Writer, Producer, Host

Heart of the Matter

2006 – PRESENT

Since 2006, ex-mormon and ex-evangelical Shawn McCraney has written and produced a weekly hour-long live call-in television show on the in’s and out’s of Mormonism from the perspective of Biblical Christianity. Over the course of time, he has pursued a knowledge of the Bible from historical context and has greatly evolved in his findings and perspectives along the way. The show is in its fifth iteration entitled “Radicalized”, where he ventures into speculative topics surrounding a lift lived by the liberated faith from the perspective of The Great News. You can attend or watch Heart Of The Matter live in person or on YouTube @hotmtv on the first Tuesday night of each month at 8PM MT.

Co-Founder, Teacher, Mentor

Yeshuans

2023 – PRESENT

Shawn has co-founded a platform called Yeshuans: Replacing religion with Subjective Education. This platform offers over 10,000 pieces of hand-produced content, much of it from Shawn himself, that articulates the approach to subjective faith, and its efficacy in producing greater love, stability and authenticity in individuals seeking God. The platform is completely free and welcome to all individuals; learn more about Yeshuans at Yeshuans.Faith.

Teacher

Verse by Verse Teachings (Formerly known as C.A.M.P.U.S.)

2012 – PRESENT

Since 2012, Shawn has conducted live weekly Sunday teachings verse by verse through the Bible. Along with a live in-person and YouTube audience, Shawn has independently dug into each verse to unpack the original language, the extra- and intra- Biblical context, and the cultural clues that might help us understand its purpose and place for believers today. In that time, has come across life-changing facets of scripture that are entirely under known and often considered heretical to conservative believers today. All of his teachings are available for free, and continue live each Sunday at 10AM MT.

Author

Bjorn Books​

2006 – PRESENT

Shawn is the author of nearly one hundred books, ranging in length, complexity, format and subject, but all centrally discussing his pursuit of living an authentic life in God and light. His work is derived from a robust body of research. Most notably, he has authored Born-Again Mormon, Where Mormonism Meets Biblical Christianity Face To Face, Knife to a Gun Fight, The Don’t F**k With Jesus Series, and Revelations on Revelation with a 22 volume chapter book commentary set.

Founder, Teacher

Alathea Ministries

2006-2021

Shawn was the founder of Alathea Ministries, the umbrella ministry that offered books, teachings and shows from 2006 – 2021. Alathea Ministries offered teachings on the biblical gospel of Jesus Christ through media, including but not limited to television, publications, art and events.

Licensing

Calvary Chapel School of Ministry

2006-2021

Upon having a born-again experience, Shawn pursued and completed the full-time Calvary Chapel School of Ministry under the training of Pastor Chuck Smith. He was trained here in exegesis, biblical languages, and church orchestration within the proprietary Calvary Chapel methodology.

Missionary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

1982-1984

From 1982 – 1984, Shawn served a 24-month volunteer service where LDS Church members devote themselves to full-time proselytizing and humanitarian assistance or service with the intent to convert individuals to Mormonism. In this short time, Shawn excelled in the calling, rising to levels of leadership among his peers.