Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke

What if non-speaking autistic individuals aren’t “trapped”… but experiencing something far beyond what we can see?Pastor Joe Infranco joins John Burke to reveal stunning parallels between Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) and what autistic non-speakers are now communicating through spelling.These individuals—once thought unable to express themselves—are describing encounters with the same realities reported in Imagine Heaven: A “mysterious hill” - Encounters with spiritual beings Overwhelming peace, love, and clarity Verifiable details that raise serious questionsWhy are their accounts so consistent with NDEs… even though they’ve never died? Is this a deeper level of spiritual awareness?Or a hidden truth we’re just beginning to understand?This conversation also builds on ideas explored in the viral The Telepathy Tapes—but introduces a perspective many believe has been overlooked.

At just 20 years old, Gabe Poirot thought he understood God. He had been to Bible college. He believed in Jesus. Millions were already watching him teach about faith online.But everything changed in an instant. After a 30 mph crash on a motorized skateboard, Gabe suffered a traumatic brain injury that cracked open his skull - and led to a life-altering near-death experience. What he encountered wasn’t what he expected.In this powerful episode, Gabe and John share:What he saw and experienced beyond this lifeThe reality of God in a way he had never known beforeThe four distinct loves of God and how they apply to YOUHow this moment completely transformed his faithThis conversation will challenge what you think you know about God, and invite you into something deeper.

Joe Joe Morris grew up in an extremely strict religious environment that gave him a harsh and fearful view of God. Raised within Mennonite and Hutterite communities, his faith was built on rules, judgment, and shame.But everything changed the day he nearly died.During a powerful near-death experience, Joe Joe says he encountered God in the throne room of heaven - and the God he met was nothing like the one he thought he knew.In this powerful conversation, John Burke talks with Joe Joe about the difference between religion and relationship, and how encountering God's love completely transformed his life. If you've ever struggled with religion, felt burned by legalism, or wondered what God is really like, Joe Joe's story may change how you see faith.

Mike Olson, a former pastor and transplant recipient who survived pulmonary fibrosis, shares a life-from-death testimony and advocacy journey. He recounts diagnosis, receiving a transplant, a vivid near-death encounter with radiant light and rainbow angels, and how these moments sharpened his purpose. The conversation highlights trust, renewed identity, and ministry born out of suffering.

Mike Lewis lived for years under the weight of horrific things that had been done to him - and what he had done to others. Shaped by childhood trauma, buried shame, and a constant sense of condemnation, he believed God could only be disappointed, if not disgusted, by who he had become.Then, in a near-death experience, he met Jesus face to face and everything changed.

Brian Dickinson is the only person in history to solo summit Mount Everest and make it back alive after going completely blind.During his descent from the top of the world, Brian lost his sight, faced certain death, and encountered a Presence that changed the course of his descent.This is not just a survival story - it’s a powerful testimony of faith, surrender, and the Presence of God in our helplessness.📖 Read Blind Descent by Brian Dickinson: https://a.co/d/crUQKvD📘 Read 3 FREE chapters of Soul Revolution (click “Read Sample”): https://a.co/d/2euoQoB

Delve into captivating stories of guardian angels from near-death experiences. Discover how angels guide, protect, and comfort us in unseen ways. From awe-inspiring visions to rescuing individuals in dire moments, these encounters reveal their profound roles. Hear about the healing presence of angels during a COVID coma and witness a battle against dark forces. Insights on prayer and angelic assignments illuminate their deep connection with humanity. Join for a reassuring message: you are never alone, angels are always watching over you.

What if you died… met God… saw Heaven… and then woke up believing it was 1969? That’s exactly what happened to Doug Knake.One moment, Doug was slipping into darkness, chased by terrifying beings that looked like silhouettes made of fire. The next, a presence filled everything around him — powerful, peaceful, unmistakably God — saying, “Do not be afraid. I am with you.”In an instant, he was lifted into a world bursting with color, a city bustling with life, streets and buildings he couldn’t describe. A place so alive he didn’t want to leave. God showed him the effect of all his choices, then told him he had a purpose still to fulfill on earth. But God wasn’t finished.He sent Doug back to his body — and Doug woke up in 2006 with no memories of the past 30+ years. Not his wife. Not his job. Not even the existence of modern technology. He remembered Heaven… but not his own life.This is one of the most shocking and moving NDE stories we’ve ever shared — a real-life “50 First Dates” journey of love, loss, identity, and the presence of God that never left and redeemed it all with love.Imagine God Devotional Audiobook: https://a.co/d/hJyE1ppImagine Heaven Audiobook: https://a.co/d/50bh49lRead Doug Knake's full story: Being 20 Again At 50 - https://a.co/d/amK88LD

When Mike McKenzie, a construction superintendent, nearly dies from a burst appendix, God answers a prayer he made as a little boy - to see Heaven. In this incredible near-death experience, Mike is shown how deeply God cares about every detail of our lives.From the biggest life-and-death moments to the smallest tasks on the jobsite, he learns that nothing is too insignificant for God’s attention. Even something as ordinary as finding a missing screwdriver becomes a powerful reminder that Heaven is closer than we think - and that God is personal, present, and involved in it all.Hear how Mike’s encounter revealed God’s precise love, purpose, and faithfulness, and why his story will strengthen your faith in a God who truly sees you.LISTEN to the Imagine Heaven Audiobook now: https://a.co/d/ew5xTnj

In this special episode, John and Kathy Burke explore how the way you imagine God--His heart, character, and attributes--shapes every part of your life. The thoughts you hold about God are the most important ones you have, because they influence how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. How can near-death experiences help us better understand what Scripture reveals about God’s true nature?John and Kathy share insights from years of studying NDEs and introduce the Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional - a companion to Imagine the God of Heaven designed to help you live out its powerful truths every day.Through daily scriptures, guided prayers, handpicked NDE stories, and inspirational teaching, this devotional will help you experience deeper peace, renewed purpose, and a closer connection with God--while cultivating a joyful anticipation for the Life to come.Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: https://a.co/d/gtOl6Yn