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This episode introduction establishes Shawn McCraney's ministry framework addressing the intersection of Mormonism and biblical Christianity. While the full theological content on family and marriage isn't provided in the excerpt, McCraney's Yeshuan perspective emphasizes subjective faith engagement—believers understanding doctrine through direct biblical study rather than institutional authority.
The show's structure reflects this approach: promoting accessible Bible study ("verse by verse"), inviting specialized guests to debate Mormon/Christian differences, and distributing free theological resources. McCraney positions Heart of the Matter as facilitating personal discovery of biblical truth against institutional claims, consistent with Yeshuan emphasis on individual faith experience over denominational frameworks.
The episode likely addresses how biblical family structures challenge Mormon teachings, though specific theological arguments remain undeveloped in this introduction.
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Introduction
LIVE!
From the “Mecca of Mormonism”
Salt Lake City, Utah –
THIS . . . is Heart of the Matter . . .
“Where Mormonism Meets Biblical Christianity Face to Face.”
Show 20 Families
May 18th 2010
And I’m your host, Shawn McCraney
If you have family or friends who cannot get Heart through television give them a call and tell them to go to WWW.HOTM.TV. And they can watch through streaming video from anywhere in the world!
Resources
Hey . . .
“I was a Born-Again Mormon”
The manuscript is available online through a downloadable PDF. Go to www.hotm.tv and you can have the book in your hands within minutes.
Community Bible Study
How about joining a weekly verse by verse never denominational Bible Study? Join us at CAMPUS every Sunday at either at the U of U in Salt Lake City or at our north campus at Alpine Church located in Riverdale. Go to www.calvarycampus.com for more information like times and directions.
Upcoming Guests
Just an FYI and a call for suggestions. In 2011, Heart of the Matter is going to be a year of Guests. We are looking for suggestions and or volunteers who would like to be a special guest. Each and every Guest must bring something very unique or specialized in the Mormon/Christian debate. We want people who not only know their stuff, but have the ability to communicate their knowledge with the vast and growing audience. Fifty two spots are open, with fifty two dates. Please email us at shawn@alatheamedia.com and tells us who you think ought to be a special guest on Heart of the Matter.
Update on speaking engagement and a call for more.