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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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06 Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Apr 10, 2024 | 01 Podcasts, Galatians

Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.

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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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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.

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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

May 2021 Reflections

May 30, 2021 | News, Reflections

1st major section done! Deep dive into the beatitudes. Tell me what you’ve learned from the Gospel of Matthew so far. I’ll include a few favorites in next month’s email. (This should be fun!)

How the Apostles died

May 28, 2021 | 02 Library, Background & History

Scripture records the deaths of only 2 apostles: James (Acts 12:1-2) and Judas Iscariot (Matthew 27:5). Most of what we know about the deaths of the other apostles comes from early Christian writers and church tradition. Most scholars think the Apostle John is the only apostle who died of natural causes. The exact dates are unknown, most are estimates.

How to listen to a podcast

May 25, 2021 | Announcements, News

Despite the popularity of podcasts today, many people don’t know how to get started listening. Don’t be embarrassed! Ironically, because there are so many different ways to listen, getting started is confusing. Anyone can click on a YouTube video or google a website, but where do you find podcasts? Here are some tutorials.

Israel’s 3 Temples

May 24, 2021 | 02 Library, Background & History

Israel had 3 temples during its Old & New Testament time period. The original temple was built by Solomon. After the exile, a second temple was built under Zerubbabel. Finally, Herod the Great expanded and enlarged the temple during his reign.