
April Fools
Shawn McCraney humorously critiques LDS doctrines, using an April Fools’ joke and a film script “Twistianity” to explore and contrast LDS and traditional Christian beliefs.

The Attitude
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS pride linked to beliefs in pre-existence and divinity, contrasting with biblical humility. He emphasizes personal growth over church status.

Conclusion to the Fall
Shawn McCraney contrasts LDS and Biblical views on the Fall, spiritual rebirth, and Jesus’ conception, emphasizing faith in Christ for becoming God’s child, not inherent birthright.

State of the Ministry
Shawn McCraney emphasizes baptism as a symbolic act of faith, critiques Mormonism’s focus on compliance, and advocates for a personal relationship with Jesus over institutional allegiance.

The Fall, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, highlights a Bible conference, and emphasizes Jesus’ grace. He discusses the Adam-God doctrine’s history and its rejection by LDS leaders.

The Fall, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS beliefs, emphasizing adherence to the original Gospel. He argues deviations lead to flawed doctrines, contrasting LDS pre-existence with Christian creation.

The Garden of Eden
Shawn McCraney’s “Heart of the Matter” covers live broadcast surprises, public faith professions like open water baptisms, LDS terminology debates, and his book “I Was A Born-Again Mormon.”

Satan
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, urging focus on grace and faith in Jesus. He emphasizes one God, critiques misinterpretations, and contrasts LDS and traditional Christian views on Jesus and Lucifer.

Gods Many
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrine flexibility, unofficial spokespersons, and contrasts with Biblical Christianity’s “creatio ex nihilo.” He challenges LDS views on God’s nature and human divinity potential, highlighting scriptural distinctions.

Fables, Part 3 – God, Part 2
Shawn McCraney’s teaching on “Heart of the Matter” addresses astronomy misconceptions, invites LDS audience participation, and humorously acknowledges his fallibility.

Fables, Part 2 – God, Part 1
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS pre-existence doctrine, emphasizing biblical truths over Grecian/Eastern influences. He refutes God’s physical form, promoting salvation by grace.

Pre-existence
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, emphasizing biblical truths over myths. He left Mormonism for a genuine relationship with God through Jesus, rejecting pre-existence beliefs.

The Word
Shawn McCraney urges Latter-day Saints to focus on Jesus over church culture, emphasizing the Bible’s sufficiency and reliability without extra revelations for salvation.

Counterfeits
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon narratives, urging reliance on credible sources like UTLM.org. He promotes non-denominational fellowship, warns against deceptive doctrines, and emphasizes biblical truths for genuine spiritual freedom, contrasting them with Mormon beliefs.

Christmas
Shawn McCraney contrasts materialistic Christmas with its true essence, focusing on Jesus. He criticizes LDS for overshadowing Jesus with Joseph Smith, calling it “Smithmas.”

Gunfight at Carthage
Shawn McCraney critiques Joseph Smith’s legacy, LDS martyrdom portrayal, media bias, and encourages open dialogue on Mormonism’s impact, inclusivity, and foundational issues.

A Mormon President
Shawn McCraney examines Mitt Romney’s candidacy, focusing on his Mormon faith’s influence on leadership, urging reflection on faith-politics mix, noting Romney’s personal traits.

Nauvoo, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormon doctrine vs. Christian salvation by grace, urges Utah Christians to stay grounded in scripture, and promotes Alathea Ministries events.

Nauvoo, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism’s history, especially Nauvoo, questioning Joseph Smith’s alignment with Jesus, urging reflection on beliefs and modern issues biblically.

Nauvoo, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS Church’s narrative shifts, DNA impact on American Indian ancestry, rebranding as “Restored Christianity,” media influence, and Joseph Smith’s leadership.