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Wednesday in the Word

what the Bible means, and how we know

The Wednesday in the Word podcast:

reaches over 50,000 listeners/year in 157 countries.
is the longest-running Bible-study podcast in the world.
is your go-to resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.

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Verse-by-verse podcasts: practical teaching you can trust.
Study tools & guides: worksheets, outlines, maps, and study help.
Free resources: to improve your understanding of Scripture.

Krisan Marotta, the teacher behind Wednesday in the Word, is also the author of the forthcoming book, Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity.

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08 Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Apr 24, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians

Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn’t doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.

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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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Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is a dedicated student and teacher of the Bible, known for her clear, verse-by-verse exposition. With a journalistic background and over 40 years of Bible study, she reaches listeners in over 150 countries, guiding them to discover Scriptures’ truths for themselves. Krisan is also a clog dancer and a firm believer in the life-changing power of the gospel.

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From the Wednesday in the Word Blog

Overview of Biblical History

Sep 3, 2021 | 02 Library, Background & History

Whenever you study Scripture, it’s important to know where your particular passage fits into biblical history. As Karl Barth said: “The Bible is not a philosophical book, but a history book, the book of God’s mighty acts, in which God becomes knowable to us.” Here’s a simple overview of biblical history.

What is hope and what good is it?

Sep 1, 2021 | Best of WitW

The “so what” of being justified by faith is now we have a reason to boast. Paul explains the 3 things we boast about in Romans 5:1-11. The first is hope.

hypocrites, hupokrites, G5273

Aug 30, 2021 | Word Study - Greek

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

August 2021 Reflections

Aug 29, 2021 | News, Reflections

The Wednesday in the Word podcast is on break to celebrate the arrival of my newest grandchild! We’ll return to the Gospel of Matthew in mid-September. We finished the beatitudes We’ll pick up with the “Antitheses.”

What is saving faith and why is it so important?

Aug 25, 2021 | Best of WitW

Saving faith is the permanent, ongoing trust in God that one day He will free me completely from all the consequences and effects of sin because of the blood of Jesus Christ. Saving faith itself is a gift from God and it involves 4 things.