Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne — Episode 851 | "In Christ I Can," Part 91 (Oct 6, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her long-running series "In Christ I Can," focusing on how believers already possess every blessing, healing, and provision in Christ. She emphasizes practical steps to activate these spiritual realities, especially through acknowledging and speaking words of faith. Nancy explores scriptural foundations for these truths, delves into how to follow the Holy Spirit's leading, and gives tangible advice for walking in the fullness of all that belongs to us in Christ.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Presence of God Is Available Now ([00:10])

• Nancy opens by assuring listeners that God's healing power is ever-present, no matter their situation:
  • "There's enough power in every sick room and in every hospital room to raise up that sick one... that power is there to do a work..." ([00:10])
• The believer’s task is to receive—not seek to earn—what has already been given in Christ:
  • “We’re not trying to get something, but notice that He’s already made it yours. It’s present right where you’re at.” ([00:20])
• She leads listeners in affirming receipt of God’s power:
  • “Say, ‘I receive that power. I receive that power. I receive it right now, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.’” ([00:30])

2. Scriptural Foundation: We Are Already Blessed ([01:20; 02:05])

• Ephesians 1:3 is central:
  • "He hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." ([01:45])
  • Nancy highlights translations that state God has blessed us "with everything that heaven itself enjoys."
  • "None of what heaven is enjoying right now has been withheld from us. But where is that treasury box?...it’s in Christ. That in Christ, all belongs to us." ([02:20])

3. Activation Through Acknowledgment: Faith Speaks ([03:00; 04:20])

• Citing Philemon 6:
  • "Everything that belongs to you because you belong to Christ is activated when you acknowledge it." ([03:25])
• Faith is vocal: it's not enough to believe internally; faith must be spoken to activate what is ours:
  • “You have to speak words of faith because...the power of God meets faith.” ([04:05])
  • “We don’t experience what belongs to us in Christ simply because we believe it, we have to say it. Jesus said he shall have whatsoever he saith.” ([05:20])

4. Rejecting the Old, Embracing the New in Christ ([05:30; 06:10])

• Nancy urges believers to align their speech and consciousness with their new identity:
  • “Let’s not acknowledge what the devil is trying to do against us outside of Christ. We refuse to go back to the old man… Now we’re living as new creatures in Christ.” ([06:10])
  • "Talking about that we are the healed, it will run out sickness and disease. We don't try to get rid of sickness and disease. We acknowledge we are the healed..." ([07:20])

5. It’s Not Just Possession—It’s Participation ([08:05])

• Analogy: A full fridge is only useful when accessed.
  • "Your kitchen can be full...but you’re not partaking until you put a demand on it. We don’t want to just possess it, we want to partake of it." ([08:20])
• The way to partake is specific acknowledgement:
  • "Let's not be general. Because we want specific manifestations… The more specific we are, the more targeted you can be with your faith." ([10:30])

6. All Things That Pertains to Life—Not Just Spiritual Things ([11:00; 12:00])

• 2 Peter 1:3, Amplified Classic:
  • “By His divine power He has bestowed upon us all things that are suited to life and godliness.” ([11:10])
  • This covers the whole of life: spiritual, physical, mental, material needs.
• “Everything you’re going to need has already been provided and it is stored up in Christ. And we are one with Him.” ([12:00])
• The New Covenant focus: Receiving what is done, not persuading God to act.

7. The Role of Personal Knowledge ([13:00; 13:45])

• Knowing what is yours, personally, is critical:
  • “It’s not enough that your pastor knows it...You are to personally know for yourself what belongs to you because you belong to Christ.” ([13:45])
  • Knowledge activates access: lack of knowledge leads to neglect.

