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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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Devout Muslim Died - and Saw Something He Couldn't Explain
2w ago01:38:07Summary readyBorn into the chaos of the Rwandan genocide, Swidiq's childhood was marked by unimaginable loss, division, and survival.As violence tore through his country and fractured his family, he found himself living on the streets, searching for purpose amid tragedy.Determined to find truth, Swidiq devoted himself to Islam, eventually becoming a respected Imam and passionate defender of his faith. He was confident in what he believed about God, life, and the afterlife.But everything changed when he died.In this powerful episode of Imagine Heaven, Swidiq shares the extraordinary near-death experience that challenged his assumptions, transformed his understanding of eternity, and left him wrestling with questions he never expected to face.What did he see? What did he learn? And why did the experience change the course of his life?Join John Burke as he sits down with Swidiq to explore one of the most compelling near-death experiences we've ever featured.In this fascinating true-life story of the evils of genocide, divorce, drug abuse, and finally death, Swidiq discovered during his life-altering near-death experience a love powerful enough to overcome, redeem, and restore it all. To read Swidiq's powerful full story, get his book: I Once Was Dead by Swidiq Cedric Kanana, available on Amazon.
SummaryHindu Engineer Dies and Encounters Something Unexpected in the Afterlife
4w ago01:18:38Summary readyA Hindu manufacturing engineer clinically dies — and what he experiences completely challenges what he expected about the afterlife.Santosh grew up believing in reincarnation. But during his near-death experience, he says he encountered something else entirely: a radiant city unlike anything he had ever seen before… matching descriptions found in Revelation 21 of the Bible.What he describes about God, heaven, judgment, and the nature of eternity raises profound questions about reincarnation, truth, and what really happens after death.Was this simply the mind under stress — or did this Hindu engineer witness something impossible?In this powerful episode of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, John Burke sits down with Santosh to unpack one of the most compelling cross-cultural near-death experiences we’ve heard yet.
SummaryBlind 8-Year-Old Describes Heaven the Same as Sighted People
May 1901:03:06Summary 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.
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