Are near-death experiences proof that God is real—and loving? Pastor and researcher John Burke joins The Shaun Tabatt Show to discuss his new book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted. We cover why NDEs are exploding worldwide, how they align with Scripture, the top evidences skeptics can’t explain (veridical perceptions, life reviews, global consistency), stories of radical transformation, and how all of this can deepen your own walk with God.

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & what’s ahead
00:30 Book trailer: Near-Death Experiences 101 (Randy Kay & Shaun Tabatt)
01:14 Guest intro — John Burke & the new book Imagine the God of Heaven
02:14 John’s origin story with NDEs (from agnostic engineer to pastor)
04:06 Why NDEs now? Global testimonies & biblical through-line
05:55 Consistency across cultures & denominations
07:33 10 lines of evidence skeptics must answer (quick tour)
08:11 Veridical observations during clinical death (accuracy rates)
08:54 Blind people “seeing,” and biblical resonance of heavenly light
09:29 Meeting deceased relatives unknown in life
10:06 God of all nations” — testimonies from around the world
12:16 Are “brain blips” enough to explain NDEs?
13:56 A Hindu engineer encounters the Kingdom (repeated biblical motifs)
17:45 Narrow gate” & daily surrender — post-NDE discipleship
21:09 Muslim imam rescued by Jesus; public conversion & fallout
23:15 Ministry impact: comforting the grieving, messy questions
25:22 Delight yourself in the Lord” — joy, desires, and heaven’s reality
28:07 Children restored, pets in heaven, and the heart of the Father
31:36 Love that blows you away” — trying to name the inexpressible
34:34 His special kid” — the personal love of God
39:24 Experiencing God the Father’s embrace (wrestling well, biblically)
44:20 The Trinity experienced: Father, Son, and Spirit as One
52:14 What did Jesus look like?” (why answers vary)
57:04 Life review: Jesus was there the whole time
01:05:19 Why these stories matter now (global apologetic)
01:06:33 Doing life with the God of joy & laughter (takeaway)
01:15:49 Where to find John + pre-order info
01:16:51 Wrap-up & next steps

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Shaun Tabatt
Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show, where faith meets the supernatural. Each week, Shaun sits down with authors, experiencers, and thought leaders to explore near-death experiences (NDEs), deliverance and exorcism, and life-changing books that reveal the mysteries of God, the afterlife, and the unseen realm. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of heaven and hell encounters, miraculous healings, angelic visitations, spiritual warfare, and stories that inspire faith and hope. Whether you’re curious about life after death, freedom from darkness, or the power of God at work today, this channel brings you insight, truth, and transformation. Shaun Tabatt is an author, interviewer, and publishing executive with a passion for uncovering the spiritual realities shaping our world. Subscribe and join the journey as we unlock the mysteries of faith, eternity, and the supernatural.  
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