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DFC Podcast
Sermons and Talks from Dorchester Family Church in Dorset, UK - DFC is a friendly, growing church made up of people from all backgrounds, all ages, all experiences of church and all walks of life. Our vision is to be a church known for our love for God, our love for one another and our love for our community.
Episodes
DFC PodcastRemember More Than a Moment: The Sacrifice That Changes Us | Remembrance Sunday 2026
❤️ What does it really mean to remember? On Remembrance Sunday 2026, Ben Martin explores the biblical meaning of remembrance through the Hebrew word zakar — a…
DFC PodcastThe God of the Impossible | Open Doors Sunday 2026
🌍 What does it mean to follow Jesus when faith comes at a cost? On Open Doors Sunday 2026, Geoff Green brings us a powerful and faith-building message from…
DFC PodcastGo and Tell: The Gospel Is Our Answer to Fear | Femi Ajayi
What does the Christian faith have to say about fear, death and the uncertainty of what lies beyond the grave? And how should we respond when our culture…
DFC PodcastWake Up! Rediscovering Our Radical Edge | Revelation 3
🔥 Are we truly alive in our faith, or have we become comfortable and settled? In this challenging message from our Letters to the Churches series, Les…
DFC PodcastSharpening Our Radical Edge: A Faith That Changes Lives
🔥 Have we become too comfortable in our faith? In this challenging and inspiring message, guest speaker Chris Kilby from Life Church Southampton calls us back…
DFC PodcastNo Room for Compromise | Staying the Course with Jesus
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…
DFC PodcastUnchained | Faithful to Jesus in a Culture of Compromise
🔥 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…
DFC PodcastFaithful Through the Fire | Jesus’ Message to Smyrna
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…
DFC PodcastDon’t Lose Your First Love | Revelation 2:1–7
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…
DFC PodcastA Fresh Vision of Jesus | Letters to the Churches Part 1
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…
DFC PodcastSummer Soundtracks - Reckless Love & Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
🎶 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…
DFC PodcastSummer Soundtracks: Holy Forever & Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
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…
DFC PodcastSummer Soundtracks: 10,000 Reasons & Be Thou My Vision — Worship for Every Season
🎶 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…
DFC PodcastSummer Soundtracks: How Great Thou Art & Be Still
🎶 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…
DFC PodcastDFC Summer Soundtracks: The Miracle Maker & Let Your Glory Fall
🎶 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…
DFC PodcastTake Up the Sword of the Spirit: Standing Firm with God's Word | Ephesians 6
⚔️ 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…
DFC PodcastThe Helmet of Salvation: Living with Confidence in Christ | Ephesians 6
🪖 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…
DFC PodcastRaise the Shield of Faith: Standing Firm Against the Enemy | Ephesians 6:16
🛡️ 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…
DFC PodcastArmour of God: The Gospel of Peace | Peter Rooke
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…
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Armour of God: The Gospel of Peace | Peter Rooke
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…
DFC PodcastThe Playful Father: Rediscovering Joy, Trust & the Heart of God | Father's Day 2026
🎉 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…
DFC PodcastThe Seventh Sign: A Church on Mission | Commission Gift Day 2026
🌍 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…
DFC PodcastThe Breastplate of Righteousness: Standing Secure in Christ's Victory 🛡️
🛡️ 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…
DFC PodcastThe Belt of Truth: Standing Firm in a World of Lies | Ephesians 6
🛡️ 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…
DFC PodcastStand Firm: Spiritual Warfare & the Armour of God
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…
DFC PodcastRaising Leaders, Rebuilding Walls: Vision, Ownership & God’s Call
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…
DFC PodcastFaith Over Fear: Raising Children God’s Way
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…
DFC PodcastWork as Worship: Living the Gospel Monday to Friday
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…
DFC PodcastWalking Worthy: Discipleship, Justice & God’s Heart for the Poor
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…
DFC PodcastEmbassies of Heaven: Raising Children in Grace | Ephesians 6
