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Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke
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From the author of the New York Times Bestseller Imagine Heaven—with over 1 million copies sold—comes a thought-provoking podcast by John Burke exploring one of life’s biggest questions: What happens after we die?
The Gallop poll found that 1 in 25 Americans has experienced a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Join us as we unpack real-life NDE stories and examine how they align with the Heaven described in the Bible.
This podcast dives into the intersection of faith, science, and the profound mystery of the afterlife.
Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and awakened to new possibilities.
Tune in and discover: Are NDEs glimpses of Heaven?
The Gallop poll found that 1 in 25 Americans has experienced a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Join us as we unpack real-life NDE stories and examine how they align with the Heaven described in the Bible.
This podcast dives into the intersection of faith, science, and the profound mystery of the afterlife.
Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and awakened to new possibilities.
Tune in and discover: Are NDEs glimpses of Heaven?
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Blind 8-Year-Old Describes Heaven the Same as Sighted People
Today01:03:06Summary readyBlind from birth, Brad Barrows stopped breathing for 4 minutes during a near death experience at just 8 years old. During his NDE, he described heaven with details shockingly similar to what sighted people around the world report seeing — despite never having seen anything on earth himself.But there was one experience in heaven that stayed with him more than anything else. Brad encountered something so beautiful, powerful, and deeply moving that it awakened a passion inside him years before he would ever pursue it on earth.Later in life, Brad fell into a deep depression and reached the point of wanting to end his life. But in his darkest moment, the memory of what he experienced in heaven — and the passion it ignited in him as a child — came rushing back and ultimately saved him.In this emotional conversation with John Burke, Brad shares the breathtaking details of his near death experience, the uncanny similarities between his account and those of sighted people, and the heavenly encounter that changed the course of his life forever.
SummaryNon-Speaking Autistic Kids Are Reporting NDE-Like Visits to Heaven…Without Dying!?
Apr 201:10:10Summary readyWhat if non-speaking autistic individuals aren’t “trapped”… but experiencing something far beyond what we can see?Pastor Joe Infranco joins John Burke to reveal stunning parallels between Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and what autistic non-speakers are now communicating through spelling.These individuals—once thought unable to express themselves—are describing encounters with the same realities reported in Imagine Heaven: A “mysterious hill” - Encounters with spiritual beings Overwhelming peace, love, and clarity Verifiable details that raise serious questionsWhy are their accounts so consistent with NDEs… even though they’ve never died? Is this a deeper level of spiritual awareness?Or a hidden truth we’re just beginning to understand?This conversation also builds on ideas explored in the viral The Telepathy Tapes—but introduces a perspective many believe has been overlooked.
SummaryGabe Poirot Dies in a 30 MPH Skateboard Crash…Then Meets God Face-to-Face
Mar 2001:14:03Summary readyAt just 20 years old, Gabe Poirot thought he understood God. He had been to Bible college. He believed in Jesus. Millions were already watching him teach about faith online.But everything changed in an instant. After a 30 mph crash on a motorized skateboard, Gabe suffered a traumatic brain injury that cracked open his skull - and led to a life-altering near-death experience. What he encountered wasn’t what he expected.In this powerful episode, Gabe and John share:What he saw and experienced beyond this lifeThe reality of God in a way he had never known beforeThe four distinct loves of God and how they apply to YOUHow this moment completely transformed his faithThis conversation will challenge what you think you know about God, and invite you into something deeper.
SummaryRaised Strict Mennonite, Burned by Religion…Then His NDE Changed Everything
Mar 1101:26:16Summary readyJoe Joe Morris grew up in an extremely strict religious environment that gave him a harsh and fearful view of God. Raised within Mennonite and Hutterite communities, his faith was built on rules, judgment, and shame.But everything changed the day he nearly died.During a powerful near-death experience, Joe Joe says he encountered God in the throne room of heaven - and the God he met was nothing like the one he thought he knew.In this powerful conversation, John Burke talks with Joe Joe about the difference between religion and relationship, and how encountering God's love completely transformed his life. If you've ever struggled with religion, felt burned by legalism, or wondered what God is really like, Joe Joe's story may change how you see faith.
