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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:

11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4)

Oct 30, 2024

While exploring his theme of belief, John teaches us about worship and hungering for God’s will.

Latest Bible Study Series:

Christmas Messages

Dec 1, 2014

There’s nothing like the Christmas season to force you to face the fact that life is often neither joyful nor triumphant. It raises the question, what is the true meaning of Christmas?

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.

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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

reward, misthos, G3408

Oct 4, 2022 | Word Study - Greek

Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for reward, misthos.

How to slow down a podcast

Oct 2, 2022 | Announcements, News

My international listeners tell me they sometimes have trouble keeping up, because English is not their first language. If you find you aren’t catching everything, you can slow down the podcast. Most podcast apps have a speed adjustment.

September 2022 Reflections

Sep 30, 2022 | News, Reflections

No sandals? No tunic? No staff? No payment? Jesus instructs to the 12 on their first missionary journey not to take extra provisions nor seek payment for their efforts. Why?

45+ Sample Icebreakers

Sep 26, 2022 | Best of WitW

Tired of the same old icebreakers? Are you using the same 3 interesting facts about yourself at every group and gathering? Here are 45 sample icebreakers to kick start your thinking.