Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

Near Death Experience Story | NDE | Heaven | God | Imagine Heaven | John BurkeHoward Storm didn’t expect anything after death. A committed atheist and university professor, Howard says his entire understanding of reality changed during a medical emergency in Paris when he found himself outside his body - and being led into a darkness more terrifying than anything he could have imagined.What initially seemed like people coming to help him soon became something very different. Howard describes being surrounded and brutally attacked by hostile beings until, in desperation, a thought came to him: Pray to Jesus. What happened next transformed the course of his life.In this episode of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, John Burke talks with Howard Storm about his extraordinary near-death experience, the horrifying encounter he describes as hellish, his rescue after calling out to Jesus, and what he says he learned about God, love, judgment, and why we are here.Howard went from outspoken atheist to Christian pastor - and decades later, his account remains one of the most unforgettable near-death experiences ever shared. What can near-death experiences tell us about the reality of heaven, hell, and the God who pursues us even in our darkest moment?Watch Howard Storm’s incredible story. Read Howard's full story My Descent into Death: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385513763?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Near Death Experience Story | NDE | Heaven | God | Imagine Heaven | John BurkeWhen Dr. Colin Perry suffered a massive heart attack, he died—and encountered Jesus. But what Jesus showed him raised one of the biggest questions Christians have wrestled with for centuries: If God already knows the future, do we actually have free will?During his near-death experience, Colin says he was shown the future—but also understood that what lay ahead still contained possibilities.God knew what would happen, yet human choices remained real. How can both be true?In this episode of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, John Burke sits down with Dr. Colin Perry, author of Dying to Be Alive, to explore his extraordinary encounter with Jesus, what he experienced beyond this life, and the mysterious relationship between God’s foreknowledge, our future, and human free will.Is your future already determined?Can our choices actually change what happens?And how can God know the end from the beginning while still allowing us to freely choose?Watch the full conversation as Colin shares what his near-death experience revealed about Jesus, heaven, the future, free will, and the nature of God.Colin Perry's book, Dying to be Alive: https://a.co/d/0aka6LaE

In this special episode, John and Kathy Burke explore how the way you imagine God--His heart, character, and attributes--shapes every part of your life. The thoughts you hold about God are the most important ones you have, because they influence how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. How can near-death experiences help us better understand what Scripture reveals about God’s true nature?John and Kathy share insights from years of studying NDEs and introduce the Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional - a companion to Imagine the God of Heaven designed to help you live out its powerful truths every day.Through daily scriptures, guided prayers, handpicked NDE stories, and inspirational teaching, this devotional will help you experience deeper peace, renewed purpose, and a closer connection with God--while cultivating a joyful anticipation for the Life to come.Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: https://a.co/d/gtOl6Yn

Can modern neuroscience point us toward the reality of the soul? In this compelling conversation, neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren joins pastor and author John Burke to explore the intersection of near-death experiences, brain science, and faith.From his time as a brain surgeon in the Iraqi war -- where he faced trauma and later endured the devastating loss of his 19-year-old son -- Dr. Warren has sought both scientific and spiritual answers to life’s biggest questions.Together, he and John dive into:• How neuroplasticity and epigenetics reveal the power of our thoughts to shape our brains--and even future generations• Why free will vs. determinism matters for our understanding of the human spirit• How trauma and PTSD can be healed through intentional thought and God’s promises• Why near-death experiences align with the truth of Scripture about heaven and eternityDon’t miss this fascinating episode that blends hard science with profound hope, showing how we can truly be “transformed by the renewing of our minds.” For more from Dr. Lee Warren: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzIZ9JVpX6mZJf8xCvPlkfA Self-Brain Surgery Playlist on Spotify: http://bit.ly/46bode3 His books: 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I've Seen the End of You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/42fqKn0 Hope Is the First Dose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3mAqGLG. Sign up for his weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/3Xc26iW. (Get his free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe)

Susanne Seymour and Heidi Barr died tragic deaths as children, and Dr Mary Neal drowned. However, they never experienced fear, panic, or the suffering their loved ones imagined they had. They all were rescued and removed from the scene before the suffering began, and instead felt safe and loved in the arms of Jesus. In this video, they share powerful words of comfort and hope for the parents and families grieving the loss of their children and loved ones from the July 4, 2025, Texas Floods.

"How can a loving God allow little children to suffer so?" It's a tough question that Crystal McVey said she wanted to ask God if she ever met him--and then she did! Listen to this live interview between John Burke and Crystal McVey about her near-death experience and the surprise answer she found to the most asked question of God.------------------------- Stay Connected📖 Books by John BurkeImagine Heaven on Amazon: https://a.co/d/grDeHUbImagine the God of Heaven on Amazon: https://a.co/d/grDeHUbImagine Heaven Devotional: 100 Reflections to Bring Heaven to Your Life: https://a.co/d/fDRHWcHMusic: "Begin Again" - Chelsea McGough AOWNJJOIFTO3CJFT