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?

Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke, a christianity show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Doctor Stabbed 13 Times During Murder Attempt - Then God Showed Up | Near Death Experience

  Aug 6, 202658 minS1

  Near Death Experience Story | NDE | Heaven | God | Imagine Heaven | John Burke Dr. Ron Smothermon welcomed a house guest into his home during the aftermath of the man’s painful divorce. Then, without warning, his guest experienced a psychotic break—and Ron found himself fighting for his life. As Ron was stabbed repeatedly, something extraordinary happened:--time appeared to stand still. In this episode of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, Dr. Ron Smothermon joins John Burke to recount the near-death experience that unfolded during the attack, the overwhelming presence he encountered, and what it revealed to him about 9 of God’s extraordinary qualities that came in the darkest moments of human suffering. What happens when heaven suddenly breaks into the worst moment of your life? And could God be closer than we realize—even when everything appears completely out of control? Listen to the full conversation to hear what Ron experienced when time stopped and how it permanently transformed his understanding of God, death, forgiveness, and the reality beyond this life. Note: “Amin” is a pseudonym used at Dr. Smothermon’s request to protect the individual’s identity. John and Ron pronounce the pseudonym differently during the conversation, but both are referring to the same person.

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  Episode #33

  Devout Muslim Died - and Saw Something He Couldn't Explain

  Jun 18, 20261h 38mS1

  Born 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.

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  Episode #31

  Hindu Engineer Dies and Encounters Something Unexpected in the Afterlife

  Jun 4, 20261h 19mS1

  A 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.

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  Episode #30

  Blind 8-Year-Old Describes Heaven the Same as Sighted People

  May 19, 20261h 3mS1

  Blind 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.

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  Episode #29

  He Investigated Angels & Demons…What He Found Is Unbelievable

  Apr 23, 202652 minS1

  In this episode of Imagine Heaven, John Burke sits down with investigative journalist Billy Hallowell to explore the evidence behind supernatural encounters, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm. From documented cases to personal investigations, Billy shares what he’s uncovered about how angels and demons may be interacting with people today - and what that could mean for your life. Are these beings real? And if so…how close are they?

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