What Happens When We Die? (Based on 1,500 Cases) | John Burke

What Happens When We Die? (Based on 1,500 Cases) | John Burke

From Maybe God by Eric Huffman

March 18, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 146

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John Burke discusses insights from over 1,500 near-death experiences and their implications on beliefs about the afterlife.

What happens when we die? Bestselling author and pastor John Burke (Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven) has analyzed more than 1,500 near-death experiences from around the world. In this episode, he explores the patterns people report after coming close to death. Some describe encounters with Jesus, even across different faith traditions like Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Others recall experiences of heaven, hell, or life reviews that profoundly affected their beliefs and how they approach life. From out-of-body experiences to encounters with a brilliant light, these extraordinary stories challenge what we think we know about consciousness, the afterlife, and the divine. Purchase Kathy and John's latest book, Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional Please subscribe to Maybe God's YouTube channel today! Support future episodes ➜ www.maybegodpod.com/donate Sign up for our newsletter with exclusive content ➜ www.maybegodpod.com Follow Maybe God ➜ https://instagram.com/maybegodpod https://facebook.com/maybegodpod

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