Best Krisan Marotta Podcasts (2025)

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A Biblical Perspective on Money 1:09:53

21d ago1:09:53

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In this episode, Krisan and David John Marotta present a biblical perspective on money, arguing that it all belongs to God and that we are called to be stewards, not owners. Drawing from Scripture and their extensive experience in financial management, they blend theological insights with practical advice to guide listeners in using money wisely fo…

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24 Why Believe? Themes from the Gospel of John’s Final Chapters 40:12

2M ago40:12

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word, we summarize the themes of the Gospel of John as we learned in this series. We focus on John 20:30-31 as a lens to understand John’s purpose and the transformative power of belief. In this week’s episode, we explore: The significance of Jesus’ miraculous signs and their role in proving his identity as t…

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23 The Upper Room Discourse: Jesus’ Final Teaching (John 13-17) 59:40

2M ago59:40

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, we tackle the Upper Room Discourse (John 13-17) where Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. Jesus addresses both the unique role of his apostles and the universal call for all his followers to live faithfully in his absence. In this week’s episode, we explore: Jesus’ Departure and Retu…

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

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, we study the narratives of Mary anointing Jesus and his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. These events underscore Jesus’ identity and mission while contrasting the responses of belief and unbelief, culminating in his voluntary path to the cross. In this week’s episode, we explore: Mary’s anointing…

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21 Why Jesus Delayed Raising Lazarus (John 11) 43:00

2M ago43:00

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, we explore the story of Lazarus in John 11. This event serves as a pivotal moment where the major themes of John’s Gospel converge, illuminating Jesus’ identity, mission, and the responses he elicits from those around him. In this week’s episode, we explore: The miracle of Lazarus’ resurrection:…

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20 Why Jesus said “I and the Father are One” (John 10:22-42) 38:02

3M ago38:02

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This episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast examines John 10:22-42. We explore how Jesus confronts the Jewish leaders’ skepticism about his identity, using his works and words to affirm his role as the Messiah while foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice that will secure eternal life for his followers. In this week’s episode, we explore: The hi…

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19 Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21) 28:20

3M ago28:20

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, we explore John 10:1-21, part of our ongoing series on the Gospel of John. We’ll unpack how Jesus uses the shepherd and sheep metaphor to reveal his identity and challenge listeners to discern whom they will trust. In this week’s episode, we explore: The continuation of Jesus’ conversation from …

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18 Jesus heals the Man Born Blind (John 9) 39:28

3M ago39:28

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In this episode of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, we delves into John Chapter 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind. This story is not just about a physical miracle but serves as a profound metaphor for the journey from unbelief to faith. This event underscores the central theme of John’s Gospel: that eternal life comes through belief in Jesus …

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17 Before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:48-59) 50:23

3M ago50:23

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In this episode of Wednesday in the Word, we examine John 8:48-59, where Jesus makes the powerful and often-debated statement, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Is Jesus directly claiming to be divine or to be the Messiah? We explore the linguistic, historical, and theological context of this passage to better understand Jesus’ identity and message. In t…

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16 The Light of the World (John 8:12-47) 35:58

4M ago35:58

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The Light of the World (John 8:12-47) Jesus came to offer his life to free us from the condemnation that we deserve. In John 8, Jesus tells us he also came to free us from slavery to sin. Review—The Light of the World The thesis of John’s gospel is the only way to gain eternal life in the kingdom of heaven is to believe Jesus is the Christ. John ch…

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15 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11) 26:22

4M ago26:22

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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14 Who is Jesus? (John 7) 44:27

6M ago44:27

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

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13 The Bread of Life (John 6) 43:10

7M ago43:10

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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12 Sabbath Conflict and the Authority of Jesus (John 5) 45:10

7M ago45:10

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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11 True Worship: The Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4) 36:11

7M ago36:11

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

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10 Living Water: The Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4) 34:39

7M ago34:39

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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09 John the Baptist: Forerunner to Follower (John 3:22-36) 26:25

7M ago26:25

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

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08 Nicodemus: For God so loved the world (John 3:14-21) 37:16

8M ago37:16

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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07 Nicodemus: You must be born again (John 3:1-13) 42:05

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

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06 Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Understanding His Authority (John 2:13-25) 27:36

8M ago27:36

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

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05 Jesus turns Water into Wine (John 2:1-12) 19:00

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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04 Jesus calls the First Disciples (John 1:34-51) 31:39

9M ago31:39

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

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03 The Testimony of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34) 41:02

9M ago41:02

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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.By Krisan Marotta

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02 In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-18) 48:27

9M ago48:27

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John 1:1-18: The Apostle John starts his gospel with a prologue that introduces 3 key themes that resonate throughout the book.By Krisan Marotta

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01 Gospel of John Introduction 34:42

9M ago34:42

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This episode kicks off a new season on the Gospel of John. We delve into the what we know about the author, the Apostle John, and review the unique characteristics of this gospel, as compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke).By Krisan Marotta

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Wednesday in the Word Season 25

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Season 25 of the Wednesday in the Word podcast starts August 21By Krisan Marotta

