Episodes
Striking the Root, Part 5
Shawn McCraney teaches that Christ's victory reconciles all to God, contrasting Old and New Covenants. True faith involves humility, Spirit-led life, rejecting pride and worldly pursuits.
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Striking the Root, Part 4
Shawn McCraney advocates for personal, authentic worship, critiques organized religion, emphasizes spiritual growth over materialism, and highlights freedom through Jesus.
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Striking the Root, Part 3
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Trinity views, emphasizing personal faith in God through Christ. He advocates for scriptural understanding, love, and spiritual freedom.
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Striking at the Root, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism's control, promotes individual faith in Jesus, emphasizes genuine love through knowing God, and highlights universal salvation through Christ.
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Striking the Root, Part 1
Shawn McCraney stresses Christianity's role in societal peace, critiques institutional religion, promotes personal Bible understanding, and advocates for love over dogma.
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Interview with Glenn Hill
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Hacking at the Roots, Part 12
Shawn McCraney's teaching contrasts reliance on Christ with self-reliance, critiques institutional religious consumerism, and emphasizes a Spirit-led, individual faith free from legalism.
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Interview with Larry Norris
Shawn McCraney discusses First John 4:1-5, stressing discernment of true spirits by acknowledging Jesus Christ's incarnation. He critiques atheism's logic-based beliefs, emphasizing love, humility, and patience over doctrinal superiority. Shawn urges unity in faith, addressing outdated dogmas, and engaging with younger, scientifically-minded generations. He highlights the importance of spiritual principles in youth, introducing Larry Norris as a model of steadfast faith.
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Interview with Bryce Blankenagel
Shawn McCraney's episode features Bryce Blankenagel, ex-LDS turned atheist, critiquing Mormonism via his podcast, exploring his journey, church views, and atheism rationale.
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Hacking at the Root, Part 11
Shawn McCraney emphasizes personal faith, authenticity, and freedom in Christ, critiques societal and religious conformity, and highlights labor unions' role against exploitation.
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Hacking at the Root, Part 10
Shawn McCraney teaches former Mormons to release anger towards LDS, focus on Jesus for peace, critiques Mormonism, emphasizes spiritual over material wealth, and values open faith discussions.
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Interview with Joseph Scoma, Part 2
Shawn McCraney emphasizes empathy over judgment, advocating for a personal relationship with Jesus, free from control and manipulation, focusing on love and understanding.
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Interview with Joseph Scoma
Shawn McCraney highlights Jesus' transformative power, acceptance of non-opposing paths, love for non-believers, and holistic guidance for ex-Mormons to prevent spiritual emptiness.
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Forty-Four Verses
Shawn McCraney's teaching on Mark 12 emphasizes interpreting scripture with spiritual guidance, discerning biases, and prioritizing love and humility over religious pretense.
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No More Hacking, Part 8
Shawn McCraney emphasizes radical faith, critiques wealth-driven societal and religious manipulations, and advocates for spiritual empowerment over material wealth.
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No More Hacking, Part 7
Shawn McCraney's teaching focuses on concise biblical teachings, universal priesthood, love over indoctrination, Jesus' divine communication, critiques church power, and promotes inclusive redesign.
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No More Hacking at the Branches, Part 6
Shawn McCraney critiques institutional religion, advocating for diverse beliefs and a universal priesthood without hierarchy, emphasizing truth and understanding over dogma.
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No More Hacking, Part 5
Shawn McCraney teaches peaceful engagement with differing beliefs, emphasizes faith and love over dogma, critiques institutional religion's control, and promotes personal spiritual journeys.
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No More Hacking, Part 4
Shawn McCraney guides children to Christianity with love, critiques organized religion's power, promotes personal faith journeys, and advocates for church transparency.
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Interview with Special Guest Brian
Shawn McCraney promotes "Subjective Christianity," focusing on personal belief over institutional control. Emphasizes personal repentance, direct relationship with God, and private introspection.
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Two Wheelbarrows
Shawn McCraney teaches biblical principles through stories, emphasizes trust in God over human strength, and highlights transformation through faith and patience.
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No More Hacking at the Branches, Part 3
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No More Hacking, Part 2
Shawn McCraney contrasts Christian maturity with worldly control, critiques religious institutions, and emphasizes personal spiritual growth over institutional directives, using insights from thinkers like Machiavelli and Chomsky.
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No More Hacking at the Branches
Shawn McCraney advocates for personal spirituality over institutional religion, emphasizing direct relationships with God and Jesus, creative expression, and dismantling self-serving religious structures.
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The Christian Walk, Part 3
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on gratitude, personal responsibility, liberation from religious tradition, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of faith and love, emphasizing a Spirit-led life over doctrinal conformity.
