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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 1H 2M

Researchers SURPRISING Discovery After Studying 1,500 Near-Death Experiences | John Burke

from Let It In with Guy Lawrence · host Guy Lawrence

#394 In this episode, Guy interviewed John Burke, a former pastor and author who has spent the last 40 years studying near-death experiences (NDEs). John shared his journey from being an agnostic engineer to becoming a spiritual seeker and researcher who has interviewed over 1,500 people about their NDEs. The conversation covered various aspects of NDEs, including their common elements, the evidence supporting them, and how they often lead to profound life changes. John discussed the beauty and purpose of life, the idea of God, and the transformative power of love. He also touches upon the experiences of those who have had hellish NDEs and how these experiences often lead to spiritual awakening. The episode was a deep dive into the mysteries of life, death, and the possibility of an afterlife, aimed at helping listeners understand the spiritual dimensions of existence. About John: John Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven and has researched 1500 cases of near-death experiences and how they correlate with the Bible. Imagine Heaven has been translated into 28 languages with over a million copies circulated in the US and more across the globe. John's new You Tube channel and podcast, "The Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke" is on all platforms and is currently reaching over 80 countries. John has appeared in multiple documentaries and movies and has been a popular guest on many podcasts and news outlets. John and his wife Kathy founded a multi-site church in Austin, Texas which he led for 26 years. They recently founded Imagine Heaven Ministries that supports their global outreach to share God's love and the hope of heaven with the world. John and Kathy enjoy living in Austin, Texas and have two married children and two granddaughters. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Researchers SURPRISING Discovery After Studying 1,500 Near-Death Experiences! (00:57) - Podcast Introduction and Guest Overview (02:56) - John Burke's Journey and Near-Death Experiences (11:12) - Exploring the Concept of God (19:02) - Commonalities in Near-Death Experiences (22:25) - Verifiable Observations and Scientific Studies (31:30) - Rediscovering Humanity and Compassion (32:06) - Lessons from Pastoral Life (32:40) - The Nature of Love and Free Will (34:21) - Spiritual Growth and Surrender (36:33) - Near-Death Experiences and Insights (39:51) - Heavenly and Hellish Realms (47:17) - Life Reviews and Their Impact (01:00:27) - Final Thoughts and Reflections How to Contact John Burke:imagineheaven.net Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

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