8. God’s Exceedingly Great Promises—Surpassing Every Challenge ([14:10; 15:30])

• 2 Peter 1:4:
  • “He has bestowed on us His precious and exceedingly great promises…these surpass opposition, tests, or enemies.” ([14:30])
• Victory is inherent in the promise, not in the challenge.
• Nancy demonstrates practical confessions:
  • “Anytime I make confessions of faith, I start with this: ‘In Christ I have…healing, provision, peace, victory, wisdom, the leading of the Spirit.’” ([16:00])

9. The Leading of the Spirit Belongs to Every Believer ([17:30])

• "The leading of God belongs to me...The sons of God are led by the Spirit of God." ([17:50])
• It isn’t about striving—listeners are already positioned to hear God by virtue of their union with Christ:
  • “We don't have to labor to hear...He seated us in his presence. We belong in the presence of God.” ([19:10])
  • “I don't ask the Holy Spirit, would you lead me? That's implying he's not leading me. I always say, Holy Spirit, you're leading me." ([20:20])

10. Distinguishing Mind and Spirit: Real-Life Example ([21:30; 23:45])

• Nancy shares a story about a business decision:
  • She had peace in her spirit but “her head was spinning.”
  • Sought confirmation through prayer, but God responded:
    • “The peace in your spirit is the clarity.” ([23:05])
  • Lesson: Don’t wait for mental understanding when the spirit is at peace.
• "If you have peace about doing something, that’s the leading of the Spirit… Ignore the turmoil in your head." ([23:30])

11. Practical Steps for Being Led by the Spirit ([24:35; 25:30])

• Peace is the guide; never override lack of peace, even when circumstances seem favorable:
  • "If you don't have peace in your spirit, don't force it...The lack of peace is the Spirit of God directing you not to go that way.” ([25:05])
• “The safest way God could ever lead you is by the peace within...the devil can replicate spectacular things...but he can never replicate the inward peace.” ([26:00])

12. Never Miss It Again—Living by Spirit, Not Trial and Error ([27:08])

• “It's possible to never miss it again if we'll learn to follow the one who's on the inside of us leading us.” ([27:08])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On faith activating what’s already given:
  “Our believing is to lead us to our saying. And this is what’s recorded in Philemon verse 6. That that which is ours in Christ, it goes into effect when we acknowledge it.” ([05:25])
• On practical confession:
  “I always say, Holy Spirit, you're leading me. And because you are leading me, I know what to do.” ([20:25])
• God’s guidance and peace:
  "If you have peace in your spirit about it, do it. Ignore the turmoil in your head...Because God's not leading by our head. He's leading by our spirit. And that peace is a safe guide that we can follow." ([23:35])
• On God’s promises:
  "The promises that are ours in Christ are more than loaded with victory to get us past every opposition, every strategy of the enemy." ([16:20])
• Encouragement for all believers:
  “I don't care if you just got saved today, you can know the lead[ing]...Do you have peace in your spirit? ...If you have peace about it, do it. You are safe in following peace.” ([24:00])

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic / Emphasis | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:10–02:05| The present power of God, receiving by faith, opening blessing Scriptures| | 03:00–05:30| Faith and confession; activating what is ours in Christ | | 06:10–08:22| Embracing the new identity; the flow of life in Christ | | 08:05–11:00| Partaking vs. possessing spiritual blessings; the ‘full fridge’ analogy | | 11:00–12:30| 2 Peter 1:3, provision in all areas of life | | 13:00–14:30| Personal knowledge and skillfulness in partaking in Christ | | 14:10–16:20| Exceeding promises and declarations of faith | | 17:30–20:30| The leading of the Spirit—belonging, hearing, and positioning | | 21:30–23:45| Nancy’s peace vs. mental turmoil story, understanding spiritual leading | | 24:35–26:00| Practical advice: following peace, not pressure; God’s leading methods | | 27:08–End | Living by Spirit, encouragement, and closing exhortation |

Tone and Style

Nancy’s teaching is pastoral, encouraging, and direct. She blends Scripture, practical analogies, and personal stories to help listeners see themselves as already possessing everything they need in Christ. Her approach is empowering—reminding believers of their identity and spiritual inheritance, yet very practical about how to walk it out through faith-filled words and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit.

For anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of what it means to be “in Christ,” this episode delivers clear, actionable steps to move from simply believing to actively living in the reality of all that Jesus has provided.