The Wooden Cricket Podcast

In this episode, Laurence dives into the story of Thaddeus the quiet apostle with a heart that longed for Jesus to be revealed to the whole world. Through Scripture and reflection, we discover what true obedience looks like, how Jesus shows Himself through those who love Him, and how we can live that same mission today. Be encouraged to carry the light of Christ boldly and let your life reveal Jes...

In today’s episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we step under the fig tree with Nathanael the disciple Jesus saw before anyone else did. When Nathanael asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”, he didn’t know he was moments away from encountering the Messiah. Today, we explore what it means to be fully seen, fully known, and still fully loved by Jesus. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt,...

Philip wasn’t the loudest disciple. He didn’t preach to crowds. He didn’t perform miracles we know of. But he spoke three words that changed eternity: “Come and see.” Philip reminds us you don’t need all the answers to lead someone to Jesus. You just need the courage to invite. In this episode, we walk through: • His first encounter with Jesus • His doubts and honest questions • His role in the fe...

Matthew wasn’t looking for Jesus. He was sitting behind a table of compromise wealthy in coins, empty in soul. But when Jesus said, “Follow Me,” Matthew stood up. No debate. No delay. This episode is a bold reminder, Sometimes faith isn’t about understanding… It’s about standing. If Jesus could call a tax collector, He can call you. What table is he asking you to leave?

Andrew never preached to crowds. He never wrote a gospel. But every time he shows up in Scripture someone else meets Jesus. He brought his brother Peter. He brought the boy with the loaves and fish. He brought strangers who came searching for Jesus. Some followers shout Faith. Andrew shares it quietly. This episode is for the ones behind the scenes the inviters, the bringers, the faithful hearts w...

John wasn’t soft he was a Son of Thunder, transformed not by force, but by closeness to Jesus. He leaned on Christ chest at the last supper. He stood at the foot of the cross when every other disciple ran. He carried Jesus’ mother. He saw the empty tomb and believed. And in exile, he witnessed the risen King and wrote revelation. This episode is a journey into loyalty, love, and staying power. Not...

James, the Son of Thunder, didn’t write letters or leave big sermons….he left something louder a life that stood for Jesus, even to the sword. In this episode , we explore the fire, the flaws, and the fearless faith of James a disciple who followed boldly, burned deeply, and finished faithfully. Peter showed us grace after failure. James shows us courage in death. If you’ve ever carried passion, a...

Peter wasn’t perfect he was passionate, impulsive, reckless…. And deeply loved by Jesus. From walking on water to denying Christ, to being restored and preaching with fire Peters story is proof that failure is not the end when grace steps in. In this episode, we look at Peter not a a saint in stained glass, but as a man like us bold one moment, broken the next and how Jesus didn’t replace him He r...

Thomas wasn’t just a doubter he was a seeker. A man who wanted truth, even if it meant wrestling for it. In this episode, we explore how Jesus met Thomas right in the middle of his questions, not with shame, but with scars. If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, this one’s for you. Bring your questions. Jesus isn’t afraid of them.

Baptism isn’t just water it’s a funeral for the old life and a declaration of new life in Jesus. In today’s episode, we explore the power of obedience, the courage it takes to go public with faith, and the fire that follows surrender. If you’ve been waiting on baptism, this one’s for you.

This is my story This is my testimony. The road I took away from God….and the road He paved to bring me back. From childhood faith at my grandparents kitchen table, to heartbreak, addiction, divorce, doubt, and the night I broke down staring at my reflection on a blank tv screen…. This is how Jesus pulled me out of darkness and led me home. This episode is not about perfection. It’s about redempti...

This week we’ve seen what it means to be a bright light in a dark place. From the pit to the fire, from the storm to the prison cell Gods people have always stood out because of the light of Jesus shining through them. And now, in this final episode of the series, we talk about what happens when the light doesn’t go out. When life cracks you open, when faith feels tested, when you wonder if the gl...

