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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

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EP147: The Two Debtors - Forgiven Much

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2025/11/27

In one of Jesus’ shortest but most revealing parables, He tells a story about two people who owe debts they could never repay and a lender who cancels both. We explore how forgiveness isn’t just a gift….its a transformation.

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00:06:24

EP146: The Wise Builder - Rock vs Sand

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2025/11/26

Today Jesus gives us one of His simplest yet most life shaping teachings: build your life on the Rock. Not on feelings. Not on convenience. Not on sand.We explore how storms reveal our foundations and why obedience to Jesus is the difference between collapse and strength.

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00:09:03

EP145: The Faithful Remnant Waits

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2025/11/25

Today we explore what it means to be part of Gods faithful remnant the ones who keep trusting Him when the world turn away. We see a powerful picture of people who refuse to depend on anything but the Lord, returning to Him with full hearts.Jesus sees your faithfulness even when you feel small or alone. He strengthens His remnant. He walks with His remnant. And he is returning for His remnant.A hopeful, heart stirring Wooden Cricket message for your Tuesday morning.

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00:10:09

EP144: The Returning Master

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2025/11/24

Jesus paints a powerful picture of His return and reveals what truly matters to Him. Not status. Not achievement. Not religious performance. But love in action.In this deeply reflective episode, we explore how Jesus identifies Himself with “the least of these,” calling us to recognize Him in the hungry, the lonely, the vulnerable, and the overlooked.A heart shaping, Jesus centered episode for your Monday morning.

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00:08:36

EP143: The Ten Virgins - Lamps Ready

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2025/11/23

Jesus tells a powerful parable about ten bridesmaids waiting for the Bridegroom five wise, five foolish and the difference between them wasn’t desire, invitation, or appearance… it was oil. In today’s episode we look at Matthew 25: 1-13 and explore what it means to stay spiritually awake, keep our lamps full, and walk closely with Jesus as we wait for His return.

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00:09:59

EP142: The Ten Minas

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2025/11/22

Jesus tells a serious and challenging parable about a nobleman who entrusts his servants with Mina’s valuable gifts ment to be invested, not buried.In this episode, we slow down through Luke 19:11-27 and explore what it means to use what Jesus has placed in our hands for His kingdom while we wait for His return.A needed reminder for today: faithfulness isn’t hiding it’s investing what God gave you with courage, obedience, and trust in Jesus.

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00:09:27

EP141: The Good Samaritan

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2025/11/21

Jesus tells a story that cuts right to the heart not about religion, not about titles, but bout real mercy in action.In today’s episode, we walk slowly through the parable of the Good Samaritan and discover what it means to love like Jesus in a world that often walks past the hurting.A powerful reminder as we head into the weekend: compassion isn’t a feeling…it’s a movement.

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00:08:32

EP140: The Wedding Feast Invitations

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2025/11/20

Jesus tells a striking story about a King inviting people to a feast prepared for His Son a picture of Gods invitation to every heart.Some ignore the call, some make excuses, and others come running.This episode explores the urgency, the grace, and the open door of the Gospel, and why saying “yes” to Jesus is the most important response of your life.The feast is ready the King is calling.

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00:08:38

EP139: The Pharisee & The Tax Collector

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2025/11/19

Jesus tells a story that cuts through pride and gets straight to the heart.Two men walk into the Temple one full of himself, the other full of honesty and only one walks away forgiven.This episode is a deep look at why humility opens heaven, why pride blocks prayer, and why Jesus always responds to the surrendered heart.

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00:10:30

EP138: The Prodigal Son

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2025/11/18

One of Jesus’ most powerful stories a son who runs, a father who waits, and a love that runs first. In this emotional episode, we walk through the Prodigal Son with fresh eyes the drift, the breaking point, the moment of coming home, and the Fathers unbelievable mercy.No matter how far you’ve gone, the Father still sees you… still loves you… still runs towards you.Come home grace is already on the road.

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00:05:32

EP137: The Lost Coin

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2025/11/17

Jesus tells a simple story with deep truth: heaven celebrates when even one heart turns toward God.The woman who searched her whole house for a single lost coin shows us the relentless, joyful, pursuing love of Jesus.You are not replaceable.You are not overlooked.And heaven rejoices over you.

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00:06:10

EP136: The Lost Sheep

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2025/11/16

Jesus leaves the ninety-nine to chase down the one and today, that might be you.This Sunday episode dives deep into the heart of the Shepard who refuses to give up on the lost, the hurting , or the wandering.If you feel far from God, this one’s for you.If you feel steady and strong, it will call you to join Jesus in the search.The shepherd still pursues.The shepherd still carries.The shepherd still saves.

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00:05:43

EP135: The Wise Manager

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2025/11/15

Faithfulness today shapes the favour you walk in tomorrow.Jesus’ parable of the Wise Manager shows us what it means to live ready, live responsible, and live surrendered not out of fear, but out of love for the One who trusts us with His work.This episode calls you to step up, stay focused, and honour Jesus with what’s in your hands right now.

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00:06:27

EP134: The Net

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2025/11/14

This is one of Jesus’ hardest and clearest parables the net is in the water, and one day it’s getting pulled up.But for those who belong to Him, this is t. A message of fear it’s a call to live wake, surrendered, and full of purpose.Today’s episode dives into the urgency of the Gospel, the seriousness of eternity, and the hope of the cross. Live ready. Live for Jesus.

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00:06:33

EP133: The Pearl of Great Price

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2025/11/13

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.

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00:06:04

EP132: The Hidden Treasure

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2025/11/12

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.

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00:06:35

EP131: The Mustard Seed (Remembrance Day)

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2025/11/11

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.

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00:06:53

EP130: The Growing Seed

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2025/11/10

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.

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00:06:17

EP129: The Lamp

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2025/11/09

Today we step into the second parable in our Parables of Jesus series - The LampJesus says “You are the light of the world” Not try to be, but you ARE.Light isn’t meant to be hiddenLight isn’t privateLight 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 desperately needs today.

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EP128: The Parable of the Sower

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2025/11/08

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 ask Jesus to soften the ground of your heart so His Word can take deep

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