What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven & Hell w/John Burke

Today, we’re diving deep into the eternal reality of Heaven and Hell. But this isn't just a discussion about what the Bible says. We’re bringing you the real-life experiences of those who have crossed over to the other side and returned to tell their stories.
I sit down with John Burke, who’s interviewed over 1,500 people who have had near-death experiences. These are real accounts that will challenge your thinking and open your eyes to the truth of eternity. From the overwhelming beauty of Heaven to the shocking, heartbreaking reality of Hell, these stories will shake you to your core.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

🔥 What Heaven is REALLY like – It’s not just a fairy tale, it’s a real place filled with light, love, and unimaginable beauty.
💀 The reality of Hell – It’s not a metaphor. Hear the shocking, real stories from those who’ve witnessed its terrifying darkness.
💡 Life After Death – What happens when you die? What do we learn from near-death survivors about the other side?
👑 God’s Mercy and Justice – How even those who don’t know Him are encountering His love in powerful, life-changing ways.

This episode is not just about the afterlife—it’s about how what we do here and now affects our eternity. The choices we make matter more than we can imagine, and God’s mercy is more real than we could ever fathom.

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[patriot]

I have read "Imagine Heaven" twice and it changed my life. Just amazing.

[Ra]

I'll never forget a dear mother-figure of mine... A Catholic, told me she'd been having beautiful dreams of her deceased father out on their old farm, and that he'd been talking to her about things to happen. She didn't directly say it, but she was heavily suggesting he was preparing her to pass on. For the weeks following, she gave me a family heirloom and told me how she'd want decisions to be made if she was ever in a coma. Being in my early 20s, I was naive. She passed on from an unexpected heart attack, but was in a vegetative state for days. A few days later, I had this very strange dream that I was at our parish, I turned and I saw her, beautiful, and in an all white outfit. Around me there were people that wanted to hurt me, but I looked at her and she said telepathically, "I will protect you." Listening to these stories brings tears to my eyes. I hope she is in heaven. I pray she is.

[MaryAnnTrigg]

The way I did after a car wreck I went straight to Jesus he had on a white robe he told me it wasn't my time but I was there for a reason. I had a vision a big one to deliver but in parts so far everything I've said was going to happen has .I almost had Jesus hand .and he started pulling back I could hear everything or docs was saying and doing then I was gone .light everywhere beautiful, music,and so much love it was overwhelming, warm and i met my spirit and I met just before I was back into my body was bout 2 inches above my face then I was back and in excruciating pain, they told I screamed for them not to leave me for over two hours I can't remember it . I had a concussion. All though I did see people that had died were already there and we are like a translucent light there we change and I saw my body lying on the er bed so I knew my spirit was gone.God loves all of us and hasn't come back because there's still people that has to lose their life to join others and to give all a chance to repent and except Jesus as the son of God.im no longer afraid of death.

[AlwaysforeverS]

When I was younger I went away from the Lord and came back because he saved my life . I use to always pray and tell him, I would rather die than be away from you again . Well in my college years that started to happen. One weekend my parents came into town for a retreat and I stayed with my little brothers . The three of us went to sleep in the same bed, that night I went to a beautiful paradise and I was greeted by the people I would constantly pray for, I’d pray for their souls to be freed from purgatory, and I was amazed . There was all kinds of people and lions and I remember thinking of I’m dead. And I worried so much about my brothers finding me like this the next morning . I started to ask God to please bring me back, I didn’t want my little brothers to have to go through this. I remember being in front of like a Sun and saying please please take me back. I woke up gasping for air. I looked around and my little bothers where asleep. I have always had doubts about what I experienced. Hearing this, helps me understand God mercy even more . I definitely don’t deserve it but I am beyond grateful for this opportunity of life ❤️💕

[OldeSchoolGirl]

That kitchen behind the guy sipping tea looks like a real masterpiece of a heavenly kitchen. Wow 😳
Now think about the incredible family dinner that we will have with the most beautiful and lovely Savior and King. Eternal wow.
God bless you Sir. You glow in the joy of your testimony Pastor Burke. 🥰

[mezzoilmare]

My experience did not involve death per se, but I have been in that "dark place", darker than black. It is like a void, where there is no floor, no walls, and where you only feel the utmost despair and nothing else. It was the worst feeling I had ever felt and I was terrified, but I called out to God and He saved me.

