1st Thessalonians Chapter 5
Shawn and Delaney challenge the idea of a physical resurrection and expose how materialism in religion leads to control, confusion, and missed truth.
I Dont Get The Bible
Debuting in 2023, I Don’t Get The Bible is a podcast hosted by Shawn McCraney and his daughter Delaney. Together, they approach scripture with curiosity and candid discussions, questioning traditional interpretations and exploring the Bible’s relevance in a post-religious context. Episodes range from tackling specific passages to broader explorations of faith, always with a focus on making scripture accessible and relatable to modern seekers.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 4, Part 2
Shawn and Delaney explain why resurrection is spiritual, not physical—unpacking soul sleep, heavenly bodies, and the flawed logic of modern rapture views.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 4
Justified by Christ, sanctified by faith. Shawn and Delaney explore purity, love, and why modern Christians often get sanctification backward.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 3
Paul feared the tempter’s pull. Shawn and Delaney explore darkness, choice, and spiritual warfare—then and now—in a raw look at 1 Thessalonians 3.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 1, Part 3 and Chapter 2
Faith, love, and hope… but why does Paul say love is the greatest? Delaney and Shawn explore 1 Thessalonians and what it meant to be the bride of Christ.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 1, Part 2
Is Jesus God, God's Son, or both? Delaney and Shawn unpack the incarnation, the throne, and the purpose of our lives in this Trinity talk.
1st Thessalonians Chapter 1, Part 1
One verse into 1 Thessalonians leads to a full unpacking of the Trinity, Jesus as God, and whether we’re children—or grandchildren—of God.
Colossians Chapter 4
Colossians 4 closes with a call to prayer, grace, and faith. Shawn and Delaney reflect on early church letters, lost scripture, and spiritual responsibility.
Colossians Chapter 3
Christ didn’t take God’s wrath—He took on death. Colossians 3 shows peace, love, and inward change matter most, not religion or outward performance.
Colossians Chapter 2, Part 2
Love, not doctrine, is the true test of faith. Colossians 2 reveals Christ as the fullness of God and warns against hollow, human traditions.
Colossians Chapter 2
In Colossians 2, Shawn and Delaney explore mystery, faith, deception, and the true test of love—where God is in us, and we are made response-able.
Colossians Chapter 1, Part 5
Shawn and Delaney explore Colossians 1, questioning modern evangelism by unpacking Paul's claim that the gospel had already reached every creature.
Colossians Chapter 1, Part 4
Jesus is the image of God, first of a new creation. God allows all things, works through willing hearts, and gives us free will to choose light over self.
Colossians Chapter 1, Part 3
In Part 3 of their Colossians 1 discussion, Delaney and Shawn revisit the opening verses and go deeper into the distinctions between the gospel (as preached in the apostolic age) and what they call the great news — the message relevant…
Colossians Chapter 1, Part 2
In Part 2 of their conversation on Colossians 1, Delaney and Shawn focus on how Paul repeatedly distinguishes between “God the Father” and “our Lord Jesus Christ” — an emphasis that reflects the Great News Network’s rejection of traditional Trinitarian views.…
Colossians Chapter 1
In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Delaney and Shawn dive into Colossians chapter 1, but quickly detour into a rich, philosophical conversation about the nature of God’s Spirit, Christ’s role in human transformation, and how theological language impacts…
Philippians Chapter 4
In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Shawn and Delaney explore Philippians chapter 4, the final section of Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. The discussion focuses on the central exhortation to “stand firm in the Lord,” which they…
Philippians Chapter 3, Part 4
Pressing On: Dying with Christ, Rising in Him — Philippians 3 In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Shawn and Delaney McCraney walk through the second half of Philippians 3, where Paul passionately describes his pursuit of the true…
Philippians Chapter 3, Part 3
Paul counted his achievements as garbage compared to Christ. This episode explores real faith, resurrection, individuality, and love over religious control.
Philippians Chapter 3, Part 2
How to Guard Against Deception and Understand Paul’s Role in the Bible In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Delaney and Shawn explore important questions about spiritual liberty, the dangers of religious deception, and the nature of Paul’s inspiration…
Philippians Chapter 3, Part 1
Shawn and Delaney explore Philippians 3, focusing on Paul's critique of legalism, spiritual circumcision, apostolic authority, and the shift from law to spirit in Christianity.
Philippians Chapter 2, Part 2
What does it mean to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling"? Philippians 2 sparks a conversation about growth, grace, and God working in us.
Philippians Chapter 2, Part 1
Christ humbled himself to death—why? Delaney and Shawn unpack Philippians 2 and what it means for how we live, love, and see God in human form.
Philippians Chapter 1, Part 2
The Bride, Unity, and the Future: A Deep Dive into Philippians 1 In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Delaney and Shawn McCraney dig into Philippians 1, uncovering profound insights about the early believers, the role of the bride,…
Freedom and Joy in Faith
Discovering Joy in Faith: Breaking Free from Religious Burdens In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, we kicked off our study of Philippians with an unfiltered conversation on how to read scripture honestly and how our view of the Bible impacts our daily lives. We challenged traditional perspectives, discussing how Paul’s letters were […]
Principles of Faith: Obedience, Relationships, and Spiritual Armor
Ephesians 6 urges us to honor, stand firm in faith, and wear God's armor to resist spiritual deception and darkness, not to fight people.
Wisdom, Faith, and the Bride: Insights into Ephesians 5
Wisdom, Faith, and the Bride: A Fresh Look at Ephesians 5 Studying the Bible can be a complex journey, but approaching it with open discussion and fresh perspectives can bring clarity. In this episode, we dive into Ephesians 5, breaking down…
Living Sacrifices: Unity, Purity, and Faith’s Fulfillment in Ephesians 5
Living Sacrifices: Unity, Purity, and the Fulfillment of Faith Shawn and Delaney dive into Ephesians 5, exploring its teachings on living as followers of God and the significance of Christ’s sacrifice. They discuss how Paul’s instructions to the early believers reflect…
Mystery of Christ: Unification, Revelation, and Restoration
Mystery of Christ: Uniting Gentiles and Jews Shawn and Delaney continue their exploration of scripture in this episode, diving into Ephesians 3 after realizing they had previously skipped it. Their discussion centers around Paul’s revelation of the “mystery” of Christ, which…
Unity, Maturity, and the Transformation of Church Structures: Insights from Ephesians 4
Ephesians 4 urges spiritual maturity, unity in faith, and personal responsibility, challenging traditional church roles and deeming institutional authority obsolete.