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Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

John Burke
Near-Death Experiences
Near-Death Experience
Heaven
Christianity
Faith
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
God's Love
Angels
Life Review
Resurrection
Islam
Forgiveness
Acceptance
Hell
Afterlife
Science
Love
Redemption

From the author of the New York Times Bestseller Imagine Heaven—with over 1 million copies sold—comes a thought-provoking podcast by John Burke exploring one of life’s biggest questions: What happens after we die? The Gallop poll found that 1 in 25 Americans has experienced a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Join us as we unpack real-life NDE stories and examine how they align with the Heaven describe... more

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Latest Episodes

Born into the chaos of the Rwandan genocide, Swidiq's childhood was marked by unimaginable loss, division, and survival.

As violence tore through his country and fractured his family, he found himself living on the streets, searching for purpose ami... more

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A Hindu manufacturing engineer clinically dies — and what he experiences completely challenges what he expected about the afterlife.

Santosh grew up believing in reincarnation. But during his near-death experience, he says he encountered something e... more

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Blind from birth, Brad Barrows stopped breathing for 4 minutes during a near death experience at just 8 years old. During his NDE, he described heaven with details shockingly similar to what sighted people around the world report seeing — despite nev... more

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In this episode of Imagine Heaven, John Burke sits down with investigative journalist Billy Hallowell to explore the evidence behind supernatural encounters, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm.

From documented cases to personal investigations, ... more

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Recent Guests

Cedric (formerly Swidiq Kanana)
Former Muslim imam turned Anglican evangelist; shares his near-death experience and conversion story
Anglican Evangelist, former imam
Episode: Devout Muslim Died - and Saw Something He Couldn't Explain
Santosh Akarchi
Hindu manufacturing engineer who shares an NDE
Independent interview subject
Episode: Hindu Engineer Dies and Encounters Something Unexpected in the Afterlife
Brad Barrows
Eight-year-old at the time of his NDE; blind from birth
NDE experiencer
Episode: Blind 8-Year-Old Describes Heaven the Same as Sighted People
Billy Hallowell
Investigative journalist, interviewed for Investigating the Supernatural series
Investigative Journalist, Investigating the Supernatural
Episode: He Investigated Angels & Demons…What He Found Is Unbelievable
Joe Infranco
Pastor and researcher working with autism and spelling to communicate
Highlands Church, Scottsdale; Hidden Gifts Ministry (non-profit)
Episode: Non-Speaking Autistic Kids Are Reporting NDE-Like Visits to Heaven…Without Dying!?
Gabriel (Gabe) Poirot
Near-death experiencer, author of 18 Days in Heaven
Author, speaker on NDEs
Episode: Gabe Poirot Dies in a 30 MPH Skateboard Crash…Then Meets God Face-to-Face
Joe Joe Morris
Guest sharing his near-death experience and life story
Raised Mennonite/Hutterite background
Episode: Raised Strict Mennonite, Burned by Religion…Then His NDE Changed Everything
Mike Olsen
Former pastor and lung disease survivor
Episode: Doctor Gave Him 2 Years to Live...Then He Died and Came Back
Brian Dickinson
The only human to solo summit Mount Everest and make it back down in a blind descent.
Episode: Blind, Alone & Near-Death on Mount Everest

Host

John Burke
Host of Imagine Heaven Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 741 ratings
  • Fascinating

    What a wonderful find! Fascinating subject, brilliantly hosted by John Burke. Burke is a former atheist engineer who got into the subject of near death experiences by accident. His methodical study and excellent oration make this podcast a slam dunk. The subject is gaining traction even within science. Some of the cases cannot simply be written off as some brain chemical reaction. One of the most fascinating subjects out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capn_Chaos
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Solid

    Solid podcast, John’s very passionate & clearly using his voice to spread word of some pretty rad stuff. Not to get too far off point, but this helped solidify (affirm my already sturdy beliefs) during a season of heavy grief/loss/oppression. Helped a lot, put a smile on the faces of anyone who’d ride in my car to-from a hospitals ICU/ER over the period of an entire year.

