How to Listen to a Podcast

by Krisan Marotta | May 25, 2021 | Announcements, News

Updated October 2026

You don’t need special equipment. A smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access is enough. The show is free, and a new episode drops each week during the season.

One caution before you search: other shows use a similar name. Look for Wednesday in the Word by Krisan Marotta.

The Fastest Way to Listen

If you're reading this on your phone, tap the app you already use. Each link opens this show.

1. Choose an app

Use whatever is already on your phone. You do not need a paid subscription to listen.

  • iPhone or iPad: Open the Apple Podcasts app. It is already installed. If you already use Spotify, it's a great alternative. Overcast is another good alternative.
  • Android: Spotify is the simplest place to start. Podcast Addict and Pocket Casts are strong free options in the Play Store. Google Podcasts closed in 2024. If you used it, YouTube Music is Google’s replacement, or switch to Spotify.
  • Either phone: Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Pandora all work.

2. Follow the show

Open the app and search for Wednesday in the Word. Tap the show with Krisan Marotta as the host, then tap Follow, Subscribe, or the plus icon. The wording depends on the app. Following is free, and new episodes will show up on their own.

3. Start listening

You’ll see a list of episodes. Tap any episode to play it.

  • New here? Start with the first episode of the current season, or use New to the Podcast? Start Here.
  • Already following a series? Scroll to that season and pick up where you left off. Seasons are also grouped by book on the podcast home page.
  • Want to check the notes after you listen? Go to the episode webpage by tapping the link below the podcast. Each episode page on this site has the key points, and Scripture references.

4. Download for offline listening

Most apps let you save an episode before you leave Wi-Fi. Look for a down arrow or a download icon on the episode. That keeps the audio from using mobile data in the car, on a walk, or where the signal is weak.

Downloads stay inside the app. They are not separate music files, and some apps ask the phone to check in online every so often so the download remains available.

How to Listen on a Computer

No app required. Open the podcast home page, choose a season, and press play in your browser. Spotify and YouTube also work in a desktop browser.

On a Mac, Apple Podcasts is already installed. On Windows, use Spotify, YouTube, or the browser player on this site.

In the car or on a TV

  • Car: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can play Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Start the episode before you drive.
  • TV: Open the YouTube app on a smart TV and search for Wednesday in the Word, or cast from your phone.
  • Smart speaker: Ask Alexa or a Google speaker to play Wednesday in the Word. If it offers the wrong show, add “by Krisan Marotta.”

If English is not your first language

Follow along with the transcript as the podcast plays or use the show notes on this site. Most apps also have a speed button, often labeled 1x. On Apple Podcasts, tap that control to slow the audio to 0.75x or 0.5x. The same control speeds it up. See how to slow down a podcast.

If you would rather not use an app

You can still follow the study.

  • Email: Subscribe to the newsletter. After the first message arrives, open Update your profile at the bottom and check I want to be notified whenever a new podcast drops. Those emails include a link to listen online.
  • Bookmark: Save the podcast page, or the page for the season you are studying, and come back when you are ready.
  • Read instead: Show notes work without the audio. Many seasons also have discussion questions. More options are on What if I don’t listen to podcasts.

Platform help

Where to next?

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