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Wednesday in the Word: The World’s Longest-Running Bible Study Podcast
The podcast about what the Bible means, and how we know
What is Wednesday in the Word?
- a Bible study podcast.
- that reaches over 50,000 listeners/year in 157 countries.
- offers verse-by-verse Bible teaching since 2011.
- is your educational resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.
What you’ll find inside
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Verse-by-verse podcasts: practical teaching you can trust.
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Free comprehensive library: worksheets, outlines, maps, and study help to improve your understanding of Scripture.
- 14+ years of consistent content from a teacher with 40+ years experience
Krisan Marotta has a masters in Biblical Exegesis and is also the author of the book, Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity.
Most Recent Teaching:
14 How To Confront With the Meekness of Christ (2 Corinthians 10)
Explore the Meekness of Christ in 2 Corinthians 10. Paul confronts false claims with truth and God’s power, using authority that builds.
Latest Bible Study Series:
When God Calls: 5 Ways to Run Your Race Well
Hebrews says each of us is running a race designed for us by God. We are not on random paths subject to the winds of change and the pitfalls of our own mistakes. Our race course is personally set by God to result in both His glory and our good. If you’re still breathing, the race is not yet over and you have a calling yet to fulfill.
Find Bible Teaching by Book or Topic
Each season of the podcast focuses on a specific book of the Bible. Each episode breaks down Scripture in plain language, unpacking the author’s meaning while showing you how to study the Bible for yourself.
New Testament
Old Testament
Topical
Bible Study Training: Free 5-Step Method + Worksheet
Subscribe to my monthly newsletter and receive my free Bible Study Starter Kit containing: 10 rules, 5 questions, a simple 5-step method for every passage, a printable worksheet, and steps to level-up your study.
Free Bible Study Tools & Resources
Looking for in-depth Bible study materials? Browse my organized collections to find maps, charts, outlines, background and tools to unlock your Bible study. Whether you’re searching by book, theme, or topic, you’ll find valuable resources to deepen your personal Bible study.
Bible Study 101 is your essential guide to understanding and studying the Bible with confidence. Learn the foundational skills to explore Scripture, discover the best study tools, and how to use them effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your study habits, this resource will equip you to engage with God’s Word in a meaningful way.
Meet Your Bible Teacher: Krisan Marotta
Krisan Marotta is the creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, and a passionate advocate for Bible study, who has dedicated over four decades to understanding and teaching Scripture.
With her methodical approach and thoughtful analysis, she guides 50,000 listeners each year across 157 countries through verse-by-verse exposition that illuminates biblical truths with clarity and depth.
Start Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity
If seminary feels too far and Sunday school never happened, this is where you start.
Recent Bible Study Articles & Teaching
Ministry Preparation Checklist
July is the time to start preparing for your fall Bible study. Are you overwhelmed by the details or don’t know where to start? Assuming your study starts in September, here’s my summer ministry preparation checklist.
Wednesday in the Word Season 26
Wednesday in the Word Season 26 kicks off July 9 with a series on 2 Corinthians: When Church Hurts.
How to use context
When learning how to study the Bible, you’ve probably heard the expression “context is king”, meaning context is the arbitrator that rules a particular interpretation valid or not. But how do you use context to decide between possible interpretations?
2 Corinthians: When Church Hurts
A 17-week Bible study podcast on 2nd Corinthians from Wednesday in the Word
Figurative language
We use figurative language all the time: “I’ll have to face the music.” “I’m bored to tears.” “She has a green thumb.” “Don’t let the cat out of the bag.” “He died of embarrassment.” Biblical writers also used figurative language and vivid imagery. How are we to understand it?
5Ws and H
You may have been taught to create a list of questions, using the “5Ws and H” (who, what, when, where, why, how). If you need some help learning how to use the “5Ws and H”, here are some questions to get you started.
Wednesday in the Word podcast
The longest running Bible Study podcast in the world
