The Wooden Cricket Podcast

Laurence Houde
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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

  1. Sep 8

    EP342: Luke

    Luke gives us one of the most detailed portraits of Jesus in the New Testament. He gives us names, places, witnesses, conversations, parables, meals, miracles, and moments that show us not only what Jesus did but the heart behind it. And one thing keeps showing up again and again: Jesus notices people. The poor. The outsider. The sinner. The person with the bad reputation. The person everybody else walks past. In EP342 of Walking Through the Bible Together, we walk through Luke and meet the Saviour who came looking for the lost. We talk about the Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, the prodigal son, the older brother, Zacchaeus, the criminal on the cross, the road to Emmaus, and one of the clearest summaries of Jesus’ mission: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke reminds us that grace does not mean staying lost. Grace is how lost people get home. And if we’ve already been found, maybe we should leave the porch light on for somebody else. Let your whole life prove that God is good. Be a bright light in a dark place.

  2. Sep 7

    EP:341 Mark

    After about a month away, The Wooden Cricket is back and honestly, Mark might be the perfect Gospel to come back with. Mark moves fast. Jesus arrives, the Kingdom of God is announced, disciples are called, the sick are healed, storms obey Him, sins are forgiven, and one question keeps getting bigger: Who is Jesus? Eventually, Jesus makes it personal: “Who do you say that I am?” In EP341 of Walking Through the Bible Together, we walk through the Gospel of Mark and meet the King who turned the world’s idea of greatness upside down the Son of Man who came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. I also talk a little about the wild summer that pulled me away from the microphone, two unexpected messages that arrived on the exact day I finally sat down to record again, reconnecting with my cousin Jason after years apart, and the reminder that we rarely know how God might use the small things we put in His hands. But this episode isn’t about a podcast coming back. It’s about Jesus. The King who served. The Saviour who went to the cross. The risen Christ who still calls ordinary, messy people: Follow Me. Let your whole life prove that God is good. Be a bright light in a dark place.

  3. Aug 13

    EP:340 Matthew

    Four hundred years of silence. Generations waited. Empires rose and fell. The prophets had spoken, the promises had been made, and God’s people were still waiting for their Messiah. And then… THE SILENCE BREAKS. After travelling through all 39 books of the Old Testament together, we’ve finally arrived in Matthew—and Jesus Christ has come. Today we meet Emmanuel: God with us. We watch John the Baptist prepare the way, hear Jesus call ordinary fishermen to follow Him, sit with His teaching about mercy, forgiveness and being a light in the darkness, and face the question every one of us eventually has to answer: Who do YOU say Jesus is? Then we follow our King to the cross… And discover that the cross isn’t the end. The tomb is empty.
Jesus Christ is alive.
The King has come. And now He sends us out to tell the world. 📖 Featured Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25; 3:1–17; 4:18–22; 5:1–16; 16:13–17; 27:45–54; 28:1–10, 16–20 Welcome to the New Testament, friends. Jesus Christ is God. Jesus Christ is Saviour. Jesus Christ is Lord. Keep being a bright light in a dark place.

  4. Aug 9

    EP339: Malachi

    We made it. After journeying from Genesis through kings, judges, poets, prophets, victories, failures, exile, restoration, promises and prophecies, we’ve reached the final book of the Old Testament: Malachi. And what a way to finish. Malachi reminds God’s people of His love, calls them back from half-hearted worship, and then leaves them looking toward the horizon: A messenger is coming.
The Lord is coming.
Get ready. Then the prophetic voice grows quiet. But God hasn’t disappeared. He hasn’t forgotten His promises. The world is simply waiting for the moment when the Word becomes flesh. In EP339, we read the entire book of Malachi and look back over an Old Testament that has been pointing us toward Jesus Christ from the very beginning. Tomorrow, we turn the page. Tomorrow, we begin the New Testament. Tomorrow… Matthew. The waiting is almost over. 📖 Full reading: Malachi 1–4 ✝️ Jesus Christ is Lord. The King came. The King lives. And the King is coming again.

  5. Aug 5

    EP338: Zechariah

    Have you ever watched a mystery unfold and realized the clues were there all along? That’s exactly what reading the book of Zechariah feels like. Hundreds of years before Bethlehem… Hundreds of years before the cross… Hundreds of years before the empty tomb… God was already revealing His Son. In this episode, we explore some of the most powerful passages in Zechariah and discover Jesus as: 🌿 The Branch 👑 The humble King riding on a donkey 🩸 The One who was pierced 🐑 The Shepherd who was struck As we continue our journey through every book of the Bible, one thing becomes clearer with every page: The Bible isn’t a collection of disconnected stories. It’s one incredible story of God’s plan to redeem humanity through Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for decades or you’re simply curious about who He is, I pray this episode helps you see Him more clearly and fall more deeply in love with our incredible Lord and Savior. “Every page whispers His name. Every promise points to Him. Every road leads us to Jesus.” Thank you for joining me on this journey through God’s Word.

  6. Jul 28

    EP337: Haggai

    Have you ever been so busy that you forgot what mattered most? The people in Haggai weren’t rebellious. They were distracted. In this episode we walk through the entire book of Haggai and discover God’s invitation to put Him first once again. We’ll also explore how the rebuilding of the temple ultimately points to Jesus Christ—the true Temple and the One who brings us into God’s presence. Whether you’re feeling spiritually tired, distracted, or simply looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, I pray this episode encourages you. Join us as we continue our journey through every book of the Bible, always asking: How does this point us to Jesus?

  7. Jul 22

    EP336: Zephaniah

    Have you ever wondered how God really feels about you? Many of us know that God loves us, but deep down we sometimes imagine Him as disappointed, distant, or simply tolerating us. The book of Zephaniah paints a completely different picture. In this episode, we read through all three chapters of Zephaniah and discover a God who is perfectly holy, perfectly just, and unbelievably loving a God who delights in His people, quiets them with His love, and even rejoices over them with singing. As always, we’ll be asking one question: How does this point us to Jesus?

  8. Jul 21

    EP335: Habakkuk

    Have you ever looked toward heaven and asked, “Lord… what are You doing?” If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk asked those same questions thousands of years ago. In this episode, we read through the entire book of Habakkuk and discover that faith isn’t pretending to have all the answers—it’s trusting the God who does. Together we’ll explore what it means to wrestle with unanswered prayers, waiting seasons, suffering, and uncertainty, while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. 📖 Full reading of the Book of Habakkuk As always, every page points us to Christ.

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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

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  • Creator
    Laurence Houde
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    344
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laurence Houde
  • Show Website
    The Wooden Cricket Podcast