Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Episode 954 | In Christ I Can, Part 194 Date: February 26, 2026
Episode Overview
In this episode of "Jesus the Healer," Nancy Dufresne continues her year-long teaching series, "In Christ I Can," focusing deeply on the believer’s union with Christ. She teaches listeners to recognize and confess their position "in the Father," emphasizes the transformative power of this revelation for daily living, and highlights the outflow of miracles, healings, and good works as the natural fruit of this relationship. The episode encourages practical application, personal reflection, and the importance of testifying to one’s identity in Christ.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
The Power and Presence of God in Every Situation
- Opening Encouragement: Nancy reminds listeners that God's healing power is present in every sick room and situation.
- “Power is present. That power is there to do a work... He's already made it yours. It's present right where you're at.” (00:13)
- Receiving by Faith: Encourages confession and receiving healing and power, asking listeners to say aloud, "I receive that power... from the top of my head to the soles of my feet." (00:35)
The Importance of Expectancy and Attentiveness
- Teaching that answers from God might come directly or as a revelation during the teaching atmosphere.
- “Sometimes the Spirit says something to me just while I'm in the atmosphere of the teaching of the Word... write it down, don't let slip from you anything that he reveals.” (01:40)
- The Word of God itself is described as the "answer book" to every need.
Union with the Father: The Core Revelation
- Central Text—John 14:10: Jesus says, “I am in the Father, and the Father in me,” and Nancy teaches that this applies to all born-again believers.
- “You are authorized to say the exact same thing... you are in the body of Christ. You're born again. That Christ is in you... you are the temple of the Holy Ghost.” (03:15)
- Confession and Its Power: Nancy stresses that speaking out loud the truth about one’s identity leads to robust faith.
- “The more you testify to what the Word says about you... you're going to have a robust faith.” (05:00)
- Daily Practice: Advises listeners to begin each day confessing, "Father, I'm in you today. You're in me today. Everything that the Father is, is in you." (06:05)
The Impact of Oneness on Words and Works
- Words as Manifestation of Union: Points out that when you know the Father is in you, it will change your words.
- “Who's in you is to show up in our words... How do we know the Father is in him? Through his words.” (07:10)
- Quoting Kenneth Hagin: “When you're faced with any kind of test... ask yourself, what does the word say about this?” (08:15)
- Miracles Follow Right Words: God works through words authored by Him—miracles and manifestations come through speaking as one united with the Father. (09:30)
Miracles, Healing, and the Love Flow
- Healing as an Outflow of Love: Healing and miracles are framed as flows of God’s love manifesting through believers.
- “Healing is nothing but an outflow of the love realm... Healing is a flow of the love of God.” (13:30)
- Everyday Miracles: Cites Oral Roberts: “Every day miracles are coming to you or going past you... Every day miracles are trying to come through you. Will you let them?” (15:45)
Identity: The Source of Confidence and Fruitfulness
- Identity in Christ Above All Else: Nancy urges listeners not to base identity on profession, role, or even calling, but solely on being "in Christ."
- “My identity is not even in that I'm a preacher... Your identity as your profession... all of those things can reach a stopping point...” (19:35)
- “Who you are in Christ can go anywhere... that's why Paul said, I can do all things through him, through Christ who strengthens me.” (21:00)
- Overcoming Poor Self-Image: A poor self-image is equated to self-diminishment and the enemy’s attempt to hinder God’s flow through you.
- “Self image problems are nothing but a strategy of the enemy... every poor self image problem is answered in I'm in Christ, he's in me." (17:00)
The Fruits of Righteousness: Good Works
- Filled with Fruits of Righteousness—Philippians 1:11:
- “We are to be filled with the fruits of righteousness... your life is to bear fruit, showing I am one with the Father.” (23:27)
- Salvation by Works vs. For Good Works:
- “We're saved by Jesus’ works... Your works earn you nothing of righteousness... But once you're born again, works are everything. And don't forget it. God expects your life to produce fruit.” (24:20)
- Ephesians 2:10—Workmanship for Good Works: We are recreated to do good works God planned beforehand.
- “He didn't leave us like he found us... We are God's own handiwork... that we may do those good works which God predestined and planned beforehand.” (25:08)
Personal Story: The Gravity of Obedience and Supply
- Dream of Premature Death: Nancy shares a powerful personal testimony of how disobedience in fulfilling her "good works"—her supply in prayer for her husband—opened the door for potential premature death, demonstrating the seriousness of following God’s plan for good works. (25:30)
- Supplying to Both Church and World: Stresses the importance of bringing one’s supply to both the world (evangelism) and to the local church (Body of Christ).
- “Every Christian has two ministries. One to the world outside the church and one inside the church, the Body of Christ.” (26:20)
Conclusion
- “Jesus is the healer... The Father in us wants to fulfill through us and bring about good works that will not only bless our life, but bless so many around us.” (26:40)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Receiving Power:
“Say I receive that power. I receive that power. I receive it right now. I receive it right now from the top of my head. The soles of my feet.” (00:34) - On Identity and Confession:
“I am in the Father and the Father is in me.” (03:40) - On Miracles Through Us:
“Every day miracles are trying to come through you. Will you let them?” (15:45) - On Self-Image:
“Self image problems are nothing but a strategy of the enemy to keep you not flowing and not allowing God to flow through you.” (17:00) - On Good Works:
“God expects us to be filled with the fruits of righteousness... our life is to be full of good works.” (24:30) - On Supplying to the Body of Christ:
“Every Christian has two ministries. One to the world outside the church and one inside the church, the Body of Christ.” (26:20)
Important Timestamps
- 00:13 – Power is present for healing
- 01:40 – Write down revelations from the Spirit
- 03:15 – Union with the Father ("I am in the Father and the Father in me")
- 05:00 – Confessing out loud builds robust faith
- 07:10 – The Father's presence changes our words
- 08:15 – Kenneth Hagin’s advice: consult the Word first in trials
- 13:30 – Healing as a flow of God’s love
- 15:45 – Every day miracles: letting them flow through you
- 17:00 – Addressing and overcoming poor self-image
- 19:35 – True identity is only in Christ, not in profession or calling
- 23:27 – Fruits of righteousness and being filled with good works
- 25:08 – Good works foreordained in Ephesians 2:10
- 25:30 – Nancy’s dream about premature death related to unfulfilled supply in prayer
- 26:20 – Twofold ministry to world and local church
- 26:40 – Closing encouragement (“Jesus is the healer.”)
Episode Takeaways
- Daily Confession: Embrace the habit of declaring your union with Christ every morning.
- Changed Life: Recognizing "the Father in me" transforms your speech, perspective, and actions.
- Overcoming Limitations: Right identity eliminates self-doubt and empowers God’s works through you.
- Good Works Matter: Every believer is called to tangible, Spirit-empowered good works, essential for the Body of Christ and for God’s glory in the world.
For further resources and teachings, listeners are encouraged to revisit past episodes and meditate on the Word, as well as to engage practically in their local church and personal ministry.
“Jesus is the healer.” (26:40)