Sometimes the road to purpose runs straight through pain. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the life of Joseph a man betrayed, forgotten, and falsely accused… yet never abandoned by God. From the pit to the prison to the palace, Joseph’s story reminds us that what others mean for harm, God can use for good. So if you’re in a dark season stuck, waiting, wondering when breakthrough will come thi...

Light in the Cave - David was anointed to be king, but instead of a crown, he got a cave. Instead of applause, he got silence. But the cave wasn’t the end it was preparation. In this powerful midweek episode, Laurence walks us through 1 Samuel 22 and the story of David in the cave of Adullam a moment that reminds us that God does his best work in hidden places. The cave is where faith is forged an...

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison but instead of breaking down, the broke out in praise. In this powerful episode, Laurence paints the scene of two men who worshiped their way through darkness and saw the hand of Jesus move in miraculous ways. Because when you lift your voice in the middle of your pain, you’re not just surviving you’re testifying. Your worship...

When life turns up the heat, will your faith hold strong? In today’s episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, Laurence dives deep into one of the boldest stories in Scripture the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the firey furnace. These three refused to bow, even when the fire burned hottest, and what happened next still blows minds thousands of years later. The fire didn’t destroy them it...

When life feels like a storm where’s your focus? In this Sunday morning episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, Laurence takes us into one of the boldest stories of faith ever told the moment Peter stepped out of the boat and walked toward Jesus on the water. It’s a story about courage, doubt, and the unstoppable love of a Saviour who meets us right in the chaos. He doesn’t wait for us to calm the...

In today’s episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we dive into the story of Esther a woman placed in the palace “for such a time as this.” When silence felt safer, she chose courage. When darkness pressed in, her light broke through. This episode reminds us that Jesus calls us to the same boldness. Esther risked everything before an earthly king, but Jesus gave everything at the cross so we could...

EP92: Unshakable Light in the Pit We’re kicking off a brand-new series: “Being a Bright Light in a Dark Place.” Daniel’s courage in the lions’ den wasn’t just a kids’ story it was bold faith shining in the darkest pit. And it all points to Jesus, the true Light of the world who conquered death. Be encouraged today. Be a bright light in a dark place.

One man of God stood against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. An altar soaked in water. A prayer lifted to heaven. And fire that fell with unstoppable power. In this episode, we step into the story of Elijah’s bold faith, his holy sarcasm, and the dramatic showdown that proved once and for all “The Lord He is God!” But this isn’t just Elijah’s story. It’s our story. Because the same God who a...

In this final episode of our God Is series, we close with one of the most powerful truths of all: God is Peace. Not the fragile peace the world offers, but the unshakable, blood bought peace of Jesus Christ. A peace that steadies us in the storm, guards our hearts and minds, and reconciles us to God through the cross. Over the past 14 episodes we’ve discovered God is holy, love, faithful, just, me...

Today, on truth and reconciliation day, we pause to honour survivors and families, and we remember the power of true reconciliation found only in Jesus Christ. He heals bodies, hearts, lives, and through the cross He held our eternity.

It’s Monday a fresh start to the week. And no matter how last week went, Gods patience greets us again today. He is merciful, slow to anger, and full of unfailing love. In this episode, we’ll dive into what Gods patience really means for our lives, why it matters personally, and how it calls us to shine like bright lights in dark places.

Gods goodness isn’t just a phrase we say on Sundays it’s His very nature. From creation to the cross, from your mountaintop moments to your valleys, the truth remains unshaken: God is good. Today we dive deep into Scripture to see how His goodness is revealed, experienced, and proven once and for all in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for the sheep. Taste and see. Declare it...

Before there was anything no stars, no galaxies, no time God spoke: “Let there be light.” And everything began. Today we dive into the breathtaking truth that God is Creator and how every sunrise, every breath, every star in the sky points us back to Jesus, the Word made flesh, who not only created all things but redeemed us through the cross. Be encouraged. Be challenged. Be reminded: the Creator...