Shawn McCraney is an independent biblical philosopher, author, teacher, artist, host of the long-running program Heart of the Matter, and founder of Yeshuans. He is best known for his public and uncompromising commitment to seeking God directly (outside institutional religion, hierarchy, or authority) and for articulating a fulfilled, new-covenant-centered interpretation of the biblical narrative.

Shawn has worked locally in Salt Lake City, Utah since 2006 to fight institutional religion (Mormonism and Christianity, specifically) and the bondage it puts on believers in Christ. He is loved by seekers of God, and he is vehemently hated and maligned by defenders of institutions. His work is deemed heretical (which he happily accepts), and leaders of harmful, controlling institutions accuse him to be a cult leader (which he very explicitly is not) because he defends individuals at all costs for their liberty in God to question religious orthodoxy and tradition.

In 2026, Shawn now comes to the world under the moniker Shawn the Baptist, and will be traveling nationally to reach individuals with one message: Yeshua accepts all.