Wednesday in the Word

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

Wednesday in the Word is the podcast that explains what the Bible means and how we figure it out. Unlike a traditional sermon, the focus is on learning to figure out what the Bible says. In addition to going verse by verse through the Bible, we go concept by concept focusing on what the original author intended to say in context. We also compare interpretative options and talk about how to choose between them. This podcast has no advertisements or donation requests. It is free to all who want to learn. In each episode I try to explain the author’s meaning for a set number of verses in plain language and model how I reached those conclusions. My website contains free tools and resources to improve your study skills. More at: WednesdayintheWord.com

Location:

United States

Genres:

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

Description:

Wednesday in the Word is the podcast that explains what the Bible means and how we figure it out. Unlike a traditional sermon, the focus is on learning to figure out what the Bible says. In addition to going verse by verse through the Bible, we go concept by concept focusing on what the original author intended to say in context. We also compare interpretative options and talk about how to choose between them. This podcast has no advertisements or donation requests. It is free to all who want to learn. In each episode I try to explain the author’s meaning for a set number of verses in plain language and model how I reached those conclusions. My website contains free tools and resources to improve your study skills. More at: WednesdayintheWord.com

Twitter:

@witwkmarotta

Language:

English

Contact:

4349773019

Website:

https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/

Email:

krisan@wednesdayintheWord.com

Episodes

22 Mary Anoints Jesus and the Triumphal Entry Explained (John 12)

3/26/2025

Jesus’ ministry shifts toward the cross. Mary’s devotion and the triumphal entry highlight his worthiness, while Judas and the crowd expose the complexity of belief.

21 Why Jesus Delayed Raising Lazarus (John 11)

3/19/2025

Jesus’s raising of Lazarus proves his authority over death, offering us confidence in his promise of eternal life and setting the stage for the cross.

Duration:00:43:00

20 Why Jesus said “I and the Father are One” (John 10:22-42)

3/12/2025

When Jesus pointed to his works as proof of words, he made the famous claim "I and the Father are one." He is at least claiming to be the Messiah. How much more he's claiming is debated.

Duration:00:38:02

19 Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)

3/5/2025

Jesus describes himself as both “the door” to salvation, and “the good shepherd,” who willingly gives his life for his flock.

Duration:00:28:20

18 Jesus heals the Man Born Blind (John 9)

2/26/2025

In John 9, Jesus heals on the Sabbath again, provoking the Jewish leadership. John highlights a variety of responses to this miracle, contrasting spiritual and physical blindness. The blind man now sees, but more importantly he has faith.

Duration:00:39:28

17 Before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:48-59)

2/19/2025

What does Jesus mean when he says 'before Abraham was, I am?" Traditionally seen as a declaration of divinity, context suggests Jesus intends to highlight his role as the Messiah.

Duration:00:50:23

16 The Light of the World (John 8:12-47)

2/12/2025

Jesus came to offer his life to free us from the condemnation that we deserve. Now he add something new: he also came to free us from slavery to sin.

Duration:00:35:58

15 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11)

2/5/2025

Many Bibles omit the account of the woman caught in adultery because of questions about its authenticity. Despite these textual debates, the interesting narrative reveals profound truths about grace, humility and judgment.

Duration:00:26:22

14 Who is Jesus? (John 7)

11/20/2024

Who is Jesus? The people respond with belief, confusion and awe over Jesus' teachings. These responses reflect our complex relationship to truth.

Duration:00:44:27

13 The Bread of Life (John 6)

11/13/2024

John 6 opens with two famous miracles: feeding 5,000 people and Jesus walking on water. What makes this chapter intriguing is John does not focus on the miracles, but on their aftermath—the dialogue that follows.

Duration:00:43:10

12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5)

11/6/2024

Jesus heals an invalid on the Sabbath. Instead of marveling at this miracle, the Jewish leaders are incensed by the violation of their strict Sabbath laws.

Duration:00:45:10

11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4)

10/30/2024

While exploring his theme of belief, John teaches us about worship and hungering for God’s will.

Duration:00:36:11

10 Living Water: The Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4)

10/23/2024

John adds a new twist to his theme of testimony and belief: this time the believers are the hated Samaritans. John explores three themes this chapter. We examine the first theme in this podcast.

Duration:00:34:39

09 John the Baptist: Forerunner to Follower (John 3:22-36)

10/16/2024

John the Baptist decreases: In this narrative, John affirms his contentment and joy with following God's plan for him.

Duration:00:26:25

08 Nicodemus: For God so loved the world (John 3:14-21)

10/9/2024

Nicodemus approaches Jesus as a truth-seeker who acknowledges Jesus is a teacher from God. Jesus warns him four ways that's not enough to gain eternal life.

Duration:00:37:16

07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13)

10/2/2024

Jesus challenges Nicodemus four ways. First, he tells Nicodemus seeking truth and responding to miracles are not enough to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Duration:00:42:05

06 Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Understanding His Authority (John 2:13-25)

9/25/2024

Jesus cleanses the temple, provoking the leaders to demand a sign of his authority. No one understood his answer until later.

Duration:00:27:36

05 Jesus turns Water into Wine (John 2:1-12)

9/18/2024

Only the disciples and a few servants saw Jesus turn water into wine at the wedding at Cana. John highlights how this quiet miracle confirmed their belief that Jesus is the Christ.

Duration:00:19:00

04 Jesus calls the First Disciples (John 1:34-51)

9/11/2024

The Apostle John explains how the first disciples moved from curious followers to apostles entrusted with spreading the gospel.

Duration:00:31:39

03 The Testimony of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34)

9/4/2024

The author focuses on the evidence John the Baptist provided about the identity of the Christ. John the Baptist gave two kinds of testimony: negative and positive.