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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

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

01 Suffering, Comfort & Prayer: What Paul Teaches about Ministry (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)

Jul 16, 2025

When Paul opens his second letter to the Corinthians, he doesn’t start with doctrine. He starts with suffering, comfort, and prayer. This passage gives us a glimpse into the personal cost of gospel ministry and the beauty of how God uses suffering to encourage others.

Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian church was complicated. These opening verses set the tone for a letter that’s both tender and urgent.

Latest Bible Study Series:

1 John: Discerning the True Gospel

Feb 1, 2019

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

Christmas Messages from Krisan

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

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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.

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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.