Krisan Marotta
Welcome, I’m Krisan. Wednesday in the Word is my podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.
About Krisan Marotta
Unraveling the mysteries of Scripture, one study at a time.
Krisan Marotta is a force to be reckoned with in the world of Bible study. With an unyielding passion for teaching and a penchant for unraveling the mysteries of Scripture, Krisan has made it her mission to combat ignorance and biblical illiteracy one podcast at a time.
Born with an innate curiosity and a love of learning, she has inspired thousands with her weekly podcast, “Wednesday in the Word,” captivating over 50,000 listeners eager to deepen their understanding of the Bible.
A late bloomer in faith, Krisan’s Christian journey begin in high school and flourished during her college years at Stanford University. While her mother envisioned a future filled with journalistic pursuits, Krisan found her true calling at Peninsula Bible Church, where the verse-by-verse teachings opened her eyes to the profound depth of the Scriptures.
Determined to explore this newfound wisdom, she embarked on a three-year post-graduate program in biblical exegesis, further honing her interpretative skills and solidifying her dedication to the Word.
Moving to Virginia in 1990 to raise her family near loved ones, Krisan integrated her passion for Bible study into her “real” life of raising kids and running a buisness.
As the Women’s Ministry Director for her church for over two decades, she touched countless lives through her teachings, always eager to light the way for others on their spiritual journeys. Her weekly women’s Bible study became a cherished tradition, running from 1994 until 2014, and laying the groundwork for her eventual foray into the digital realm with her podcast.
In addition to teaching and podcasting, Krisan is a woman of diverse interests and talents. When she’s not immersed in scripture or delighting in the laughter of her three grandchildren, she can be found kicking up her heels with the Skyline Country Cloggers. This unique hobby perfectly encapsulates Krisan’s lively spirit and zest for life, reminding us all that faith and joy are not mutually exclusive.
As Krisan continues to write and teach, she remains committed to her mission of spreading biblical literacy far and wide. Her podcast, books and teachings are a testament to her dedication to empowering others to understand God’s Word.
Whether through her podcast, her writing, or her lively dance steps, she continues to inspire and uplift, instilling a love for the Bible in hearts around the world.
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My Favorite Podcast Series
Habakkuk: Faith Under Fire
Habakkuk teaches us how to move from worry to worship and from fear to faith no matter what our circumstances.
Gospel of Matthew 1-7: Behold, the King!
A 40-week Bible Study podcast series on the Gospel of Matthew chapters 1-7. Matthew gives us one of the earliest records of the teaching of Jesus.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Both Jesus and the Apostle Paul give extraordinary importance to the giving of the Holy Spirit. Why? In this series we’ll look study a variety of passages with the goal of understanding who the Holy Spirit is and why we need him.
Servant Songs of Isaiah
Isaiah gives us the fullest revelation of Christ in the Old Testament, most notably the Servant Songs. The exile raised the question: Can fail such that God will abandon us and we forfeit His God? In the Servant Songs, God demonstrates that not only will He remain committed to His people, He will willingly choose to endure suffering in order to forgive and redeem His people.
Philippians: Choose Life
Paul’s letter to the Philippians is filled expressions of praise, joy and confidence, despite the fact that Paul wrote the letter while he was in prison. The Philippian church, unlike many other churches Paul wrote to, was not facing any particular problem or controversy. Instead their challenges were the kind that plague many churches today. We can learn from Paul how to rejoice and persevere in the mundane, ordinary difficulties of life.
Temptations of Jesus: Dealing with doubt & despair
This series examines the Temptations of Jesus with the goal of learning how to face waiting and affliction with hope, trust and endurance.
One of my favorite podcast episodes
In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-18)
