Episodes
Points, Part 9
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" targets disaffected LDS, promoting Jesus' message, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes spiritual rebirth through grace.
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The Trinity, Part 3
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism with biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrine, emphasizes the Trinity, and encourages exploring traditional Christian beliefs.
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The Trinity, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on open baptisms, exploring faith, and understanding the Trinity as one God in three persons, contrasting biblical Christianity with Mormonism.
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The Trinity
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, promotes public faith expression, and emphasizes biblical Christianity's monotheism, contrasting it with LDS Henotheism and cultural practices.
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LDS Hymns
Shawn highlighted LDS hymns' role in spiritual growth by offering comfort, teaching doctrine, and uniting worshippers, stressing the importance of understanding their messages.
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Parts, Part 10
Heart Of The Matter
A Veritable Cornucopia
Heart Of The Matter
The John 3:3 Seminar
Shawn McCraney focuses on sharing the born-again message with Latter-day Saints, using methods like "Truth in Love" and "Compassionate Boldness," emphasizing God's role in conversion.
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Baptized by Immersion
Shawn McCraney urges Mormons to leave LDS practices for biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes faith over rituals like baptism for salvation.
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Paid Clergy
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS claims on unpaid clergy, citing Biblical support for paid ministry. He highlights LDS inconsistencies and hosts a family discussion on beliefs.
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Divine Authority
Shawn McCraney challenges LDS doctrines, refutes Mormon priesthood claims, emphasizes Jesus as sole High Priest, and promotes faith in Christ over religious systems.
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The Same Organization
Shawn critiques Mormonism's divergence from biblical Christianity, highlighting LDS historical issues, doctrinal deviations, and encourages disassociation using online resources.
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Apostles and Prophets
Shawn McCraney argues LDS prophets are unnecessary, as Jesus fulfilled prophetic roles. He cites Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 15:19, and Ephesians 2:19 to support this.
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Points, Part 3
Shawn McCraney urges ex-LDS members to leave the Mormon Church, prioritizes Jesus, calls for apology for polygamy, critiques LDS apostles' legitimacy, and stresses biblical adherence.
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Points, Part 2
Shawn McCraney teaches that Jesus' true church is a global body of believers, not a single institution, emphasizing personal relationships with God over church affiliations.
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Points, Part 1
Shawn McCraney shifts focus to clear Christian teachings, minimizing LDS debates. He urges dissociation from Mormonism, challenges LDS claims, and critiques LDS beliefs.
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Sparrows in the Room
Shawn McCraney encourages exploring Christian worship post-LDS, critiques exclusionary doctrines, promotes Bible study, and defends traditional Christianity against LDS claims.
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April Fools
Shawn McCraney humorously critiques LDS doctrines, using an April Fools' joke and a film script "Twistianity" to explore and contrast LDS and traditional Christian beliefs.
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The Attitude
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS pride linked to beliefs in pre-existence and divinity, contrasting with biblical humility. He emphasizes personal growth over church status.
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Conclusion to the Fall
Shawn McCraney contrasts LDS and Biblical views on the Fall, spiritual rebirth, and Jesus' conception, emphasizing faith in Christ for becoming God's child, not inherent birthright.
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State of the Ministry
Shawn McCraney emphasizes baptism as a symbolic act of faith, critiques Mormonism's focus on compliance, and advocates for a personal relationship with Jesus over institutional allegiance.
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The Fall, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, highlights a Bible conference, and emphasizes Jesus' grace. He discusses the Adam-God doctrine's history and its rejection by LDS leaders.
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The Fall, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, emphasizing adherence to the original Gospel. He argues deviations lead to flawed doctrines, contrasting LDS pre-existence with Christian creation.
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The Garden of Eden
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" covers live broadcast surprises, public faith professions like open water baptisms, LDS terminology debates, and his book "I Was A Born-Again Mormon."
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Satan
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, urging focus on grace and faith in Jesus. He emphasizes one God, critiques misinterpretations, and contrasts LDS and traditional Christian views on Jesus and Lucifer.
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Gods Many
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrine flexibility, unofficial spokespersons, and contrasts with Biblical Christianity's "creatio ex nihilo." He challenges LDS views on God's nature and human divinity potential, highlighting scriptural distinctions.
