NDE Podcast

After sharing the experience of Connie, who had a brief brush with the afterlife following surgery, we share a listener comment and discuss dreams in the context of the near-death experience. We also share a comment that sheds further insight on the episode about the NDE of Leola Curtis.

When Sherry’s son died, she was devastated. But four months after his death, Sherry had an experience that assured her that her son was both okay, and waiting for her.

Bill was in a terrible car accident that left him not in pain, but rather in total comfort and relaxation. And as he left his body, he says, “I was pure energy and I was drawn to a huge white and golden light that seemed to encompass the whole universe.”

Chen’s NDE carries some interesting insights about the connection of the spirit and the body. After experiencing a tunnel, and then a place of warm, loving, learning, Chen was able to control his physical body sufficient to keep it alive until he was able to get back in.

Today we share the experience of one who discovered the fascinating capacity we have to learn while in spirit form. But are the things we learn so easily in spirit form the things we came into this mortal, physical life to learn?

Kesha was in a pretty bad place in her life when a drug overdose took her out of this world, and into the next. But, like the beloved Christmas Carol character, Ebenezer Scrooge, Kesha found in her experience motivation to make a change.

My grandma, Leola Curtis, felt sick one day and went to the hospital. Despite all the tests they ran, they couldn’t find the cause of her illness. Yet she worsened, unable to keep anything down. And during the six days she spent in the hospital, she weakened, and finally passed out. That’s when her experience …

Lani Leary went to the dentist (sad to say, after reading so many dental NDEs, I’m a little less comfortable now getting dental work done!), had an allergic reaction to the nitrous oxide, and died. And floating over her body, rather than feeling sad about her death, she felt compassion for the poor dentist, who …

Bonni Burrows had several near-death experiences—including one as an infant. But her experience as an adult offers some absolutely beautiful insights into the spirit world. The audio for this episodecomes partly from a video of a panel where Bonni gives a summary of her experience.

In her book, Embraced by the Light, Bettie Eadie shares some remarkable insights about our life as spirits before we came to earth. In this episode, we read from chapter 13, which shares potential answers to questions about earthly trials, choosing spouses/families before mortality, when the spirit enters the baby, reincarnation, and our individual life missions.

Larry was driving his wife to work, when he started suddenly feeling dizzy. After switching drivers, he passed out. The next thing he knows, he’s in a tunnel that is unlike anything he’s ever seen before.

Howard Storm’s near-death experience gives us many insights into the afterlife. But his conversation with Jesus about God’s plan to save this planet shares even more insight into this life. In this episode, we hear Howard’s voice sharing his own account of the story many have come to call, Love the Person You’re With.

Howard Storm was a hard-core atheist. The biggest surprise of his life came when he died, and found, to his absolute shock, that he still existed. Howard’s book, My Descent Into Death, is available on Amazon.com

Erica McKenzie was slowly killing herself. It wasn’t that she wanted to die, but she never felt that she was enough. The problem became severe enough that after taking a narcotic diet pill (which is only supposed to be taken for a short time) for nine years, it finally killed her. That marked the beginning …

Raymond Moody, in his groundbreaking book, Life After Life, talks about a border that many near-death experiencers come to that seems to separate them from this life. In this episode, we read five short samples from his book that demonstrate various types of borders people come across, and the implications of crossing those borders.

P.M.H. Atwater is both an experiencer and a near-death researcher. Her book, The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences is not a repository of NDEs, but rather a kind of encyclopedia of the various aspects of near-death experiences. Today we read a few short samples from her book on the subject of four types of near-death experiences: …

Ranelle Wallace was in a terrible plane crash that left her not only severely burned, but in a critical condition. Her near-death experience which follows is incredibly detailed, insightful, and absolutely beautiful. Ranelle’s book, The Burning Within, shares more detail than what we read today.

Do we have names in the spirit world? With our thoughts being open, is it possible to keep communication between only two people? Sometimes it’s the short experiences that have answers to profound questions.

If you’ve never heard Amy Call share her experience, I highly recommend hearing her tell it. That said, the text version of her experience has details not mentioned in the video, so while I do read the text for this podcast, I recommend also watching the video.

Juliet Nightingale didn’t just have a near-death experience, she was given what she calls a “tour” of several of the realms in the spirit world. “The best way I can describe this ‘tour’ was like being in a circular enclosure of windows,” she says, “each pane revealing something different… but when I’d focus on one …

When Kimberly Clark-Sharp’s heart stopped, she felt great. Doctor’s shouted that they couldn’t get a pulse, but Kimberly felt better than she had in many years. The only thing was, Kimberly was dead. And if she thought being out of the body felt great, she came to learn that it didn’t hold a candle to …

Traci was in a terrible car accident that sent her into the void, which she describes as, “far more real, beautiful, sensical and loving than the material world I had previously thought was ‘life’.” Anne developed an abscess that was to be surgically removed. Scarcely did they have her admitted for surgery, and her spirit …

When does the spirit enter the body? Is it at the moment of conception, or the moment of birth? The first response I have to give is, I don’t know. But are there experiences that shed some light on this subject? And the answer to that question is yes. Both Todd Burpo’s book, Heaven is …

After sharing three anonymous near-death experiences, we have a brief discussion about astral travel—whether or not it’s always what it claims to be, and just for fun, an even shorter discussion about the bell sound sometimes mentioned by experiencers. The three experiences are taken from the archives of IANDS.org.

