NDE Podcast

In his near-death experience, David experienced seven levels of heaven.  And while he didn’t give a great deal of detail (perhaps 2/5 on the detail scale), what he does say about them is… well, out of this world. Plus we share a fun little experience of a high schooler who, in a momentary scare, has …

Nanci Danison had a remarkable near-death experience. It involved an overwhelming encounter with the light that seemed to be completely independent of her senses—no vision, no sound, no sensation—but also seemed to involve the deepest part of her nature, which wanted more than anything to become utterly and eternally one (merged) with God. In this …

This near-death experiencer had 2 NDEs, the second of which came after a brutal bullying. But the lessons learned from the experience pointed to nothing but love.

Ned Dougherty had a heart attack, which killed him. Gratefully, he was revived, but upon his return, not only did he talk about heaven (including heavenly beings, the temple of knowledge, and several other amazing things), but he was given many prophecies about what may happen if mankind doesn’t follow the plan laid out before …

You might say Jonathan learned the danger of LSD the hard way—or you could say he learned it’s danger the nicest way possible. He overdosed, and had a near-death experience. To his credit, though, his NDE jumpstarted the life cleanup that helped him stop doing drugs for good.

Christianne’s NDEs are interesting—not just because she had 5 of them, but also because of her manner of telling about them. A bit of a humorist, but not one to give a lot of detail, the account comes out as a sort of hodge-podge of otherworldly experiences. Still, I think it’s worth adding to our …

P. M. H. Atwater is something of a legend in NDE study circles, because she’s written several books on the subject, and speaks on the subject everywhere she goes. And lest you think she’s doing it as some get-rich thing, it was the Light that told her to write three books. At the time she …

Dr. George Rodonaia died. If there’s any question of that fact, consider that he was in the morgue for three days, and didn’t return from death until they began to cut him open in an autopsy. But his memory of those three days is quite remarkable.

In this third and final reading from John Pontius’ book, Visions of Glory, we talk about some interesting aspects of the interplay between the physical and spiritual worlds. ​

In this episode, we share more from John Pontius’ book, Visions of Glory. John Pontius wrote this book on behalf of Spencer, who had the NDEs discussed, after over 50 interviews with Spencer.

John Pontius’ book, Visions of Glory, shares the account of Spencer, who had several near-death experiences in his life. In this episode, we share a few snippets from the first such experience, and the perspective it gave Spencer.

Paul had a simple near-death experience, but the love displayed by the four people involved was so profound that it offered not only strong evidence of the afterlife, but that those on the other side are eager to help and guide us when love is our motivation.

Pam Reynolds had a beautiful near-death experience that by viewed in a BBC interview, but here we share a more detailed account of her experiences on the other side.

Arthur Yensen, a cartoonist, was in a terrible car accident that provided him with a beautiful NDE.  

Dr. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon who got a deadly condition known as bacterial meningitis, which put him into a coma where the brain is essentially dead—incapable of dreams, no conscious thoughts, nothing ​But what Dr. Alexander experiences can be called anything but nothing. From Dr. Alexander’s book, Proof of Heaven. Purchase the paperback on …

Today we share the experience of a man named Jack, recorded in Dr. Raymond Moody’s book, Life After Life​.

What does a criminal experience when he dies from being shot while committing a robbery? What about a teen boy trying to impress his girlfriend with a dangerous stunt? What can both teach us about the value of living well now?

Today we share the NDE of a 5-year old child, and another of a battle-hardened soldier of war.

A Greater Tomorrow. My Journey Beyond: the Veil by Julie Rowe In this discovery episode (meaning I’m reading this experience for the first time myself), we share the beginning of Julie Rowe’s Experience as shared in her book, A Greater Tomorrow: My Journey Beyond the Veil. Purchase the paperback on Amazon.com Purchase the Amazon Kindle book …

Carol Vengroff had a beautiful near-death experience, and today we share an interview that Lee Witting of IANDS NDE Radio had with her, where she describes her experience as a 12-year old child, when she froze to death. Here is a link to the IANDS NDE Radio podcast: https://www.talkzone.com/previousepisodes/204/NDERadio.html And here is the link to the …

What do you call an experience with the light when it is preceded by drunkenness and drug overdose? Is it just a drug trip, or is it a true near-death experience? The video shared in this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-GHrsSqcNw and the girl’s channel is at ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOug6Q95esPTbSXsvI_-Lgwww.youtube.com/channel/UCrOug6Q95esPTbSXsvI_-Lg

Near-death experiences don’t have to be expansive to be profound and intimate.

