Episodes
Is There a Need for “Prophets”?
The Mormons have a man at the head of their church who they call a “prophet.” They believe…
Talking to Mormons – Introduction
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Interview with Mike NOrton
Interview with Ruth Smart
Interview with Sandra McGuire
Interview with Danny Larsen
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter 1.0" critiqued Mormonism; "HOTM 2.0" will explore beneficial and harmful elements in…
Interview with Mallory McCraney
Shawn McCraney critiques harmful religious practices, advocates transparency, reflects on past parenting, and emphasizes love and understanding over…
Interview with Cassidy McCraney
Shawn McCraney shares his journey in fatherhood, relationships, and spirituality, highlighting his bond with daughter Cassidy and launching…
Interview with Shawn’s Dad, Ed McCraney
Shawn McCraney argues that personal needs, not doctrine, often guide church choice. God values heart and qualities like…
Interview with Shawn’s Mom, Lu McCraney
Shawn McCraney concludes his show by interviewing his parents on their faith journeys, highlighting his mother's strong LDS…
Interview with Steve Utley
Interview with Jason Rapich
Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO! with Shawn McCraney focuses on authentic worship, featuring guest Jason Rapich, a new…
Interview with Mark Payzant
Leaving Mormonism requires courage and life changes; seek truth in Christ, not unstable religious foundations, for true spiritual…
Interview with Rick and Kari Wahlquist
Interview with Delaney McCraney
Shawn McCraney and daughter Delaney discuss her spiritual journey on "Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO," exploring her path…
Interview with Dave Bartosiewicz
Shawn McCraney hosts "Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO!" in Salt Lake City, discussing worship, events, and interviewing Dave…
Interview with Richard Dutcher
Shawn McCraney discusses Richard Dutcher's departure from LDS cinema, emphasizing his trust in God and humor. Highlights Dutcher's…
Interview with Suzanne Puckett
Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO, hosted by Shawn McCraney, focuses on worship in Spirit and Truth, features baptisms,…
Interview with Warren Puckett
Shawn McCraney hosts Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO in Salt Lake City, featuring Warren Puckett's journey from Mormonism,…
Interview with Earl Erskine
Bishop Earl recounts his LDS journey, doubts, and exit, highlighting the "Seventeen Minutes" event, Ex Mormon Files, and…
The Reinvention
Shawn McCraney's ministry ends "Heart in the Park" on Aug 21, 2017, shifts to social media, ends "Heart…
Interview with Rock Waterman
Reach and Teach to Support the Few
Shawn McCraney's teachings emphasize inclusive spiritual gatherings, questioning religious norms, focusing on love and forgiveness, and prioritizing genuine…
Striking the Root, Part 6
Shawn McCraney reinterprets Satan and Hell, emphasizing Jesus' victory over sin and death, challenging fear-based religious narratives, and…
Striking the Root, Part 5
Shawn McCraney teaches that Christ's victory reconciles all to God, contrasting Old and New Covenants. True faith involves…
Striking the Root, Part 4
Shawn McCraney advocates for personal, authentic worship, critiques organized religion, emphasizes spiritual growth over materialism, and highlights freedom…
Striking the Root, Part 3
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Trinity views, emphasizing personal faith in God through Christ. He advocates for scriptural understanding,…
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…
Striking the Root, Part 1
Shawn McCraney stresses Christianity's role in societal peace, critiques institutional religion, promotes personal Bible understanding, and advocates for…
Interview with Glenn Hill
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…
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…
Interview with Bryce Blankenagel
Shawn McCraney's episode features Bryce Blankenagel, ex-LDS turned atheist, critiquing Mormonism via his podcast, exploring his journey, church…
Hacking at the Root, Part 11
Shawn McCraney emphasizes personal faith, authenticity, and freedom in Christ, critiques societal and religious conformity, and highlights labor…
Hacking at the Root, Part 10
Shawn McCraney teaches former Mormons to release anger towards LDS, focus on Jesus for peace, critiques Mormonism, emphasizes…
Interview with Joseph Scoma, Part 2
Shawn McCraney emphasizes empathy over judgment, advocating for a personal relationship with Jesus, free from control and manipulation,…
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…
Forty-Four Verses
Shawn McCraney's teaching on Mark 12 emphasizes interpreting scripture with spiritual guidance, discerning biases, and prioritizing love and…
No More Hacking, Part 8
Shawn McCraney emphasizes radical faith, critiques wealth-driven societal and religious manipulations, and advocates for spiritual empowerment over material…
No More Hacking, Part 7
Shawn McCraney's teaching focuses on concise biblical teachings, universal priesthood, love over indoctrination, Jesus' divine communication, critiques church…
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…
No More Hacking, Part 5
Shawn McCraney teaches peaceful engagement with differing beliefs, emphasizes faith and love over dogma, critiques institutional religion's control,…
No More Hacking, Part 4
Shawn McCraney guides children to Christianity with love, critiques organized religion's power, promotes personal faith journeys, and advocates…
Interview with Special Guest Brian
Shawn McCraney promotes "Subjective Christianity," focusing on personal belief over institutional control. Emphasizes personal repentance, direct relationship with…
Two Wheelbarrows
Shawn McCraney teaches biblical principles through stories, emphasizes trust in God over human strength, and highlights transformation through…
No More Hacking at the Branches, Part 3
No More Hacking, Part 2
Shawn McCraney contrasts Christian maturity with worldly control, critiques religious institutions, and emphasizes personal spiritual growth over institutional…
No More Hacking at the Branches
Shawn McCraney advocates for personal spirituality over institutional religion, emphasizing direct relationships with God and Jesus, creative expression,…
The Christian Walk, Part 3
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on gratitude, personal responsibility, liberation from religious tradition, spiritual growth, and the transformative power…
The Christian Walk, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's teaching emphasizes spiritual growth through faith in Christ, moving beyond strict adherence to religious laws, and…