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Fables, Part 3 – God, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's teaching on "Heart of the Matter" addresses astronomy misconceptions, invites LDS audience participation, and humorously acknowledges his fallibility.
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Fables, Part 2 – God, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS pre-existence doctrine, emphasizing biblical truths over Grecian/Eastern influences. He refutes God's physical form, promoting salvation by grace.
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Pre-existence
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, emphasizing biblical truths over myths. He left Mormonism for a genuine relationship with God through Jesus, rejecting pre-existence beliefs.
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The Word
Shawn McCraney urges Latter-day Saints to focus on Jesus over church culture, emphasizing the Bible's sufficiency and reliability without extra revelations for salvation.
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Counterfeits
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon narratives, urging reliance on credible sources like UTLM.org. He promotes non-denominational fellowship, warns against deceptive doctrines, and emphasizes biblical truths for genuine spiritual freedom, contrasting them with Mormon beliefs.
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Christmas
Shawn McCraney contrasts materialistic Christmas with its true essence, focusing on Jesus. He criticizes LDS for overshadowing Jesus with Joseph Smith, calling it "Smithmas."
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Gunfight at Carthage
Shawn McCraney critiques Joseph Smith's legacy, LDS martyrdom portrayal, media bias, and encourages open dialogue on Mormonism's impact, inclusivity, and foundational issues.
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A Mormon President
Shawn McCraney examines Mitt Romney's candidacy, focusing on his Mormon faith's influence on leadership, urging reflection on faith-politics mix, noting Romney's personal traits.
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Nauvoo, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon doctrine vs. Christian salvation by grace, urges Utah Christians to stay grounded in scripture, and promotes Alathea Ministries events.
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Nauvoo, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism's history, especially Nauvoo, questioning Joseph Smith's alignment with Jesus, urging reflection on beliefs and modern issues biblically.
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Nauvoo, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS Church's narrative shifts, DNA impact on American Indian ancestry, rebranding as "Restored Christianity," media influence, and Joseph Smith's leadership.
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Nauvoo, Part 1
Shawn McCraney discusses a faith-driven gathering in Ogden, focusing on spiritual experiences beyond bureaucracy, and examines Mormonism's evolution from Joseph Smith's Nauvoo era.
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Racism, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS racial biases, linking skin color to righteousness in the Book of Mormon, and highlights contradictions in polygamy and priesthood restrictions.
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Racism, Part 1
Shawn McCraney explores LDS-Afro-American history, priesthood issues, and racial policies, urging open dialogue. Promotes spiritual growth via gatherings, prison ministries, and his book, emphasizing personal faith in Jesus over organized religion.
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Are They Christian?
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" questions if Mormonism is Christian, coining "Mormonitious" for its evolving doctrines, stressing biblical clarity on God and Jesus.
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Feelings
Gatherings in Salt Lake City and Ogden foster respectful dialogue among LDS members, focusing on open discussions about faith, verse-by-verse teaching, and exploring truth.
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Temples, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon temple practices, claiming they limit personal freedom and spiritual growth, advocating for a Bible-based relationship with God over mandatory rituals.
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Temples, Part 3
Shawn McCraney promotes knowing Jesus beyond labels, critiques LDS temple shifts, and encourages open faith discussions, emphasizing grace and personal Christ relationships.
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Respite 4
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" show from Salt Lake City explores faith, discussing topics like monogamy and temple clothing, and shares his LDS to Christian transition.
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Temples, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism's focus on human exaltation over God's worship, explores Freemasonry's influence on LDS practices, and questions the divine origin of temple rituals.
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Temples, Part 1
Shawn McClanney highlights the evolution of temples from physical structures in Israel to spiritual dwellings within believers, contrasting ancient practices with modern interpretations.
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Preface to Temples
Shawn McCraney's show contrasts Mormonism's unique doctrines, like polygamy and exaltation, with traditional Christianity's focus on salvation through Jesus alone.
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Missionary Work
Missionary work in Salt Lake City impacts individuals/communities, emphasizing outreach/dedication. Christians should emulate this through faith, dialogue, and unique services.
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Two Hour Special
Shawn McCraney hosts discussions on LDS polygamy, promoting heart-driven Christian-LDS dialogues. "Pastor in the Pub" now at Denny's, invites LDS reps for scripture talks.
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