About this episode

Jim Woodford shares his transformative near-death experience after an opioid overdose, revealing insights about Heaven, Hell, and meeting God.

Jim Woodford was agnostic yet had a surprising, detailed near death experience and saw the book of his life. He was a successful Canadian businessman and airline pilot. He had built a comfortable life, never prayed, and saw no reason to believe in God. Then an opioid overdose changed everything. In this unforgettable conversation with John Burke, Jim shares the near-death experience that shattered everything he thought he knew. He describes catching a glimpse of hell, being overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of Heaven, flying over the magnificent City of God, and encountering the book that contained every detail of his life. Most of all, he describes meeting God Himself. Whether you're curious about near-death experiences, the afterlife, Heaven, Hell, or the evidence people report after clinical death, Jim's story raises profound questions about life, eternity, and the God he never expected to meet.

People in this episode

Host: John Burke

Guest: Jim Woodford

Topics covered

• near-death experience
• afterlife
• Heaven
• Hell
• faith
• God

Keywords

• near-death experience
• opioid overdose
• Heaven
• Hell
• God
• life review
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of God

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