Episodes
Polygamy, Part 4
Shawn McCraney's episode discusses Presendia Lathrop Huntington's shift from Norman Buell to polygamy with Joseph Smith, highlighting emotional and ethical challenges.
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Rebirth
Shawn McCraney examines "Born-Again" in Christianity and Mormonism, stressing spiritual rebirth, Biblical alignment, truth-seeking, faith exploration, and transformation in Christ.
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Polygamy, Part 3
Explores Louisa Beaman and Zina Huntington's sacrifices and societal pressures as plural wives of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, highlighting early LDS polygamy dynamics.
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Polygamy, Part 2
"Heart of the Matter" by Shawn McCraney delves into Mormonism's faith complexities, polygamy history, and stresses community, dialogue, and Jesus as spiritual support.
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Polygamy, Part 1
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Convenient Revelations
Shawn McCraney analyzes Joseph Smith's revelations in early Mormonism, focusing on financial, governance issues, leadership reinforcement, and the introduction of plural marriage.
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Respite
Faith events in Salt Lake City, like HEART IN THE PARK, foster diverse spiritual experiences, dialogue, and understanding among LDS, Christians, and non-believers, focusing on Jesus.
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Pearl of Great Price, Part 3
Community event 'Heart in the Park' for worship; weekly discussions at Squatter’s Pub; Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism and Christianity; LDS texts' authenticity questioned.
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Pearl of Great Price, Part 2
Shawn McCraney promotes the "Church Challenge" for interfaith understanding, critiques Joseph Smith's translations, and emphasizes modern worship focused on Jesus.
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Pearl of Great Price, Part 1
Joseph Smith's storytelling, like Zelph's tale, captivated early Mormons despite setbacks. Shawn McCraney contrasts Smith's leadership with Jesus, highlighting belief's role.
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Priesthood Transfer: The Real Deal or Sham?
Shawn McCraney questions the LDS Church's priesthood restoration claims, citing scholars to challenge Joseph Smith's accounts, arguing Jesus is the ultimate high priest.
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Book of Mormon, Part 7
Shawn McCraney critiques Gordon B. Hinckley's faith-based approach to the Book of Mormon, emphasizing the need for empirical evidence. He highlights the reliance on personal experience and spiritual testimonies over historical proof, urging critical evaluation of its origins and claims.
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Book of Mormon, Part 6
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS history portrayal, emphasizes devotion to Jesus over church, questions Book of Mormon's authenticity, and plans to explore witness credibility.
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Book of Mormon, Part 5
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, labels them anti-Christian, and questions the Book of Mormon's authenticity due to biblical borrowing and anachronisms. He emphasizes repentance, grace, and the unchanging truth of Christ, challenging Joseph Smith's claims and urging reliance on Jesus for salvation.
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General Conference
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS teachings, emphasizing faith in Jesus for salvation over ritualistic steps. He defends biblical authority, critiques LDS scripture use, and opposes plural marriage.
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The Book of Mormon, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques the Book of Mormon's 19th-century evangelical influences, suggesting Joseph Smith borrowed themes from revivalist culture, questioning its divine origin.
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The Book of Mormon, Part 3
The Book of Mormon is seen as deceptive, critiqued for lacking core Mormon doctrines, and viewed as a 19th-century creation with simplistic narratives. It challenges organized religion and is argued to be more acceptable as Christian fiction.
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The Book of Mormon, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques the Book of Mormon's lack of evidence, contrasts LDS and Christian beliefs, and highlights Joseph Smith's 19th-century influences and biases.
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The Angel Moroni
Shawn McCraney critiques Bible translations, emphasizes salvation through key scriptures, distinguishes wisdom from knowledge, and discusses Joseph Smith's experiences with Moroni.
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Book of Mormon, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques Joseph Smith's First Vision and the Book of Mormon's authenticity, emphasizing biblical alignment and questioning Smith's prophecies and teachings.
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A Diversionary Respite
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" promotes Christ Evangelical and Sandy Ridge for strong Bible teachings, critiques LDS norms, and urges true Christian values.
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First Vision, Part 2
The First Vision challenges Joseph Smith's role as prophet, contrasting Mormonism's view of God as distinct beings with traditional Christian Trinity. Smith's evolving accounts and doctrinal shifts raise questions about authenticity, contrasting biblical portrayals of God as spirit.
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First Vision, Part 1
Shawn McCraney questions Joseph Smith's First Vision, citing inconsistencies and evolving narratives, urging examination of evidence and promoting his book on Christian authenticity.
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Early Magic Practices
Shawn McCraney explores early 19th-century folk magic's influence on Joseph Smith, highlighting treasure seeking, scrying, and seer stones, urging thoughtful engagement with LDS beliefs.
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Knowing
Shawn McCraney critiques religious institutions, emphasizing personal faith in Jesus over church reliance. He questions certainty in beliefs, highlighting faith over knowledge.