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Wednesday in the Word Update 2:23

12M ago2:23

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The podcast is on break. In the meantime listen to one of the 500+ previous episodes and this song.By Krisan Marotta

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12 Fruit of the Spirit: Summary

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The fruit of the Spirit are not “feel-good vibes” or moral must-haves. They result from a seismic worldview. They grow from faith taking root in our souls.By Krisan Marotta

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11 Fruit of the Spirit: Self-control

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While self-control might sound like a call to perfection, at its core self-control values the gospel more than our desires of the moment.By Krisan Marotta

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10 Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

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Gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is not about being soft or timid. It involves humbly accepting what God gives without self-promotion or ambition.By Krisan Marotta

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09 Fruit of the Spirit: Faith

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Faith as a fruit of the Spirit is not a feeling or belief, but a transformative worldview based on four core convictions.By Krisan Marotta

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08 Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

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Goodness as a fruit of the Spirit isn't doing random acts of kindness. Goodness is an active pursuit of what is right and holy in both speech and action.By Krisan Marotta

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07 Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

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Kindness as a fruit of the Spirit is not good deeds. Rooted in understanding God's kindness, it's intentionally acting to benefit others.By Krisan Marotta

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06 Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

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Patience as a fruit of the Spirit results from belief. We are longsuffering because we fix our hope on the promises of the gospel.By Krisan Marotta

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05 Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

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We typically think of peace as fruit of the Spirit as "peace of mind." But most often Scripture speaks of peace as unity among believers.By Krisan Marotta

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04 Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

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Scripture teaches believers have joy as a fruit of the Spirit in the middle of struggles. Joy is confidence based on hope.By Krisan Marotta

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03 Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 2

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Scripture teaches a second aspect to love as a fruit of the Spirit which concerns how believers relate to each other as a church and community.By Krisan Marotta

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02 Fruit of the Spirit: Love Part 1

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A deep dive into Scripture to understand what love is as a fruit of the Spirit. Spoiler: It is not a feeling.By Krisan Marotta

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01 Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction

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The entire argument of Galatians in one podcast! Understanding the themes of Galatians is the foundation for our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Knowing the context surrounding the list is the crucial first step.By Krisan Marotta

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A Wednesday in the Word Announcement 1:14

1y ago1:14

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The latest news from Krisan Marotta and the Wednesday in the Word podcast: New series on the Fruit of the Spirit starts March 6.By Krisan Marotta

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15 Invest in Truth (Galatians 6:6-18)

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In Galatians 6:6-18, Paul encourages his listeners to invest their lives in truth. We reap what we sow. If we seek teachers who flatter and entertain us, that is what we will harvest. God is not mocked. He knows what we seek.By Krisan Marotta

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14 Bear Each Others’ Burdens (Galatians 5:25-6:5) 26:07

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In Galatians 5:25-6:5, Paul explains how the fact that we all believe the same gospel translates into our lives as a community. First, he urges us to stop competing with our teammates. Then Paul explains how to respond when someone stumbles on this metaphorical race to glory.By Krisan Marotta

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13 Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:13-24)

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Paul argues we don't need the Law to keep us from pursuing sin. We have something better. We have the Spirit of God teaching us to pursue goodness.By Krisan Marotta

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12 Galatians 5:1-12 Keep Standing Firm 33:16

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In the final chapters, he develops his third major theme which is the freedom the gospel brings. Because the gospel solves our two biggest problems, it brings freedom from the law and freedom from slavery to sin.By Krisan Marotta

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11 A Tale of Two Mothers (Galatians 4:21-31) 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

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In the story of Abraham we find two sons, two wives, two covenants, two mountains, and two cities. So we have only two options. One option leads to eternal life in the kingdom of God. The other leads to destruction.By Krisan Marotta

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10 Galatians 4:12-20 Leadership in action 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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In his fourth argument, Paul appeals to the Galatians to return to the true gospel based on his deep affection and concern for them.By Krisan Marotta

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09 Sons and Slaves (Galatians 4:1-11) 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

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The Judaizers teach you need to place yourself under the guardianship of the Law. Why would adults want to return the restrictions of childhood? Like a child who has come of age, you have graduated from the guardianship of the Law.By Krisan Marotta

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08 Graduation from the Law (Galatians 3:23-29) 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

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The Law teaches valuable lessons that prepare us for faith and keep us from evil. But, after the Messiah came, we graduated from the protective custody of the Law. All of us receive justification by the same path: faith in Jesus Christ.By Krisan Marotta

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07 The Deal and the Promise (Galatians 3:15-22) 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

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Paul argues the Law, which was a deal, does not nullify the promise given to Abraham. In a deal, two parties agree to certain obligations. But a promise is made by one party unconditionally.By Krisan Marotta

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06 Having Begun by the Spirit, Are You Perfected by the Flesh (Galatians 3:1-14) 44:01

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In Galatians 3, Paul begins a series of five arguments for justification by faith. In the first two, Paul argues from experience and from the plain teaching of Scripture.By Krisan Marotta

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