Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne

Episode 128 | Discerning Your Part, Part 3

Date: December 28, 2022
Host: Nancy Dufresne
Podcast: Dufresne Ministries

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode continues Nancy Dufresne’s teaching on “Discerning Your Part” within the body of Christ, focusing on how spiritual health, healing, and even physical longevity are connected to our understanding and fulfillment of our purpose in Christ’s body. Nancy unpacks key passages from 1 Corinthians 11 and 12, emphasizing both the spiritual truths behind communion and the vital necessity of recognizing each believer’s unique place and responsibility.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Purpose of Communion ([00:10]-[07:35])

• Communion as More Than Ritual: Nancy reiterates that participating in communion is to “remember what was purchased” by Jesus—wholeness, redemption, and oneness with God through His body and blood.
• Direct Revelation to Paul: The revelation Paul received about communion was direct from Jesus, offering deeper insight than even the Gospel accounts.
• Quote:

  “His body was broken so ours could be whole. We need to remember that when something tries to break down our body.” ([02:10], Nancy Dufresne)

2. Self-Examination and Faith in Practice ([04:00]-[07:35])

• Self-Examination Mandated: Paul tells believers to examine themselves before partaking in communion—not out of ritual, but to check if we’re remembering what Jesus did and if we’re living by faith in His finished work.

• Irreverence and Its Effects: To receive communion “unworthily” or irreverently means failing to keep these truths alive and active in our lives, which opens the door to weakness, sickness, and premature death.

• Quote:

  “He that eateth and drinketh irreverently eateth and drinketh damnation to himself. Notice the devil’s not mentioned… He does this to himself.” ([06:29], Nancy Dufresne)

3. Discerning the Lord’s Body – Twofold Application ([07:36]-[13:45])

• Physical & Corporate Body: Discerning Christ’s body refers to both recognizing what was accomplished in Jesus’ physical body and seeing our place in the corporate body—the family of God.

• Believers belong to God’s family only by choice and faith, not by mere creation.

• Quote:

  “God is the Creator of all men, but He’s only the Father of those who accept Him… You have to choose Him, and what a great choice.” ([11:55], Nancy Dufresne)

4. Indifference Toward Your Place in the Body ([13:45]-[19:35])

• Consequences of Indifference: Not discerning your role or being indifferent about it is identified as a root cause of weakness and sickness among Christians, not just final salvation issues.

• The Family Analogy: God’s family is as important to Him as our own family is to us—indifference is not an option.

• Quote:

  “To be indifferent about [your place in the body] is why many in the body of Christ are weak, sickly, and dying premature. We cannot afford to be indifferent about this. These are life and death matters.” ([15:50], Nancy Dufresne)

[Key Segment: Timestamps and Insights]

• Importance of Discerning the Body of Christ
  • [07:36] – Explanation of why weakness and sickness happen among believers.
  • [13:45] – Discussion on why indifference to your spiritual place is dangerous.

5. Set in the Body as It Pleases God ([19:35]-[24:30])

• God’s Personal Involvement: Every believer is personally “set” in the body of Christ by God Himself, in the place that best suits their unique design.

• Belonging and Purpose: Universal human longing to belong is ultimately satisfied in Christ; God places us precisely where we fit.

• Comparison is Dangerous: Desiring another’s place or wishing yourself different is unhealthy. Our uniqueness suits us for our God-given role.

• Quote:

  “When God sets you, no man can unset you. You belong.” ([20:44], Nancy Dufresne)
  “It’s the thing that makes you different from somebody else that makes you perfectly suited for where He sets you.” ([23:19], Nancy Dufresne)

[Key Segment: John the Baptist Example]

• [22:40] – Discussion of John the Baptist’s uniqueness and his perfect suitability for his God-appointed role.

6. Healing and Obedience: An Illustrative Testimony ([24:30]-[27:26])

• Obedience Linked to Healing: Nancy shares a personal story about her late husband, Ed, who received healing from cancer after repenting for where he missed God—resting and obeying the call to the prophet’s office.

• “Healing on Credit”: God will sometimes begin healing when we inwardly agree to make needed changes, even before outward evidence of obedience.

• Quote:

  “He agreed with God… before he had even rested, before he had even ministered again under that prophet’s anointing, just him inwardly agreeing with God, God said, ‘Okay, in 30 days, it’ll all be gone.’” ([26:26], Nancy Dufresne)
  “When you see that you need to make a change, agree with God, agree with the word.” ([27:13], Nancy Dufresne)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “His body was broken so ours could be whole.” ([02:10])
• “He that eateth and drinketh irreverently eateth and drinketh damnation to himself. Notice the devil’s not mentioned.” ([06:29])
• “To be indifferent about [your place in the body] is why many in the body of Christ are weak, sickly, and dying premature.” ([15:50])
• “When God sets you, no man can unset you. You belong.” ([20:44])
• God healed Ed Dufresne “on credit”—a testament to God’s mercy and the power of internal agreement with His direction. ([26:26])

Structure Overview with Timestamps

• [00:10] – Introduction to today’s message and direction (“power is present”).
• [02:00] – Reading and explaining 1 Corinthians 11 (communion and significance).
• [04:00]-[07:35] – The importance of self-examination and faith, not only ritual.
• [07:36]-[13:45] – What it means to discern the Lord’s body (physical and spiritual).
• [13:45]-[19:35] – The dangers of indifference and the priority of God’s family.
• [19:35]-[24:30] – The honor and unique positioning of every believer in the body of Christ.
• [24:30]-[27:26] – Testimony about obedience, change, and “healing on credit”.

Takeaway for Listeners

Nancy Dufresne stresses that understanding and embracing your role in the body of Christ isn’t optional—it’s crucial for spiritual and physical health. Recognize, value, and step into your place with intention, allowing God’s purposes for you and the whole body to be fulfilled. Healing is not just about faith, but also about obedience and a willingness to align our lives with God’s design and direction.