Laurelynn Martin was in the middle of a promising tennis career when a routine surgery suddenly threw her into the afterlife. “As the brilliance increased and the encompassing rays stretched to meet me, I felt that time, as we know it, was nonexistent. Time and existence were a blending and a melding of the past, …

Is this life an experience or a test? What is the purpose of good and evil? How much choice do we have about the conditions we are born into? Diane receives answers to these questions in her near-death experience, and we discuss some of these questions further.

Today we share the experiences of Jenna and Erica, both listeners to our show. Jenna overdosed on a highly hallucinogenic drug, and saw a glimpse of her own funeral. And Erica experienced a profound shared-death experience surrounding the death of a beloved aunt. Special thanks to both Jenna and Erica for sharing these profound experiences …

Pegi Robinson had two near-death experiences. The first was at age five, but it wasn’t until about two decades later that the memory of that experience returned—and when it did, it came back strong. But if that five-year old experience wasn’t enough, her second near-death experience as an adult took her all the way heaven …

“I was dizzy with a headache, so I went to bed. In the morning, I was awakened by my daughter. It was around 10 o’ clock. I woke up very dizzy with a strong headache. I made a little breakfast for my daughter, who would turn five the next month. Since the breakfast cereal box …

While on a surfing trip, Ian MacCormack was bit by a deadly poisonous jellyfish. After a grueling struggle to stay alive long enough to get help, Ian’s body gives way, and he dies. But upon his return, he completely turns his life around—and not just because his life nearly ended.

During a kayaking trip with her husband, Mary Neal became trapped against some rocks with the intense white-water river rushing over her. As a medical professional, she recognized the ligaments tearing and bones breaking as she was twisted and pulled by the water. But when the unexpected lack of pain suddenly found her rising safely …

PJ, Gina, and Jackie each had an NDE. And though the experiences are quite similar, each offer some unique insights into the spirit realm.

Sharon Milliman had not just one near-death experience, but four. In this special episode, we interview Sharon, and talk about each of her four NDEs, as well as several other spiritual experiences she’s had. Sharon’s experiences shed such a beautiful light on heaven, and offer the hope that not only is there nothing to fear, but …

Ronna Lackey had at least two NDEs, and from them, she learned the importance and value of doing family history. Often those we meet on the other side of the veil are family, and in Ronna’s case, she didn’t recognize the spirits she met. Only later, in looking through old photos, does she see the …

Linda Stewart died after a long, painful illness. But then she returned. And though discussions of death were not previously welcome, suddenly she couldn’t keep from talking about her own, because during her own death, Linda had a beautiful, remarkable experience that changed the direction of her life. Completely altered her belief system, and after …

After sharing Mache’s simple yet profound NDE, we discuss a listener’s questions on priesthood, temples, LGBT lifestyle, and suicide.

When a 105 degree temperature put Amphianda in the hospital, she was just feeling a little off. But after a few moments of delirium, she found herself leaving her body and entering a beautiful landscape.

After a long period of illnesses, surgeries, and finally a seizure resulting in heart -attack, Alma died. Gratefully, she returned. But when she returned, she had a story to share that she just couldn’t keep silent about.

Today we veer off the beaten path a bit. In response to a generous listener, in this episode I discuss a project I’ve been working on for the past couple years to write an album of music intended to reflect the music one might hear in Heaven. The album, albeit incomplete as yet, is called Home. …

After the suicide of his husband, Brandon suffered from PTSD, and a deep depression set in that led him to take his own life—twice. But thank heaven, Brandon returned both times. Brandon is a listener of the show, and called in to share his NDE with us.

Continuing Lance Richardson’s account, we share one of the many examples of music in heaven, as will as a discussion about religion and the near-death experience.

While some NDEs have a deeply ethereal, transcendental flavor, giving the listener the sense that heaven is without senses, but that there is nothing but flowing love and intelligence for eternity, others, like Lance’s, provide a picture that is so relatable as to almost seem mortal—albeit beautiful, joyful, and blissful.

Lynnclaire Dennis had a beautiful near-death experience that completely changed her way of looking at life. Despite initially attacking her husband for bringing her back when he revived her, her experience taught her the true meaning of love.

By now, we may understand that there is a grand, overarching plan to our life here on earth, but what about the individual plan each of us have for our own lives? What about our unique life purpose? The NDE samples read in this episode come from Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences, by Dr. Penny Sartori.

These short NDEs, by Rachel, Greg, Sammy, and Delona, all of which lack detail (1 and 2 out of 5 on the detail scale) have some beautifully profound contents. Another illustration that while lack of detail makes the reading less comprehensive, the experience itself is no less remarkable.

While playing in the ocean with her mother, a massive wave washed over them, separating her from her mother. Fighting for air, and unable to surface, Lisa eventually let go of the struggle, and found herself in the most loving light she’d ever experienced. This is her experience.

Do people in the spirit world work? Are there jobs to be done? With the help of Bettie J. Eadie’s book, Embraced by the Light, we get some clues.

How would it be to have all the answers? For a brief time, during her near-death experience, Jean seemed to have them; as she puts it, “the sum total of all ‘knowing’ or wisdom of all people for all time – past, present and future.’

Just for fun today I thought I’d share a few of the first-hand accounts of a few Hollywood celebrities who had near-death experiences. Though there are dozens to be found out there, these are the ones I could find recordings of them giving the account.

After sharing some very insightful thoughts by a listener, we share the experience of Brad, who both drowned as a child and was attacked as an adult. But unique to Brad’s experience, because he was approached before his second experience and asked if he would like to have the experience.