13 How the Holy Spirit Seals God’s People
Discover how Ephesians 1 explains the Holy Spirit acts as God seals and protects His people, and how this fulfills Old Testament promises.
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.
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.
10 How Biblical Marriage Solves Your Need for Intimacy
Most people think biblical marriage is just a list of rules, but it’s actually God’s beautiful solution to your deepest need for intimacy. Genesis 2 teaches the three foundational commitments that make marriage fulfilling: specialness, permanence, and becoming one flesh. You’ll discover why Hollywood’s promise of freedom leads to loneliness, what Adam learned before Eve was even created, and why the wisest man who ever lived concluded that permanent monogamous marriage is the path to true happiness.
09 Are You Saved If You Still Struggle with Sin?
Summary If you’ve confessed faith in Christ but still struggle with sin, especially one particular sin you can’t seem to stop, you might wonder if your salvation is in doubt. This week’s episode unpacks Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 6:9-14...
08 How Trials Strengthen Your Faith
James 1:1–8 shows how trials test faith, produce perseverance, and give wisdom. Learn to ask God confidently without double-minded doubt in hardship.
07 How Paul Defines Spirituality
Paul redefines spirituality in 1 Corinthians 12:1-3. Discover why confessing Jesus as Lord matters more than experiences, jobs, or spiritual gifts.
06 What Does it Mean to Receive Jesus?
In Matthew 10:40-42, Jesus teaches that how we respond to His disciples reveals how we respond to Him, and ultimately, to God. Welcoming believers isn’t just about hospitality; it’s a test of our faith and a path to eternal reward.
05 How to Build Your Life on a Rock, not Sand
Explore what Jesus teaches about the Christian worldview. Learn what it means to love your neighbor and build your life on the rock.
04 What Jesus Taught About Saving Faith
Discover what Jesus taught about saving faith in Matthew 5:1-12. Learn the 4 core convictions (REAL faith) and why Jesus calls the poor in spirit, meek, and persecuted “blessed.” Perfect for new believers.
03 If All Religions Lead to God, Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Discover why Jesus is the only way to salvation by exploring John 3:14-21 in context. Learn what the cross reveals, why belief matters, and what Jesus taught Nicodemus about spiritual rebirth.
02 Why Can’t You Just Try Harder to Be Good?
You’ve said you’re sorry, promised to do better—but you still feel guilty? Why? Because guilt isn’t just a feeling to shake off. Real guilt requires real forgiveness. In this episode, we’ll walk through another passage from Romans to uncover God’s response to our sin and why that matters more than we realize. If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you, or why grace is so hard to believe, this passage has the answer.
About the Author
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.