DFC Podcast

What happens when a church looks busy, active and loving on the outside, but compromise is taking root beneath the surface? In this message from our  Letters to the Churches  series, Peter Rooke explores Jesus’ challenging letter to the church in Thyatira. Jesus commends their works, love, service, faith and perseverance — yet He also confronts the compromise that was leading people away from whol...

🔥  Unchained: Faithful to Jesus in a Culture of Compromise What happens when the greatest threat to our faith isn’t the pressure coming from outside, but the compromise growing within? In this message from our  Letters to the Churches  series, Dan Romp explores Jesus’ letter to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2. Pergamum had an impressive “A side”: despite intense cultural pressure and perse...

What does it mean to remain faithful when following Jesus comes at a cost? In this message from our  Letters to the Churches  series, Femi Ajayi takes us into Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8–11 — a church experiencing pressure, poverty and persecution, yet one that Jesus describes as truly rich. Femi explores what it means to know that  Jesus sees us, knows our suffering an...

What happens when a church is doing all the right things… but has lost its first love? ❤️ In the second message of our  Letter to the Churches  series, Ben Martin takes us to Revelation 2 and Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus. Jesus commends them for their  deeds, hard work, perseverance, commitment to truth and willingness to endure hardship . They were a faithful and discerning church — ye...

We begin a brand-new series exploring Jesus’ letters to the seven churches in Revelation 1–3. But before we hear what Jesus says to the churches, we first need to see the One who is speaking. In this opening message, Ben Martin explores the incredible vision of the risen and glorified Jesus found in Revelation 1. Far from being simply a mysterious book about beasts and future events, Revelation is...

🎶  How far would God's love go? And what does it mean to know that everything we have in Christ is a gift of grace? In the final messages of our  2026 Summer Soundtracks  series, Bram Carter and Tom Robertson explore two powerful songs that point us back to the heart of the gospel. Bram reflects on  Reckless Love , wrestling with its challenging language and exploring the extraordinary, self-...

This week in our Summer Soundtracks series, we explore two songs that take us in very different directions — yet ultimately lead us to the same place: Jesus . Pete Rooke takes us into the wonder of Holy Forever , reflecting on the eternal worship of heaven and the incredible truth that we are invited to join the angels and saints in declaring the holiness of God. He reminds us that God knows us by...

🎶  What do we look towards when life doesn't go according to plan? In this week's  Summer Soundtracks , Ann Steer explores  10,000 Reasons , drawing on Psalm 103 and the story of Leah to show how  gratitude can become a deliberate choice of worship , even when circumstances are painful or uncertain. We may not be able to control how we feel, but we can choose where we look — and our heart...

🎶  What happens when we stop, look around and remember how great God is? In this week's  Summer Soundtracks , Dan Williams explores  How Great Thou Art , taking us from the wonder of creation to the overwhelming love of God revealed through Jesus. From the stars and mountains to the cross and the promise of eternity, the hymn invites us to lift our eyes from ourselves and proclaim,  “My God,...

🎶  What if the songs we sing could deepen our understanding of God's Word and stir our hearts to seek Him more? In the opening message of our  Summer Soundtracks  series, Brad Mason and Tim Scott explore two powerful worship songs and the Scriptures that inspired them. Brad reflects on  "Miracle Maker"  by Delirious?, taking us to the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, where Jesus meets a...

⚔️  How do we stand firm in a world full of competing voices, shifting emotions and spiritual opposition? In the final message of our  Armour of Christ  series, Ben Martin explores  Ephesians 6:17 , where Paul calls believers to take up  the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God . Discover why Scripture is more than ancient wisdom; it is God's living, life-giving Word that equips us to resist te...

🪖  How does the helmet of salvation protect us in the battles of everyday life? In this message from our  Armour of Christ  series, Malcolm Steer explores  Ephesians 6:17 , reminding us that Christ has already won the decisive victory through the cross. Although spiritual battles continue, we stand as people whose future is secure in Him. Discover how the  helmet of salvation  gives us confidence...

🛡️  How do we stand firm when life feels like a battlefield? In this message from our  Armour of Christ  series, Femi Ajayi explores  Ephesians 6:16 , where Paul calls believers to  take up the shield of faith . Discover how faith in our all-powerful, faithful God enables us to extinguish every flaming arrow of the enemy—whether doubt, temptation, fear or trials. Be encouraged that our victory isn...

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...