DFC Podcast

What does gospel-shaped parenting really look like? Continuing our Ephesians series, Dan Romp explores  Ephesians 6:1–4  and God’s beautiful blueprint for family life. This message reminds us that our homes are meant to be  embassies of heaven  — places where grace, forgiveness and discipleship shape the next generation. Discover how obedience, honour, grace and discipleship create homes that refl...

How does the gospel transform marriage? In this message from our Ephesians series, Ben Martin explores Ephesians 5:21–33 and what it means to live out unity with Christ in the closest of relationships. Discover how servant leadership, joyful submission, humility, forgiveness and sacrificial love point to the beauty of Jesus and His church. Whether you’re married, single, or supporting others in th...

*** apologies for loss of first few seconds *** On that first Easter morning, the women arrived at the tomb carrying spices — not celebration banners. Yet what they discovered changed history forever. In this Easter Sunday message, Ben Martin explores  Luke 24  through three simple ideas: The Report. The Reason. The Response. Why was the tomb empty? What does the resurrection really mean? And how...

What kind of King rides into a city on a donkey… and then kneels to wash feet? This Palm Sunday, Sarah Dale leads us through the powerful contrast of Jesus as both  King and Servant . From the crowds shouting “Hosanna” to the quiet, humbling act of foot washing, we see a Saviour who doesn’t just rule — He stoops to serve. Jesus entered Jerusalem in humility, knowing He would give His life as the p...

What if the Church isn’t meant to stay — but to be sent? In this powerful guest message, Guy Miller (Westminster Chapel) unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 10 and reminds us that every believer is part of God’s mission. Through the picture of a “boomerang”, we’re challenged to see that when we step out in faith, God works in and through us — and often brings transformation back into our own lives. We ar...

This special  Mother’s Day message from Dorchester Family Church  celebrates the powerful legacy of faith passed down through generations. Looking at  2 Timothy 1:1–14 , Louise and Ben Martin reflect on the example of  Lois and Eunice , whose sincere, lived-out faith shaped Timothy’s life and ministry. Together we explore how faith can be passed on through families, church communities, and spiritu...

✍️ Episode Description How do we actually live out our faith in everyday life? In this message from  Ephesians 5:1–21 , Peter Rooke explores what it means to walk as followers of Jesus in a dark and challenging world. Paul calls believers to a different way of living — a life marked by  love, light, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit . As children of God, we are called to reflect the Father’...

✍️ Episode Description What does the life of a true disciple really look like? In this powerful message from  Ephesians 4:17–32 , Femi Ajayi unpacks Paul’s urgent call to “put off” the old self and “put on” the new. As part of our  United in Christ  series, we explore how our identity in Jesus shapes our behaviour, renews our minds daily, and strengthens the unity of the Church. This isn’t optiona...

This Sunday at  Dorchester Family Church , Ben Martin explores the true gift of Lent — not as empty ritual, but as a life-giving invitation. In a world full of  noise, complexity, restlessness and speed , how do we create space for God? From Ash Wednesday to Easter, Lent offers us 40 days to empty ourselves of what distracts and overwhelms — and to be refilled with silence, simplicity, Sabbath and...

📝 Episode Description In this powerful message from our  Ephesians – United with Christ  series, Les Crosthwaite unpacks the turning point in  Epistle to the Ephesians  chapter 4 — where belief becomes behaviour. Because of all Christ has done, how then should we live? We explore four key calls from the Apostle Paul: ✨ Walk worthy of your calling 🤝 Maintain unity in the body 🌱 Grow up into mat...

In this powerful message from our Ephesians series, Elder Ben Martin takes us into the heart of the Apostle Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesians 3:14-21. Discover what it means to be strengthened with power through the Spirit, rooted and established in love, and filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ben explores Paul's posture in prayer - on his knees before the Father - a...

Who do you think you are — really? 🧬 In this inspiring message from Dorchester Family Church (Charminster venue), Les Crosthwaite explores our spiritual DNA and heritage as followers of Jesus. Journey through the book of Acts as we rediscover what shaped the early church: the power of the Holy Spirit, deep community, bold witness, and unstoppable mission. From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth,...

Who do we  think  we are — really? 🤔 In this powerful and challenging message, Senior Pastor  Ben Martin  takes us back to the book of Acts to rediscover the true identity of the church. Not just a gathering, not just a social club — but a  missional community , united in love and sent with purpose. From Pentecost to persecution, from fellowship to bold witness, we’re reminded that church was nev...

