First, Second, and Third Before Home

Balance life with God, prioritize loving relationships, maintain well-being, and engage in creative expression. Use a baseball metaphor for structured living.
In Heart Of The Matter: ReDux, Shawn McCraney presents “the best approach to Christianity on the face of the earth” – the subjective approach. ReDux spanned weekly from 2019 – 2021.

Balance life with God, prioritize loving relationships, maintain well-being, and engage in creative expression. Use a baseball metaphor for structured living.

Shawn McCraney challenges Trinitarianism, emphasizing God the Father's singularity in Joel 2:27 and 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, highlighting the Father's role in Pentecost.

Shawn distinguishes preaching for introducing non-believers to Jesus and teaching for guiding believers to maturity, emphasizing deeper biblical doctrines for growth.

Shawn contrasts Calvinism's predestination, Arminianism's freewill limits, and his view of a loving, victorious God offering salvation to all, respecting freewill.


Jesus teaches eternal life requires effort, contrasting with easy destruction. He embodies God's nature, emphasizing understanding Him through Creation and God's essence.

Shawn explores the 144,000 in Revelation 14 as pure, blameless first-fruits, linking them to God's Kingdom expansion. First-fruits, exemplified by Jesus, signify the best offered to God, leading to ongoing divine growth.

Shawn teaches that true faith in Christ involves freedom and accountability, emphasizing a Spirit-led life over legalism, highlighting internal conflict and identity in Christ.

Seek truth through personal exploration, questioning, and scripture (Proverbs 25:2, Matthew 7:7-8). Challenge traditions for spiritual growth, not just institutional teachings.

Shawn McCraney's teaching explores Jesus' temporary authority at God's right hand, symbolizing power over creation, distinct from God, until all enemies are subdued.

Shawn McCraney challenges religious abuses, urging outrage against manipulations undermining faith's core. Advocates deconstructing such practices with love, inspired by Jesus.

Shawn McCraney critiques 'sola scriptura,' advocating a subjective Bible approach, emphasizing personal interpretation over inherent authority, focusing on human application.

Sarah Young evaluates Shawn McCraney's work for abusive or harmful traits, focusing on his teachings and practices within the context of "Check My Church."

Shawn integrates diverse Christian traditions, focusing on Christ, sacrifice, and love, defining himself as an independent disciple, blending Catholic, Anabaptist, and Mormon elements.

Shawn McCraney critiques "cultural Curation," urging authenticity over curated online personas, using the Hart family as an example, and promoting humility and genuine spirituality.


Sarah Young evaluates Shawn McCraney's work for abusive or harmful traits, focusing on his teachings and practices within the context of "Check My Church."

Shawn McCraney challenges the Trinity, emphasizing God's oneness in Galatians 3:20 and 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, viewing God as the Father, with Jesus and the Spirit as manifestations.

Shawn McCraney, transitioning from Mormonism to Christianity, promotes independent faith exploration, rejects traditional doctrines, and emphasizes transparency, integrity, and scriptural focus.

Understanding Jesus personally is key; focus on His teachings, not traditions. True faith leads to spiritual maturity and the Fruit of the Spirit, not division.

Shawn McCraney challenges traditional Trinitarian views, emphasizing Jesus as the "I Am" and distinct from God the Father. He promotes unity among Christians despite theological differences.

Shawn McCraney presents illustrated Book of Revelation, claims historical events, plans publication. Announces May 4, 2021, interview with Sarah Young to address criticism.

Shawn McCraney sits down with The Walquists for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Mark Payzant for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Mark Payzant for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Sarah Young for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney highlights Jesus' adherence to the Great Shema, emphasizing monotheism and challenging Trinitarian views by portraying God as a singular entity.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Sarah Young for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney promotes personal faith over formal religion, highlighting spiritual growth through direct connection with God, as seen in Quakers' and Anabaptists' practices.

Shawn McCraney prioritizes personal scripture interpretation via the Spirit over traditional orthodoxy, promoting faith unity and dialogue over rigid doctrines.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Ilona Nielson for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Ilona Nielson for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney critiques religious manipulation via cultural conformity, misuse of "concerned," and "Coffee Culture" in churches, advocating for inclusivity and questioning norms.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Carl Moore for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney teaches that Jesus's victory was spiritual, but evil persists due to human nature and dark forces. God is in control, working mysteriously for good.

Shawn's teachings focus on grace, accountability, critical examination of beliefs, and transformation through faith. He emphasizes love, understanding, and authenticity over judgment and structured religion.

Jesus' life of love led to crucifixion, fulfilling God's will. His sacrifice redeems, reconciles, and empowers believers, forming the foundation of Christian faith.

Shawn McCraney critiques Christian responses to scandals, urging introspection on systemic issues, human fallibility, and the need to trust God over flawed leaders.

Cultivate gratitude for all experiences, viewing them as growth opportunities. Embrace challenges for personal development and deeper connection with God.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Joan Fowler for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney critiques traditional views, suggesting pre-Christ all were in "hell" (paradise/prison), post-Christ all enter a divided heavenly realm: inside for faithful, outside for others.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Cathy Hansen for a discussion.

Culture imposes rigid rules, fostering pride and fear, while Christians should embrace agape love, rejecting pride, and fostering unity beyond societal constraints.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Danny Larse for a discussion.

Shawn McCraney teaches that "heretic" means causing division, not just unorthodox views. Emphasizes unity, maturity, love, and inclusion, with engaging discussions.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Charlie Clark for a discussion.

Life's temporary; focus on eternal love and spiritual essence. Shawn McCraney teaches storing treasures in heaven, prioritizing love for God and others.

Shawn McCraney's teachings emphasize viewing the Bible as the Tanakh and Apostolic record, focus on spiritual guidance over legalism, challenge traditional doctrines, and stress love, humility, and personal faith.

Systematic theology risks fostering rigid beliefs; Shawn advocates a holistic approach using propositional, participatory, perspectival, and procedural knowledge for genuine faith.

Shawn McCraney sits down with Justin Nielson for a discussion.