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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 Who is Jesus? (John 7)
Who is Jesus? The people respond with belief, confusion and awe over Jesus’ teachings. These responses reflect our complex relationship to truth.
Latest Bible Study Series:
James: The Gospel in Shoe Leather
If I could sum up James, in one verse, it would be Luke 6:46: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” The central question of the book of James is: Are you living what you claim to believe?
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
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
November 2022 Reflections
Why did so many people reject Jesus when they saw him face to face? For people who are self-satisfied and indifferent to God, miracles change nothing. They believe they already have wisdom.
Old Testament Maps
Old Testament Maps: Here are my favorite maps related to the Old Testament and where to find them from Wednesday in the Word.
Should Christians fast today?
My study of fasting in Scripture taught me two things. 1) If you want to fast as a religious ritual, do it from a heart that is expressing a genuine faith and sincere desire to know and love God; and 2) Don’t use fasting as a test to reject your fellow believers and/or impress other people.
New Testament Maps
New Testament Maps: Here are my favorite maps related to the New Testament and where to find them from Wednesday in the Word.
deliver, paradidomi, G3860
Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Biblical Greek verb for deliver, paradidomi G3860.
Marks of false Teachers
A vital part of your Bible study arsenal is learning to recognize false teachers. Here are three interesting lists — both modern and classic — on how to discern a true teacher from a false teacher. Notice the similarities.
Wednesday in the Word podcast
The longest running Bible Study podcast in the world
