For Women Everywhere
Shawn’s teaching highlights the Spirit’s role over strict scripture, using 1 Corinthians 15 and Mary Magdalene’s story to challenge gender biases and restore women’s roles in Christianity.
Romans 10:1-10 Bible Teaching
Salvation through faith in Christ, not the Law; confess and believe in Jesus’ resurrection. True righteousness comes from faith, not self-effort. Accessible to all.
Does God Change?
God’s traits are constant, but He may change His mind due to intercession, showing a dynamic relationship with creation and prompting reflection on prayer’s impact.
A New and Improved Christian Diet
The teaching contrasts the forbidden fruit’s knowledge with Jesus as the “bread of life,” emphasizing faith, humility, and self-denial for eternal life through His sacrifice.
The Pastor’s Hippocratic Oath
Shawn suggests pastors adopt a modern Hippocratic Oath to respect biblical views, show empathy, respect privacy, and focus on well-being over rigid doctrines.
Romans 9:25-33 Bible Teaching
Shawn’s teaching on Romans 9 highlights God’s plan for salvation through faith, not heritage or law, for both Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing redemption and righteousness.
Does God Want Us to Go to College?
The teaching summary highlights the personal nature of faith decisions, the centrality of Jesus’ resurrection, the role of faith in religious claims, and the importance of open-minded truth-seeking and apologetics.
Calling All Founding Members
Shawn McCraney’s movement promotes a non-denominational, inclusive Christian approach, focusing on subjective interpretation, spiritual liberty, and love beyond church authority.
The Hard Reality of True Christian Compassion
Shawn discusses challenges in ministry aid, stressing discernment over exploitation. He advocates empowering support, inspired by biblical stories, to avoid dependency.
Romans 9:19-24 Bible Teaching
Paul’s teaching in Romans 9 highlights God’s sovereignty, extending grace to Gentiles through faith, while Israel’s reliance on lineage led to their temporary setting aside. Shawn emphasizes God’s interaction with human choice, using the potter-clay metaphor to illustrate divine will and human agency, challenging deterministic views. Salvation is accessible to all through faith, reflecting God’s love and justice.
The Law of the Land vs. The Law of God
Shawn distinguishes between following secular and divine laws, urging Christians to respect government laws unless they conflict with Christian principles, like proclaiming Christ’s kingdom.
Two Things Even God Cannot Fix
God grants free will and humility fosters divine connection; pride obstructs spiritual growth. Humility enables guidance, while pride leads to isolation from God.
Romans 9:18 Bible Teaching
Paul uses Isaac and Ishmael to show true children of God are born of the Spirit. God’s choices, like Jacob over Esau, highlight His purposes, not human merit.
The Flood
Shawn leads a discussion on Noah’s flood, suggesting it was regional, supported by science and biblical hyperbole. He encourages balancing faith with logic and open dialogue.
The Curious Case of Romans 3:22
Shawn examines Romans 3:22, debating if righteousness is by faith in Jesus or Jesus’ own faith. He analyzes translations, urging personal interpretation with love and faith.
Pastor Billy Goes Deep Sea Fishing
Evaluate faith orientation by identifying personal biases like seeking experiences or community. True growth is challenging biases to love universally in Jesus’ name.
Can You Be a Christian and Be Wealthy?
Christian wealth isn’t contradictory; it’s about perspective, acquisition, and use. Prioritize God, manage wealth wisely, avoid corruption, and maintain spiritual focus.