DFC Podcast

Explore the remarkable story of Moses' parents and their courageous choice to choose faith over fear in impossible circumstances. In this compelling message, senior leader & elder Ben Martin unpacks how their example teaches us about seeing our children's calling rather than just their career, their ministry rather than just their marriage, and their fruitfulness rather than just their...

Explore the profound final chapter of Genesis through Joseph's remarkable story of faith. In this compelling message from Dorchester Family Church, Malcolm Steer unpacks how Joseph's last request about his bones reveals deep truths about God's faithfulness across generations. Discover how the biblical narrative from Egypt to the Promised Land mirrors our own spiritual journey, and lear...

In this powerful message from Dorchester Family Church's "Heroes of Faith" series, Les Crosthwaite explores the fascinating stories of Isaac and Jacob – two deeply flawed patriarchs who gave divine blessings by faith. Through their messy family dynamics and personal failures, we discover how God's sovereignty and grace work through imperfect people. Learn how these ancient stories of blessing, dec...

🌆 Journey through the tale of two cities - not Dickens', but the Bible's eternal narrative of Babylon and Jerusalem. Senior Elder Ben Martin explores Hebrews 11:13-16, challenging us to choose between the earthly and heavenly cities in 2025. Learn how to live as faithful strangers in this world while building for an eternal kingdom. 🏛️ → 👑

Join Senior Elder Ben Martin as he explores the profound meaning of Christmas through the concept of Emmanuel - "God with us". Discover how the greatest gift of Christmas is not found under the tree, but in the presence of God entering our world, bringing peace, understanding, and hope.

Join Les Crosthwaite for an inspiring Advent sermon exploring the mysterious Wise Men who traveled far to worship Jesus. Discover the deeper meaning behind their journey, their profound worship, and what their response teaches us about recognizing Christ as the Savior for all people. Les unpacks the biblical narrative, revealing how these Gentile seekers understood the significance of the newborn...

Join Elder Les Crosthwaite as he explores the shepherds' remarkable reaction to the birth of Jesus, unpacking the profound meaning behind the first Christmas announcement.

Join DFC's senior elder Ben Martin as he explores the profound story of Abraham's faith when tested by God. Discover how this ancient narrative reveals the true nature of sacrifice, God's provision, and what genuine faith looks like in our modern lives. From career decisions to family life, learn how faith can transform our perspective from sacrifice to privilege.

Join us as we hear from Geoff and Irene Green of Open Doors UK, who share a powerful update on the state of the persecuted church around the world. Discover how these brothers and sisters in Christ are finding hope and strength amidst unimaginable hardship, and learn how you can get involved to support them. This stirring conversation will challenge and inspire you to stand with the global body of...

In this powerful sermon, Sarah Dale explores the inspiring journey of Sarah, a pivotal figure in the Bible's "Heroes of Faith." Discover how Sarah's faith navigated moments of laughter, foolishness, and barrenness, ultimately leading to a remarkable legacy. Join us as we unpack timeless lessons about God's faithfulness, the power of wonder, and the transformative impact of a life lived in trust.

As Halloween spending in the UK tops £1 billion for the first time, Senior Elder Ben Martin explores this controversial celebration from a biblical perspective. Tracing Halloween's journey from its origins as a Christian remembrance to today's commercial phenomenon, Ben offers thoughtful insights on navigating this season. Whether you're a parent concerned about Halloween's influence or a Christia...

Join Elder Gary Fry as he explores Hebrews 11 and the incredible story of Abraham's faith. Discover how God's covenant promises can anchor our souls through life's challenges, and learn powerful lessons about trust, obedience, and divine faithfulness.

Explore the timeless story of Noah and discover how his unwavering faith speaks to us today. Les' Sunday sermon delves into the challenges Noah faced, the nature of true faith, and the parallels between Noah's time and our modern world. Learn how Noah's example can inspire us to build a faith that endures, acts, and ultimately saves.

Discover the extraordinary story of Enoch, one of only two people in the Bible who never experienced death. Learn what it truly means to "walk with God" and how his example challenges us to live by faith in our modern world. From genealogies to profound spiritual truths, Ben Martin unpacks timeless lessons about faith, pleasing God, and living a life that transcends death itself.

Join Ben Martin as he kicks off an exciting new sermon series, "Heroes of Faith," diving deep into Hebrews 11. In this compelling episode, Ben unpacks the story of Abel - the first hero of faith mentioned in the Bible. Discover why Abel's offering was considered "better" and what it means to live by faith in our modern world. Through careful examination of Scripture, Ben reveals how Abel's story i...

Senior Elder Ben Martin shares the third in our vision series...sharing the promise, our calling...and how we can show love to our community through good thoughts, good words, good works and good news...

From John 13:33-35, Elder Gary Fry shares the second in our vision mini-series, asking what does it mean to obey our command to love one another, and why this is so important to Jesus.

In this inspiring message, Lead Elder Ben Martin explores the call to "love God with all your heart, soul, and mind," as highlighted in Matthew 22. As a new season begins for the church, Ben reminds us of the greatest commandment: to love God in response to His overwhelming love for us. Drawing from personal examples and deep scriptural insights, this episode challenges us to live out ou...

Les Crosthwaite reminds us about prayer..."We can't just let it slip our minds". Churches should be houses of prayer that reveal the sovereignty of God, His power to act, and our dependence on Him.

In our final Life Verses, Mike shares his testimony of Jeremiah 29:11 and knowing God's plans for us, then Persis shares about Rejoicing even when we don't feel it, and so those around us can see it, from Nehemiah 12:43.

This week DFC's Liz Romp (Children & Youth Worker) shares from Romans 3:21-26 with her testimony.

DFC Member Peter shares from James 1:22-25 about how all things point to Jesus, then Malcolm taught from 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 about making our one life count for Christ.

In the second episode of our Life Verses series, join us as DFC member Femi Ajayi shares from Deut. 8:3 with his inspiring journey of integrating faith and professional life. Discover how he navigates challenges and seizes opportunities to live out his beliefs in the workplace. Ending on a profound note, Louise Martin, Ben's wife, closes with her life verses (Psalm 37:3-7a) that have guided he...

Tracey shares from Deut 33:26-27 about God's supremacy, surrounding and saving...then Carol gives her life verse from Psalm 18:29 about scaling a wall with God through prayer, living righteously and staying grateful.

As we head into the summer holidays, Ben shares from Matthew 11:25-28 about where true rest comes from and how we receive and enjoy it.