SummaryDoctor Gave Him 2 Years to Live...Then He Died and Came Back
Feb 1901:16:27Summary readyWhat would you do if a doctor told you that you only had two years to live?In this episode, John Burke interviews Mike Olsen, who faced that exact reality.After receiving what felt like a two-year notice, Mike began living with new urgency and clarity - only to later actually die, experience a profound near-death encounter, and return with life-altering insight. In this powerful conversation, Mike shares what his NDE revealed about suffering, trials, fear, purpose, and how God uses even our darkest moments for transformation.If you are walking through hardship, illness, loss, or uncertainty - this episode will deeply encourage you.
SummaryMarine’s Life-Changing NDE: Instant Freedom from Guilt and Trauma
Jan 2801:16:43Summary readyMike Lewis lived for years under the weight of horrific things that had been done to him - and what he had done to others. Shaped by childhood trauma, buried shame, and a constant sense of condemnation, he believed God could only be disappointed, if not disgusted, by who he had become.Then, in a near-death experience, he met Jesus face to face and everything changed.
SummaryBlind, Alone & Near-Death on Mount Everest
Jan 801:20:26Summary readyBrian Dickinson is the only person in history to solo summit Mount Everest and make it back alive after going completely blind.During his descent from the top of the world, Brian lost his sight, faced certain death, and encountered a Presence that changed the course of his descent.This is not just a survival story - it’s a powerful testimony of faith, surrender, and the Presence of God in our helplessness.📖 Read Blind Descent by Brian Dickinson: https://a.co/d/crUQKvD📘 Read 3 FREE chapters of Soul Revolution (click “Read Sample”): https://a.co/d/2euoQoB
SummaryYour Guardian Angels at Christmas: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal
Dec 1700:16:31Summary readyDo you have a guardian angel? What are angels really like - and what role do they play in our lives?In this special audio-only episode, John Burke shares four powerful angelic encounters told by near-death experiencers he has interviewed over the years.These firsthand stories reveal the many ways God uses His angels to guide, protect, and comfort us - often in moments we never even realize. From announcing and watching over the first Christmas to quietly guarding our lives today, angels remain deeply involved in God’s work and in your story.This audio was originally recorded for The Unfolding Podcast, where you can hear more angel stories throughout the Christmas season.
SummaryThe Unbelievable NDE That Erased 30 Years of Memory
Nov 2001:23:28Summary readyWhat if you died… met God… saw Heaven… and then woke up believing it was 1969? That’s exactly what happened to Doug Knake.One moment, Doug was slipping into darkness, chased by terrifying beings that looked like silhouettes made of fire. The next, a presence filled everything around him — powerful, peaceful, unmistakably God — saying, “Do not be afraid. I am with you.”In an instant, he was lifted into a world bursting with color, a city bustling with life, streets and buildings he couldn’t describe. A place so alive he didn’t want to leave. God showed him the effect of all his choices, then told him he had a purpose still to fulfill on earth. But God wasn’t finished.He sent Doug back to his body — and Doug woke up in 2006 with no memories of the past 30+ years. Not his wife. Not his job. Not even the existence of modern technology. He remembered Heaven… but not his own life.This is one of the most shocking and moving NDE stories we’ve ever shared — a real-life “50 First Dates” journey of love, loss, identity, and the presence of God that never left and redeemed it all with love.Imagine God Devotional Audiobook: https://a.co/d/hJyE1ppImagine Heaven Audiobook: https://a.co/d/50bh49lRead Doug Knake's full story: Being 20 Again At 50 - https://a.co/d/amK88LD
SummarySuperintendent's Unbelievable Accidental NDE After Appendix Bursts
Nov 401:16:14Summary readyWhen Mike McKenzie, a construction superintendent, nearly dies from a burst appendix, God answers a prayer he made as a little boy - to see Heaven. In this incredible near-death experience, Mike is shown how deeply God cares about every detail of our lives.From the biggest life-and-death moments to the smallest tasks on the jobsite, he learns that nothing is too insignificant for God’s attention. Even something as ordinary as finding a missing screwdriver becomes a powerful reminder that Heaven is closer than we think - and that God is personal, present, and involved in it all.Hear how Mike’s encounter revealed God’s precise love, purpose, and faithfulness, and why his story will strengthen your faith in a God who truly sees you.LISTEN to the Imagine Heaven Audiobook now: https://a.co/d/ew5xTnj
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