Jan 19, 2026
#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:
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www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en
Guy's websites:
www.guylawrence.com.au
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