Episodes
Should Christians Idolize Rockstars?
Admire talents of public figures like athletes, but avoid idol worship. Keep admiration balanced, ensuring reverence is directed to God. All are human and equal.
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An Open Response to Jeff Durbin and Jason Wallace
Shawn McCraney prioritizes personal scripture interpretation via the Spirit over traditional orthodoxy, promoting faith unity and dialogue over rigid doctrines.
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Interview with Ilona Nielson, Part 2
Shawn McCraney sits down with Ilona Nielson for a discussion.
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Is Jesus God?
Explores Jesus's dual nature in the Trinity, emphasizing open dialogue, grace, and diverse theological perspectives. Encourages understanding through discernment and love.
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Interview with Ilona Nielson, Part 1
Shawn McCraney sits down with Ilona Nielson for a discussion.
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3 Troubling “C Words” in the Faith Today
Shawn McCraney critiques religious manipulation via cultural conformity, misuse of "concerned," and "Coffee Culture" in churches, advocating for inclusivity and questioning norms.
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Is There a Sabbath Any Longer?
Shawn's teaching explores Sabbath observance debates among religious groups, highlighting differing interpretations, historical shifts, and critiques of Sunday worship's motives.
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Interview with Carl Moore
Shawn McCraney sits down with Carl Moore for a discussion.
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Where is all of this Evil Coming From?
Shawn McCraney teaches that Jesus's victory was spiritual, but evil persists due to human nature and dark forces. God is in control, working mysteriously for good.
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Did Jesus Pay for the Sins of the World?
Jesus's sacrifice covers all sins, requiring faith acceptance. Emphasizes love over fear, critiques traditional views, and encourages open dialogue on salvation and theology.
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Your Comments on Ravi Zacharias
Shawn's teachings focus on grace, accountability, critical examination of beliefs, and transformation through faith. He emphasizes love, understanding, and authenticity over judgment and structured religion.
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Take it In
Jesus' life of love led to crucifixion, fulfilling God's will. His sacrifice redeems, reconciles, and empowers believers, forming the foundation of Christian faith.
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Are All Prayers Answered & What Rules Do Christians Live By?
Shawn explores spiritual powers, good vs. evil, God vs. Satan, historical views on human nature, societal changes, and generational beliefs, concluding God's power is supreme.
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Leave Ravi Zacharias Alone!
Shawn McCraney critiques Christian responses to scandals, urging introspection on systemic issues, human fallibility, and the need to trust God over flawed leaders.
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Grateful for it All
Cultivate gratitude for all experiences, viewing them as growth opportunities. Embrace challenges for personal development and deeper connection with God.
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What Are the Powers in the Universe Today?
Explores spiritual powers, light vs. darkness, Satan's role, human actions as evil catalysts, cultural beliefs, generational views on social issues, God's power as true.
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Interview with Joan Fowler
Shawn McCraney sits down with Joan Fowler for a discussion.
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To the Haters of Heaven
Shawn McCraney critiques traditional views, suggesting pre-Christ all were in "hell" (paradise/prison), post-Christ all enter a divided heavenly realm: inside for faithful, outside for others.
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How Do I Use My Talents for God?
Use unique talents for God beyond church roles, express faith authentically, impact the world, connect with audiences, align with God's will, inspire others.
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Interview with Cathy Hansen
Shawn McCraney sits down with Cathy Hansen for a discussion.
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Beware Beware Beware
Culture imposes rigid rules, fostering pride and fear, while Christians should embrace agape love, rejecting pride, and fostering unity beyond societal constraints.
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Define Evil
Evil is disobeying God, with views on its nature and hierarchy. Teaching against faith has greater spiritual impact. Evil is absence of God. Free will allows choice.
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Interview with Danny Larson
Shawn McCraney sits down with Danny Larse for a discussion.
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Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up
Shawn McCraney teaches that "heretic" means causing division, not just unorthodox views. Emphasizes unity, maturity, love, and inclusion, with engaging discussions.
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Can I Be a Christian and a Substance Abuser & Comments
Shawn's teaching examines Christianity's view on mental health meds, advocating acceptance like other meds, urging open dialogue, deep understanding, and respectful debate.
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Interview with Charlie Clark
Shawn McCraney sits down with Charlie Clark for a discussion.
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Back from the Dead
Life's temporary; focus on eternal love and spiritual essence. Shawn McCraney teaches storing treasures in heaven, prioritizing love for God and others.
