When he was just a child, Dr. Mark McDonough was trapped in a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of his mother and brother. After suffering burns over 65% of his body, he flatlined on the operating table — and what happened next changed his life forever.

In this moving interview, Dr. McDonough shares his near-death experience (NDE), describing the moment he saw the light and realized “it wasn’t my time.” That profound encounter shaped his faith, fueled his recovery, and inspired his calling to become a reconstructive surgeon — helping others rebuild after tragedy.

Join host Shaun Tabatt as they explore survival, faith, healing, and what happens when science and the supernatural meet.

For even more of Dr, Mark’s testimony, check out his book Forged Through Fire: A Reconstructive Surgeon’s Story of Survival, Faith, and Healing: https://amzn.to/3X2gBDI

Timestamps below. If this encouraged you, please like, comment how this impacted you, and share with a friend who needs hope.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro — The Shaun Tabatt Show
00:31 Meet Dr. Mark & the book
01:01 Writing the memoir: therapy on the page
05:06 What readers connect with most
08:32 Family life before the fire
11:59 The night everything changed
21:09 ER chaos: 65% burns & survival
27:22 Timeline: loss and grief (Aug 3–Aug 13)
31:29 The NDE: light, love, and certainty
36:15 Not your time”: returning with purpose
38:49 Calling to reconstructive surgery
47:22 The first ice chips — hope in small mercies
51:24 What he wants every reader to hear
53:22 Wrap & where to find Dr. Mark

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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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