Episodes
Mountain Meadows, Part 3
Heart Of The Matter
Mountain Meadows, Part 2
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Mountain Meadows, Part 1
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Mormon Cake, Part 2
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Mormon Cake, Part 1
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Brigham Young, Part 4
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Brigham Young, Part 3
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Brigham Young, Part 2
Shawn McCraney emphasizes genuine faith, love, and acceptance in Christianity, advocating for personal spiritual journeys, unity, and moving beyond judgment and religious divisions.
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Brigham Young, Part 1
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The Mind of Joseph Smith, Part 3
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The Mind of Joseph Smith, Part 2
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The Mind of Joseph Smith, Part 1
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Joseph Smith’s Children, Part 2
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Joseph Smith’s Children, Part 1
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Emma Smith, Part 2
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Emma Smith, Part 1
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Special Guest
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LDS Church History, Part 2
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LDS Church History, Part 1
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Truth and Love
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Law and Grace
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Defense of the Bible, Part 4
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Defense of the Bible, Part 3
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Defense of the Bible, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism by contrasting it with biblical Christianity, questioning LDS practices like Baptism for the Dead, and promoting dialogue through Alathea Ministries.
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Defense of the Bible, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS practices, urging critical examination of religious actions, prioritizing individual faith over family, and defending the Bible's authority.
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Religion or Jesus
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism for lacking focus on Jesus, emphasizing salvation through Christ over rituals. He advocates for authenticity, love, and personal faith.
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Word of Wisdom, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS Church's institutional control, political activism, and dietary laws, advocating for faith in Christ, grace, and personal spiritual freedom.
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Word of Wisdom, Part 3
Shawn McCraney emphasizes Jesus over politics for salvation, critiques LDS Word of Wisdom inconsistencies, and highlights institutional control over personal spirituality.
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Word of Wisdom, Part 2
Shawn McCraney teaches salvation by faith in Jesus, not deeds, and it can't be lost by sin but can be rejected permanently. He critiques Mormonism's inconsistencies.
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Word of Wisdom, Part 1
Shawn McCraney stresses spiritual rebirth through Jesus, contrasting LDS focus on the Word of Wisdom. Joseph Smith's health revelations align with 19th-century trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shawn McCraney guides questioning Mormons to explore Christianity, consider leaving LDS records, and trust God. He engages with diverse emails and invites LDS callers.
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Grace and Works
Shawn McCraney urges Christians to explore faith roots, question Mormon beliefs, and focus on Jesus over institutions. Salvation is by faith, not works or affiliations.
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No Jesus, Know Hell
Shawn McCraney critiques rigid Christian doctrines, highlights Joseph Smith's vicarious baptism for the dead, and emphasizes God's justice, mercy, and diverse revelations.
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Three Questions
Shawn McCraney preaches the biblical gospel to Latter-day Saints, contrasting LDS and Christian beliefs, emphasizing salvation through faith in Jesus, not rituals.
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17 Points, Part 11 – Fruit of Pride
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism as a counterfeit gospel, contrasting it with biblical Christianity. He emphasizes grace over works, opposing LDS pride and hierarchical focus.
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17 Points, Part 10 – Baptism for the Dead
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon "baptism for the dead," advocating scriptural understanding over tradition. He emphasizes salvation through faith, not rituals, and highlights ministry events.
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By Their Fruits, Part 4 – Blood Atonement
Shawn critiques Mormonism for elevating Joseph Smith over Christ, promoting violence, and diverging from Christian teachings. He invites biblical study at C<em>A</em>M<em>P</em>U<S and offers UTLM.org for info.
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By Their Fruits, Part 3 – Revelation Unsupported by Scripture
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS focus on Joseph Smith, challenges LDS use of Ezekiel 37, warns against revelation without scriptural backing, and stresses biblical testing.
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Special Guests Adams Road
Heart of the Matter, hosted by Shawn McCraney, bridges Mormonism and Biblical Christianity, critiques LDS transparency, and features ex-LDS band Adam's Road.
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By Their Fruits, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS teachings, promotes Biblical Christianity, highlights issues with LDS scriptures, and invites listeners to events like "Burning Heart 08."
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By Their Fruits, Part 1
Shawn McCraney argues Matthew 7's "By their fruits ye shall know them" identifies false prophets, not church validity. True prophets yield good, moral outcomes; false ones don't.
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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
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A Veritable Cornucopia
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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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