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What Near-Death Survivors Can Teach Us About Heaven & Hell
Today, we’re diving deep into the eternal reality of Heaven and Hell. But this isn't just a discussion about what the Bible says. We’re bringing you the real-life experiences of those who have crossed over to the other side and returned to tell their stories. I sit down with John Burke, who’s interviewed over 1,500 people who have had near-death experiences. These are real accounts that will challenge your thinking and open your eyes to the truth of eternity. From the overwhelming beauty of Heaven to the shocking, heartbreaking reality of Hell, these stories will shake you to your core.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
What Heaven is REALLY like – It’s not just a fairy tale, it’s a real place filled with light, love, and unimaginable beauty.
The reality of Hell – It’s not a metaphor. Hear the shocking, real stories from those who’ve witnessed its terrifying darkness.
Life After Death – What happens when you die? What do we learn from near-death survivors about the other side?
God’s Mercy and Justice – How even those who don’t know Him are encountering His love in powerful, life-changing ways.
This episode is not just about the afterlife—it’s about how what we do here and now affects our eternity. The choices we make matter more than we can imagine, and God’s mercy is more real than we could ever fathom.
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From Addiction to Redemption: Sister Miriam’s Radical Journey to Healing
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www.goodnewsconference.com What if your biggest struggles—your addictions, your need for control, even your mindless Instagram scrolling—aren’t just bad habits, but actually trauma responses to your own sorrowful mysteries? And what if God isn’t just asking you to push through, but actually wants to heal you?
In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Sister Miriam James Heidland, a former Division I athlete who battled addiction and deep wounds before one encounter with a Catholic priest completely changed her life. Now, as a leader with the John Paul II Healing Center, she helps people step into the deep healing and transformation that God desires for all of us.
We’re breaking down some BIG ideas, including:
Healing isn’t just for “broken” people—it’s for EVERYONE (yes, even you).
Why we keep running from our pain—and how God invites us to stop.
What our addictions are REALLY covering up (spoiler: it’s deeper than willpower).
How Jesus—who carried His own wounds—teaches us what true freedom looks like.
And, of course… how I ended up crying (again).
This is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to look at your own life in a new way. If you’ve ever felt like your past disqualifies you or that healing is for other people, this episode is here to remind you:God is still working on you. And He isn’t done yet.
Watch now and take the first step into the healing God has for you!
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What If Depression and Anxiety Are the Only Logical Response to a World Without God?
Please note: we’re not talking about clinical anxiety and depression which can be a cross that makes you SAINT (insert your name here). That’s not all attributable to “lack of faith,” and may need treatment by professionals. We’re talking about the spiritual root causes of what seems to be a tsunami of mental health issues.
What’s wrong with young people today? The mental health crisis is skyrocketing—depression, anxiety, confusion about identity… But maybe, just maybe, the problem isn’t just what we see on the surface. Maybe these young people are a "canary in the coal mine," revealing something toxic in our entire culture. Could it be that young people are simply more sensitive to the emptiness of a worldview stripped of God, objective truth, and the transcendent? What if the real problem is a spiritual one?
On this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with one of my absolute favorite speakers (sorry to my other preacher friends!)—Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary. Together, we dive deep into the mental health crisis, the spiritual battle at play, and the solution that’s often overlooked: conversion.
And here’s where it gets crazy: I’m going to show you a wild clip from a conference that proves just how real this battle is. Monsignor Shea, one of the most powerful voices for truth today, encountered something unbelievable while preaching—something that may just leave you speechless. Plus, we’re giving away something EPIC!
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Beatings, Stonings, Persecution... How St. Paul Changed the World Against all Odds
If you’ve never heard about the mind-blowing conversion of Saint Paul… buckle up, because this story is about to ROCK YOUR WORLD!
Saint Paul wasn’t just any apostle—this guy literally reshaped Western civilization with nothing but passion, prayer, and 32,000 words that still outshine the works of ancient philosophers. Second only to Jesus, Paul’s influence is off-the-charts. We’re talking countless lives changed, entire cultures transformed, and an unstoppable zeal that fueled him until the very end!
In this episode (filmed behind the Vatican, how cool is that?!), I’m taking you through the nitty-gritty of who Saint Paul was and why his conversion means so much for us today. You’ll hear all about his daring journey to the heart of Rome, his insane run-in with Emperor Nero, and the relentless prayer life that made him relentless at sharing the Gospel.
Seriously, if anyone proves that prayer can revolutionize the world, it’s Saint Paul! I’ll also give you a sneak peek of our brand-new seven-part series, The Way of the Apostle, designed to help YOU share the faith with that same unstoppable joy. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video so you never miss an episode of The Chris Stefanick Show!
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What Happens After You Die? Shocking Near-Death Stories and the Evidence That Can’t Be Ignored!
In this eye-opening video, I sit down with John Burke, a researcher who has interviewed over 1,500 people who have had near-death experiences (NDEs). John’s extensive research reveals compelling evidence that the soul exists and that there is life after death. These NDE stories aren’t just hallucinations—they offer real, verifiable details about what happens when we die.
John shares what initially sparked his interest in NDEs and how these experiences defy common skeptics' explanations. He also tells extraordinary stories, such as a blind person’s first experience of sight in heaven and a woman’s journey to heaven during brain surgery. One of the most striking discoveries is that people from all over the world, regardless of culture or background, describe encountering the same God, experiencing unconditional love, and reviewing their lives.
Additionally, John reveals how people who have had NDEs experience time in heaven as multidimensional, challenging our understanding of time on Earth. This conversation is a powerful affirmation that we all have a soul and that death is not the end. It offers profound insights into what awaits us on the other side and how our lives are eternally connected to God.
If you've ever wondered about the reality of the afterlife or the existence of the soul, this video is for you.
Show Links: Learn more about John Burke and Order his books here! https://imagineheaven.net/
Listen to John Burke on his Imagine Heaven podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven
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