If, as many near-death experiencers seem to say, there is no judgment on the other side, does that mean all religions that teach of judgment are wrong?

We’ve talked a lot about life after death. What do we know about life before birth​? Where did we come from? What was it like?

Why do the records of some near-death experiences share great detail even when the experience was short, and others are given with very little detail even though the experience was expansive? The experiences shared on this episode can be found at http://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1vision_changed_nde.html and http://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1timestoodstill.html

Thomas Sawyer has one of these near-death experiences that is so encompassing that it not only blows the mind, but it leaves the mind in a cloudy mess on the floor, to the point where the receiver is left wondering what to think of it at all. Maybe that’s what I like about it. It’s …

Is suffering meaningless? Or does it have a purpose? In this episode, we share highlights of the amazing near-death experience of Natalie Sudman, and talk a bit about what it can teach us about challenges, trials, pain, and suffering.

Not all near-death experiences are bliss. In fact, some are downright frightening. What can we learn from hellish near-death experiences? The written text from this NDE can be found at http://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sarah_nde.html And the interview with Art Bell on Coast to Coast can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BOPuWq2AD4

The near-death experiences of Beverly and Michaela.

What do we know about what happens to those who commit suicide? In this episode, we share the experience of one who killed herself, had a near-death experience, and then chose to return.

Today we share three recent near-death experiences from the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation website. you can read the experiences of Brian H, Evelyn D, and Charlie J on that website.

Those who study near-death experiences long enough are bound to come across the concept of reincarnation. The question is, is it real? Do we experience multiple mortal lives? In this episode we address that question.

Here’s an experience I haven’t read yet, but that we discover together. I did this partly because I enjoy discovering things fresh, and partly to illustrate that I’m not cherry-picking these accounts based on my beliefs. Most of the experiences I at least scan through to assess factors like length or particular subject matter (such …

Near-death experiences make it clear that there is something after this life. But what about before? Russell Ricks’ near-death-like experience sheds some light on this. Experience quoted in this episode is from Russell Ricks’ book, Remember: A Little Boy’s Near-Death Experience.

After sharing the NDE of Karen Shaeffer, we discuss the after effects many experiencers have following their visit to the other side. And this isn’t the stuff of paranormal fiction, either. ​

I have a few disclaimers surrounding near-death experiences. These are things to keep in mind as you study NDEs to ensure that you have a good balance of open-mindedness and healthy skepticism.

Three near-death experiences recorded in the last week and a half. Each of these experiences can be found at ​http://www.nderf.org/Archives/NDERF_NDEs.html

Ricky Randolph went hunting alone, and as one who goes out into the woods alone without telling anyone is want to do, he slips, and falls from an eighty-foot cliff. But rather than being the end of his story, it’s just the beginning.

What does a blind person see when they have a near-death experience? Vicki Noratuk, who went blind since shortly after her birth, can tell us. Learn more about Vicki at http://ndestories.org/vicki-noratuk/

If you haven’t studied near-death experiences, this idea of being one with everything may sound a little odd. But it is clearly one of the fundamental aspects of the near-death experience. This is the 12th of the 12 fundamentals. If you’re just beginning your study of NDEs, you may want to listen to this and …

In case you like your urban setting, have no fear! According to NDEs, there are buildings, cities, and (believe it or not) technology in the spirit world. Many of the experiences shared in this episode can be found at https://www.near-death.com/science/research/temple-of-knowledge.html

What is the terrain on the other side? Are we all just living on a cloud? What kind of landscape will we be in after death?

We’re still discussing the basics today, this time focusing on the light. More than just brightness emanating from from a bunch of protons, the light discussed in near-death experiences is full of much, much more.

Will we meet with loved ones again after we die? For most, the answer seems to be a resounding YES!

How do spirits communicate? Are there still language barriers in Heaven? How well can we really understand each other on the other side?

How does time pass in the spirit world? Do we perceive time the same as here? The short answer is, we probably don’t perceive it at all.

Meeting God is not common in mortal life. But what about after death?

There are few aspects to the near-death experience that have had a more profound effect on the way I live my life than the concept of the life review. Far more than your life flashing before your eyes, in some ways the life review may someday teach you more than your actual life did.

Let’s talk about the tunnel. Possibly one of the most commonly known elements of a near-death experience. In this episode, we read the remarkable NDE of Grace Bubulka-Hatmaker.

The second common element in a near-death experience after Out of the Body is the void. I was tempted to save this one for later, but it really is quite a common experience. It may be a little harder an element to swallow at first, but if you become familiar with the concept, and read …