Heaven Meets Earth

Eyewitness Encounters of Heaven and Hell

Mar 23, 2026
Nigel Mumford, pastor and author who survived coma and drowning, shares vivid glimpses of heaven and a crawl toward hell. John Burke, researcher of thousands of NDEs, outlines common patterns and theological meanings. Gabe Poirot, who spent extended time in heaven, describes the first, second, and third heavens and spiritual encounters. They recount heaven’s beauty, hell’s darkness, escorts, warfare, and life‑changing returns.
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INSIGHT

Three Heavens And The Second Heaven Battle

  • Gabe Poirot distinguishes three heavens: first (sky), second (spiritual warfare), and third (throne room), with the second being a battleground affecting earth.
  • He describes the second heaven as sludge-like spiritual conflict where angels and fallen angels fight over authority and words.
ADVICE

Invite Angels By Uniting With Scripture

  • Find the word of God to invite angelic help because Gabe Poirot says angels are present where Scripture is honoured.
  • He advises unity with God's word as the pathway to seeing angels operate in life.
ANECDOTE

John Burke On Bodies Leaving And Heightened Senses

  • John Burke shares that many near-death experiencers report leaving their body and feeling more alive with heightened senses and perfect vision.
  • He notes they often observe their physical body and can later recount verifiable details from the resuscitation room.
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