Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

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?

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March 20, 2026 74 mins
At just 20 years old, Gabe Poirot thought he understood God. He had been to Bible college. He believed in Jesus. Millions were already watching him teach about faith online.

But everything changed in an instant. 

After a 30 mph crash on a motorized skateboard, Gabe suffered a traumatic brain injury that cracked open his skull - and led to a life-altering near-death experience. 

What he encountered wasn’t what he expected.

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Joe Joe Morris grew up in an extremely strict religious environment that gave him a harsh and fearful view of God. Raised within Mennonite and Hutterite communities, his faith was built on rules, judgment, and shame.

But everything changed the day he nearly died.

During a powerful near-death experience, Joe Joe says he encountered God in the throne room of heaven - and the God he met was nothing like the one he thought he knew.

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What would you do if a doctor told you that you only had two years to live?

In this episode, John Burke interviews Mike Olsen, who faced that exact reality.

After receiving what felt like a two-year notice, Mike began living with new urgency and clarity - only to later actually die, experience a profound near-death encounter, and return with life-altering insight. 

In this powerful conversation, Mike shares what his NDE revealed about...
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Mike Lewis lived for years under the weight of horrific things that had been done to him - and what he had done to others. Shaped by childhood trauma, buried shame, and a constant sense of condemnation, he believed God could only be disappointed, if not disgusted, by who he had become.

Then, in a near-death experience, he met Jesus face to face and everything changed.
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Brian Dickinson is the only person in history to solo summit Mount Everest and make it back alive after going completely blind.

During his descent from the top of the world, Brian lost his sight, faced certain death, and encountered a Presence that changed the course of his descent.

This is not just a survival story - it’s a powerful testimony of faith, surrender, and the Presence of God in our helplessness.

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Do you have a guardian angel? What are angels really like - and what role do they play in our lives?

In this special audio-only episode, John Burke shares four powerful angelic encounters told by near-death experiencers he has interviewed over the years.

These firsthand stories reveal the many ways God uses His angels to guide, protect, and comfort us - often in moments we never even realize. From announcing and watching over the fir...
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What if you died… met God… saw Heaven… and then woke up believing it was 1969? That’s exactly what happened to Doug Knake.

One moment, Doug was slipping into darkness, chased by terrifying beings that looked like silhouettes made of fire. The next, a presence filled everything around him — powerful, peaceful, unmistakably God — saying, “Do not be afraid. I am with you.”

In an instant, he was lifted into a world bursting with color, a...
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When Mike McKenzie, a construction superintendent, nearly dies from a burst appendix, God answers a prayer he made as a little boy - to see Heaven. In this incredible near-death experience, Mike is shown how deeply God cares about every detail of our lives.

From the biggest life-and-death moments to the smallest tasks on the jobsite, he learns that nothing is too insignificant for God’s attention. Even something as ordinary as findi...
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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?

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October 14, 2025 83 mins
In one of the most mind-blowing near-death experience stories ever shared, software engineer Steve Boyls reveals what he saw while in a coma from COVID. His journey through Heaven is unforgettable - from walking through his father’s woodshop in his Heavenly home to witnessing the warhorses of Heaven and discovering a personal gift God had waiting for him when he returned.

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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 an...
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What began as a fun day on the lake with a friend ended in tragedy when a jet ski accident took 19-year-old Riley Huddleston’s life. In that moment, she was transported to Heaven, where she discovered a "lit" new life and a God more personal and loving than she ever imagined. But amid the joy and wonder, Riley received a startling message from God — one that would quickly turn the best day of her life into the worst. In her first-e...
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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 ...
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Savannah Muse spent her twenties immersed in Wicca and Pagan beliefs. But in 2023, her heart stopped for 16 minutes - and she saw something that shattered her worldview. In this live interview, John Burke explores her powerful near-death experience and what transformed her spiritual path forever.
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"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.

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In this live series of the Imagine Heaven Podcast, John Burke interviews two leading medical doctors about the science of near-death experiences.

Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic spine surgeon, had a powerful NDE—and then tried to disprove it. 

Dr. Jeff Long has studied over 4,000 documented NDEs through decades of research.

What they discovered changed everything. Listen as they unpack how science, clinical cases, and personal experience...
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Do near-death experiences point to the truth of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus? In this powerful episode, John Burke interviews five people—from India, Iran, Colombia, Rwanda, and the U.S.—who clinically died without expecting to meet Jesus... yet did. Hear their firsthand stories and discover how they challenged John's own agnostic beliefs and led him to investigate the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection. Their...
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In this powerful Imagine Heaven Podcast episode, John Burke shares the extraordinary stories of three men whose frightening near-death experiences led to life-changing encounters with Jesus. Discover how their lives were radically transformed, impacting their relationships, priorities, and purpose here on earth. Listen in and learn how their powerful stories can inspire your own journey and offer profound insight about the life-cha...
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Not all near-death experiences are peaceful—some are terrifying, even described as hellish. People have spoken of darkness, torment, even levels of separation. Some say they were rescued… but what does it all mean? Is there a way out of these experiences? Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow something like this? And what do they reveal about God's justice and mercy and most importantly—what can we learn from it?

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March 11, 2025 64 mins
Countless Near Death Experiences (NDEs) describe an overwhelming, indescribable love that comes from the other side - a love so powerful that it changes people forever. In this video, you'll hear stories from people who clinically died, left their bodies, and encountered a love so immense that words could hardly describe it. Could this be a glimpse of God's unimaginable love and the afterlife described in the Bible?

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