Episodes
Your Heaven, Part 1
Heaven is a realm of divine reunions, eternal rest, and selfless love, free from sin and fear, where believers spread God's message, focusing on outreach and selflessness.
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3 Nephi 8-11 | Jesus Descending Down to the Nephites
??TIMESTAMPS?? 00:00 Introduction 01:01 3 Nephi 8 06:48 3 Nephi 9 17:45 3 Nephi 10 23:47 3 Nephi 11 Jesus took credit for destroying at…
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7 Rungs to Heaven Q&A
Shawn McCraney teaches love and understanding beyond religious boundaries, emphasizing prayer for all, inherent worth, agape love, and spiritual growth through genuine faith.
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And The Weiner Is…
The teaching stresses testing beliefs for genuine good, guided by truth, honesty, and love, while critiquing tradition over authenticity, promoting openness and agape love.
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Are You Experienced? Q&A
Shawn McCraney critiques "Commanded Christianity," questioning the imposition of divine laws on all life aspects by Reformed preachers, advocating for a personal, love-based faith.
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Are You Experienced?
Believers should seek spiritual growth through scripture, not just experiences. True maturity comes from understanding God's Word, as shown in Luke 24 and Yeshua's teachings.
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Helaman 13-16 | Samuel the Lamanite | Come Follow Me Podcast
??TIMESTAMPS?? 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Helaman 13 10:40 Slippery Treasures 12:09 Martin Harris said about Slippery Treasures 14:17 Helaman 14 23:22 Helaman 15 27:32 Helaman 16…
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Catch Up Q&A
Shawn McCraney highlights Jesus' acceptance and rejection, the translation journey of His name, the lifting of the vail through Christ, and the importance of cultural context.
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Not Tempted In All Things
Shawn McCraney explains Jesus' temptations were contextually relevant to His time, not modern specifics, yet He empathizes with today's challenges, offering compassion and redemption.
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Helaman 7-12 | Come Follow Me Podcast
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/helaman-7-12 How are Nephi and Lehi’s experience in prison similar to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego of the Old Testament? Who was the most…
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Helaman 1-6 | Encircled by Fire | Come Follow Me Podcast
Script – https://talkingtomormons.com/helaman-1-6-come-follow-me/ How are Nephi and Lehi’s experience in prison similar to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego of the Old Testament? Who was the most…
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Goodbye, Jesus
Shawn McCraney advocates for using "Yeshua" over "Jesus," discarding traditional religious views, focusing on spiritual growth, love, and authenticity in Christian faith.
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Is Your Church Financially Transparent?
How can you tell if your church is financially transparent? Here are some ideas and tips to help you get started. Go to checkmychurch.org to learn more.
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Alma 53-63 | Stripling Soldiers | Come Follow Me
What was the greatest fighting force in Nephite history? What role did their mother’s play in preparing them to be soldiers? Are the native inhabitants…
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I’m Doing It With My Neighbor
Shawn McCraney teaches nurturing a direct relationship with God through Christ, focusing on spiritual growth, love, and kindness over religious rules, emphasizing inner transformation.
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I Am Sorry
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Imagine
Shawn McCraney teaches living with Jesus now, not waiting for afterlife. CAMPUS church promotes faith with freedom, peace, love, no dogma, but faces declining attendance.
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Alma 43-52
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Actually? Yes! Q&A
Shawn McCraney's teaching stresses genuine Christianity over hypocrisy, urging believers to avoid superficial faith, be authentic, and either fervently devoted or honestly indifferent.
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Actually? Yes!
Shawn McCraney emphasizes discerning literal vs. figurative Bible interpretations, unity over dogma, faith in Jesus, love, and skepticism of scripture-justified practices like polygamy.
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Alma 39-42 | Come Follow Me Podcast
00:00 Introduction 01:19 Alma 40 05:11 Alma 40 8-9 22:28 Alma 40 17-18 32:35 Alma 41 34:33 Alma 40 3-4 36:36 2 Nephi 2 11…
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Literally? Really? What Color Was Jesus? Q&A
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Christian roles, especially "pastor," advocating for personal faith exploration and rejecting hierarchical titles. He critiques Mormonism's racial biases and urges a return to authentic depictions of Jesus, promoting inclusivity and unity.
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Literally? Really? What Color Was Jesus?
Shawn's teaching advises against literal Bible interpretation, promoting reason and spiritual guidance for understanding. Emphasizes context, love, and avoiding harmful zealotry.
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Alma 36-38 | Secret Oaths, Covenants, Signs | Come Follow Me
How are secret oaths, covenants, signs, and words attributed to the devil? Are there inconsistencies in Alma the Younger’s conversion stories? What is “Gazelem” in…
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Nothing to Fear Q&A
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism's focus on works with Christianity's faith-based approach, emphasizing humility, forgiveness, and gratitude as key Christian virtues.
