HOTM 2.0
In this shorter series, Shawn takes a step back to look at Mormonism again with fresh eyes (after seeing the trouble with Christianity). This series offers many interviews.
Interview with Taryn Hiatt – American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Script currently unavailable.
The Announcement
Shawn McCraney, host of "Heart of the Matter," challenges traditional Christian doctrines, promotes spiritual worship, and encourages financial support for his ministry.
The McKenna Denson Response
Embrace truth with mercy, love, and kindness. Prioritize compassion, understanding human fallibility. Anger doesn't achieve righteousness; extend mercy for a better society.
Interview with David Valdez
Focus on individual spirituality over religious empires; address societal issues; deconstruct systems; support diverse worship; foster unity among Christian beliefs.
Interview with Kwaku El, Part 1
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" explores religious topics, critiques LDS doctrines, emphasizes salvation by grace, and challenges traditional Christian views.
LDS Conference Review
Shawn McCraney critiques institutional religion, promotes direct faith in Jesus, and suggests Jesus' Second Coming was in 70 AD. He emphasizes love over division and believes hell was cast into the lake of fire, with Satan's influence diminished.
Interview with Nicole Wade “A Profile Into the Addictive Personality”
Script currently unavailable.
The Lee Baker “Review”
Shawn McCraney critiques religious hypocrisy, emphasizing worship in spirit and truth. He highlights ministries exposing church deceptions and advocates for spiritual freedom over legalism.
Interview with Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of Sunstone, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS exclusivity and Evangelical burdens, discusses shame's role, and advocates for a Spirit worldview emphasizing love over a Biblical one.
Interview with Lindsay Hansen Park, Executive Director of Sunstone, Part 1
Shawn McCraney hosts Lyndsay Hansen Park on "Heart of the Matter" for an unscripted chat on her background and views on feminism in Mormonism, bridging generational gaps.
Interview with Briell Decker Blanchart, Part 2
Shawn stresses examining life via faith and love, reflecting on beliefs for eternal alignment. Mike Johnson's passing highlights urgency in preparing for life's unpredictability.
Interview with Briell Decker Blanchart, Part 1
The FLDS, a Mormon fundamentalist group, practices plural marriage, unlike the main LDS Church. Led by Warren Jeffs, now imprisoned, it diverges in beliefs and leadership.