Start Strong

About this book

You're not crazy, and you're not alone.If you've recently started following Jesus, you may feel like you've stepped into the middle of a movie without knowing the plot. Start Strong is a step-by-step, Scripture-based guide that helps you understand the gospel, grow in faith, and follow Jesus in everyday life-without assuming you already know the Christian vocabulary.Who is Start Strong for New believers who want a clear, guided introduction to Christianity Curious seekers who want clarity on what Christians actually believe Mentors, pastors, and leaders looking for a ready-to-use discipleship resource (one-on-one or group) What it covers The essentials of the Christian faith: sin, salvation, grace, faith, repentance, and assurance How to grow spiritually: the Holy Spirit, hope, wisdom, and living for Christ Real-life questions: how faith connects to relationships, sex, work, and money How to use it On your own: Read a chapter, then work through the "See for Yourself" passages and optional workbook One-on-one: Read with a friend or mentor and use the discussion questions for weekly conversations Small group or class: Teach it as a new-believer track using the free lesson plans and optional workbook This isn't an academic theology textbook. It's a beginner-friendly guide anchored in Scripture and focused on the foundations you need first.About the Author: Krisan Marotta, creator of the Wednesday in the Word podcast, is known for clear, verse-by-verse Bible teaching. With over 40 years of Bible study, her work reaches over 50,000 listeners per year in 150+ countries.