If you’ve tried to read the Bible but walked away confused, you’re not alone.
I’m Krisan Marotta, and I’ll help you understand what Scripture means and how we know.
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.
- is your educational resource for serious, in-depth Bible study.
Start Strong: A New Believer’s Guide to Christianity is a comprehensive discipleship resource designed for those new to Christian faith who want solid biblical foundations without seminary-level complexity.
Book 1 in the Start Strong Bible Foundations Series
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Start Strong : A New Believer's Guide to Christianity
Start Strong Bible Foundations Series Book 1
Who is Start Strong for
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New believers who want a step-by-step, Scripture-based introduction to Christianity
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Curious seekers who want clarity on what Christians actually believe
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Mentors and leaders looking for a ready-to-use discipleship resource for individuals or groups
What it helps with
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The essentials of the Christian faith: sin, salvation, grace, faith, repentance, and assurance
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How to grow spiritually: the Holy Spirit, hope, wisdom, and living for Christ
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Real-life questions: how faith connects to relationships, sex, work, and money
How to use it
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On your own: Read a chapter, then work through the “See for Yourself” passages and optional workbook
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One-on-one: Read with a friend or mentor and use the discussion questions for weekly conversations
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Small group/class: Teach it as a new-believer track or foundations class using the free lesson plans and optional workbook
- Homeschool/youth: Assign a chapter, use the lesson plans or discussion questions to discuss the key idea, then use the middle/high school quizzes to review and reinforce understanding
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.
Learn to study the Bible with confidence.
Want confidence each time you open your Bible? The Bible Study Starter Kit shows you how to observe the text, follow the author’s logic, and land on sound application.
Inside you’ll find: 10 foundational rules, 5 clarifying questions, a simple 5-step method, and a printable study sheet to record your thoughts.
You’ll also get Bible Study Boot Camp, a short email series that walks you through your first study and how to use the Kit.