Start Strong

A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Christianity

Stepping into Christianity can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re holding a Bible and wondering where to begin. Start Strong: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Christianity is your clear, no-nonsense roadmap to making sense of Scripture and building a solid foundation for your faith. With straightforward explanations and practical insights, this book unpacks Christianity’s core beliefs directly from the Bible, helping you understand key themes like sin, grace, salvation, and how to live out your faith every day. Whether you’re a new believer, a seeker with questions, or someone looking for a fresh start, Start Strong will give you the confidence to navigate the Bible, trust God’s plan, and walk this journey with clarity and purpose.

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Start Strong: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Christianity

A Clear Path for New Believers

Embarking on a spiritual journey can feel daunting, especially when you’re standing at the threshold with nothing but a Bible and countless questions. Start Strong is your compass in this new adventure, offering a clear pathway through the often overwhelming terrain of Christian faith.

This isn’t just a book—it’s a personal mentor, offering clear, down-to-earth explanations of Christianity’s core beliefs. With engaging storytelling and practical wisdom, Start Strong cuts through confusion and makes the Bible come alive. You’ll explore:

Why the world is broken—and how God’s plan changes everything

What it really means to be saved by faith (and not just “trying harder”)

How to trust God when life gets hard

The Holy Spirit’s role in guiding and transforming you

A faith rooted in Scripture, not feelings or opinions

Written in a warm, conversational style, Start Strong equips you to build a lasting foundation—so you not only start strong but stay strong in your faith for the long haul.

If you’re ready to build a strong foundation and walk confidently with Christ, this book is for you.

Your journey begins here. Let’s walk it together.

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Perfect for Small Groups

Whether you’re walking through Start Strong on your own or guiding others through it, these thoughtfully crafted discussion questions will help. These questions are designed to help you reflect more deeply, spark meaningful conversation, and apply what you’re learning to real life. Ideal for small groups, mentoring relationships, or new believers’ classes, they offer a simple way to start important conversations—without needing to be an expert.

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Perfect for Personal Study

If you’re hungry to keep learning, you’ll find a curated list of podcast episodes that connect with each chapter of Start Strong. These episodes from Wednesday in the Word take you deeper into key topics and passages—perfect for further study at your own pace. Whether you’re looking for more background, biblical context, or practical application, the podcast gives you a trusted next step to keep growing in your faith.

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Dead Theologians Don’t Write Amazon Reviews—But What If They Did?

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None of these individuals have read Start Strong (for obvious chronological reasons), and I have no way of knowing how they would truly respond. All quotes, comments, and endorsements attributed to them are creative fabrications generated by ChatGPT for illustrative or entertainment purposes only. These sections are intended as lighthearted, imaginative engagement—not theological endorsements or academic citations.

In other words: no dead theologians were consulted in the making of this material.

Meet Krisan

Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher, author and the voice behind the Wednesday in the Word podcast, reaching over 50,000 listeners annually. With a background in journalism and biblical exegesis, Krisan’s passon for teaching the Bible has been a constant throughour her life. Residing in Virginia, she is always eager to spread the joy of Bible study to others.

Krisan Marotta

Bible Teacher, Podcaster, Author

Wednesday in the Word Podcast

The longest running Bible study podcast in the world

If you’re looking for a podcast that dives deep into the Bible with clarity and purpose, Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta is your perfect companion.

Each week, Krisan, a seasoned Bible teacher with a knack for breaking down complex Scriptures into plain language, unpacks what the Bible means and equips you with the tools to study it for yourself.

With over 50,000 listeners tuning in annually, it’s clear this isn’t just another surface-level faith podcast—it’s a resource that feeds your soul and sharpens your mind.

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a Bible study library

Beyond the podcast, the Wednesday in the Word Bible Study Library is a treasure trove for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of Scripture. This online collection offers a wealth of resources organized by book, theme, and topic, making it easy to find exactly what you need.

From detailed background and history articles to practical tools like charts, lists, outlines, and maps, the library equips you with everything required to unlock the richness of the Bible. Whether you’re researching a specific passage, exploring scriptural connections through “Scripture Quoting Scripture,” or seeking answers to questions like “Who is…” or “What is…,” this comprehensive resource complements the podcast perfectly, empowering you to study with confidence and clarity.

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