DFC Podcast

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...

Episode Description: In this opening message of our new series in Ephesians, Pastor Ben Martin takes us into Paul’s breathtaking words in chapter 1. From being chosen, adopted and redeemed, to being marked with the Spirit and united in Christ, we discover who we truly are in Him. 🌍✝️ Listen, be encouraged, and step deeper into your identity in Christ. 👉 Find more at  dfc.org.uk/podcast Tags: #Ep...

As part of Dorchester Family Church ’s 30th anniversary series, senior elder Ben Martin shares Part 2 of the Great Commission message. Building on Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28), this talk unpacks how God’s mission is fulfilled through apostolic gifts, believers working together, and church planting. Be inspired to go , pray , and give —knowing that as we go, we gro...

Join Elder Ben Martin as Dorchester Family Church celebrates 30 remarkable years of ministry ! In this inspiring message, Ben unpacks the true purpose behind church planting - going beyond Sunday gatherings to the Great Commission of making disciples. Featuring heartwarming memories from long-time member Jill Andrews about the church's humble beginnings with just 9 adults and 7 children, this...

In this powerful conclusion to our "Finding God in the Shadows" series, Ben Martin explores the Apostle Paul's mysterious "thorn in the flesh" and discovers a revolutionary third way of living with our struggles. Rather than just hoping for healing or resigning ourselves to defeat, Paul shows us how God's grace can be sufficient even when our thorns remain. Through 2 Co...

In this deeply moving final episode of our "Finding God in the Shadows" series, Malcolm Steer from Dorchester Family Church explores the Book of Lamentations with profound insight and pastoral care. Through the lens of ancient Israel's darkest hour - the exile of 587 BC - Malcolm reveals how God's people found hope amidst devastating loss. This isn't just historical teaching;...

Even the greatest heroes of faith face their darkest moments. In this powerful message, member Femi Ajayi explores the extraordinary account of the prophet Elijah - a man of uncommon courage who found himself running for his life, hiding in a cave, and praying to die. From the heights of victory on Mount Carmel to the depths of depression in the wilderness, Elijah's story reveals profound trut...

What does it mean to experience the Father's heart of God? In this deeply personal and moving Father's Day message, Dan Romp shares his own journey through grief, wrestling with God, and discovering the revolutionary truth of divine adoption. From the pain of losing a dear friend during university to wrestling with difficult questions about faith, Dan vulnerably explores how God meets us in our me...

What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? When you're hiding in caves instead of sitting on thrones? In this powerful message from our "Finding God in the Shadows" series, Dave Wall explores the raw, honest journey of King David - from shepherd boy to giant-killer to cave-dweller. This isn't your typical Sunday school story about David and Goliath. It's a deepl...

In this fourth instalment of our " Finding God in the Shadows " series, Louise Martin shares Hannah's remarkable story of faith through seasons of waiting and barrenness. Discover how to lean into God during life's most challenging moments, learn the power of surrendered prayer, and find hope when answers seem delayed. Lou unpacks four powerful lessons from 1 Samuel 1: accepting...

Join Elder Ben Martin from Dorchester Family Church as he explores the profound meaning behind baptism. In this powerful message, Ben answers the crucial question "Why do we baptise?" by examining three biblical reasons: God's command to believers, the demonstration of dying to our old life, and our declaration of being united with Christ. Whether you're considering baptism, prep...

In this powerful opening message of our "Finding God in the Shadows" series, Sarah Dale explores Naomi's journey from bitter grief to unexpected redemption. Through personal stories of survival and loss, Sarah reveals how we can navigate our darkest moments without losing hope. Learn practical ways to recognise warning signs of hopelessness and discover three essential practices to h...

In this powerful message from our series "Finding God in the Shadows," Les Crossthwait explores how Moses endured 40 years of suffering, not just with God's people but often because of them. Discover how Moses transformed from potential disillusionment to deep dependence on God amid criticism, rebellion, and rejection. This timely message reveals practical wisdom for anyone experienc...

In this powerful first episode of our new series "Finding God in the Shadows," Ben Martin explores the timeless story of Job to help us understand how to encounter God in our darkest moments. Just as solar eclipses temporarily block the sun's light, life's trials can obscure our experience of God's goodness and presence. Through Job's remarkable journey of suffering, wors...

Join us for a powerful Compassion Sunday message from guest speaker Paul Wagstaff. Paul shares moving stories from his recent visits to Uganda, including the remarkable transformation of the Bissinger family and their community through child sponsorship. Discover how a local church grew from 18 members to over 400 while serving 268 children, and hear the inspiring journey of James, who went from s...