Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

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?

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June 2, 2025 69 mins
In this live series of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, John Burke interviews two leading medical doctors about the science of near-death experiences.

Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic spine surgeon, had a powerful NDE—and then tried to disprove it. 

Dr. Jeff Long has studied over 4,000 documented NDEs through decades of research.

What they discovered changed everything. Listen as they unpack how science, clinical cases, and personal experience...
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Do near-death experiences point to the truth of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus? In this powerful episode, John Burke interviews five people—from India, Iran, Colombia, Rwanda, and the U.S.—who clinically died without expecting to meet Jesus... yet did. Hear their firsthand stories and discover how they challenged John's own agnostic beliefs and led him to investigate the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Their...
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In this powerful Imagine Heaven Podcast episode, John Burke shares the extraordinary stories of three men whose frightening near-death experiences led to life-changing encounters with Jesus. Discover how their lives were radically transformed, impacting their relationships, priorities, and purpose here on earth. Listen in and learn how their powerful stories can inspire your own journey and offer profound insight about the life-cha...
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Not all near-death experiences are peaceful—some are terrifying, even described as hellish. People have spoken of darkness, torment, even levels of separation. Some say they were rescued… but what does it all mean? Is there a way out of these experiences? Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow something like this? And what do they reveal about God's justice and mercy and most importantly—what can we learn from it?

Explore the in...
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March 11, 2025 64 mins
Countless Near Death Experiences (NDEs) describe an overwhelming, indescribable love that comes from the other side - a love so powerful that it changes people forever. In this video, you'll hear stories from people who clinically died, left their bodies, and encountered a love so immense that words could hardly describe it. Could this be a glimpse of God's unimaginable love and the afterlife described in the Bible?

📖 Inspired by t...
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Will your beloved pet be in heaven? Many wonder if animals have souls and if they’ll be reunited with their furry companions in the afterlife. Some say animals don’t have souls, but what do Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and the Bible reveal?

If you’ve ever loved a pet and hoped to see them again in eternity, this episode is for you!

📖 Inspired by the New York Times Bestselling books - Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven by ...
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Will you still be yourself in Heaven? Will you recognize loved ones? What about marriage—who will you be with? What if there are people you don’t want to see in Heaven?

These questions have been asked for centuries, and near-death experiences provide some incredible answers. Discover what relationships in Heaven are really like and how they can transform the way you love and connect on Earth today. 

📖 Inspired by the New York Times ...
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Buddhists, Jews, Muslims, and Christians who have had near death experiences all report encountering the same God of Light and Love—one who knows them intimately and whose presence they never want to leave. But has this God been revealing Himself throughout history, or is He only appearing in NDEs today? This powerful video features firsthand accounts from people of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, all describing encount...
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In this episode, John Burke uncovers the breathtaking beauty of Heaven as described in near death experiences (NDEs). Explore vivid accounts of awe-inspiring landscapes, radiant colors, and peaceful realms beyond imagination. What do these extraordinary glimpses reveal about the afterlife? Discover how Heaven’s unimaginable beauty points to a greater purpose and a deeper hope for eternity. 
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What do near death experiences (NDEs) from people around the world have in common, and how do they align with what’s written in the Bible? In this video, we explore 20 near-death experience commonalities I've found after studying close to 1500 NDEs.

Listen as Dr. Mary Neal, a spine surgeon pinned under a waterfall and dead for 30 minutes, along with Captain Dale Black, an airline pilot who came back from a horrific plane crash, vivi...
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What if Heaven is more real than we ever imagined? And what will it be like? John Burke has spent over 40 years researching 1000+ near-death experiences (NDEs) and wrote the New York Times bestseller Imagine Heaven, with over 1 million copies sold. In this video, you will hear from many of the people John interviewed from around the globe as he explores 3 incredible proofs of Heaven that skeptics have not explained.

He also shows wa...
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