Ontology of God, Part 5

Faith Beyond Tradition: A Personal Understanding of God

Live from Salt Lake City, Utah, Heart of the Matter with Shawn McCraney delves into the complexities of faith, focusing on worshiping God in Spirit and Truth. In this episode, Shawn announces a new program, Breaking Bread, hosted by Warren Puckett, set to air before Heart of the Matter starting January 5th, 2016. He also discusses the release of a new book, “Knife to a Gun Fight,” available soon for those who participated in last year’s Holiday Special.

Shawn touches on the dangers of thought-killing clichés, urging believers to avoid reducing individuals to single aspects of their identity. He emphasizes the importance of mercy over judgment, as highlighted in James 2:13, and encourages Christians to speak with grace, as advised in Colossians 4:6.

The episode also addresses the recent LDS decision to withhold rites from children in same-sex households, critiquing it as a move to strengthen the institution at the expense of the needy. Shawn calls for a focus on Jesus Christ as the solution to sin, rather than the sin itself, and advocates for a personal, liberated faith in God through Christ.

Finally, Shawn explores the ontology of God, challenging traditional views and encouraging a deeper, personal understanding of God and Jesus Christ. He invites viewers to join CAMPUS, a verse-by-verse study of Scripture free from religious tradition, accessible online for those seeking a deeper connection with their faith.