What happens when we die? 🤯
In this mind-blowing episode, Dr. Jeffrey Long—world-renowned researcher and founder of the Near Death Experience Research Foundation—shares the most compelling scientific evidence for life after death ever documented. With over 3,500 verified NDEs from around the world, Dr. Long reveals the consistent elements of near-death experiences: out-of-body moments, tunnels of light, life reviews, encounters with deceased loved ones—and even Jesus Himself.
You’ll hear how people blind from birth had visual experiences, how cardiac arrest patients reported events during flat EEGs, and how people from every religion describe similar journeys into the afterlife.
Whether you’re a skeptic, seeker, or believer, this episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about death.
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🔥 Summary of Key Points:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
Hosts introduce Dr. Jeffrey Long, founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF) and author of Evidence of the Afterlife.
02:17 – Origins of the NDERF Website
Dr. Long explains how he started the foundation over 20 years ago and created the world’s largest database of NDE accounts, with over 3,500 shared stories.
04:33 – Global Reach and Transparency
The NDERF site is translated into 30+ languages and receives over 50,000 unique monthly visitors.
05:10 – What Is a Near-Death Experience?
Definition and Gallup poll data: 5% of adults report having had an NDE.
06:18 – Common NDE Elements
Includes out-of-body experiences, tunnels, mystical light, life reviews, encounters with loved ones (even pets), and overwhelming feelings of love and peace.
08:47 – Resistance to Returning
Most people do not want to return to their earthly body, feeling the other realm is their true home.
10:06 – Addressing Skepticism
Dr. Long shares scientific evidence supporting the reality of NDEs: verified perceptions during unconsciousness, blind individuals having visual experiences, and flat EEGs during cardiac arrest.
14:50 – Aftereffects of NDEs
NDEs lead to lifelong transformations: stronger belief in afterlife, reduced fear of death, increased compassion, and in some cases, new talents or abilities.
18:52 – Vivid and Lasting Memories
Studies show NDE memories are retained word-for-word even decades later—more vivid than normal memories.
21:08 – Why Jesus Appears Differently
Jesus can appear uniquely to each person; some are even asked how they’d like Him to appear. Still, all describe overwhelming love and immediate recognition.
28:05 – Transformative Encounter with Jesus
Love is not spoken but embodied. Being in Jesus’ presence transforms the experiencer’s capacity to love.
30:20 – Hellish Near-Death Experiences
Rare but real. Hellish NDEs often reflect the experiencer’s choices or mindset and many are rescued after calling on Jesus.
34:59 – NDEs Across Religions
People from all faiths report similar NDEs. One analogy: people climbing different sides of the same mountain toward God.
39:09 – Free Will & Divine Guidance
NDEs rarely prescribe a single religious path. God respects free will; the common takeaway is “whatever brings you closer to God.”
42:01 – Dr. Long’s Final Advice
Read the accounts for yourself at NDERF.org under “Exceptional Experiences.” Over 93% of NDErs describe their experiences as “definitely real.”
44:59 – Preparing for the Afterlife
Those confident in the afterlife experience more peace in dying. Understanding NDEs can reduce fear of death and promote living with courage and love.
48:17 – What You’ll Find on NDERF.org
Thousands of accounts, prayer experiences, deathbed visions, and a robust Q&A section—everything freely shared with no sales or ads.
50:15 – Wrap-Up
Encouragement to explore the site and use this episode as a foundation for the rest of the podcast series.
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