Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast

Episode 829 | In Christ I Can, Part 69
Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Nancy Dufresne
Podcast: Dufresne Ministries

Episode Overview

This episode of "Jesus the Healer," led by Nancy Dufresne, delves into the revelation of God's unwavering love for us in Christ and the necessity of renewing our minds according to God's Word. Nancy emphasizes how understanding and receiving God’s love is foundational to walking in victory, healing, and right relationship with God. Using passages from Romans 8, she explores how nothing can separate us from Christ's love and encourages listeners to reject condemnation and performance-based thinking, instead resting confidently in God’s acceptance and mercy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Presence of God's Healing

• From the opening, Nancy reassures listeners that God's power is present wherever they are, whether in a sickroom, a hospital, or at home (00:10).
  • “Power is present. That power is there to do a work… it’s present right where you’re at. Say, I receive that power.” (B, 00:11)
• Emphasis on receiving rather than striving for healing—healing and victory are already “made yours” in Christ.

2. Renewing the Mind: Thinking God’s Thoughts

• The Word of God is the source for right thinking: “The Word gives us the right way of thinking. If it weren’t for the Word, we would not even know how to think right.” (B, 01:16)
• This multi-part series has focused on who believers are in Christ, what belongs to them, and the benefits of their identity in Him.

3. Living in the Light of God’s Love

• God’s love is affirmed as unshakeable, not earned by human effort.
  • “Hold on to the truth that God loves you.” (B, 01:50)
• The devil’s main attack is to distort the character of God in our minds to weaken faith and confidence.

4. Scriptural Foundation: Romans 8

• Nancy reads extensively from Romans 8:28–39 (Amplified Classic), recounting Paul’s message that God’s love precedes all things and that our destiny is rooted in being made like Jesus (09:15–18:00).
• “For those whom God foreknew, of whom he was aware and loved beforehand… He also destined from the beginning.” (B, 10:03)

Victory is Rooted in Love

• God’s love for us is the reason for our victory (Romans 8:37).
  • “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” (B, 07:23)
• Our overcoming is not based on our own merit but on the actions and love of Christ.

5. Rejecting Condemnation: God’s Acquittal

• God is not the accuser—He does not bring charges against believers.
  • “Who shall bring any charge against God's elect when it is God who justifies… God's not bringing up charges against you.” (B, 17:48)
• Christ intercedes for us at God’s right hand—believers should refuse any mindset of accusation or self-condemnation (19:00).

6. Love That Surpasses All Opposition

• No suffering, affliction, or hardship proves God does not love us (21:47).
  • “Suffering, any of these things, is not proof that Christ does not love us… the love of God surpasses any hate the devil could ever launch against you.” (B, 22:18)
• Believers should never blame God for life’s hardships.

7. Guarding Our Thoughts: Don’t Blame God

• The enemy’s strategy is to blame God for evil or misfortune, but Nancy points to John 10:10, clarifying that only the thief (the devil) comes to “steal, kill, and destroy,” while Jesus gives life (23:38–24:40).
  • “Anything that robs from you, God had nothing to do with.” (B, 24:17)
• Personal story: A pastor’s billboard “God is not mad at you” leads to controversy, exposing religious misconceptions about God’s disposition towards people (25:09).

8. God’s Mercy is Unending

• God’s mercies are new every morning—believers can always return to God for mercy, no matter their failures (25:46).

9. Run to God, Not Away

• Nancy recounts the stories of Adam & Eve and the Prodigal Son:
  • Evil causes people to hide or blame others. Instead, Nancy urges listeners to run towards God when they fail, as His response is always goodness and mercy (26:26).
  • “You just turn toward love and love will run your direction.” (B, 27:02)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the certainty of God’s love:
  “No decision that I’ve made that might have been wrong, no step or direction… could ever weaken the love God has for me.” (B, 07:04)
• On our position in Christ:
  “It was love that put us in that position of conquerors.” (B, 09:46)
• On condemnation:
  “There’s no accusation, there’s no condemnation… there’s only intercession in our behalf.” (B, 19:18)
• Call to believe right about God:
  “If you will believe the love of God, you’ll never fall into the deceptive flow of the devil who’s trying to paint God in a negative picture in your eyes.” (B, 24:39)
• On repentance and mercy:
  “If you miss it, run to the One who loves you. He will meet you with goodness and mercy.” (B, 26:13)
• Summary of how God responds when we fail:
  “No matter where I missed it, God loves me. And if I will turn his direction, I’ll only run right into his love.” (B, 27:00)

Important Timestamps

• 00:11 – Opening prayer for healing and power present where you are
• 01:15 – The purpose of renewing the mind with God’s Word
• 07:00 – The importance of knowing and receiving God’s love
• 10:00–18:00 – Reading and expounding Romans 8:28–39 (Amplified Classic)
• 19:00 – Christ as our intercessor, no condemnation for believers
• 21:47 – Suffering is not proof of God’s absence; love surpasses opposition
• 23:38 – John 10:10: God is not the author of loss or destruction
• 24:30–25:10 – Billboard story: “God is not mad at you”
• 25:46 – God’s mercies are new every morning
• 26:26–27:00 – Stories of Adam & Eve and the Prodigal Son: always run to God

Conclusion

Nancy Dufresne’s teaching centers on the assurance of God’s unconditional love, the futility of condemnation, and the call to renew our minds with the Word. She urges listeners to embrace God’s acceptance, resist the enemy’s accusations, and confidently approach Him—especially when they fall short. The vivid scriptural insights and practical stories equip listeners to live courageously "in Christ" and assured of their standing as beloved children of God.

Next Episode Preview: Nancy plans to further explore these themes of identity and victory in Christ.
Memorable Ending:
“Until next time, remember this: Jesus is the healer. God bless you.” (B, 27:24)