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…
DFC PodcastUnited in Marriage: Reflecting Christ in Our Homes
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…
DFC Podcast“The Empty Tomb: The Report, The Reason & The Response | Easter Sunday 2026”
*** 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…
DFC PodcastThe King Who Serves | Palm Sunday (John 12 & John 13)
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…
DFC PodcastThe Boomerang of Mission | You Are Sent (Luke 10)
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…
DFC PodcastFan Into Flame: Honouring Mothers & Guarding the Faith | Mother’s Day 2026
This special Mother’s Day message from Dorchester Family Church celebrates the powerful legacy of faith passed down through generations. Looking at 2 Timothy…
DFC PodcastWalk in Love, Light & Wisdom | United in Christ (Ephesians 5:1–21)
✍️ 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…
DFC PodcastPut Off the Old, Put On Christ | United in Christ (Ephesians 4:17–32)
✍️ 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…
DFC PodcastEmpty to Be Filled: A Better Rhythm for Lent
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…
DFC PodcastUnited & Growing: Walking Worthy in Christ (Ephesians 4)
📝 Episode Description In this powerful message from our Ephesians – United with Christ series, Les Crosthwaite unpacks the turning point in Epistle to the…
DFC PodcastA Prayer for Strength, Love, Knowledge & Fullness | Ephesians 3:14-21
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…
DFC PodcastWho Do You Think You Are? Discovering Our DNA as a Missional Church
Who do you think you are — really? 🧬 In this inspiring message from Dorchester Family Church (Charminster venue), Les Crosthwaite explores our spiritual DNA…
DFC PodcastWho Do We Think We Are? | Living as a Missional Community - Broadmayne venue
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…
DFC PodcastHeaven Offers Peace on Earth: Hope in the Christmas Story
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…
DFC PodcastHope Has Come: Finding True Light in the Christmas Story
Experience the heart of Christmas in this encouraging message from Ben Martin at Dorchester Family Church. In a season filled with mixed expectations and…
DFC PodcastHope for the Unexpected: Left-Handed Love at Advent
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…
DFC PodcastAdvent Hope: When Jesus Enters Our Mess
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…
DFC PodcastWhen You Reach Rock Bottom, Jesus Is Your Rock
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…
DFC PodcastFrom Darkness to Daylight: United in the Gospel (Ephesians 3)
📖 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…
DFC PodcastTogether on a Mission — Building the Church Beyond Borders with Chris Kilby
🎧 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…
DFC PodcastLight in the Darkness: A Christian Response to Halloween
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…
DFC PodcastUnited with One Another: Finding Our Place in God’s Family
📝 Episode Description In this inspiring message from Malcolm Steer, we continue our new series in Ephesians — exploring how Christ unites us not only to…
DFC PodcastUnited in Grace: From Death to Life in Christ — Femi Ajayi | Ephesians 2:1–10
📝 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…
DFC PodcastPartnerships in the Gospel: Joining Hands with God and One Another
✍️ Episode Description In this inspiring message, guest speaker Segun Oladokun from King’s Church Epsom reminds us that the Gospel flourishes through joyful…
DFC PodcastUnited in Hope: Seeing with the Eyes of Your Heart (Ephesians 1:15–23)
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…
DFC PodcastUnited in Christ: Every Spiritual Blessing (Ephesians 1:1–14)
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…
DFC PodcastCelebrating 30 Years: The Great Commission and All Nations
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’…
DFC Podcast30 Years Strong: Why Churches Exist Beyond Sunday Worship
Join Elder Ben Martin as Dorchester Family Church celebrates 30 remarkable years of ministry! In this inspiring message, Ben unpacks the true purpose behind…
DFC PodcastThe Third Way: When God Doesn't Remove Your Thorn (Paul's Story)
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…
DFC PodcastHis Mercies Are New Every Morning: Finding Hope in Life's Darkest Moments
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…
DFC PodcastWhen Heroes Fall: Finding God's Compassion in Depression's Cave
Even the greatest heroes of faith face their darkest moments. In this powerful message, member Femi Ajayi explores the extraordinary account of the prophet…