Faith without religion.
Faith And Bees
In "Faith And Bees," Shawn McCraney explores faith's origins and significance, likening it to bees: unseen yet impactful, urging active trust in God's promises.
Shawn McCraney
In order of his nature, Shawn McCraney is an artist, a seeker of Truth and authentic expression, an iconoclast and a punk who maintains a large dose of suspicion for cultures, institutions, and consumerism and the marketing that surrounds it. He is an admitted Christian Anarchist who allows only Christ to serve as King in his life and rejects most of the demands that come from society, government, cultures and organized religion. He diligently seeks the Father in spirit and truth and everything he does is a reflection of these authentic heart-felt aims. In the last twenty years of his life he has become an independent student of the biblical narrative.
Shawn McCraney has dedicated his life to pursuing an authentic relationship with God and teaching others what he has learned along the way. His lifelong and prolific body of research can be found at this website, and is continually being built into navigable resources here at ShawnMcCraney.com. To find information on any of Shawn’s work, including and not limited to his teachings, shows, podcasts, books, and art, browse the pages below.
A Catholic, Baptist, Jew, Muslim and Latter-Day Saint Are Sitting In A Bar
Shawn McCraney urges diverse faiths to unite, likening their potential unity to military camaraderie, and calls for love, compassion, and mutual respect.
Time, Life, Blood
In "Time, Life, Blood," Shawn McCraney explores the link between time, life, and blood, highlighting Christ's sacrifice as the ultimate atonement for sin and theft of time.
Fulfillment Supports Jews and Is Not Anti-Semetic
Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Christian views on Israel, arguing "Fulfillment" is misunderstood as anti-Semitic, urging focus on God's inclusive love.
Three Questions – Three Answers
In "Three Questions – Three Answers," Shawn McCraney explores profound spiritual inquiries, offering a unique perspective on God, life's purpose, and the afterlife.
Now What?
In "Now What?" Shawn McCraney explores embracing fulfilled prophecy, urging believers to grow in faith and love beyond traditional religion for authentic spirituality.
The Subjective Faith
In "The Subjective Faith," Shawn McCraney advocates for a personal, Spirit-led Christianity over institutionalized religion, emphasizing a direct relationship with God.
Sin? Sin? Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!
In "Sin? Sin? Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!" Shawn McCraney argues that sin persists in all, urging humility and compassion over self-righteousness in faith.
Religion: Dissecting Religious Structure Through A Personal Journey Towards Spiritual Liberty
In "Religion: Dissecting Religious Structure," Shawn McCraney explores parallels between childhood games and religion, advocating for personal spiritual freedom over conformity.
To Build or To Find: An Approach to Faith Beyond Traditionalism
In "To Build or To Find," Shawn McCraney advocates for a dynamic faith journey beyond traditionalism, urging questioning, love, and direct communion with God.
Manuscript of the 2014 Inquisition Speech with Shawn McCraney: Debunking the Term “Trinity”
In his 2014 speech, Shawn McCraney challenges the Trinity doctrine, facing backlash as a heretic. He advocates for a Bible-based faith, free from human constructs.
A Morning Prayer
In "A Morning Prayer," Shawn McCraney seeks divine guidance amidst daily challenges and deceptions, praying for spiritual truth and the Father's presence.
WARNING! Red Flag! Cautionary Topics from a Lifelong Pursuit of the Spirit
Shawn McCraney urges Christians to focus on core themes like love and faith, avoiding divisive topics, to reflect true faith and spiritual maturity.
Love Puts Tithes to Death
In "Love Puts Tithes to Death," Shawn McCraney contrasts love and obligation in religion, advocating for voluntary devotion over obligatory tithing, emphasizing agape love.
The Great News
Yeshua Christ: Making God All in All
In "Yeshua Christ: Making God All in All," Shawn McCraney explores Yeshua's role as the Word made flesh, bridging divine and human realms, and reconciling all to God.
Seven Filters on Deciding What To Believe, Do and Focus On
Shawn McCraney's blog post outlines seven filters for disciples of Yeshua, focusing on scripture, choice, eternal principles, portability, agape love, inclusivity, and liberty.
Religious Authority vs. Leadership
In "Religious Authority vs. Leadership," Shawn McCraney examines how Israel's divine role shifted to a law-centered identity, contrasting it with Yeshua's true leadership.
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: James
In his blog post, Shawn McCraney explores James 2, highlighting the distinction between "real faith" and "said faith." He argues true faith is active, shown through love.
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: Romans
In "A Series of Short Exposes on Faith: Romans," Shawn McCraney explores Romans 4, highlighting faith's role in Abraham's life and its power to justify us before God.
A Series of Short Exposes on Faith
In "A Series of Short Exposes on Faith," Shawn McCraney highlights faith's significance, focusing on Genesis 15:6 and Hebrews 11, urging believers to embrace faith.
Christians Reinventing Themselves
In "Christians Reinventing Themselves," Shawn McCraney argues true faith involves evolving and embracing new insights, rather than static adherence to tradition.
A Direct Punch to the Face of Deformed Theology
In "A Direct Punch to the Face of Deformed Theology," Shawn McCraney critiques Calvinism, advocating for a dynamic, compassionate God who adapts to human free will.
Religious Idiocy, Part 3
In "Religious Idiocy, Part 3," Shawn McCraney argues that faith in Christ's resurrection is the core of Christianity, often overshadowed by doctrinal divisions.
Religious Idiocy, Part 2
In "Religious Idiocy, Part 2," Shawn McCraney challenges Christian doctrines, arguing Yeshua's sacrifice justifies all, rendering rituals and condemnation obsolete.
Resurrection, Part 10
In "Resurrection, Part 10," Shawn McCraney explores Apostle Paul's teachings on spiritual resurrection, using seed analogies to challenge traditional views on heavenly bodies.
Resurrection, Part 9
In "Resurrection, Part 9," Shawn McCraney examines Paul's teachings on God's hierarchy, Jesus' reign, and resurrection, urging believers to embrace righteousness.
Resurrection, Part 8
In "Resurrection, Part 8," Shawn McCraney explores 1 Corinthians 15, discussing Christ as the "first-fruits" of resurrection and the spiritual triumph of God's kingdom.
Resurrection, Part 7
In "Resurrection, Part 7," Shawn McCraney explores the implications of Christ's resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15, highlighting its spiritual victory and eternal hope.
Resurrection, Part 6
In "Resurrection, Part 6," Shawn McCraney highlights the resurrection's vital role in Christian faith, emphasizing its transformative power and urging deeper understanding.