DFC Podcast

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 with Christ in the closest of relationships.

Discover how servant leadership, joyful submission, humility, forgiveness and sacrificial love point to the beauty of Jesus and His church. Whether you’re married, single, or supporting others in their relationships, this teaching shows how the gospel reshapes everyday life.

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On that first Easter morning, the women arrived at the tomb carrying spices — not celebration banners. Yet what they discovered changed history forever.

In this Easter Sunday message, Ben Martin explores Luke 24 through three simple ideas:
The Report. The Reason. The Response.

Why was the tomb empty? What does the resurrection really mean? And how should we respond today, 2,000 years later?

Discover the life-changing hope of the risen Jesus and the invitation to share in His resurrection life.

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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 both King and Servant. From the crowds shouting “Hosanna” to the quiet, humbling act of foot washing, we see a Saviour who doesn’t just rule — He stoops to serve.

Jesus entered Jerusalem in humility, knowing He would give His life as the perfect Lamb. And just hours later, He picked up a towel and showed His disciples what true love looks like.

This message invites us to respond:
Will we let Him wash us… and then follow His example?

Let’s become people who carry both the praise of Palm Sunday and the towel of servanthood.

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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 reminds us that every believer is part of God’s mission.

Through the picture of a “boomerang”, we’re challenged to see that when we step out in faith, God works in and through us — and often brings transformation back into our own lives.

We are not just attendees — we are sent people.
Sent with a story.
Sent with peace.
Sent in the power of the Holy Spirit.

There is a harvest ready — right here, right now.

Will we step into it?

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This special Mother’s Day message from Dorchester Family Church celebrates the powerful legacy of faith passed down through generations.

Looking at 2 Timothy 1:1–14, Louise and Ben Martin reflect on the example of Lois and Eunice, whose sincere, lived-out faith shaped Timothy’s life and ministry. Together we explore how faith can be passed on through families, church communities, and spiritual relationships.

We’re reminded that the gospel we’ve received is a gift worth guarding, nurturing, and passing on — fanning into flame the work God has started in us.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, spiritual mentor, or someone seeking encouragement in your faith, this message will inspire you to live out the legacy of grace entrusted to you.

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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 walk as followers of Jesus in a dark and challenging world.

Paul calls believers to a different way of living — a life marked by love, light, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit. As children of God, we are called to reflect the Father’s heart, shine light into darkness, make wise choices, and live Spirit-filled lives that influence the world around us.

Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for many years, this message will challenge and encourage you to ask:

What does my daily walk with Christ really look like?

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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 urgent call to “put off” the old self and “put on” the new. As part of our United in Christ series, we explore how our identity in Jesus shapes our behaviour, renews our minds daily, and strengthens the unity of the Church.

This isn’t optional Christianity — it’s wholehearted transformation. Through repentance, renewal, and reverence for the Holy Spirit, we are called to live differently: speaking truth, choosing kindness, rejecting bitterness, and building one another up.

Be encouraged and challenged as we ask:
Are we truly living as disciples of Christ?

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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 noise, complexity, restlessness and speed, how do we create space for God? From Ash Wednesday to Easter, Lent offers us 40 days to empty ourselves of what distracts and overwhelms — and to be refilled with silence, simplicity, Sabbath and a slower, Jesus-centred rhythm.

Drawing on Scripture, the example of Jesus, and wisdom from voices like C. S. Lewis and John Wesley, this message invites us to rediscover spiritual disciplines not as “dead works”, but as anchors for a restless age.

✨ What might God want to empty from your life this Lent?
✨ What could He fill you with instead?

Listen now and journey with us towards the light of Resurrection Sunday.

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In this powerful message from our Ephesians – United with Christ series, Les Crosthwaite unpacks the turning point in Epistle to the Ephesians chapter 4 — where belief becomes behaviour.

Because of all Christ has done, how then should we live?

We explore four key calls from the Apostle Paul:
✨ Walk worthy of your calling
🤝 Maintain unity in the body
🌱 Grow up into maturity in Christ
🏗️ Build one another up in love

Salvation is a gift of grace — we don’t earn it. But having received it, we are urged to live it out. This episode challenges us to move from passive faith to intentional discipleship, showing the fruit of the Spirit and demonstrating Christ’s worth through our unity and love.

Are we drifting like small boats in a storm… or growing into stable, mature followers of Jesus?

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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.

Discover what it means to be strengthened with power through the Spirit, rooted and established in love, and filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ben explores Paul's posture in prayer - on his knees before the Father - and unpacks four transformative requests: strength to stand firm, love that roots us deeply, knowledge of Christ's immeasurable love, and fullness beyond what we can imagine.

This is the final message in the "sit" section of Ephesians, reminding us of our secure position in Christ before we move into the "walk" of living out these truths in daily life.

Key takeaways:

• Why kneeling in prayer matters - intensity and earnestness
• Christ dwelling vs. Christ ruling in our hearts
• The corporate nature of experiencing God's love
• Prayer as refreshment, not burden
• God's ability to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine

Whether you're an eager prayer warrior or reluctant in prayer, this message offers a window into the heart of God and an invitation to deeper communion with Him.

Preached at Dorchester Family Church https://dfc.org.uk/podcastsPart of our ongoing Ephesians series