Episodes

LDS Church History, Part 2

January 13, 2009

LDS Church History, Part 1

January 6, 2009

Truth and Love

December 30, 2008

Law and Grace

December 23, 2008

Defense of the Bible, Part 4

December 16, 2008

Defense of the Bible, Part 3

December 9, 2008

Defense of the Bible, Part 2

Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism by contrasting it with biblical Christianity, questioning LDS practices like Baptism for the Dead,…

December 2, 2008

Defense of the Bible, Part 1

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS practices, urging critical examination of religious actions, prioritizing individual faith over family, and defending…

November 25, 2008

Religion or Jesus

Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism for lacking focus on Jesus, emphasizing salvation through Christ over rituals. He advocates for…

November 18, 2008

Word of Wisdom, Part 4

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS Church's institutional control, political activism, and dietary laws, advocating for faith in Christ, grace,…

November 11, 2008

Word of Wisdom, Part 3

Shawn McCraney emphasizes Jesus over politics for salvation, critiques LDS Word of Wisdom inconsistencies, and highlights institutional control…

November 4, 2008

Word of Wisdom, Part 2

Shawn McCraney teaches salvation by faith in Jesus, not deeds, and it can't be lost by sin but…

October 28, 2008

Word of Wisdom, Part 1

Shawn McCraney stresses spiritual rebirth through Jesus, contrasting LDS focus on the Word of Wisdom. Joseph Smith's health…

October 21, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Shawn McCraney guides questioning Mormons to explore Christianity, consider leaving LDS records, and trust God. He engages with…

October 14, 2008

Grace and Works

Shawn McCraney urges Christians to explore faith roots, question Mormon beliefs, and focus on Jesus over institutions. Salvation…

October 7, 2008

No Jesus, Know Hell

Shawn McCraney critiques rigid Christian doctrines, highlights Joseph Smith's vicarious baptism for the dead, and emphasizes God's justice,…

September 30, 2008

Three Questions

Shawn McCraney preaches the biblical gospel to Latter-day Saints, contrasting LDS and Christian beliefs, emphasizing salvation through faith…

September 23, 2008

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,…

September 16, 2008

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,…

September 9, 2008

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…

September 2, 2008

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…

August 26, 2008

Special Guests Adams Road

Heart of the Matter, hosted by Shawn McCraney, bridges Mormonism and Biblical Christianity, critiques LDS transparency, and features…

August 19, 2008

By Their Fruits, Part 2

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS teachings, promotes Biblical Christianity, highlights issues with LDS scriptures, and invites listeners to events…

August 12, 2008

By Their Fruits, Part 1

Shawn McCraney argues Matthew 7's "By their fruits ye shall know them" identifies false prophets, not church validity.…

August 5, 2008

Points, Part 9

Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" targets disaffected LDS, promoting Jesus' message, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes spiritual…

July 29, 2008

The Trinity, Part 3

Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism with biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrine, emphasizes the Trinity, and encourages exploring traditional Christian…

July 22, 2008

The Trinity, Part 2

Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on open baptisms, exploring faith, and understanding the Trinity as one God in three…

July 15, 2008

The Trinity

Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, promotes public faith expression, and emphasizes biblical Christianity's monotheism, contrasting it with LDS Henotheism…

July 8, 2008

LDS Hymns

Shawn highlighted LDS hymns' role in spiritual growth by offering comfort, teaching doctrine, and uniting worshippers, stressing the…

July 1, 2008

Parts, Part 10

June 24, 2008

A Veritable Cornucopia

June 17, 2008

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…

June 10, 2008

Baptized by Immersion

Shawn McCraney urges Mormons to leave LDS practices for biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes faith over…

June 3, 2008

Paid Clergy

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS claims on unpaid clergy, citing Biblical support for paid ministry. He highlights LDS inconsistencies…

May 27, 2008

Divine Authority

Shawn McCraney challenges LDS doctrines, refutes Mormon priesthood claims, emphasizes Jesus as sole High Priest, and promotes faith…

May 20, 2008

The Same Organization

Shawn critiques Mormonism's divergence from biblical Christianity, highlighting LDS historical issues, doctrinal deviations, and encourages disassociation using online…

May 13, 2008

Apostles and Prophets

Shawn McCraney argues LDS prophets are unnecessary, as Jesus fulfilled prophetic roles. He cites Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 15:19,…

May 6, 2008

Points, Part 3

Shawn McCraney urges ex-LDS members to leave the Mormon Church, prioritizes Jesus, calls for apology for polygamy, critiques…

April 29, 2008

Points, Part 2

Shawn McCraney teaches that Jesus' true church is a global body of believers, not a single institution, emphasizing…

April 22, 2008

Points, Part 1

Shawn McCraney shifts focus to clear Christian teachings, minimizing LDS debates. He urges dissociation from Mormonism, challenges LDS…

April 15, 2008

Sparrows in the Room

Shawn McCraney encourages exploring Christian worship post-LDS, critiques exclusionary doctrines, promotes Bible study, and defends traditional Christianity against…

April 8, 2008

April Fools

Shawn McCraney humorously critiques LDS doctrines, using an April Fools' joke and a film script "Twistianity" to explore…

April 1, 2008

The Attitude

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS pride linked to beliefs in pre-existence and divinity, contrasting with biblical humility. He emphasizes…

March 25, 2008

Conclusion to the Fall

Shawn McCraney contrasts LDS and Biblical views on the Fall, spiritual rebirth, and Jesus' conception, emphasizing faith in…

March 18, 2008

State of the Ministry

Shawn McCraney emphasizes baptism as a symbolic act of faith, critiques Mormonism's focus on compliance, and advocates for…

March 11, 2008

The Fall, Part 2

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, highlights a Bible conference, and emphasizes Jesus' grace. He discusses the Adam-God doctrine's…

March 4, 2008

The Fall, Part 1

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, emphasizing adherence to the original Gospel. He argues deviations lead to flawed doctrines,…

February 26, 2008

The Garden of Eden

Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" covers live broadcast surprises, public faith professions like open water baptisms, LDS…

February 19, 2008

Satan

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, urging focus on grace and faith in Jesus. He emphasizes one God, critiques…

February 12, 2008

Gods Many

Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrine flexibility, unofficial spokespersons, and contrasts with Biblical Christianity's "creatio ex nihilo." He challenges…

February 5, 2008