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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 PodcastThe Father Who Runs: Wrestling with God Through Grief and Grace
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…
DFC PodcastFrom Cave to Throne: Finding God's Kindness in Life's Darkest Moments
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…
DFC PodcastWaiting in the Shadows: Hannah's Journey from Barrenness to Breakthrough
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…
DFC PodcastBuried & Raised: Understanding the Power of Baptism
Join Elder Ben Martin from Dorchester Family Church as he explores the profound meaning behind baptism. In this powerful message, Ben answers the crucial…
DFC PodcastFinding God When Life Crashes: Naomi's Journey Through Grief
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…
DFC PodcastDisillusioned to Dependent: Finding God When People Let You Down
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…
DFC PodcastWhen Darkness Falls: Finding God in Life's Eclipses (Job's Story)
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…
DFC PodcastFrom Heartbreak to Hope: How Compassion Changes Lives Globally
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…
DFC PodcastHe is not here, He is Risen: Seven Words That Changed Everything | Easter Sunday 2025 | Dorchester Family Church
In this powerful Easter Sunday message, senior elder Ben Martin explores how seven simple words – "He has risen. He is not here." – changed everything forever…
DFC PodcastThe Most Significant Week in History: Walking Through Holy Week with Jesus
Join Pastor Ben Martin of Dorchester Family Church as he takes us on a profound journey through what he calls "the most historically significant week in all…
DFC PodcastSuffering Well: Finding Jesus in the Furnace of Pain
In this powerful message, Dave Wall explores the challenging topic of suffering through a Christian lens. Rather than offering simplistic answers, Dave guides…
DFC PodcastHonour in Action: The Forgotten Art of Honouring Our Parents
In this special Mother's Day message, Senior Elder Ben Martin explores the ancient command to "honour your father and mother" and why it matters more than ever…
DFC PodcastThe Joy of the Cross: Finding Light in Suffering
In this thought-provoking sermon, Sarah Dale explores the seemingly contradictory concept of finding joy in the cross. Drawing parallels to marathon runners…
DFC PodcastMercy Shines Brightest Against Darkness: Understanding God's Greatest Gift
In this powerful sermon from Dorchester Family Church's Lent series "Looking to the Cross," Les Crosthwaite explores the profound concept of God's mercy. Using…
DFC PodcastLooking to the Cross: The Grace of God's Love Revealed
In this powerful first message of the Lent series "Look Into the Cross," Ben Martin invites us to survey the wondrous cross where we discover the fullness of…
DFC PodcastRun the Race: Jesus, the Ultimate Hero of Faith
In this powerful conclusion to our "Heroes of Faith" series, Daniel Romp unpacks Hebrews 12:1-3, revealing Jesus as the ultimate hero of faith who ran the race…
DFC PodcastFaith Beyond Victory: When Perseverance Meets Promise | Heroes of Faith Series
Dive deep into the compelling stories of the "other" heroes of faith from Hebrews 11 in this powerful teaching from senior elder Ben Martin. Discover how true…
DFC PodcastFrom Outcast to Ancestor: Rahab's Journey of Radical Faith
Join Louise Martin as she unpacks the remarkable story of Rahab from Hebrews 11. Discover how one woman's courageous faith not only saved her family but…
DFC PodcastWonder-Struck: Rediscovering Childlike Faith in a Rushed World
In this powerful message from Dorchester Family Church's "Heroes of Faith" series, Dave Wall unpacks the ancient story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea…
DFC PodcastFaith's Choice: Moses' Journey from Palace to Purpose
Join Femi Ajayi as he unpacks the remarkable story of Moses from Hebrews 11:24-28 in this compelling message about faith-driven choices. Discover how Moses'…
DFC PodcastFaith Over Fear: Moses' Parents and the Power of Faithful Parenting
Explore the remarkable story of Moses' parents and their courageous choice to choose faith over fear in impossible circumstances. In this compelling message…
DFC PodcastJoseph's Bones: A Legacy of Living & Dying in Faith
Explore the profound final chapter of Genesis through Joseph's remarkable story of faith. In this compelling message from Dorchester Family Church, Malcolm…
DFC PodcastBy Faith: When Imperfect People Give Perfect Blessings
In this powerful message from Dorchester Family Church's "Heroes of Faith" series, Les Crosthwaite explores the fascinating stories of Isaac and Jacob – two…
DFC PodcastHeroes of Faith: Building the Heavenly City in 2025
