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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1 & 2 Thessalonians: Between Times
An 11-week Bible study podcast series on Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. Paul teaches a young church how to live between until Christ returns.
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.
Search by category:
New Testament
Old Testament
Topical
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
7 Things to Remember When You Invite an Event Speaker
Here’s advice from an expert on how not to burn out your retreat speaker.
12 How to Choose the Right Treasure
You can look faithful on the outside and still be building your whole life around the wrong treasure. When approval, security, success, or money start feeling like the things you can’t live without, you may be serving the wrong master. In this episode, we’ll see how Jesus exposes what your heart is really chasing and how to find the one treasure you can never lose.
Sample Leader Evaluation Form
When you recruit feedback from your students at the end of a Bible study year, don’t forget to solicit feedback from your leaders.
11 Why Work Matters More Than You Think
Every day, you’re pulled into power struggles at work, at home, and in relationships where someone has authority. When someone has power over you, your instinct may be to resist and protect yourself. When you’re the one in charge, your instinct may be to assert control and get your way. But what if those relationships were never meant to be contests to win or lose? In today’s passage, we discover a biblical framework that transforms authority and submission from problems to manage into opportunities.
How to Launch a Women’s Discipleship Program
Most women’s ministries offer a discipleship program at some point. While there is no “one size fits all” model for how to implement discipleship, here are some ideas to help you get started.
How to Meditate on Scripture Without Emptying Your Mind
Learn how to meditate on Scripture using simple questions instead of waiting for feelings. Discover a practical, question-based approach to biblical meditation that deepens understanding and transforms your Bible study.
Wednesday in the Word podcast
The longest running Bible Study podcast in the world