In this Carols Celebration message, Ben Martin invites us to look again at the “glorious sight” of the Nativity — not as a sentimental decoration for our living rooms, but as the moment Heaven stepped into Earth. Through the angels’ song  “Glory to God… and peace on earth” , Ben shows how the Christmas story reveals real and lasting hope:  Heaven Offers Peace on Earth . Discover how Jesus brings:...

Experience the heart of Christmas in this encouraging message from Ben Martin at Dorchester Family Church. In a season filled with mixed expectations and fragile promises, discover where  true, lasting hope  can really be found. Ben explores three powerful truths from the Nativity story —  hope in God’s promise ,  hope in a renewed future , and  hope in a person: Jesus, our Emmanuel . Whether you'...

In the second part of our Advent mini-series, Dan Romp takes us deeper into the surprising, upside-down way God chose to enter the world. From the arrival of the Magi to the humility of the manger, we discover that the  how  of Jesus’ coming offers as much hope as the  why . Dan explores Martin Luther’s idea of “left-handed power” — the power of humility, vulnerability, and sacrificial love — whic...

As we begin our Advent series, Sarah Dale invites us to rediscover genuine  hope  — not wishful thinking, but the steady, life-anchoring hope that Jesus brings right into the middle of our confusion, disappointments, and broken stories. Exploring Matthew’s account of Christ’s birth, Sarah reminds us that Jesus intentionally enters messy family lines, hurting hearts and uncertain circumstances. He...

When life brings us to the very bottom, what — or  who  — do we find there? In this deeply moving message, Geoff and Irene Green from Open Doors share how God became their rock after profound personal loss, and how the persecuted church around the world demonstrates extraordinary strength, joy and faith in the darkest places. Drawing from Psalm 18, stories from Nigeria, Laos, Eritrea, Vietnam, and...

📖  Engaging Episode Description In this message from Dave Wall at Dorchester Family Church, we explore  Ephesians 3:1–13  and the breathtaking truth that we are  united in the Gospel  — brought from  darkness to dawn to day . Discover how the Gospel doesn’t just rescue us from sin, but invites us into a radiant new family — the beautifully messy Church — where God’s wisdom shines through His peop...

🎧 Episode Description In this inspiring message, Chris Kilby from Life Church Southampton reminds us that we’re not called to stand still, but to go  together on a mission!   Rooted in Ephesians 4, Chris unpacks the fivefold gifts of the Church — apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers — showing how each plays a part in building a strong, united, missional body of Christ. From Dorch...

As the world celebrates Halloween, how should followers of Jesus respond? In this powerful message, Pastor Ben Martin invites us to look beyond pumpkins and costumes to the deeper spiritual realities at play — reminding us that  we live in this world but do not wage war as the world does . Discover how prayer, Scripture, the gospel of grace, and the Holy Spirit equip us to walk wisely and courageo...

📝  Episode Description In this inspiring message from  Malcolm Steer , we continue our new series in  Ephesians  — exploring how Christ unites us not only to Himself but to one another. Discover what it means to belong to God’s family, to be fellow citizens in His kingdom, and to be built together as His dwelling place. 📖  Ephesians 2:12–22  reminds us that though we were once far off, we’ve bee...

📝  Episode Description In this powerful message,  Femi Ajayi  continues our  United in Christ  series in the book of Ephesians. From Ephesians 2:1–10, Femi unpacks the transforming truth of God’s grace — how we were once dead in sin, but made alive in Christ to reveal the riches of His mercy and love. Discover what it truly means to be united with Christ by grace, not by works, and how we’re call...

✍️  Episode Description In this inspiring message, guest speaker  Segun Oladokun  from King’s Church Epsom reminds us that the Gospel flourishes through joyful partnership — with God and with one another. Drawing from Philippians 1, Segun shares stories of global mission, gospel sacrifice, and the transforming power of cooperation with the Holy Spirit. Discover how God’s work in us overflows into...

This week, Les Crosthwaite continues our series in  Ephesians  with a powerful message from chapter 1:15–23 —  “United in Hope.” Les unpacks Paul’s prayer that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened to truly know the  hope to which God has called us , the  riches of His glorious inheritance , and the  immeasurable power  at work in those who believe. Discover how a living hope in Christ transfo...