Podcast Summary: "Jesus Longs To Heal, Part 2"

Podcast: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast
Episode: 139
Date: January 12, 2023
Host: Nancy Dufresne, Dufresne Ministries

Episode Overview

This episode continues Nancy Dufresne's teaching on the unwavering willingness of Jesus to heal, emphasizing faith, the power of God, and the believer's authority to receive healing. The episode combines biblical teaching, personal anecdotes, and live ministry moments from a healing service. Nancy discusses the role of faith, words of knowledge, and the special anointings God gives to various ministers, encouraging listeners to actively receive healing, whether present in the service or tuning in remotely.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Power of God Is Present Everywhere

• Nancy opens by affirming that "there's enough power in every sick room and in every hospital room to raise up that sick one" (00:03).
• Listeners are encouraged not to strive for healing but to recognize it as already given and to say, “I receive that power” (00:38).

2. Releasing Faith Activates Healing

• “The power of God meets faith. Whether you were able to be in that service or whether you watched that service live with us or not is not the thing. The important thing is release your faith.” (01:07)
• Faith is the key: Nancy encourages listeners that even watching a recording of ministry can result in healing, as God’s power transcends time and place (07:37).
• Memorable instruction:
  • “It’s not whether or not someone laid hands on you, it’s did you release faith.” (06:45)

3. Special Anointings and Ministering by the Spirit

• Nancy explains that certain ministers have special endowments for healing specific conditions, referencing Acts 8:7 and Philip’s ministry (02:00).
• She brings up other ministers during the service to minister to needs where they carry a particular anointing (02:59).

4. The Role of the Word of Knowledge

• The “word of knowledge” is described as God highlighting specific conditions, not to leave others out but to stimulate collective faith (03:51; 23:45).
  • “God does not have us to minister by the gifts of the Spirit so that we can leave people out… He’s spotlighting those with heart conditions specifically. But what He’s wanting to also do is stimulate faith.” (03:59)
  • Observing someone else receive healing should encourage others to reach out for their own (05:29).

5. Faith Refuses to Be Discouraged by Others’ Experiences

• Nancy teaches from Romans 4:19, emphasizing Abraham’s refusal to consider his or others’ physical limitations:
  • “When you’re believing God for a miracle, you cannot consider those who didn’t get what they thought they were believing for... You don’t have any room except for what God says.” (09:23; 10:04)
• Listeners are warned not to let the outcome of others influence their own faith journey.

6. Testimony: Ed Dufresne’s Call and Vision

• Nancy recounts Ed Dufresne’s journey of faithful service (cleaning toilets, church duties) before moving into ministry and receiving the healing anointing (11:03–13:22).
• Powerful vision Ed had during communion:
  • “I saw words of sickness and disease flying through the air, and they would strike him (Jesus) and his whole body would jolt and jar... Everything was laid on him. What do you want him to do for you?” (13:45)

7. Healing Ministry: Practical Application

• Nancy moves into a live ministry time for heart conditions, then for people with metal rods, plates, screws (17:04–20:45).
• Instructions to the congregation and those watching online:
  • “When hands are laid on you, healing always begins. Always, always. Power always flows. Always, always.” (17:34)
  • “Keep the switch of faith turned on so that is consummated to where it comes into manifestation.” (17:41)
  • On practical faith confession:
    • “Say it’s working in me. I’m whole. I’m authorized to call myself whole because the power’s moving.” (18:07)

8. Ministering with Other Anointed Ministers

• Pastor Chris is brought forward to minister to needs in areas where his anointing is evident (bones, eyes, cancer) (20:45).
• Notable demonstration of joint ministry as different needs are addressed by those graced to serve in those areas.

9. Corporate Ministry and Remote Healing

• Special prayers are given for those watching online or by livestream, including for glaucoma, cataracts, cancer, and arthritis (22:50–24:02).
• “The name of Jesus is greater than all of it. You can receive exactly what you need.” (25:09)
• Nancy emphasizes:
  • “Don’t wait for your condition to be called out or addressed. Because by faith you can receive the power of God for whatever need you have.” (24:17)
  • Listeners are urged to contact the ministry with their testimonies (24:54).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Faith and Healing:

  • “Believe in what’s not. Try to get something, but notice that He’s already made it yours. It’s present right where you’re at.” (00:13)
  • “It’s not whether or not someone laid hands on you, it’s did you release faith.” (06:45)
  • “The power of God doesn’t know time.” (07:38)

• On Testimony:

  • Ed’s vision: “As he was hung there, I saw words of sickness and disease flying through the air, and they would strike him and his whole body would jolt and jar. Everything was laid on him.” (13:45)
  • “What do you want him to do for you? It’s not a reward. It’s a property that belongs to you because you belong to him.” (15:05)

• On Reception:

  • “When hands are laid on you, healing always begins. Always, always. Power always flows.” (17:34)
  • “Keep the switch of faith turned on.” (17:41)
  • “Say I receive that. I receive that power. I receive it right now.” (00:39, 24:02)

Important Timestamps

| Time | Segment/Content | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Declaration of healing power present for every listener | | 01:07 | Instruction to release faith, not just be present | | 02:00 | Explanation of special anointings in healing ministry | | 05:29 | Faith for all conditions, not just those called out | | 09:23 | Teaching from Romans 4, refusing discouragement | | 11:03 | Ed Dufresne’s journey from service to ministry | | 13:45 | Ed’s vision of Christ bearing every sickness | | 17:04 | Beginning of healing ministry for heart conditions | | 17:34 | “Healing always begins” with the laying on of hands | | 20:45 | Pastor Chris ministers to bones, eyes, cancer | | 22:50 | Ministry to those watching online with specific conditions | | 24:02 | Faith confession for healing and encouragement |

Closing Thoughts

Nancy Dufresne concludes with a fervent call for listeners everywhere—regardless of location or timing—to actively receive their healing by faith. The episode assures that “the healing power is present right where you’re at, because the Holy Ghost is present. The healer is in you.” (16:59, 25:09) Testimonies and feedback are encouraged, reinforcing that the power of God and the name of Jesus are greater than any disease or condition.

For further messages, testimonies, or ministry resources, visit dufresneministries.org.