Frequently Asked Questions
Shawn McCraney guides questioning Mormons to explore Christianity, consider leaving LDS records, and trust God. He engages with diverse emails and invites LDS callers.
Videos
Grace and Works
Shawn McCraney urges Christians to explore faith roots, question Mormon beliefs, and focus on Jesus over institutions. Salvation is by faith, not works or affiliations.
No Jesus, Know Hell
Shawn McCraney critiques rigid Christian doctrines, highlights Joseph Smith's vicarious baptism for the dead, and emphasizes God's justice, mercy, and diverse revelations.
Three Questions
Shawn McCraney preaches the biblical gospel to Latter-day Saints, contrasting LDS and Christian beliefs, emphasizing salvation through faith in Jesus, not rituals.
17 Points, Part 11 – Fruit of Pride
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism as a counterfeit gospel, contrasting it with biblical Christianity. He emphasizes grace over works, opposing LDS pride and hierarchical focus.
17 Points, Part 10 – Baptism for the Dead
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon "baptism for the dead," advocating scriptural understanding over tradition. He emphasizes salvation through faith, not rituals, and highlights ministry events.
By Their Fruits, Part 4 – Blood Atonement
Shawn critiques Mormonism for elevating Joseph Smith over Christ, promoting violence, and diverging from Christian teachings. He invites biblical study at CAMPU
By Their Fruits, Part 3 – Revelation Unsupported by Scripture
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS focus on Joseph Smith, challenges LDS use of Ezekiel 37, warns against revelation without scriptural backing, and stresses biblical testing.
Special Guests Adams Road
Heart of the Matter, hosted by Shawn McCraney, bridges Mormonism and Biblical Christianity, critiques LDS transparency, and features ex-LDS band Adam's Road.
By Their Fruits, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS teachings, promotes Biblical Christianity, highlights issues with LDS scriptures, and invites listeners to events like "Burning Heart 08."
By Their Fruits, Part 1
Shawn McCraney argues Matthew 7's "By their fruits ye shall know them" identifies false prophets, not church validity. True prophets yield good, moral outcomes; false ones don't.
Points, Part 9
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" targets disaffected LDS, promoting Jesus' message, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes spiritual rebirth through grace.
The Trinity, Part 3
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism with biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrine, emphasizes the Trinity, and encourages exploring traditional Christian beliefs.
The Trinity, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's teachings focus on open baptisms, exploring faith, and understanding the Trinity as one God in three persons, contrasting biblical Christianity with Mormonism.
The Trinity
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, promotes public faith expression, and emphasizes biblical Christianity's monotheism, contrasting it with LDS Henotheism and cultural practices.
LDS Hymns
Shawn highlighted LDS hymns' role in spiritual growth by offering comfort, teaching doctrine, and uniting worshippers, stressing the importance of understanding their messages.
The John 3:3 Seminar
Shawn McCraney focuses on sharing the born-again message with Latter-day Saints, using methods like "Truth in Love" and "Compassionate Boldness," emphasizing God's role in conversion.
Baptized by Immersion
Shawn McCraney urges Mormons to leave LDS practices for biblical Christianity, critiques LDS doctrines, and emphasizes faith over rituals like baptism for salvation.