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Pre-First Vision
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS views on the Bible, urging respect and exploration of Joseph Smith's life, marked by hardship, shaping his unique theological views.
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Maternal Influence
Joseph Smith Jr.'s religious development was shaped by his mother's devout zeal and father's liberalism, leading to his role as "The Prophet" and the creation of the Book of Mormon.
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Father Figure
Shawn McCraney explores Joseph Smith Jr.'s family influence, highlighting Universalism, restorationism, and visionary traditions shaping Mormonism, contrasting with mainstream Christianity.
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Contributors to the Faith
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" unites diverse religious groups, exploring Mormonism's origins and Joseph Smith's influence through music, fellowship, and discussion.
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An Interview with Sandra Tanner
Shawn McCraney hosts "Heart of the Matter" in Salt Lake City with guest Sandra Tanner, discussing LDS history and Joseph Smith. Tune into "The Infallible Word" Mondays.
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Why History Is Important
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" contrasts Biblical Christianity with Mormonism, emphasizing spiritual rebirth, historical understanding, and trust in Jesus over doctrine.
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The End of the Year Show
Shawn McCraney stresses being born again through Jesus, transcending religion. He targets those unfulfilled by LDS, urging sincere commitment to God for transformation.
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Diluting Grace
Shawn McCraney stresses undiluted faith in Jesus' grace, warning against human efforts for salvation. True faith relies on grace, not works, for genuine transformation.
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The Melchizedek Priesthood
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS secrecy, advocates for transparency, emphasizes Jesus over religious structures, and stresses salvation by grace through faith, not works.
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The Aaronic Priesthood
Shawn McCraney critiques the LDS Church's focus on the Aaronic Priesthood, arguing it's obsolete post-Christ. He emphasizes faith in Jesus over past symbols and rites.
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Hell
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism and Christianity, emphasizing the biblical view of hell as eternal punishment, unlike Mormonism's multi-tiered afterlife.
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Prophets
Shawn McCraney questions the need for prophets in modern Christianity, emphasizing Jesus' fulfillment of the Law and Prophets, advocating direct relationship with God through Jesus, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, rendering human mediators unnecessary.
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The Sabbath
Sabbath is Saturday, not Sunday; Old Covenant laws replaced by New Covenant in Jesus; focus on spiritual rest, not legalism; LDS misinterpret Sabbath; faith over rules.
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Mission, Ministry, and Methods
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS worship practices, emphasizing faith in Jesus alone, rejecting Joseph Smith's focus. He advocates personal faith over organized religion.
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Who Is Jesus?, Part 5
Shawn McCraney contrasts Jesus in Christianity and Mormonism, emphasizing biblical worship as divine, critiquing Mormon views for lacking deep devotion and reverence.
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Who Is Jesus?, Part 4
Shawn McCraney contrasts grace as a free gift with LDS views linking it to righteousness, critiques religious facades, and explores differing beliefs on Jesus' conception.
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Who Is Jesus?, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS adherence to rules, promoting a personal relationship with Jesus for spiritual fulfillment. He contrasts LDS and biblical views on sin and redemption.
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Who Is Jesus?, Part 2
Shawn McCraney advocates for marginalized LDS members, emphasizing a personal relationship with Jesus. He challenges Mormon narratives, promotes understanding, and highlights angels' biblical roles.
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Who Is Jesus?, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques modern tolerance, challenges LDS claims, distinguishes biblical Christianity from Mormonism, and emphasizes Jesus's divine, eternal nature.
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Seeing and Hearing
Shawn's teaching critiques religious systems, explores Mormon history, and emphasizes spiritual enlightenment through Christ, contrasting darkness with true faith and freedom.
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Questions
Shawn McCraney's book offers a fresh take on Mormonism, aiming for dialogue and revival. "Get A Mormon Answer" (GAMA) invites LDS discussions on historical faith aspects.
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LDS-Eccletheoculture
Shawn McCraney critiques religious control, highlighting cultural pressures, manipulation, and authoritarianism in groups like the LDS Church. He advocates for diversity and love.
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Baptism
Shawn teaches holistic Bible interpretation, views baptism as post-forgiveness obedience, not salvation requirement, and critiques forming doctrines on isolated texts.
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The Ten Commandments
Shawn's teaching highlights that "The Law" in the Bible includes natural, ceremonial, judicial, and moral aspects, fulfilled by Christ. Salvation is through faith, not law. The Moral Law remains binding, emphasizing grace over works. Jesus's sacrifice makes ceremonial laws obsolete. The Ten Commandments reflect human imperfection and God's grace. The first three commandments focus on God, the rest on human relations. Jesus expands commandments to internal intentions, showing the need for faith and grace for salvation. Salvation is by faith in Jesus, not law adherence.
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