[julieCA]

Haven't watched yet, but saw the clip speaking of how God mourns for his children. I lost 1 45 years ago. Which is why a year ago, when I realized I would always grieve on some level, I did start praying that all God's children return to him, that they all hear his voice, that lies and confusion no longer keep them from our God. Our Lord is not cold and heartless. A father grieves over his lost and hurting children.

[MartineRobinson-se]

I had a very vivid dream shortly after my mother died of cancer. We were all having a picnic outside and I was sitting next to my mom, young, beautiful and about 30 years old. I was sad and crying a lot. Then she got up and said she still had a long way to go and left....And then I woke up. Still to this day 25 years later, I believe she came to see and console me. Could it have been??? Hopefully she is now part of the welcoming committee to welcome my dad home as he died recently.

[lauragomez-cvkx]

Hi Chris, thank you so much for these two videos, I was able to read both of his books and I fell in love more with our Catholic Church and the graces we find in it. I took this message as a reminder that our holy sacraments are portals to heaven and God’s love for us. We are blessed to encounter this LOVE without having a near death experience. We are able to believe without seeing. We are able to review our life each day and receive Jesus himself and his blessings when we seek the sacrament of confession!! We Catholics need to remember this ! We are able to encounter his presence, his love, his word, his grace in the sacrament of the Eucharist! And the list goes on for all of our sacraments. I think WE would benefit having your reflection on this topic and how our Catholic faith guides us each day in comparison to a DNE. I shiver and cry by just realizing how deep and fulfilled our Catholic faith and Church is for us. Thank you for reminding us that eternal life is real and how our NOW is a moment to prepare our souls and follow our Lord Jesus Christ. Viva Cristo Rey ❤🙏🏼

[lesliehanson]

And this time in history we can communicate all around the world, like me watching you on YouTube! Thank you Lord for having mercy on the whole world!

[Goretti]

I've heard that the at time of death there's a great spiritual battle for the soul - this could be what people mean when they say that their loved ones are there to protect them.

[marytady]

What touched me is the story of the pastor, who just wants to give Jesus joy. That’s what we pray after confession essentially: The Act of Contrition: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell,
but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life
Amen.

[lesliehanson]

I am half way through "Imagine Heaven" right now.. I am so happy to "meet" the author! So very special!
I bought it from Imaculee from Rawanda when she led a retreat in Eugene, OR. She was first known for surviving the genocide with other women hiding in a bathroom for many months.

[redgoldens]

Love this!! I wish i could give this 10000 likes 👍

[sparan]

Thank you for having another part of this. This truly amazing. God bless us🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[rowenapenuliar]

Halleluiah! God be glorified and magnified!

While watching this video, I was moved by the Holy Spirit. My belly begun to move and tears filled my eyes. Remembering my past experience 20 decades ago with the Lord. A 1 hour hell and heaven experience during my young adult moment.

[mmeyerdc]

"God is a delegator, " is the reason we Catholics appeal to angels and saints to help us out.

[marylynnmazzocco]

Pray for Diana. Who needs Jesus today.

[EvangelinePablo-lv]

Good Morning! Our LORD GOD is good HE is merciful and kind I met an accident in 4 times but still HE gives me life! I know why I still live because LORD has a purpose for me! So now I lived in the goodness of GOD!

[motocross]

When my time comes in 25 years hopefully, I hope I can see my Labrador retriever waiting for me at the rainbow bridge. We can play like we used to then cross the bridge together