The Lord Jesus Christ
Shawn McCraney teaches that all are welcomed in Christ's Body through grace, emphasizing forgiveness of sins, including homosexuality, and focusing on faith and God's truth over societal norms.
Heart Of The Matter
Established in 2006, Heart of the Matter is a live call-in show hosted by Shawn McCraney. It began by deconstructing Mormonism through a biblical lens and has since evolved into a broader exploration of personal faith, challenging the systems and doctrines of institutional religion. With thought-provoking topics and open dialogue, HOTM encourages viewers to prioritize their relationship with God over traditions or dogma. Episodes feature Q&A sessions, theological discussions, and deep dives into relevant spiritual issues.
Keepers of the FAT
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS practices, challenges traditional Trinitarian views, emphasizes genuine spiritual pursuit over external judgments, and advocates for theological dialogue.
Interview with Sam Young
Brother Sam Young shared his LDS background and reasons for protesting the church on Heart of the Matter 2.0, focusing on his personal journey and motivations.
James White and Shawn McCraney
Shawn critiques traditional Trinitarian doctrine, emphasizing One God as Father, Jesus as His Word, and the Spirit as His breath. Focuses on salvation through spiritual reconciliation, not tradition.
Abundant Living
Shawn McCraney redefines Christian living, advocating for an inclusive, post-victory view where all art is Christian, emphasizing grace over law, and embracing abundant life.
For Those Who Have Lost Hope, Part 2
Shawn's teaching focuses on genuine dialogue, understanding Christian truths, moving beyond rituals, prioritizing love, and embracing diverse beliefs for spiritual growth.
For Those Who Have Lost Hope, Part 1
Shawn's teachings focus on personal freedom, minimalism, and fulfilled eschatology, rejecting traditional church practices. Emphasizes spiritual growth, sharing faith, and scripture's timeless principles.
Another Joseph Smith?
Shawn critiques LDS views, emphasizes meeting God through Christ, and contrasts with Joseph Smith by focusing on scripture, rejecting extra-biblical teachings, and promoting spiritual empowerment.
Interview with Pastor Mike
Presbyterian governance involves elders and deacons, emphasizes community theology, practices Baptism and Communion, and varies in conservatism between PCA, PCUSA, and OPC.
To Excommunicate or Not, Part 2
Excommunication is outdated; Shawn argues for personal spiritual discernment over rigid church governance, emphasizing love and tolerance in the eternal Kingdom of God.
To Excommunicate or Not, Part 1
Shawn critiques traditional church discipline, questioning excommunication's relevance today. He advocates for understanding scripture contextually, emphasizing internal spiritual guidance over rigid practices.
Which Jesus?
The teaching challenges traditional views by emphasizing personal faith over church doctrines, spiritual maturity through the Spirit, and understanding Jesus' historical context.
Transparency All Over the Place
Shawn McCraney promotes open faith discussions, opposes tithing, emphasizes financial transparency, critiques religious financial practices, and advocates for authentic, contextual biblical understanding and personal spiritual freedom.
Who Gets to Say?
Shawn teaches that the New Testament Church was founded on Apostolic leadership with Christ as the cornerstone, emphasizing spiritual over institutional faith, and critiques selective scripture interpretation, advocating for Spirit-guided modern application.
12 Step Program
Shawn teaches that traditional church practices are outdated, advocating for personal faith over organized religion, fulfilled prophecies, and internalized divine laws.
The Prediction
Shawn advocates for transparency in religious communities, critiques secretive practices, and emphasizes adapting to societal changes. He promotes love, truth, and reform, warning against financial focus and false authority.
Leadership or Management
The teaching contrasts true leadership with management, urging Spirit-led leaders to challenge norms. It critiques religious practices, advocating for change and spiritual well-being.
A Critique of Sandra Tanner
Shawn advocates for faith in Christ free from religious demands, emphasizing personal spiritual liberty, critiquing traditional church practices, and encouraging open dialogue.
Heart of the Matter 2.0
Shawn critiques religious institutions, urging freedom in Christ, rejecting authority-based teachings like tithes, and promotes critical examination of beliefs at CAMPUS.
Interview with Danny Larsen
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter 1.0" critiqued Mormonism; "HOTM 2.0" will explore beneficial and harmful elements in religion, promoting open faith discussions.
Interview with Mallory McCraney
Shawn McCraney critiques harmful religious practices, advocates transparency, reflects on past parenting, and emphasizes love and understanding over strictness and appearances.
Interview with Cassidy McCraney
Shawn McCraney shares his journey in fatherhood, relationships, and spirituality, highlighting his bond with daughter Cassidy and launching a new ministry format on Halloween.
Interview with Shawn’s Dad, Ed McCraney
Shawn McCraney argues that personal needs, not doctrine, often guide church choice. God values heart and qualities like love over church affiliation or attendance.
Interview with Shawn’s Mom, Lu McCraney
Shawn McCraney concludes his show by interviewing his parents on their faith journeys, highlighting his mother's strong LDS defense, before new programming starts on Oct 31, 2017.
Interview with Jason Rapich
Heart of the Matter ESPRESSO! with Shawn McCraney focuses on authentic worship, featuring guest Jason Rapich, a new show on Oct 31, 2017, and a book release on Nov 6.
Interview with Mark Payzant
Leaving Mormonism requires courage and life changes; seek truth in Christ, not unstable religious foundations, for true spiritual fulfillment and stability.