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Nothing to Fear
Believers are justified and sanctified, new creations in Christ, saved by faith. Spiritual growth leads to rewards, not increased salvation. Suffering servant prophecy.
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Rand or Dostoyevski Q&A
Shawn McCraney teaches that suffering evidences God's goodness, allowing free will. He contrasts "Contrite Right" humility with "Dark Left" pride, and views the Trinity as one essence.
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Rand or Dostoyevski
Shawn McCraney contrasts Ayn Rand's self-interest with Christian selflessness, emphasizing spiritual growth through a direct relationship with God, leading to true joy and purpose.
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Alma 30-31 | What Was the Rameumptom?
What was the Raneumptom? What has a more powerful effect on people – the sword or the word? Is God a spirit forever? How many…
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Hanging in the Balance Q&A
Shawn McCraney stresses evaluating Christian doctrine for purity and love, aligning with Jesus' teachings. Emphasizes Jesus as "God with us" and personal connection with God.
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Hanging in the Balance
Shawn McCraney emphasizes spiritual growth, eternal rewards, and living by God's will over earthly pleasures. Believers are promised glorified bodies in New Jerusalem.
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Alma 23-29 | Come Follow Me Podcast
How are Book of Mormon proclamations similar, to modern LDS proclamations? What group of people became conscientious objectors to the Nephite-Lamanite war? What does Alma…
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Glory to Glory Q&A
Shawn McCraney promotes embracing flaws using FLAWED (Faith, Love, Art, Work, Education, Dimension), encourages artistic expression, warns against legalism, and stresses separating faith from politics.
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Glory to Glory
Shawn McCraney teaches that Christians should reject self-serving desires, embrace God's love, and grow spiritually by following the Spirit, facing challenges with humility.
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Alma 17-22 | Come Follow Me | Ammon
Are altar calls of the 1800’s reflected in the Book of Mormon? Why couldn’t Ammon marry King Lamoni’s daughter? Are horses and chariots on wheels…
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Flawed Q&A
Shawn McCraney teaches focusing on Jesus, transformed hearts, and agape love over politics. He contrasts Christian archetypes, advocating empathy and understanding for all.
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Flawed
Shawn McCraney discusses Christians as "flawed" by worldly standards, emphasizing faith, love, and creativity. He encourages embracing flaws, prioritizing God, and spiritual growth.
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Dark and Light Q&A
Shawn McCraney highlights the gap between Christian values and actions, urging compassion beyond personal circles, addressing biases, and fostering empathy for marginalized groups.
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Dark and Light
Shawn McCraney's teaching highlights the duality of light (God/goodness) and darkness (evil/secrecy), urging believers to focus on God's will, embody light, and reject darkness.
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Alma 13-16 | Melchizedek Priesthood
How does the Book of Mormon justify there being many “high priests” of the “high priesthood” when that clearly contradicts what the New Testament teaches?…
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Alma 8-12 | BoM Monetary System | Come Follow Me Podcast
Why does the Book of Mormon have its own unique monetary system? Is Jesus Christ also the Eternal Father? Does the Book of Mormon confirm…
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Satan Q&A
Shawn McCraney prioritizes spiritual allegiance over political activism, emphasizes love and peace, discusses pacifism, and encourages deep biblical exploration.
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Satan
Satan, once good, became evil by opposing God. Christ's victory nullifies Satan's role as accuser. Evil stems from human desires, not Satan, post-70 AD.
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A Welcomed Break
Shawn McCraney teaches that beliefs shape identity and behavior, urging love over doctrinal disputes. He critiques rigid doctrines, promotes inclusivity, and emphasizes love and authenticity in faith.
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A Welcomed Break
Questioning faith, subjective relationship with God, beyond doctrines, God's universal love, faith in Jesus, spiritual journey, community strength, Holy Spirit renewal.
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Alma 5-7 | The Impossible Gospel
Does the Book of Mormon promote an impossible gospel? Is there a clear distinction between salvation by works and salvation by grace? Did God create…
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Spirits in the World Q&A
Shawn McCraney distinguishes between the Holy Spirit and Spirit of Christ, critiques organized religion, emphasizes agape love, and advocates for personal faith over dogma.
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Spirits in the World
Shawn McCraney contrasts the "Spirit of the World" with the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the latter's eternal value and guidance towards God's will, kindness, and faith in Christ.
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What Is Priestcraft? | Mosiah 29 – Alma 4 | Come Follow Me
What is priestcraft? Who is the second “antichrist” mentioned in the Book of Mormon? Who was president of the country, president of the church, and…
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Dialectical Ontology
Shawn McCraney explores the evolving understanding of God's nature, contrasting static Trinitarian views with dynamic revelations influenced by philosophical frameworks, emphasizing a fluid comprehension of spiritual truths.
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