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Transgenderism
Transgender individuals can be Christians; gender identity doesn't affect their relationship with Christ. Focus on love, respect, and empathy over political ideologies.
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Super Duper Importance
Shawn McCraney's teachings emphasize viewing the Bible as the Tanakh and Apostolic record, focus on spiritual guidance over legalism, challenge traditional doctrines, and stress love, humility, and personal faith.
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The Problem With Systematic Theology
Systematic theology risks fostering rigid beliefs; Shawn advocates a holistic approach using propositional, participatory, perspectival, and procedural knowledge for genuine faith.
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Did God Create Venomous Snakes and Spiders
Healing by God glorifies Him, encourages faith, and involves spiritual growth. Medical advances are seen as divine gifts, but not all recoveries are divine. Faith tests build resilience.
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Interview with Justin Nielson
Shawn McCraney sits down with Justin Nielson for a discussion.
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Knife to a Gun Fight – A Quick Shameless Plug
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Why Does God Heal Some but Not Others
God's healing shows intention, like Jesus' healings proving Messiahship. Focus on spiritual healing, not just physical. Challenges teach faith, not prosperity. Prayer invites divine intervention respecting free will.
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A Revised Assessment of Mormonism
Shawn McCraney highlights Mormonism's organizational benefits for community seekers, contrasts it with the pursuit of spiritual truth, and stresses repentance, friendship, and historical context of biblical wine.
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Choose Your Retirement Plan
Shawn teaches that attitude and actions shape the afterlife, emphasizing Agape love, Holy Spirit, faith, suffering, humility, and contrasts true Christians with the godless and proud.
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Addressing Your Comments – Dec 2020
Shawn emphasizes empathy, open dialogue, and love in Christianity, focusing on understanding societal pressures over judgment. He discusses scriptural interpretations, body image, and ethics on alcohol, advocating for moderation and grace in overcoming addiction. The teachings prioritize love and faith, transcending cultural practices, and highlight Jesus' sacrifice and the pursuit of a higher purpose.
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The Gay Chapter
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Last Day – Last Hour – At Hand, Part 4
Shawn's teaching reinterprets biblical "last days" as the early Church era, challenges literal scripture readings, emphasizes faith over symbols, and advocates love, truth, and grace.
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Fleeing and Faithful Friends
Shawn McCraney highlights genuine Christian friendship as selfless love and commitment, reflecting Jesus' teachings. True friendship involves self-sacrifice and honest communication.
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Is Jesus Coming Back, Part 2
Belief in Jesus's return shapes Christian life, emphasizing love and forgiveness. Interpretations vary, with some seeing a past return in 70 A.D., promoting hope and freedom.
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Comparing The TVOS & PVOS
Shawn McCraney contrasts TVOS, viewing the Bible as a rulebook, with PVOS, seeing it as a spiritual guide promoting love, unity, and subjective faith for growth.
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Is Jesus Coming Back, Part 1
Shawn discusses Jesus's imminent return, New Testament prophecy, rapture, historical context of Revelation, fall of Jerusalem, diverse Evangelical views, and environmental responsibility.
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Come Join Us
Shawn's teaching: God's Kingdom began in 70 AD, exists spiritually in believers, not through earthly means. Live under God's reign for peace, love, and spiritual growth.
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Catch Up on Comments
Shawn's teaching critiques Mormon theology, emphasizes God's grace, links Christianity to political/economic systems, and promotes personal spiritual exploration and empathy.
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Historical LDS Baptism Facts
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Moroni 1-6 | Come Follow Me Podcast
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/moroni-1-6-elders-priests-teachers ?Talking to Mormons YouTube – https://goo.gl/Pe2LiV Website – https://TalkingToMormons.com/ Facebook – https://goo.gl/s2vADr Instagram – https://goo.gl/rLQRiZ Podcasts Come Follow Me iTunes – https://goo.gl/dsQ893…
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Moroni 10 | Come Follow Me Podcast
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Moroni 7-9 | Come Follow Me Podcast
Why isn’t the age of eight, mentioned in the Book of Mormon as a minimum age for baptizing children? Why would Nephite Christians in AD…
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Christians & Drinking
Teaching emphasizes moderation in alcohol, personal limits, accountability, kindness, and understanding in faith, challenging legalism, and promoting personal responsibility.
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