The Wooden Cricket Podcast

In EP283, we talk about what it means when you feel far from God and what to actually do about it. God hasn’t moved, but sometimes we drift. This episode walks through how to come back, using Scripture, real-life honesty, and simple steps to reconnect with Jesus right where you are.

In EP282, we talk about what it really looks like to stay consistent with Jesus in everyday life. Not perfect routines but real, sustainable rhythms. Learn how to give Jesus your first attention, stay faithful even when you don’t feel it, and keep Him at the center of your day.

In EP281, we get real about temptation what it is, why it shows up, and how to deal with it in the moment. You’re not failing because you’re tempted, but what you do next matters. This episode walks through simple, practical steps to stand firm and stay close to Jesus when it hits.

In EP280, we talk about what it actually looks like to live for Jesus in everyday life. It’s easy to blend in with the world, but following Jesus changes how we think, choose, and respond. This episode breaks it down in a real, practical way how to stay anchored in Jesus when everything around you is pulling the other way.

In EP279, we get practical about hearing God’s voice. If you’ve ever wondered “Is that God or just me?” this episode breaks it down simply and clearly. Learn how God speaks through His Word, how the Holy Spirit leads, and how to discern His voice in everyday life.

In EP278, we talk honestly about sin, repentance, and what it really looks like to come back to Jesus. Everyone messes up but what you do next matters. This episode breaks down repentance in a simple, real way and points you back to the grace, forgiveness, and love of Jesus.

In EP277, we get practical. If we’re called to follow Jesus, how do we actually spend time with Him in real life? This episode breaks it down simply prayer, Scripture, and learning to slow down and listen without pressure or confusion. This is about building a real, daily relationship with Jesus.

In EP276, we take an honest look at lukewarm faith and what it means to “play church.” It’s possible to say the right things, show up on Sundays, and still be far from Jesus. This episode calls us back not to religion, but to a real relationship with Him. If your faith has become routine, this is your wake-up call to follow Jesus for real.

In EP275, we begin a brand new series: Walking With Jesus: Real Life, Real Faith. What’s the difference between believing in Jesus and actually following Him? In this episode, we break down what it truly means to walk with Jesus in everyday life not just on Sundays, but in real moments, real decisions, and real situations. This is a call to move beyond belief and into a real, intentional relations...

In EP274, we take a deep and honest look at Communion what it is, where it came from, and why Jesus told us to do it. From the Last Supper to the early Church and into today, this episode unpacks the meaning behind the bread and the cup while keeping the focus where it belongs: on Jesus and the cross. This is a call to slow down, reflect, and remember what He did for us.

In EP273, we wrap up the series “From The Way to Today: The Story of The Church” by bringing everything back to what matters most. After 2,000 years of history, movements, and denominations, we land on one truth: the Church belongs to Jesus. This episode is a call to strip away the noise, refocus on Him, and follow Him fully.

In EP272, we bring the whole journey together and look at what the Church looks like today. From the early Church to the Pentecostal movement and into the modern era, we break down why there are so many different expressions of church and how cultural shifts, technology, and history shaped what we see now. This episode brings clarity to the confusion and points everything back to Jesus.

In EP271, we explore the rise of the Pentecostal movement and the hunger behind it. In the early 1900s, many believers began asking if their faith was truly alive, not just understood. Events like the Azusa Street Revival sparked a renewed focus on the Holy Spirit and experiencing God in a real way. This episode breaks down what happened, what it meant, and how it all points back to Jesus.

In EP270, we break down what happened after the Reformation and why so many different church groups began to form. As people gained access to Scripture, sincere believers started asking important questions about leadership, baptism, worship, and what it means to follow Jesus faithfully. This episode explains where traditions like Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, and Methodist came from, what...

In EP269, we explore the Reformation and what led to it. In the early 1500s, most people didn’t have access to Scripture and relied on what they were taught, and practices like indulgences began to raise serious concerns. Martin Luther challenged these issues by pointing back to the truth of God’s Word. This episode breaks down what happened, what changed, and why it still matters, always bringing...

What caused the Church to split? In this episode, we walk through one of the most significant moments in Christian history—the Great Schism of 1054. For over a thousand years, the Church remained connected across cultures, languages, and regions. But slowly… differences began to grow. Language. Culture. Authority. Theology. Relationship. What started as differences… became tension. What became ten...

What happens when the Church goes… from persecuted… to protected? In EP267, we step into one of the biggest turning points in Church history. Christianity becomes legal under Constantine the Great. The Church moves into public life. Doctrine is clarified at the Council of Nicaea. Some things grow stronger: clarity… structure… reach. But something else becomes at risk: simplicity… depth… full depen...

What did the Church actually look like… after the apostles were gone? In EP266, we step into the early Church (100–300 AD) a time of persecution, growth, leadership formation, and real tension. Believers gathered in homes. They faced pressure from the Roman Empire. They defended truth against false teaching. They learned how to lead, how to stay unified, and how to remain faithful to Jesus in a wo...

New series starts now. From The Way to Today: The Story of The Church. In EP265, we go back to the beginning before denominations, before buildings, before labels… to what it meant to simply follow Jesus. Because before everything else… there was The Way.

The tomb is empty. What looked finished… wasn’t. What felt lost… wasn’t. What seemed final… wasn’t. Jesus is alive. In EP264, we walk through the resurrection and what it means not just then, but for your life right now. Because if He walked out of that grave… everything changes.

Not every moment with God is loud. Not every prayer gets an immediate answer. Sometimes… it’s quiet. Holy Saturday is the day in between between the cross and the resurrection, between pain and victory, between what was… and what’s coming. In EP263, we sit in the silence, learn how to rest with Jesus, and trust Him even when we don’t see what He’s doing. Because just because it’s quiet… doesn’t me...

Today we don’t rush. Today we remember. Good Friday is not just a moment in history it’s the moment that changed everything. Jesus chose the cross. He carried the weight. He gave everything. And beside Him… a man with nothing to offer… heard the words that define the Gospel: “You will be with me.” In EP262, we walk through the cross slowly, reverently and ask the question that matters most: What w...

It’s possible to be around Jesus… and still miss Him. In the middle of busy days, routines, and distractions, we can move right past the most important thing His presence. In EP261, we slow down and ask a simple but powerful question: Are you actually noticing Jesus in your day? This episode is a call to pause, refocus, and give Him your attention because He’s not distant. He’s right there. Don’t...

What do you do when following Jesus gets hard? When expectations fall apart… when things don’t make sense… when it would be easier to drift… Do you stay? In EP260, we step into a real moment from Scripture where people walked away from Jesus and the question He asked still echoes today: “Are you going to leave too?” This episode is a call to stay. To remain. To give Jesus everything. Because He st...

What happens when Jesus doesn’t do what you expected? It’s easy to follow when everything makes sense. It’s harder when the answer is different… the timing is off… or the path gets heavier. In EP259, we walk through the tension between expectation and trust and what real faith actually looks like when life doesn’t go your way. This isn’t about control. This is about surrender. And trusting Jesus…...