The Wooden Cricket Podcast
Welcome to The Wooden Cricket the only podcast where a dude from Winnipeg reds the Bible, talks about Jesus, and occasionally sounds like he’s recording from a basement ! Hosted by Laurence Houde, a 90’s raised, Jesus loving, deep thinking, occasionally over caffeinated guy, this show is about one thing: what jumps out at you when you actually read the Bible. No seminary degree required. Just a heart that’s hungry, a mic that’s working (mostly), and a Bible that’s open. You can expect: Real talk about faith Chill solo episodes with powerful verses Honest testimony You’re welcome here
Episodes
When the merchant found a pearl unlike anything he’d ever seen, he traded everything to make it his. Jesus says that’s what the Kingdom is like and that’s what he’s worth.
Today’s episode calls you to stop settling for cheap treasures and go all in for the One who gave everything for you.
The pearl is worth the trade. Jesus always is.
When the man found treasure in the field, he sold everything to make it his. That’s what happens when we see the real worth of Jesus everything else loses shine.
Today’s episode calls you to go all in, to trade comfort for calling, and to trust that what God grows in secret is worth every sacrifice.
Dig deep. Buy the field. The treasure is worth it.
It’s Remembrance Day a time to honour courage, sacrifice, and love. Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed tiny at first, but unstoppable in Gods hands. Today’s episode is a call to plant what you have, trust what He grows, and believe that your small fifth can move mountains.
The kingdom grows even when we can’t track the progress. Jesus said some of the most powerful Kingdom moves happen while we’re not even watching or while we’re asleep. Today, we lean into the quiet work of God beneath the surface. Roots first then blade then harvest. You’re not behind you’re being grown. Let Jesus work underground. The blade is going to break through.
Today we step into the second parable in our Parables of Jesus series - The Lamp
Jesus says “You are the light of the world” Not try to be, but you ARE.
Light isn’t meant to be hidden
Light isn’t private
Light is meant to shine in dark places.
This episode digs into why Jesus told this parable, how it connects directly to yesterday’s Sower episode, and how your personal story, your Jesus story, may be the light that someone near you...
Today we kick off a brand-new series on the Parables of Jesus. In this episode we step directly into the Parable of the Sower and we look at why Jesus used this story as the “decoder key” for understanding the rest of His parables. We talk soil. We talk seed. We talk heart posture. We talk about why the Word is powerful but why our response matters.
This episode invites you to honestly reflect on your own “soil condition” and to...
Jesus ends the entire Sermon on the Mount with a call to build not casually admire. In this powerful finale episode we see contrast between houses built on rock and houses built on sand and why storms are guaranteed for every life.
Jesus teaches that what is inside will eventually show up on the outside real fruit comes from a real connection to Him. In this episode we look at how “you will know them by their fruit,” and how abiding in Jesus creates visible evidence in our tone, our mercy, our patience, and our daily walk. This message speaks to every listener the believer, the seeker, the church at large, and the one quietly struggling. Robot matters. Fruit ...
Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:13-14 that the way into life, real life is narrow, intentional, and chosen. Most people drift down the wide path because it’s easier and more comfortable… but Jesus points toward a different road. Today we explore what it means to actually choose the narrow gate the path of surrender, holiness, intentional discipleship, and Jesus centred living.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:7-11 to keep coming to the Father not once, but continually. This episode explores what it means to ask again, seek again, and knock again, even when your heart feels quiet or disappointed. This is not begging. This is relationship. This is a child coming to a good Father. Let’s walk this out together with Jesus!
Jesus tells us in Matthew 7 not to judge others.
Not because sin isn’t real…
but because our heart needs cleaning before we ever try to fix someone else’s.
Today we talk about humility…
about grace…
about checking our own attitudes before pointing fingers…
and about choosing prayer over criticism.
Let’s live this out today
and look like Jesus
in a world that desperately needs His mercy.
Jesus teaches us not to worry about tomorrow. In today’s episode we read Matthew 6:25 to 34 word for word and reflect on the truth that our Heavenly Father already knows what we need. Anxiety pretends to be wisdom but Jesus gives us freedom and peace when we seek His Kingdom first.
Today we continue our new series The Teachings of Jesus and we look at what real treasure truly is. Spoiler alert it is not the money culture pushes us to chase. Jesus teaches us to store our treasure in heaven.
Prayer isn’t performance it’s presence.
It’s not about fancy words, it’s about a faithful heart.
In this episode, Laurence breaks down Matthew 6:5–15 the words of Jesus Himself to remind us that prayer isn’t about being seen by others, but being known by God.
Discover how to deepen your prayer life, release the weight of unforgiveness, and rest in the peace that comes when we talk openly with our Heavenly Father.
Jesus didn’t just teach about giving He embodied it.
In this episode, we explore what it means to give with a heart that’s pure, not for attention, not for applause, but out of genuine love and gratitude.
Giving isn’t just about money it’s about offering your time, your compassion, your presence, and your heart to those around you.
Because when we give like Jesus, we reflect the love of the Father in a world that desperately needs...
In today’s episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we look at one of the hardest teachings Jesus ever gave us: Love your enemies.
What does that actually look like? Why did Jesus command it? And how does loving the difficult people in our lives point others to Him?
We dig into Matthew 5:38-45 and Luke 6:27-36
Share with someone who needs encouragement and let’s be a bright light in a dark place!
Today, Jesus takes us deeper past the rules we try to follow and straight into the condition of our hearts. The law shows us what’s wrong… but only Jesus can make us right. Join Laurence as we continue our “Teachings of Jesus” series and discover how Christ fulfills the law in us and transforms us from the inside out.
Jesus calls us “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” But what does that actually mean for how we live today?
How do we shine bright for Jesus when the world feels dark?
Today we dive into Matthew 5: 13-16 and explore how our faith is meant to show not just be felt on the inside.
Let’s embrace the mission to season the world with grace and shine hope into the places that need Jesus most.
Stay salty. Shine bri...
Jesus begins His greatest sermon with words that turn the world upside down the Beatitudes. In this Sunday episode, we dive into Matthew 5 1-12, exploring what it truly means to be blessed, to mourn, to be humble, merciful, pure, and at peace. These aren’t just blessings they’re blueprints for a Kingdom life.
In this powerful Saturday message, Laurence dives deep into what it means to truly trust God not halfway, not when life feels easy, but when everything feels uncertain. Through Scripture, reflection, and faith filled encouragement, we’re reminded that peace isn’t found in control it’s found in surrender.
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