Podcast Summary: "In Christ I Can, Part 140"

Podcast: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries)
Episode: 900
Date: December 12, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her extensive teaching series "In Christ I Can," focusing on understanding who believers are in Christ and the blessings, authority, and help that come with this identity. Through scriptural exploration, practical examples, and personal stories, Nancy encourages listeners to embrace their "in Christ" position, resist fear, rely on God’s strength, and walk in continual victory. The tone is uplifting, compassionate, faith-filled, and practical.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Presence of God in Every Situation

• Emphasis: God's power to heal and deliver is always present, not just to be acquired.
• Practical Application: Listeners are encouraged to receive this power where they are, especially if dealing with sickness or need.
• "Say, ‘I receive that power. I receive it right now, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.’" (00:13 - 00:40)

2. Understanding ‘In Christ’ Verses

• Resource Highlight: Nancy recommends a free downloadable document compiling “in Him” scriptures from 229 Bible translations (Kenneth E. Hagin’s ministry and others).
• Testimony Shared: Someone experienced deep spiritual renewal (“felt born again, again”) upon meditating on these verses.
• "When I began to read the ‘In Him’ Scriptures… I was born again, again… It brought a refreshing and a depth to their life." (00:52 - 01:23)
• Practical: Take notes and keep record of what the Holy Spirit reveals through the Word.

3. Settled and Strengthened in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:21)

• Verse Exploration:
  • KJV: "Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ and hath anointed us is God."
  • Other translations: God brings believers into a 'settled position' and 'makes us stand strong'.
  • "Look at this. What belongs to us in Christ is to be ‘settled’... We’re not uncertain of what way, what direction to take in life. We’re settled in who we are in Him." (01:35 - 02:12)
• Point: Believers are to live from a settled, untroubled place, not shaken by life’s circumstances.

4. Victory Is the Outcome of Following Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14)

• Translation Highlights:
  • KJV: "Thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ..."
  • BWE: "Christ leads us to victory every time. There's no such thing as a faith failure."
  • Memorable Quote:

    "If we are not experiencing victory in some measure, we have veered from following Him or veered from doing something exactly as He instructed."
    (03:12 - 03:50)

• Application:
  • The only reason for not seeing victory is a departure from precise obedience.
  • Faith and following Christ result in consistent triumph.
• Aroma Analogy:
  • Believers spread the "sweet smell" of Christ; our lives impact others and should cause them to desire to know Him.

5. Christ in You: The Mystery and Hope of Glory (Colossians 1:26-27)

• Verse Exploration:
  • KJV: "Even the mystery... which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
  • Passion Translation: "Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the expectation of glory... a heavenly treasure chest."
  • "Christ is the treasure box. And God has put all the glory, the riches of His glory in Christ. And then that is in us." (09:09 - 09:51)
• Point:
  • The full riches and glory of God reside in Christ, and because believers are in Christ, these riches are available to them.
  • This revelation is progressive; acting on what you know invites further understanding from God.

6. Completeness in Christ (Colossians 2:10)

• Translation Note:
  • KJV: "You are complete in Him."
  • ERV: "Because you belong to Christ, you are complete, having everything you need."
• Practical Encouragement:
  • Combat fear and anxiety around need and insufficiency by focusing on this truth.
  • "In the face of a need, settle down on what the Word says. 'I have everything I need because in Christ is everything I need.'" (11:12 - 12:10)
  • Faithful stewardship of revelation and obedience positions believers for more from God.

7. The Importance of Honor, Word, and Trust in God

• Story of Smith Wigglesworth:
  • Wigglesworth accidentally committed to buying a house he should not have and honored his word while looking to God for help.
  • God provided by leading him to someone he didn't expect, who had received unexpected provision.
  • "If you tell your kid you’re going to do something, you need to do it. If you don’t keep your word, you won’t trust God to keep His." (16:56 - 18:13 & 19:05 - 19:44)
• Key Point:
  • God honors those who honor their own word, even when it’s hard. Trust in God’s help in difficult situations.

8. God as a Faithful Father and Helper

• Personal Example:
  • Nancy’s father gave her a checkbook when she went to college to help in times of tight spots (paralleling God’s limitless readiness to bail us out when we honestly miss it).
  • "If I break it, I expect you to buy it… I am so confident in the goodness of my Father." (21:46 - 22:24)
• Main Thought:
  • God never withholds help from His children—don’t let fear or guilt shut you off from His assistance.

9. Addressing Fear and Worry

• Advice:
  • Never let fear in, even when you’ve made mistakes.
  • "If we get into worry, we close the door to the power of God to meet our need." (26:18 - 26:33)
• Conclusion:
  • God’s help and the richness of being "in Christ" means a father’s help is always available.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Nancy Dufresne:
  • "When I began to read the ‘In Him’ Scriptures… I was born again, again." (00:54)
  • "There’s no such thing as the phrase, ‘faith failure’—because if we’re following Christ, we arrive at victory every time." (04:45)
  • "If you don’t keep your word, you won’t trust God to keep His." (18:13)
  • "I am so confident in the goodness of my Father … that if I break something, He will help me out of this situation." (22:12)
  • "If we get into worry, we close the door to the power of God to meet our need." (26:18)
  • "Never get into fear in the face of any need… God is a good God, He is a good Father, and He will help you out of every situation." (26:45)

Timestamps for Important Sections

• [00:13]: Receiving God’s present healing power
• [00:52]: Introduction to “in Him” scriptures resource
• [01:35]: Discussion of 2 Corinthians 1:21—being settled and strong in Christ
• [03:12]: 2 Corinthians 2:14—why victory is always the result for those who follow Christ
• [09:09]: Colossians 1:26—“Christ in you, the hope of glory” unpacked
• [11:12]: Colossians 2:10—believers’ completeness in Christ, handling anxiety about needs
• [16:56]: Smith Wigglesworth story—honor, the Word, and God’s faithfulness
• [21:46]: Nancy’s personal illustration of parental support and comparison to God
• [26:18 & 26:45]: Worry and God’s constancy as Father and Helper

Final Takeaways

• Who you are in Christ and what belongs to you "in Him" is foundational for living a life of victory and peace.
• Apply and act on what you already know. Revelation is progressive; faithfulness with current light brings more understanding.
• God’s help is unfailing, even when we make mistakes. Don’t let fear close the door to His assistance—He is always ready to help.
• Walk in honor and integrity: Be faithful to your word and God's instructions.
• Faith looks like rest: Settle into your "in Christ" position and trust God’s goodness no matter your circumstances.