12 Step Program

Shawn's teaching emphasizes that traditional views of church practices and the use of biblical scriptures as manuals for daily operation are outdated and unnecessary, as he believes the biblical prophecies have been completely fulfilled, including Jesus' return to save His church, making organized religion irrelevant in the modern faith landscape. He advocates for an understanding that God's laws are now internalized within believers, creating a spiritual era where individual relationships with God supersede structured religious dogma, aligning with the completion of divine promises.

Shawn emphasizes that faith should be based on accepting the Bible as it is, allowing individuals the freedom to believe or reject the teachings, rather than imposing objective demands that lead to division. He also describes efforts to build common ground through dialogues with various faith leaders, aiming for transparency and cooperative relationships despite disagreements on doctrinal interpretations.

Experiencing sincere expressions of Christian love and humility from Terry in the face of prolonged accusations helped Shawn realize the importance of embodying patience, love, and willingness to change, inspiring him to approach others with the same spirit of reconciliation. Shawn learned to abandon past grievances and focus on fostering genuine connections with others, recognizing that the true challenge lies in engaging with institutions rather than individuals.

Interpersonal conflicts within religious communities should be resolved, and Christian churches need to embrace fundamental changes to remain relevant, as they are facing pressures from unmet expectations, influences from millennials, government regulations, corporate interests, and societal forces. Churches should eliminate hierarchical structures of religious authority and focus on freeing followers from any form of bondage, aligning with biblical teachings rather than tradition, for sustained resilience against external challenges.

Shawn emphasizes a return to authentic biblical teachings, advocating for marriage as a genuine union between a man and a woman, while challenging traditional church doctrines by asserting that Jesus has already returned based on scriptural evidence. He encourages churches to teach the Word of God contextually, abandoning the need for religious authority, and suggests a reevaluation of beliefs regarding the afterlife and systematic theology, promoting personal interpretation and unity among believers.

Shawn critiques the blending of Calvinism and Arminianism for portraying God as one who fails and calls for a de-emphasis on material church structures, urging believers to focus on missional and humanitarian efforts instead. He encourages the church to avoid political entanglements, trusts in God's provision without financial obligations on congregants, and promotes understanding the Bible as a spiritual guide, celebrating God's ultimate victory through Christ which grants all believers the freedom to love and be loved.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of lifting others and promoting freedom by aligning actions with a kingdom of unshakable values and understanding, rather than adhering to restrictive man-made systems. He encourages people to seek deeper biblical understanding and connection beyond entertainment-driven church services and invites them to engage with verse-by-verse biblical teachings for spiritual growth.