🌆 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…
DFC PodcastEmmanuel: The Greatest Christmas Gift
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…
DFC PodcastWise Men: Worshipping the King of Kings
Join Les Crosthwaite for an inspiring Advent sermon exploring the mysterious Wise Men who traveled far to worship Jesus. Discover the deeper meaning behind…
DFC PodcastThe Shepherds' Christmas: Good News for All
Join Elder Les Crosthwaite as he explores the shepherds' remarkable reaction to the birth of Jesus, unpacking the profound meaning behind the first Christmas…
DFC PodcastAbraham's Ultimate Test
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…
DFC PodcastVoices of the Persecuted: Hope Amidst Adversity
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…
DFC PodcastFrom Laughter to Legacy: The Faith of Sarah
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…
DFC PodcastLight in the Darkness: A Christian's Guide to Halloween
As Halloween spending in the UK tops £1 billion for the first time, Senior Elder Ben Martin explores this controversial celebration from a biblical…
DFC PodcastAnchored in Promise: Abram's Faith Journey
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…
DFC PodcastNoah's Ark: Building Faith in a Faithless World
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…
DFC PodcastWalking with God: Lessons from Enoch
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…
DFC PodcastBy Faith: Abel's Better Offering - Lessons from the First Hero of Faith
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…
DFC PodcastLoving Our Community
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…
DFC PodcastLoving One Another - Gary Fry
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…
DFC PodcastLoving God with All Our Heart: A New Season in Faith
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…
DFC PodcastWe Can't Just Let It Slip Our Minds - House of Prayer
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…
DFC PodcastLife Verses - Mike Briggs & Persis Ebenezer
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…
DFC PodcastLive Verses - Liz Romp
This week DFC's Liz Romp (Children & Youth Worker) shares from Romans 3:21-26 with her testimony.
DFC PodcastLife Verses - Peter Bradshaw & Malcolm Steer
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…
DFC PodcastLife Verses - Femi Ajayi & Louise Martin
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…
DFC PodcastLife Verses - Tracey Wall & Carol Fry
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…
DFC PodcastI will give you rest - Matthew 11:25-28
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.
DFC PodcastUsing Our Talents for the Kingdom
In this final Kingdon of God series talk, Sarah Dale discusses Jesus' Parable of the Talents and how we can use the gifts and resources God has given us to…
DFC PodcastWaiting for the King - Being Prepared for Jesus' Return
In this sermon from Dorchester Family Church, Elder Les Crosthwaite discusses Jesus' teachings on waiting for His second coming. Using the parable of the ten…
DFC PodcastSpeaking in Tongues: Its Purpose and Power
In this episode, Elder Gary Fry shares a message on the biblical gift of speaking in tongues. He discusses what tongues are according to Scripture and explores…
DFC PodcastReaching All Nations by Faith with Adam Watson
In this powerful sermon, guest speaker Adam Watson shares his incredible journey of faith that led him and his family from planning to be missionaries in the…
DFC PodcastResponding to God's Call to the Wedding Banquet
In this powerful sermon, Ben Martin explores Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet to reveal important truths about God's kingdom. He examines the excuses…
DFC PodcastBaby Dedications
This sermon from Ben Martin, our senior elder at Dorchester Family Church, focuses on what the Bible outlines as the fundamental needs of children. Using Luke…
DFC PodcastKingdom of God - Workers in the Vineyard
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Dorchester Family Church Podcast, featuring Elder Les Crosthwaite's insightful sermon on the parable of the Workers in…
DFC PodcastKingdom of God - Wheat and Weeds
From Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43, elder Dave Wall shares three life-changing questions; Which kingdom will I choose? Which identity will I be given? Which king…
DFC PodcastKingdom of God - The Unforgiven Servant
The Power of Forgiveness Elder Gary Fry delivered a powerful message on forgiveness, based on Matthew 18:21-35, during our latest Kingdom of God series. He…
DFC PodcastCompassion Sunday 2024
Senior Elder Ben shared his heartfelt experiences from his recent trip to Togo with the Compassion Charity. From navigating visa checks to joining local…
