Welcome to
Wednesday in the Word
The podcast about what the Bible means, and how we know
The longest-running Bible study podcast in the world
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.
- 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.
- 15 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.
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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.
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Bible Study Boot Camp is a free, 7-day email course designed to take your Bible study from unsure to confident. Each daily lesson walks you through one part of the method.
When you sign up, you'll also receive my free Bible Study Starter Kit, which explains the full 6-step method and the principles behind it. Includes a printable worksheet.
One week. One method. A skill you'll use for the rest of your life.
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.
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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
February 2021 Reflections
What should we do when Scripture annoys us? This is my best advice on handling difficult passages like the ones coming up in Matthew 2.
What is the Septuagint?
The Septuagint (often abbreviated LXX) is a translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek in the 3rd century BC. The LXX was made for the Jewish community when Greek was the common language of the day, and for many Jews was their primary language.
Who were the Samaritans?
“Samaritans” can refer to either: natives of the region of Samaria or members of a Jewish sect. The Samaritans date their history to Joshua building an altar at Shechem (Joshua 24). They saw themselves as the true Jewish religion.
New Testament Priesthood
These are the principal religious and political offices in Judaism at the time of Jesus.
New Testament History from Alexander to Titus
When the Old Testament ends, Israel is under control of the Persian empire. When the New Testament begins, Israel is under Roman control. The switch occurred because of Alexander the Great. This historical background helps explain the political situation at the time of the New Testament.
Bible Questions: Who is…
Answers to basic questions about people in the Bible and biblical history.
Wednesday in the Word podcast
The longest running Bible Study podcast in the world