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The Christian Walk, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's teaching emphasizes spiritual growth through faith in Christ, moving beyond strict adherence to religious laws, and embracing a Spirit-led life. It highlights the transformation from creation to adopted sons of God, the importance of the Beatitudes, and enduring persecution for righteousness. Shawn advocates for personal engagement with scripture, questioning traditional practices, and contrasts Protestant and Catholic approaches to theological debates.
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Interview with Larry Livingston
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Bartles and James
Shawn McCraney critiques the idealized view of the Bible, urging a balanced, spiritual understanding. He contrasts Bart Ehrman's skepticism and James White's unwavering belief, advocating for unity and spiritual rebirth.
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Free Will?, Part 3
Christian theology encourages believers to deepen understanding of God through scripture and the Holy Spirit. Doctrine should not divide; faith and love are key to salvation.
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Free Will?, Part 2
Shawn McCraney teaches selfless love from 1 Corinthians 13, contrasts monergism and synergism, emphasizes free will, moral accountability, and eternal vs. worldly rewards.
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Free Will?, Part 1
Shawn McCraney aids ex-Mormons in understanding Christianity, focusing on God's nature and faith without constraints. He promotes unity, free will, and salvation by grace.
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Time Capsule
Shawn McCraney teaches that Christianity prioritizes allegiance to Christ over politics, emphasizes unconditional love, spiritual rebirth, and personal faith over institutional dogma.
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Follow Up to Brother Matt Slick
Shawn McCraney's teaching focuses on a personal relationship with God, avoiding idolatry, and embracing a subjective faith centered on Jesus, promoting open dialogue and love over dogma.
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Discussion with Matt Slick
Shawn McCraney and Matt Slick debate Christianity, contrasting Shawn's inclusive, non-dogmatic approach with Matt's traditional Calvinist view, focusing on Bible interpretation.
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Narcissistic Supply
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Evangelical views, critiques LDS tactics, explores Christian Preterism, and emphasizes overcoming narcissism through faith in Jesus.
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Adams Road
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, promotes personal faith in Jesus, and emphasizes living God's love. He encourages questioning religious teachings and highlights transparency issues.
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The Good News
King David laments the wicked's exploitation of the poor, urging divine intervention. Shawn finds fulfillment in Jesus, emphasizing salvation through faith, not works.
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Atonement, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques religious authority, emphasizes God's ultimate authority, promotes love and selflessness, and contrasts faith-based salvation with works-based views.
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For God So Loved the World – Atonement
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on exploring diverse Christian beliefs, emphasizing a personal relationship with God post-70 AD, contrasting atonement views, and fostering respectful interfaith dialogue.
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Follow Up to James the Caller
Shawn McCraney teaches that salvation is through faith in Jesus, not sinlessness. He challenges traditional church authority, emphasizes personal faith, and redefines marriage biblically.
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City of Refuge
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on biblical interpretation, emphasizing freedom in Christ, inclusivity, and spiritual growth. He critiques LDS doctrines, promotes open dialogue, and stresses salvation through Jesus alone.
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Creation, Part 6
Genesis creation is symbolic, not literal; "yom" means longer periods. Emphasizes personal faith, free will, and critical examination of beliefs over indoctrination.
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Creation, Part 5
Shawn McCraney emphasizes the Bible's relevance, contrasts secular wisdom with scripture, highlights empathy in chaos, and promotes unity despite differing creation views.
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Creation, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques emotional manipulation in religion, advocates Spirit-led faith over rigid systems, and discusses LDS influence on politics, highlighting Mitt Romney's ties.
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Streaming Consciousness
Shawn McCraney promotes open theological discussions with love, empathy, and acceptance, valuing diverse beliefs and personal spiritual paths over rigid doctrines.
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Creation, Part 3
Shawn McCraney emphasizes ongoing faith for eternal life, critiques religious rituals, explores Christian doctrines, contrasts biblical and Mormon views, and questions religious texts.
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Creation, Part 2
Shawn McCraney teaches finding solace in Jesus, critiques LDS beliefs, supports Christian art, questions traditional doctrines, and challenges mainstream science for spiritual truth.
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Creation, Part 1
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on contextualizing Jesus' messages to Jews, challenging traditional biblical interpretations, exploring creation doctrines, and emphasizing personal spiritual truth over institutional beliefs. He encourages understanding God's love, questioning scientific norms, and seeking spiritual awakening.
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Mother in Heaven
Shawn McCraney discusses religious diversity, emphasizing love over judgment, the LDS belief in a Heavenly Mother, and the importance of genuine faith and biblical adherence.
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Pre-Mortal Existence, Part 4
Shawn McCraney discusses "aionios" as age-specific, respect for leaders, prioritizing Christ over national identity, NGO skepticism, pre-mortal existence, and societal norms.
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