The Wooden Cricket Podcast

Storms come. Life shakes. Fear knocks. But there’s a refuge that never fails and His name is Jesus. In today’s episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we dive into what it means to run to God as our fortress, our safety, our place of rest. From Psalm 46 to the words of Jesus in Matthew 11, discover how to find peace in the shadow of the Almighty. Be encouraged today: the safest place in the univers...

In a world where everything shifts culture, politics, jobs, even our own emotions there’s one truth we can anchor to God is unchanging. In this episode of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, Laurence shares how the steady, unshakable love of Jesus gives us confidence for yesterday, today, and forever.

In a world full of shadows, Jesus shines as the true Light. In EP83 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, Laurence shares how Gods light breaks through fear, exposes sin, and leads us into life. Be encouraged to walk in His light today and go be a bright light in a dark place.

In a world of stress and scarcity, God still provides. In EP82 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, Laurence shares how God provides in impossible situations, through daily mercies, and ultimately through Jesus, the Bred of Life. Provision isn’t just about what you have but rather Who you have!

God’s sovereignty isn’t cold control it’s loving authority. In EP81 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we dive into how nothing surprises God, how His rule is both cosmic and personal, and how it all points to Jesus as King. Even when life feels out of control, His throne is never empty.

Gods mercy isn’t weakness it’s power restrained, love poured out, and justice satisfied at the Cross. In EP80 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we explore how mercy sets the tone for every day, how it frees us from shame, and how it flows through us into the lives of others. Mercy is brand new every morning and it’s all because of Jesus.

God is not corrupt. He never bends the rules. He never misses the truth. In EP79 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we dive into the powerful truth that God is Just. Discover how His justice isn’t about harsh punishment but about setting things right. Learn why His fairness is a comfort, how His justice and mercy collide at the Cross, and what it means to live out His justice daily. Because in Jesus,...

God has never broken a promise. Never failed His people. Never walked away. In EP78 of The Wooden Cricket Podcast, we dive into the truth that God is faithful yesterday, today and forever. Discover how to remember His mercies daily, rest in his constancy, pass on faithfulness to the next generation, and anchor your hope in His promises. Because no matter where you are or what you face, His faithfu...

In part 2 of our God Is series, we step into the very heart of who He is: God is Love. Not a fleeting feeling, but the foundation of His character, proven in Jesus. From the cross to our daily lives, His love is personal, powerful, and unshakable. Join Laurence as we uncover what it means to receive, respond to, and reflect God’s love in a world desperate for it.

A brand new mini-series begins on The Wooden Cricket Podcast: God Is. We start with the foundation God is holy. His holiness shakes the heavens, exposes our hearts, and points us straight to Jesus, the only One who makes us holy. This episode will set the tone for the journey ahead deep, powerful, and all about Him.

True greatness in the Kingdom of God isn’t measured by titles, wealth, or recognition it’s measured by service and sacrifice. In this mini series finale, Laurence closes the Walk With Jesus Everyday series by calling us to live like Jesus: pouring ourselves out for others, giving freely, and shining His light through humble service.

Life is full of storms. We face trips that stretch us and temptations that try to break us. But through Jesus, we are never alone. In this episode, Laurence unpacks how to endure trials, resist temptation, stand firm in the armour of God, and live in the victory that Christ has already won.

Family is the foundation where faith gets lived out every single day. Laurence dives into what it means to make your home Christ cantered, to love your spouse like Jesus, to raise children with faith, and to let love be the glue that holds it all together.

Whether it’s your job or your classroom, your daily grind is more than a schedule it’s a chance to glorify Jesus. In this episode, Laurence unpacks how to see work and school as worship, how your attitude can preach louder than words, how acts of service become lights in the darkness, and how your testimony could change eternity m.

This isn’t about religion. This is about Jesus the real, living Son of God. In this episode, Laurence unpacks who God is: eternal, holy, love itself, and the only way to salvation. If you’ve been burned by religion, or if you’ve doubted that God is real, this is for you.

Social media is powerful. It can connect us, encourage us, and spread the Good News of Jesus. But it can also divide, distract, and tear down. In this episode, we’ll explore how to shine Christ’s light in a digital world, how to guard our hearts against comparison and division, and how to use our worlds and presence online to point people back to Him.

We live in a world addicted to hustle. Success is measured in hours worked, sleep lost, and endless grind . But Jesus invites us into something radically different: His rest. In this episode, we’ll discover how rest shapes our identity, why Sabbath is an act of trust and resistance, how to abide in daily intimacy with Christ, and how eternal rest gives us hope today.

Friendships can shape us, strengthen us, or lead us astray. Jesus calls us into relationships that sharpen our faith and reflect His love. In this episode, we’ll explore what Christ centred friendship looks like, why it matters, and how to walk with brothers and sisters who keep us rooted in Him.

Money brings stress, bills, debt, savings, giving, and fear about the future. But Jesus tells us not to worry about what we’ll eat or wear but to seek first the Kingdom of God. In this episode, we’ll explore how to trust Him with our finances, guard our hearts from loving money, and reject prosperity gospel lies, finding peace in Jesus Christ, our true treasure!

Family life and close relationships can be beautiful, but they can also be messy. We clash, we disagree, we carry old wounds. But Jesus shows us how to love people the way He loves us with patience, forgiveness, and grace. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to bring His love into our homes and relationships every day.

Work can wear you down, stress you out, or make you wonder what the point even is. But in Jesus, work isn’t just a grind it’s worship, it’s purpose, it’s joy. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to see your job through Gods eyes, let Him carry your stress, and build a blueprint for finding real purpose in the everyday grind.

Every sunrise is God preaching a sermon without words: “My mercies are new.” In this episode, we’ll dig deep into what it looks like to start every single day with Jesus, building a powerful blueprint to anchor our mornings in His presence.

Hopelessness creeps in when the weight of life feels too much and the light seems too far away. But the Gospel declares a greater truth: hope is alive, because Jesus is live. In this final episode of our “Big Issues” series, we look back at the struggles we’ve walked through together and see how every single one finds its answer in Christ.

Pain is part of life. We all walk through suffering, trials, and valleys that feel endless. But God never wastes pain - He uses it to refine us, draw us closer, and reveal Hos glory. Today, we’ll step into Scripture and see how Jesus meets us in the fire and carries us through.

We all carry scars of our past regrets, failures, broken places we wish we could erase. But Jesus doesn’t turn away from brokenness; He redeems it. Today, we open Scripture to see how Christ restores what sin has shattered and makes us new.