Episodes
Pre-First Vision
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS views on the Bible, urging respect and exploration of Joseph Smith's life, marked by…
Maternal Influence
Joseph Smith Jr.'s religious development was shaped by his mother's devout zeal and father's liberalism, leading to his…
Father Figure
Shawn McCraney explores Joseph Smith Jr.'s family influence, highlighting Universalism, restorationism, and visionary traditions shaping Mormonism, contrasting with…
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…
An Interview with Sandra Tanner
Shawn McCraney hosts "Heart of the Matter" in Salt Lake City with guest Sandra Tanner, discussing LDS history…
Why History Is Important
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" contrasts Biblical Christianity with Mormonism, emphasizing spiritual rebirth, historical understanding, and trust…
The End of the Year Show
Shawn McCraney stresses being born again through Jesus, transcending religion. He targets those unfulfilled by LDS, urging sincere…
Diluting Grace
Shawn McCraney stresses undiluted faith in Jesus' grace, warning against human efforts for salvation. True faith relies on…
The Melchizedek Priesthood
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS secrecy, advocates for transparency, emphasizes Jesus over religious structures, and stresses salvation by grace…
The Aaronic Priesthood
Shawn McCraney critiques the LDS Church's focus on the Aaronic Priesthood, arguing it's obsolete post-Christ. He emphasizes faith…
Hell
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism and Christianity, emphasizing the biblical view of hell as eternal punishment, unlike Mormonism's multi-tiered…
Prophets
Shawn McCraney questions the need for prophets in modern Christianity, emphasizing Jesus' fulfillment of the Law and Prophets,…
The Sabbath
Sabbath is Saturday, not Sunday; Old Covenant laws replaced by New Covenant in Jesus; focus on spiritual rest,…
Mission, Ministry, and Methods
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS worship practices, emphasizing faith in Jesus alone, rejecting Joseph Smith's focus. He advocates personal…
Who Is Jesus?, Part 5
Shawn McCraney contrasts Jesus in Christianity and Mormonism, emphasizing biblical worship as divine, critiquing Mormon views for lacking…
Who Is Jesus?, Part 4
Shawn McCraney contrasts grace as a free gift with LDS views linking it to righteousness, critiques religious facades,…
Who Is Jesus?, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS adherence to rules, promoting a personal relationship with Jesus for spiritual fulfillment. He contrasts…
Who Is Jesus?, Part 2
Shawn McCraney advocates for marginalized LDS members, emphasizing a personal relationship with Jesus. He challenges Mormon narratives, promotes…
Who Is Jesus?, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques modern tolerance, challenges LDS claims, distinguishes biblical Christianity from Mormonism, and emphasizes Jesus's divine, eternal…
Seeing and Hearing
Shawn's teaching critiques religious systems, explores Mormon history, and emphasizes spiritual enlightenment through Christ, contrasting darkness with true…
Questions
Shawn McCraney's book offers a fresh take on Mormonism, aiming for dialogue and revival. "Get A Mormon Answer"…
LDS-Eccletheoculture
Shawn McCraney critiques religious control, highlighting cultural pressures, manipulation, and authoritarianism in groups like the LDS Church. He…
Baptism
Shawn teaches holistic Bible interpretation, views baptism as post-forgiveness obedience, not salvation requirement, and critiques forming doctrines on…
The Ten Commandments
Shawn's teaching highlights that "The Law" in the Bible includes natural, ceremonial, judicial, and moral aspects, fulfilled by…
Testimonies
Shawn critiques Mormonism's use of testimonies, likening them to emotional appeals. He contrasts this with biblical focus on…
God
Shawn's teaching contrasts Christian and Latter-day Saints views on God, emphasizing spiritual readiness for God, biblical God's omnipotence,…
Q&A – Further Thoughts
"Heart of the Matter" promotes Christian awareness, critiques Mormon doctrines, emphasizes faith in Jesus for salvation, and encourages…
Grace
Shawn's teaching highlights grace as the core of true Christianity, contrasting it with works-based salvation. Emphasizes faith in…
Review
Shawn McCraney's journey from LDS to Born-Again Mormon highlights personal faith in Jesus over religious labels, critiques LDS…
The Bible
Shawn McCraney defends the Bible's trustworthiness, emphasizing its divine inspiration, historical consistency, and fulfillment of prophecies, while warning…
Book of Mormon, Part 1
The Book of Mormon is seen as a historical record by Mormons but lacks unique Mormon doctrines. It…
Liberty in Christ
Shawn highlights liberty's importance, contrasting oppressive religious legalism with true spiritual freedom in God. Jesus prioritizes compassion over…
Finished World
LDS Temples
Shawn debunks Freemasonry myths, links LDS temple rites to Masonic origins, not ancient Israel. Emphasizes ritualistic elements, spiritual…
Bible Temples
Shawn's teaching covers God's dwelling: Eden, the temple, and Jesus. Jesus embodies God, fulfilling the law. Believers, reborn,…
Church
Shawn contrasts Mormonism's structured worship with Christianity's personal spiritual relationships, advocating for faith in Jesus over rituals, and…
Religion or Relationship
The Cross
The cross symbolizes freedom from sin, spiritual transformation, and God's love for Christians, contrasting with LDS views. It…
Clarification
Shawn urges Latter-day Saints to know Jesus, abolish plural marriage, and prioritize spiritual rebirth. He recommends resources for…
Polygamy
Shawn critiques Mormonism's historical polygamy, highlighting Doctrine and Covenants 132's lasting impact. He urges LDS leaders to renounce…
Interview with Greg Johnson
Shawn McCraney sits down with Greg Johnson for a discussion.
Salvation Story
Shawn's teaching on Mark 10:17-27 emphasizes wholehearted devotion, surrendering earthly riches, and trusting God for salvation, beyond mere…
Jesus
Shawn's teaching contrasts LDS and Christian views on Jesus, emphasizing Jesus as God incarnate and the necessity of…
Q&A – Revealing Truth
The Word
Shawn argues the LDS Church wrongly prioritizes the Book of Mormon over the Bible, viewing it as incomplete,…
Sin
Shawn critiques Mormonism's focus on religious activity for worthiness, emphasizing faith in Jesus for salvation. He suggests inclusive…
Praising God
Focus on personal relationship with Jesus through spiritual rebirth, daily praise, gratitude, worship integration, wisdom sharing, and sincere…
Born Again, Again
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism for lacking emphasis on biblical spiritual rebirth, highlighting differences in salvation views. He stresses…
Re-birth
Shawn McCraney's journey from LDS to "born-again" faith in Jesus, emphasizes personal transformation, love, and understanding over religious…