DFC Podcast

This week Peter Rooke continues our Armour of God series (Ephesians 6:10–18), turning to the shoes of peace — "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" (v15). How the gospel makes us steady, ready and able to stand firm, and how we carry His peace into our homes, workplaces and everyday lives.🗓 Sunday 28 June 2026, 10:00 am📍 Church Office, Dorchester Wherever...

This week Peter Rooke continues our Armour of God series (Ephesians 6:10–18), turning to the shoes of peace — "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace" (v15). How the gospel makes us steady, ready and able to stand firm, and how we carry His peace into our homes, workplaces and everyday lives.🗓 Sunday 28 June 2026, 10:00 am📍 Church Office, DorchesterWherever y...

🎉 Happy Father's Day! In this inspiring message, Dave Wall explores an often-overlooked gift from our Heavenly Father:  playfulness . Drawing from the story of the Prodigal Son, Dave challenges us to see God not as distant or disapproving, but as a loving Father who delights in His children. Through humour, personal stories, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, we discover how fear,...

🌍 What does a truly healthy church look like? In this Commission Gift Day message, Ben Martin takes us to the church in Antioch—the church that helped shape the future of Christianity through prayer, generosity, discipleship and global mission. Exploring Acts 11 and Acts 13, Ben highlights seven marks of a healthy church: diversity, the power of the Holy Spirit, salvation, strong leadership, Chri...

🛡️ What armour are you wearing? As we continue our  Ephesians: Armour of God  mini-series, Dan Romp explores the  Breastplate of Righteousness  and the deep human longing for approval, acceptance and right standing with God. So often we try to protect ourselves through performance, comparison, image management or self-righteousness. Yet none of these can truly guard our hearts. The good news of th...

🛡️  How do we stand firm when truth feels under attack? In this week's message from our  Armour of God  mini-series, Les Crosthwaite explores the first piece of God's armour:  the Belt of Truth  (Ephesians 6:10–14). Drawing from Paul's powerful imagery of the Roman soldier, Les shows why truth is foundational for every believer. Discover how God's truth protects us from deception,...

What does it mean to stand strong in spiritual battle? In this introduction to our  Armour of God  mini-series from Ephesians 6, Femi Ajayi reminds us that every Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare — not from a place of fear, but from a position of victory in Christ. Discover how God has equipped us with His strength, His armour and the power of prayer to stand firm against the enemy’s schem...

What does godly leadership really look like? And what part do we  all  play in building the church? On this special Eldership Appointment Sunday, Adrian Birks (Community Church Honiton) opens Nehemiah 1 to explore vision, responsibility, prayer and courage. As we celebrate Femi’s appointment to eldership, we’re reminded that God calls every believer to carry vision, take ownership and help build a...

On Dedication Sunday we celebrate children as precious gifts from God and reflect on the calling to raise them with faith, not fear. 💛 In this message, Ben explores what faith-based parenting looks like in today’s world, the warning signs of fear-driven parenting, and the three gifts God gives us to help: prayer, community and the Word of God. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, godparent or pa...

What difference should the gospel make to the way we work, lead and serve every day? In this message from our Ephesians series, Ben explores Ephesians 6:5–9 and shows how the good news of Jesus transforms the workplace. Whether you’re an employee, employer, volunteer, parent or student, this passage reveals how every task can become an act of worship when done for Christ. Discover how the gospel r...

What does it truly mean to  walk worthy  of the calling we’ve received? In this powerful Compassion Sunday message, Paul Wagstaff from Compassion UK reminds us that discipleship is not just about belief — it’s about how we live, walk and love in everyday life. Drawing from Ephesians and the wider story of Scripture, we explore God’s heart for justice, the role of the church in serving the poor, an...

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:...