Podcast Summary
Podcast: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast
Episode: 901 | In Christ I Can, Part 141
Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries)
Theme: Living Daily from Your Identity in Christ
Episode Overview
In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her “In Christ I Can” teaching series, focusing on practical ways believers can draw on everything that God has provided in Christ—not just in crisis but every day. She digs into Colossians 2:6-9 to emphasize daily fellowship with God, the necessity of applying the truth of the Word, and the importance of letting God’s Word (rather than experience) define reality for the believer. The teaching is warm, accessible, and geared toward helping listeners walk in victory, break old habits, and maintain joy regardless of circumstances.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Power of God’s Presence Is Always Available [00:10-00:52]
- Nancy opens with a declaration that God’s power is present wherever you are, even in difficult situations like sickness:
- “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.” (Nancy Dufresne, 00:10)
- Listeners are invited to make this truth personal and vocalize: “I receive that power from the top of my head to the soles of my feet.” (00:41)
2. Being ‘In Christ’ Is for Everyday Life, Not Just Emergencies [00:52-04:15]
- The teaching pivots to Colossians 2:6–7 (Living Bible), stressing trust in Christ for daily challenges:
- “We’re in Christ not just for church time, not just for the emergencies of life, but for daily life.” (Nancy Dufresne, 01:22)
- Nancy explains, "When we see who we are in him, we rise to who he made us to be," reinforcing that our identity isn’t defined by circumstances but by God’s Word.
3. Growing Skillful in Drawing on Your Identity [04:15-07:30]
- Spiritual realities operate by practice. Just as no one becomes skilled without practice in the natural, the same applies spiritually:
- “No one gets good at anything without practice. And that is concerning spiritual truths also.” (Nancy Dufresne, 04:22)
- The believer is encouraged not to wait for emergencies to apply these truths but to use them in every situation.
4. Fellowship with God Deepens Revelation [07:30-10:36]
- The foundation for understanding and applying who we are in Christ is our daily fellowship with God:
- “Don’t try to build the awareness of who you are in Christ apart from your fellowship with God.” (Nancy Dufresne, 09:19)
- As fellowship is nourished, knowing your identity in Christ becomes “personal and intimate,” not theoretical.
5. Let Your Roots Grow and Draw Nourishment from Christ [10:36-14:17]
- Using the analogy of vine and branches, Nancy illustrates how spiritual nourishment flows from Christ:
- “The branch can’t produce anything apart from the vine, as a branch always is receiving an ongoing flow from the vine.” (Nancy Dufresne, 11:43)
- Living “in Christ” is a daily, continual process (not just a one-time revelation).
6. Applying the Truth Protects and Empowers [14:17-18:40]
- The difference between being taught and benefitting is application:
- “We can teach these things, but if we don’t apply them, we’re not benefiting from being taught.” (Nancy Dufresne, 14:52)
- The devil seeks to steal the Word if it’s not put into use:
- “The devil cannot steal something from you that you’re using.” (Nancy Dufresne, 16:30)
7. Speak God’s Word, Not Just Make Resolutions [18:40-22:34]
- Nancy challenges listeners to speak the Word over stubborn habits and problems instead of just resolving to “try harder”:
- “It’s not just ‘I want to do better,’ say better. When you say what the Word says, the power in the Word gets you past that.” (Nancy Dufresne, 19:59)
- Practical example: breaking a habit or responding differently in conflict requires vocalizing what God’s Word says rather than effort alone.
8. Distinguishing God’s Truth from ‘My Truth’ [22:34-25:10]
- Nancy addresses contemporary culture’s emphasis on “my truth,” clarifying the only enduring truth is God’s Word:
- “The truth is God’s Word is the only truth that’s in the earth. What God says is the truth… don’t call a past life experience ‘my truth’; that’s an experience.” (Nancy Dufresne, 23:34)
- Believers bring their lives up to the Word, not bring the Word down to their experience.
9. Immediate Application Secures Victory [25:10-26:45]
- The enemy tries to snatch the Word before believers see its power demonstrated:
- “Why does the devil come immediately to steal the Word that we’re taught? … because he knows that if you employ that Word, you’re going to see how well it works.” (Nancy Dufresne, 25:30)
- Putting truth into action prevents this and unlocks joy and success.
10. Overflowing with Thanksgiving Sustains Focus [26:45-27:05]
- Thanksgiving and praise keep the believer mindful of who they are and prevent circumstances from dominating attention:
- “Praising and thanking God… is a flow that helps you stay mindful of who you are in Christ.” (Nancy Dufresne, 26:52)
11. Don’t Let Others’ Opinions Undermine Faith [27:05-28:00]
- Beware of letting others’ philosophies or limited understanding diminish your walk:
- “Don’t let others spoil your faith and joy with their philosophies, their wrong and shallow answers built on men’s thoughts… instead of on what Christ has said.” (Nancy Dufresne, 27:10)
12. All of God Is in Christ, and Christ Is in You [28:00-End]
- The episode closes by stressing fullness in Christ:
- “In Christ is all that God ever planned for you… so you could enjoy the benefits and the riches of who you are in Christ.” (Nancy Dufresne, 28:17)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Everything God dreamed for your life, everything He planned for your life, everything He’s provided for your life, He put in Christ. And then He put Christ in us and us in Christ.” (Nancy Dufresne, 02:33)
- “We don’t just wait for crisis moments. Every day is—we’re becoming skillful, we’re practicing who we are in Christ.” (Nancy Dufresne, 03:41)
- “Don’t try to grasp that with your mind… but the heart can believe it.” (Nancy Dufresne, 16:55)
- “The devil cannot steal something from you that you’re using.” (Nancy Dufresne, 16:30)
- “It’s not just ‘I want to do better,’ say better. When you say what the Word says, the power in the Word gets you past that.” (Nancy Dufresne, 19:59)
- “Don’t call a past life experience ‘my truth’; that’s an experience. Don’t call it truth because the Word is truth. Nothing else is truth in this life.” (Nancy Dufresne, 23:43)
Key Timestamps
- 00:10-00:52 — God's power is present for healing, receive it now
- 01:22-03:41 — “In Christ” is a lifestyle, not just for church or crisis
- 04:22-07:30 — Skill in spiritual truth requires daily practice, not just emergency use
- 09:19-10:36 — Fellowship deepens awareness of being “in Christ”
- 11:43-14:17 — The vine and branches: constant spiritual nourishment
- 14:52-16:30 — Teaching vs. application: using God’s Word fends off enemy attack
- 16:55-19:59 — Heart revelation vs. mental striving; speaking the Word is key
- 22:34-24:50 — "My truth" vs. God's truth; bringing experience up to the Word
- 25:10-26:45 — Immediate application means the devil cannot steal the Word
- 26:52-27:05 — Thankfulness and worship maintain focus and spiritual flow
- 27:10-28:00 — Don’t let limited understanding or philosophies lessen your faith
- 28:17-End — Fullness in Christ: all that God has is available in Him
Closing Thoughts
Nancy’s teaching calls Christians to reject autopilot living, apply God’s Word proactively, and let scripture—not feelings, habits, or experience—be their defining reality. The practical action steps include speaking the Word daily, giving thanks, and maintaining fellowship with God to walk in the fullness of Christ.
“Immediately put in place what you were taught… then the devil won’t be able to steal it. You’ll see the success of how good the Word works when it’s put into action…”
(Nancy Dufresne, 25:48)
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