  "Beloved, do not be amazed at the fiery trials which are trying you to death. Rejoice, because the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (03:10)

• Authority Over Opposition:

  "I give you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy." (11:52)

• Stirring Up Gifts:

  "Stir up the gift of God which is in you... You stir up the gift of God." (12:53)

• Victory Consciousness:

  "Victory tastes so good. Those giants taste good going down... Eat up that opposition." (26:31)

Conclusion

In "A Diet Of Giants," Nancy Dufresne delivers a powerful message on the importance of a sound mind, fearlessness, and the active stirring of spiritual gifts to overcome opposition. Through scripture, personal testimony, and practical exhortations, she encourages believers to embrace their God-given power and authority, maintain a victorious mindset, and continuously advance in their spiritual journey despite challenges.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: A Sound Discipline Mind – Available at dufresneMinistries.org

Connect with Dufresne Ministries:

• Website: dufresneministries.org
• Annual Ladies Conference: October 4th-6th at World Harvest Church, Marietta, California