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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:

03 The Testimony of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34)

Sep 4, 2024

The author focuses on the evidence John the Baptist provided about the identity of the Christ. John the Baptist gave two kinds of testimony: negative and positive.

Latest Bible Study Series:

Marriage God’s Way

Sep 29, 2013

Even the best couples are constantly working on their marriage. Join David & Krisan Marotta (married 31 years) as they examine what the Bible has to say about the commitment of marriage.

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

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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

When should I use a Bible encyclopedia?

Apr 4, 2022 | Best of WitW

Multi-volume encyclopedias are good sources for historical and biblical themes. But background information does not impose meaning.

Sabbath: Why, how and when

Apr 3, 2022 | 03 Series, Topical

We know we need real rest and we know the answer is Sabbath. But what is the Sabbath? Why does God command it? When do we enjoy it? And how can we rest when so much work remains to be done?

March 2022 Reflections

Mar 31, 2022 | News, Reflections

What is the Sabbath? Why does God command it? Did Jesus change it? When do we get to enjoy it? And how can God justify resting when so much work remains to be done? We’ll tackle these questions in the April podcasts series: Sabbath: Why, how and when.

Sabbath, sabbaton, G4521

Mar 29, 2022 | Word Study - Greek

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

What good is a Bible dictionary?

Mar 28, 2022 | Best of WitW

Lexicons & dictionaries can reveal what might be “lost in translation” but they also tempt us to fall into the trap of “I learned a fact about a word and I must use it.”