    Keep it up, great show, can’t overdo “Jesus is what’s up/everything comes back-down to him & his name). Word.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gombarombarombar
    United States21 days ago
  • Holy commercial

    Good pod, but a commercial every 5-10 min is rough.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tobin35
    United Statesa month ago
  • So Inspiring

    I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts—and this one is hands down my favorite. It’s the one I keep coming back to and recommending to everyone I know. The perspective it offers on life is both grounding and uplifting, and it has a way of shifting how you think in the best possible way.

    Each episode feels meaningful and thought-provoking, with conversations that stick with you long after you’ve finished listening. It offers such a beautiful glimpse into what’s possible and what’s to come, without eve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie St.
    United States2 months ago
  • Interfering ads

    Hey John-

    Great show! We need this material. You are doing great Kingdom work. But I’m writing to inform you that the ads you have recently begun inserting come out of absolutely nowhere. They are placed not just mid-thought, but often mid-sentence, cutting people off without warning. It’s hard to believe that in this day and age there is not a solution for this. I wouldn’t say anything, but man… they have degraded the listening experience significantly. Not just in quantity, although that als... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sean from Talbot
    United States2 months ago

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The show is seen as hopeful and comforting, especially for those navigating grief or seeking meaning about life after death.
Listeners praise the uplifting, faith-centered storytelling and the way personal NDE accounts are tied to Biblical insights.
Some listeners find the ad breaks jarring or the host interrupting guests disrupts the flow.

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Devout Muslim Died - and Saw Something He Couldn't Explain
Q: What did Cedric see during the near-death experience?
He describes leaving his body, entering a vivid vision room with blood imagery, encounters with terrifying figures, and, importantly, a vision of Jesus who speaks, showing him the nail holes and crown of thorns, and declares that He died for mankind.
Devout Muslim Died - and Saw Something He Couldn't Explain
Q: What happened leading up to the near-death experience?
Cedric explains years of drug addiction, a medical crisis from fourth-stage blood cancer, and a mental breakdown that culminates in a dramatic NDE while hospitalized, which he interprets as a turning point toward faith in Jesus.
Non-Speaking Autistic Kids Are Reporting NDE-Like Visits to Heaven…Without Dying!?
Q: So, in all that, tell us a little bit of how you ended up working with autistic kids.
The host notes his transition from law to ministry and describes discovering an adaptive spelling method used by autistic children, which opened a pathway to explore their inner experiences and spiritual narratives.
Raised Strict Mennonite, Burned by Religion…Then His NDE Changed Everything
Q: What was the role of music in your journey, and how did you reconcile it with the beliefs of your upbringing?
Music became a divine gift that could uplift or harm, depending on how it's used; heaven revealed that God inspires creativity, and the challenge was to steward it in a way that honors Him rather than conform to restrictive rules.
Raised Strict Mennonite, Burned by Religion…Then His NDE Changed Everything
Q: How did the near-death experience reshape your view of religion and God?
It shifted from a fear-based, rule-oriented view to a relational, compassionate understanding of God who loves, forgives, and guides us through gifts He provides rather than demands perfection.

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What is Imagine Heaven Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking show exploring near-death experiences (NDEs) and their intersections with faith, science, and the afterlife. Across episodes, listeners encounter a spectrum of personal testimonies—from NDE experiencers and faith-driven survivors to medical professionals and theologians—often centered on heaven, forgiveness, and identity in Christ. While the conversations frequently affirm spiritual hope and God's love, they also tackle questions about consciousness, suffering, and the nature of reality. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on personal transformation and the way testimonies are used to illuminate Biblical perspectives on eternity. A distinctive element is the blend of intimate storytelling with theological and sometimes sci... more

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1. Cedric (formerly Swidiq Kanana)
2. Santosh Akarchi
3. Brad Barrows
4. Billy Hallowell
5. Joe Infranco
6. Gabriel (Gabe) Poirot
7. Joe Joe Morris
8. Mike Olsen

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