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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:

02 Why Paul Didn’t Visit Corinth and What That Means for Us (2 Corinthians 1:1-2:4)

Jul 23, 2025

When Paul didn’t return to Corinth as expected, some accused him of being unreliable. In 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4, Paul explains his decision did not result from selfish motives but from pastoral care. His example gives us a window into how mature faith navigates conflict, disappointment, and the hard work of loving others well.

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

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.

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Bible Study Training: Free 5-Step Method + Worksheet

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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.

Start Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity

If seminary feels too far and Sunday school never happened, this is where you start.

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Recent Bible Study Articles & Teaching

Runaway Announcements

Sep 10, 2024 | Best of WitW

Runaway announcements seems to be a particular problem of running a women’s ministry. How do you handle it? What kind of limits should you put in place? After 25 years, in women’s ministry, here’s the policy I’ve found best.

July-August 2024 Reflections

Aug 31, 2024 | News, Reflections

Please join me in celebrating 450 episodes and the 25th season of Wednesday in the Word. For comparison, 93.27% of podcasters quit before reaching 100 episodes and only 3.14% of podcasts reach 300 episodes. Out of the 3.3 million global podcasts ranked by Listen...

Geography in the Gospel of John

Aug 29, 2024 | 02 Library, Charts NT

Geography in the Gospel of John reveals that John organizes his gospel differently than the other three gospels.

01 Gospel of John Introduction

Aug 21, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Introductions, John

This episode kicks off a new season on the Gospel of John. We delve into what we know about the author, the Apostle John, and review the unique characteristics of this gospel, as compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke).