Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne

Episode 952 | "In Christ I Can," Part 192
Date: February 24, 2026
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Nancy Dufresne continues her long-running teaching series "In Christ I Can," focusing on believers' identity, empowerment, and purpose in Christ. She unpacks how understanding our position in Christ—what belongs to us, what we can do, and how we are meant to live—transforms the way we approach challenges, receive from God, and impact others. The episode weaves together stories of faith, practical instructions for living "in Him," and biblical teachings on righteousness, action, and producing spiritual fruit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power of God's Presence for Healing (00:10–00:52)

• Nancy reminds listeners that God's power is present everywhere, ready to bring healing—whether in a hospital room or at home.
  • Quote: "Power is present. That power is there to do a work, believe in what's not. Try to get something, but notice that he's already made it yours." (00:15, Nancy)
• She invites listeners to receive this power by faith, making it personal and tangible.

2. Living from Revelation, Not Struggle (00:52–03:15)

• Importance of feeding on God’s Word with the expectation that the Holy Spirit will turn it from information into revelation.
• Enjoying life comes from understanding who you are in Christ—not from striving or earning.
  • Quote: "It means that God's Word is revealed in such a way that it lands in our spirit and it becomes a living thing to us. And it dawns on our spirit. Because when it dawns on our spirit, then that's the end of struggle in our life." (01:21, Nancy)

3. The Story of Kenneth Copeland: Faith in Action (03:15–09:36)

• Nancy recounts Kenneth Copeland’s testimony: When God asked him (while in debt) to give $50,000 to another ministry, he responded by claiming, "In Christ I have it, and in Christ I can give it."
  • Quote: "In Christ I have it, and In Christ I can give it." (06:31, Nancy, quoting Kenneth Copeland)
• Copeland didn’t focus on his lack but acted daily on his faith, gathering spare change and sowing faithfully. Over time, God multiplied the seed beyond what was possible naturally.
  • Quote: "He took those coins, he threw them in the shoebox... when that shoebox would get full, he would mail those coins off to Kenneth Hagin's ministry... And they said to him, you have given well over $50,000." (09:36, Nancy)
• God’s multiplication principle: take what you have, act in faith, and God will multiply it—just as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes.

4. Faith Isn't Just Confession—It Requires Action (09:36–12:12)

• Faith is not only speaking the Word but putting it into action.
  • Quote: "Faith says something. But not only that, faith does something." (12:03, Nancy)
• Acting on God’s Word gives Him something to multiply.

5. Fruit of Righteousness: Living Out Oneness with Christ (12:12–20:15)

• Exploring Philippians 1:11: Believers are to be "filled with the fruits of righteousness."
  • Being in Christ should lead to visible, supernatural fruit in our lives—beyond what is naturally possible.
  • Jesus' own works came from His union with the Father. Believers share in that same oneness, enabling them to bear fruit.

6. Boldness at the Throne of Grace (20:15–23:51)

• Hebrews 4:16: Because we are righteous in Christ, we can "come boldly" to God’s throne to receive mercy and grace.
  • Our position grants not just personal benefit, but the ability to intercede and receive for others.
  • Quote: "Our place at the throne doesn't just belong there for our benefit, but for the benefit of others... You can bring blessing from that place of God's presence and help distribute that into the lives of others." (22:55, Nancy)

7. Good Works: The Evidence & Channel of Salvation (23:51–26:51)

• Ephesians 2:10: Salvation isn’t earned, but once in Christ, good works should flow from us as evidence and as a blessing to others.
  • Quote: "You aren't born again just so you can live well. You are born again so you can produce well, so something better can flow through your life." (25:13, Nancy)
• God has prearranged good works for each believer—our responsibility is to walk in them and let God manifest through us.

8. Christian Life: Not Selfish, But Fruitful (26:51–27:00)

• It's not enough to have a blessed life personally; believers are called to be channels of God’s blessing, impacting others and producing the fruit that others may partake of.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the End of Struggle:
  "When it dawns on our spirit, then that's the end of struggle in our life when we know what God says to us and we rest upon that." (01:31, Nancy)

• On Faith in Christ:
  "In Christ I have it. Listen, you have all when you have Christ. And he said, and in Christ I can give it." (06:31, Nancy, quoting Kenneth Copeland)

• On God’s Multiplication Principle:
  "Is God a counterfeiter? No, God's a multiplier." (10:25, Nancy)

• On the Channel of Righteousness:
  "You're to be that channel that his power can manifest through. So it's not enough to say my life is in order. Are you producing good works?" (26:31, Nancy)

Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment / Topic | |-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:10 | God's power present for healing | | 00:52 | The role of revelation and enjoying life in Christ | | 03:15-09:36 | Kenneth Copeland’s testimony: "In Christ I can" | | 09:36-12:12 | Acting in faith; God’s multiplication of the seed | | 12:12-20:15 | Fruits of righteousness—living out unity with the Father | | 20:15-23:51 | Boldly coming to the throne for ourselves and others | | 23:51-26:51 | Good works as fruit of salvation, not a means to get saved | | 26:51-27:00 | Selflessness and living as God’s channel |

Final Thoughts

Nancy’s message is both encouraging and practical:

• Our identity in Christ enables us to rise above obstacles and lack—not by self-effort, but by drawing on Christ within.
• Faith speaks but must also move; God multiplies action.
• The ultimate purpose of salvation and righteousness isn’t just personal blessing, but fruitfulness that blesses others and glorifies God.

"Did we produce fruits of being right with Him? Was God enabled to flow through us? Did we open the door to him to produce good works through us?" (26:41, Nancy)

For deeper study, listeners are invited to revisit previous episodes, meditate on these truths, and consider, "What fruit am I producing, and is God flowing through me to bless others?"

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