Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast

Episode 858 | In Christ I Can, Part 98
Date: October 15, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her teaching series, "In Christ I Can," focusing on the riches available to all believers through their union with Christ. She emphasizes that the greatest gift God gives is Himself and explains the importance of fellowship with God above all the blessings and provisions He offers. Nancy explores how the Christian life is not about struggling in our own strength but about allowing God’s power and grace to flow through us, making the faith journey one of joy, ease, and intimate relationship.

Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. God’s Power Is Present for Believers (00:10–01:00)

• Nancy begins by reminding listeners that God’s healing power is present everywhere, calling listeners to receive it by faith:

  “There’s enough power in every sick room and in every hospital room to raise up that sick one… Power is present. That power is there to do a work.” (00:10)

• She encourages listeners to boldly declare and receive God’s power:

  “Say, I receive that power. I receive it right now from the top of my head… to the soles of my feet.” (00:37)

2. All Things Are Provided in Christ (01:00–05:30)

• Nancy explores 2 Peter 1:3 and Colossians 2:9-10, emphasizing that every spiritual and natural provision is already given in Christ:

  “His divine power has already given unto us all things… Everything God had for our life, he put in Christ, and then he put Christ in us.” (01:15)

• She points out that God’s plan for each person’s life is “so great it requires Him to fulfill it,” and we serve as channels for His grace and power:

  “He never gave us a plan and then said, there, go do it. No, he gave us a plan… [then] says, I fill you with myself so that I can accomplish it through you.” (02:10)

• Living the “in Christ” life means simply letting God’s power, grace, and provision flow through us as we obey Him.

3. God Himself Is Our Greatest Gift (05:30–10:10)

• Nancy stresses that, though we receive provision and healing from God, the highest blessing is God Himself:

  “Of all that he has given us, the greatest thing is Himself. And he’s given us Himself to fellowship with through this life.” (08:00)

• She teaches that the privilege of fellowship starts now — not just in eternity:

  “We don’t have to wait to go to heaven before we get to enjoy him. We can partake of the fellowship of Him [now].” (08:45)

4. Fellowship Brings Fulfillment and Rest (10:10–13:30)

• Referencing Hebrews 4:16 and Jesus’ words about rest, Nancy explains that striving in faith is unnecessary when we rest in fellowship with God:

  “If we’re struggling, we’re trying to fulfill something apart from him. Because when we’re drawing on him, it removes all the struggle.” (10:50)
  “He’ll do the labor through you. And then you become a co-laborer just simply because you’re a channel that he’s flowing through.” (12:40)

5. Relationship Over Results: Knowing God Above All (13:30–17:00)

• Using Paul’s words from Philippians 3:10 (“that I may know Him”), Nancy illustrates that miraculous works and ministry fruit cannot substitute for intimacy with God:

  “Even partaking and bearing fruit of miracles and healings that came… none of them are a substitute for knowing him.” (15:15)
  “The greatest thing he’s made available is Himself for our fellowship… only he can satisfy the hunger.” (16:25)

6. The Importance of Gratitude and Heart Connection (17:00–22:30)

• Nancy emphasizes the importance of approaching God not just for what He gives but for who He is:

  “Gratitude is a condition of the heart… Not on what God can just do for you, but grateful for who he is in your life, who he is to your life, and not just what he gives our life.” (19:00)

• She reminds listeners that fellowship with God should be ongoing, not just in set devotional times, but throughout every part of daily life:

  “Start every day in the spirit and then keep your heart turned toward me all day long.” (21:10)

7. Bringing Fellowship Into Everyday Life (22:30–24:30)

• Nancy shares personal stories as a mother, explaining how her fellowship with God continued even amidst daily duties:

  “Fellowship is not a separate part or separate location of my day. It is my day. And I learned to bring the fellowship in with him, into every single activity.” (23:30)

• God affirmed her in this, saying:

  “That pleased me.” (24:10)

8. Remove Legalism—Fellowship Is a Joy, Not a Law (24:30–27:00)

• Nancy warns against making prayer, Bible reading, or worship a mere legal requirement:

  “Remove the law from fellowship… What you turn into a law becomes legalistic and it becomes dry, and it becomes a duty rather than a joy.” (25:10)

• She encourages listeners that prayer and study become easy when rooted in genuine fellowship rather than obligation.

9. Individual Value and God’s Desire for Personal Fellowship (26:00–27:00)

• Nancy reminds listeners that each individual has a unique place before God, and He desires fellowship with every single believer:

  “No one can take your place at the throne. He longs for fellowship with you. And he longed for it so much that he paid the price of his son so you could have that place in his presence.” (26:30)

• The episode concludes with the powerful reminder:

  “Of all the things he’s given us, the greatest thing he’s given us is himself. Enjoy Him. Amen.” (26:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On God’s Provision:
  “Everything God had for our life, he put in Christ. And then he put Christ in us.” (01:20)

• On Living by God’s Grace:
  “Don’t spend your own ability when his grace is there ready and waiting to empower you…” (04:45)

• On Spiritual Rest:
  “He gives us the easy work of just cooperating with him, agreeing with him, believing him and obeying Him.” (13:10)

• On the Purpose of Christ’s Sacrifice:
  “Jesus paid the price and shed his blood… so we could have access and be one with the Father.” (11:50)

• On Heartfelt Worship:
  “We can end up worshiping Him and our heart is far away from those words of worship.” (21:45)

• On Fellowship During Busy Times:
  “Fellowship is not [a] separate part… it is my day. And I learned to bring the fellowship in with him, into every single activity.” (23:35)

Important Timestamps

• 00:10 — Affirmation of God’s healing power present now
• 01:15 — Explanation of “all things” provided in Christ (2 Peter 1:3)
• 08:00 — The greatest gift: God Himself and the call to daily fellowship
• 13:20 — Jesus’ invitation to “rest” and letting God’s power work through us
• 15:15 — Paul’s desire to “know Him” in Philippians 3:10 over spiritual accomplishments
• 19:00 — The importance of gratitude, not just for God’s gifts but for who He is
• 21:10 — God’s instruction: “Start every day in the spirit and keep your heart turned toward me all day long.”
• 23:35 — Personal testimony about bringing fellowship into the everyday life of a busy mother
• 25:10 — Warning against legalism in fellowship and spiritual practices
• 26:30 — The uniqueness of every person to God and His longing for their fellowship
• 26:55 — “Of all the things he’s given us, the greatest thing he’s given us is himself. Enjoy Him. Amen.”

Episode Takeaways

• Every provision and blessing is already given in Christ, but the greatest of all is God Himself.
• Fellowship with God is the fountain that waters every area of life; it’s ongoing, not isolated to a time or place.
• True spiritual growth and satisfaction come not from receiving miracles or answers to prayer, but from knowing and fellowshipping with God Himself.
• Don’t turn spiritual disciplines into legalistic duties; keep them rooted in joyful, heartfelt relationship.
• Every believer is unique and irreplaceable to God—He personally desires fellowship with each one.

For more teachings, visit dufresneministries.org.