About this episode

John and Kathy Burke share their journey of faith and insights from their new devotional, emphasizing God's love and the power of prayer.

In this heartfelt episode, John and Kathy Burke share about their new devotional, 'Imagine the God of Heaven.' John, known as a leading expert on NDEs, shares his journey from agnosticism to faith, while Kathy discusses her lifelong Christian walk and their collective ministry. The Burkes provide touching testimonies of God's love, majesty, and sovereignty as revealed through the Bible and NDE accounts, and discuss how these stories bring 'color' to the truths of scripture. They emphasize the transformative power of prayer and God's boundless love, aiming to help listeners deepen their understanding and relationship with God. Prepare to be captivated by God's love and character! 00:00 Preview 01:27 Meet John and Kathy: Their Journey and Testimonies 02:08 John's Near-Death Experience Expertise (40 YEARS of study and research!) 05:10 Kathy's Faith and Perspective on Scripture as an anchor 08:32 The Importance of Discernment in NDEs 14:07 The Power of Prayer: Real-Life Testimonies 26:28 A Mother's Perspective on God's Love 26:54 Reflecting on God's Attributes 27:21 The Masculine and Feminine in God 28:21 Experiencing God's Glory 34:39 The Boundless Love of God (my favorite!) 41:46…

People in this episode

Host: Julie Hedenborg

Guests: John Burke, Kathy Burke

Topics covered

• devotional
• faith journey
• near-death experiences
• prayer
• God's love
• Christianity

Keywords

• devotional
• near-death experiences
• Christian faith
• God's love
• prayer
• testimonies
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Imagine the God of Heaven, Colossians 3:2 (NKJV)

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