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Wednesday in the Word

what the Bible means, and how we know

The Wednesday in the Word podcast:

  • reaches over 50,000 listeners/year in 157 countries.
  • is the longest-running Bible-study podcast in the world.
  • is your go-to resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.

What you’ll find inside

  • Verse-by-verse podcasts: practical teaching you can trust.

  • Study tools & guides: worksheets, outlines, maps, and study help.

  • Free resources: to improve your understanding of Scripture.

Krisan Marotta, the teacher behind Wednesday in the Word, is also the author of the forthcoming book, Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity.

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A Biblical Perspective on Money

A Biblical Perspective on Money

In this episode, Krisan and David John Marotta present a biblical perspective on money. Drawing from Scripture and their extensive experience in financial management, they blend theological insights with practical advice.

In this week’s episode, we explore:

The biblical principle of stewardship, showing how everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him.

How to use financial resources to fulfill the responsibilities and calling God gives us.

The importance of work to meet those responsibilities, with practical encouragement for starting your career.

Common pitfalls like overspending or over-giving, and how to avoid them through balanced planning.

Practical strategies for spending, earning, and saving/investing, including budgeting tips and the power of compound interest.

The virtues of justice, mercy, and faithfulness in handling money contrasted with the sins of pride, greed, and fear.

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What We’re Learning This Season

1 John: Discerning the True Gospel

1 John: Discerning the True Gospel

1 John: An 11-week Bible Study podcast on John’s first letter from the podcast Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta

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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.

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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.

Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible, known for her clear, verse-by-verse exposition. With a journalistic background and over 40 years of Bible study, she reaches listeners in over 150 countries, guiding them to discover Scriptures’ truths for themselves. Krisan is also a clog dancer and a firm believer in the life-changing power of the gospel.

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Start Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity

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From the Wednesday in the Word Blog

Explain expiation and propitiation

Explain expiation and propitiation

When studying the atonement, you’re likely to run across two technical words: expiation and propitiation. These terms tend to appear in a text without explanation. But since they are not in the Bible and they don’t often come up in daily conversation, it can be difficult to remember what they mean.

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What does YHWH mean?

What does YHWH mean?

When God reveals Himself to Moses at the burning bush), He identifies Himself as “Yahweh” or “Jehovah”, which is often translated “I am who I Am.” What does that name mean?

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What is faith?

What is faith?

Some see faith as a settled issue, something we no longer have to think about once we pray the sinners prayer. Others see faith as a journey with trials and troubles along the way. The goal is to grow and persevere. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible. (I take the second approach.)

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What does it mean to fear God?

What does it mean to fear God?

In biblical terms, the word “fear” does not usually focus on feelings of terror or fright.  “Fear” is a motivating emotion.  We use “fear” to determine what we will do in any given situation.

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