Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast
Episode 882 | In Christ I Can, Part 122
Date: November 18, 2025
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her extensive series “In Christ I Can,” focusing on the theme of spiritual authority and identity for believers. Specifically, she teaches that Christians are positioned “far above” all powers of darkness, spiritual opposition, and earthly challenges because of their union with Christ. Rather than being fearful or intimidated by the enemy, believers are to become “victory conscious”—fully aware of their dominion and mastery in Christ.

Dufresne uses scripture, anecdotes (including a story about Smith Wigglesworth), and practical illustrations to reinforce how believers should see themselves as ruling and reigning from a place of unassailable spiritual authority.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Power and Presence of God’s Authority

• Nancy opens by reminding listeners that the power to heal and overcome is already present wherever a believer is, not something that needs to be strived for.
  • “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… Say, ‘I receive that power. I receive it right now.’” (00:10)

2. Identity and Position in Christ

• Central teaching: Everything God intended for believers is found in Christ, and Christ is in every believer.
• Knowing one’s identity in Christ brings an end to struggle because it positions believers in the highest order of faith.
  • “When we know who we are in Christ...that brings us into the highest order of faith.” (00:52)
• It’s not automatic—believers must “join their faith” to these truths for them to operate in their lives.

3. Authority Over the Enemy – The “Far Above” Principle

• Referencing Ephesians 1:20 and Ephesians 2:4, Dufresne emphasizes that Jesus was raised “far above” all demonic powers and that believers are raised with Him.
  • “Notice, not barely above, far above. Jesus was raised above these. Amen. What’s that mean? No opposition, no opponent is a close second.” (02:18)
• Christians are not meant for “hand to hand combat” with the devil but rule from a seated, victorious position.
  • “We were seated as parental authority…In the same way in Christ, He has put us in charge. We have authority.” (08:50)

4. Operating in Everyday Authority

• Practical analogy: Just as a parent doesn’t ask their children for permission to lead, Christians should not struggle to exercise authority over the enemy.
  • “We never got up and said, ‘Boy, I hope my parental authority works today.’ Oh no, we work in this every day.” (08:24)
• The reason many struggle with opposition is they see themselves as “equal” to it, not “far above” it.
  • “They’re not equal. They’re lesser. They’re far lesser. And we’re far above. You have to build that truth in you.” (11:09)

5. Resist and Stand Your Ground

• Any symptom, negative feeling, or resistance not purchased by Christ is not the believer’s property.
  • “Anything that Jesus did not purchase for you, it’s not yours.” (15:33)
• Anecdote: A woman healed of blindness retained her healing by continually saying, “That blindness isn’t mine. Jesus redeemed me; that’s not mine,” even when symptoms returned. Her persistent confession led to permanent healing after three weeks.
  • “Though that blindness tried to come back, because know this, the way the Devil gets people back into bondages is he launches a counter attack... She was repeating her faith.” (16:48, 19:23)

6. The Role of Repetition

• Both faith and the devil’s attacks operate by repetition.
  • “Faith comes by hearing and hearing...the devil opposes by repetition. So he will send symptoms...But we just operate by faith and we stand our ground.” (20:03)
• Repetition of the enemy’s lies does not make them true—believers must outlast opposition with the repeated declaration of God’s Word.
  • “So we are to always say in the face of opposition, ‘I’m your master. I am, I’m seated far above you. You cannot stay. You cannot live in my home. You cannot live in my body.’ You have to say it because the repetition is how you sow that seed in your heart.” (22:44)

7. Unimpressed By the Enemy – Smith Wigglesworth Story

• Classic illustration: Smith Wigglesworth, on sensing an evil presence, simply said, “Oh, it’s just you,” undaunted and unimpressed.
  • “He did not enter into a fight...He said, ‘Oh, it’s just you.’ What’s that mean? He took him back down to his size.” (24:27)
• How believers respond and what they dwell on determines the devil’s place in their lives.

8. Living Above and Enforcing the Victory

• Christians are already on the victorious side; the work is enforcing what Christ has done, not trying to break through.
  • “Jesus already broke through. He already gave you the breakthrough...we’re enforcing the breakthrough Jesus already won for us.” (25:54)
• The mindset must stay in Christ, not in “the reasoning arena” or the “mental arena.”
  • “In Christ, the devil can’t whip me. Why? Because I’m far above in Christ.” (26:33)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You have been put in a far above position...the seat of authority, the seat of dominion over every opposition that comes.” (04:51)
• “If we’re impressed by something, even in a negative direction, we’ll fear it. I’m not impressed by him.” (13:51)
• “You have to resist what did not come out of the household of faith.” (15:16)
• “Repetition of the enemy’s attack does not make it true. You have to remember that, because the devil will say something to you… Repetition doesn’t make it true.” (20:50)
• [On Smith Wigglesworth]: “He said, ‘Oh, it’s just you.’ What’s that mean? He took him back down to his size.” (24:27)
• “We cannot leave our victory territory to come down to a low flow because the devil is far lesser and the greater one in us is far greater.” (26:53)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:10 – Declaration of present healing power.
• 00:52 – Introduction of main theme: living out identity in Christ.
• 02:18 – Explanation of being seated “far above” all principalities.
• 08:24 – Parental authority analogy; practical application of spiritual authority.
• 11:09 – Why people struggle: not seeing themselves “far above.”
• 15:16 – Distinguishing what is and isn’t ours in Christ.
• 16:48 – 19:23 – Testimony: resisting recurring symptoms and keeping healing.
• 20:03 – How repetition works in both faith and opposition.
• 22:44 – The power of spoken words in reinforcing authority.
• 24:27 – Smith Wigglesworth’s reaction to the devil; being unimpressed, unintimidated.
• 25:54 – 26:53 – Emphasizing "living in victory," not striving but enforcing what’s already been accomplished.

Conclusion

Nancy Dufresne’s teaching in this episode centers on the believer’s spiritual authority, empowerment, and the call to live above all fear, intimidation, and opposition. By anchoring in the knowledge of being “in Christ,” and consistently declaring and enforcing this truth, listeners are encouraged to stay victory-conscious and not impressed by the enemy’s tactics. The stories, scriptures, and practical applications aim to reinforce a mind renewed in faith and identity, continually living “far above” all challenges.