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What happens when we die? Is this one human life all we get? Why are we here? I explore the topics of afterlife, spirituality and humanity by looking at near death experiences.

Nicholas Dove


    • Jun 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 210 EPISODES


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    Episode 207 'peace like I cannot find words to explain' IANDS.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 35:55


    This experincer nearly died from septic shock on October 10, 2023, after a kidney stone caused a severe infection. Placed on a ventilator with multiple organ failure, he was unconscious for days. During that time, he experienced total darkness, fear, and confusion—unsure if he was alive or dead. In the darkness, he cried out to God and saw a light that grew into a peaceful presence filled with overwhelming love. He felt drawn into it, washed free of pain and fear, and filled with deep peace and clarity. Memories of his mother, a kind man from his childhood, and a past relationship reminded him how powerful love could have been. The presence stayed with him even as he woke, hearing his daughter's voice and seeing light return. After the ventilator was removed, he began to understand what had happened. Deeply changed, he came to believe that love wasn't just from God—it is God. Though still healing, he now feels spiritually transformed, sensing love all around him and within him, even as he adjusts to life again.

    Episode 206 David J NDE 'This presence radiated immense power and love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 54:32


    David found himself in a dark void, missing the familiar sounds of life. A voice called out directly in his mind, asking, "Are you back already?" He saw a distant blue-white light and felt drawn to it. As he approached, he recognized a friend, appearing as a glowing sphere of light. David asked, "Are YOU GOD?"The friend laughed and replied, "No, I am not. They are the Shepherd, guiding and protecting." After their brief conversation, David returned to the void, now accompanied by a powerful, loving presence. This presence radiated immense power and love.Others appeared and reviewed David's life, focusing on his thoughts and emotions. The presence told David he must return to life to accomplish something, influence someone, and learn more. Before returning, the presence said, "Tell no one. It is not yet time."Forty-two years later, David felt the presence again. This time, it said, "Now is the time to tell your story."

    Episode 205 Carry G Experience 'I felt so alive, so free, so loved' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 58:40


    At 21, Carry visited a college friend in Kansas. Though agnostic, he agreed to pray after being told he was “afraid to.” He said, “If I've done anything wrong, I'm truly sorry, and if there is a God, I want to know you.” Suddenly, gray scales seemed to fall from his eyes, and a brilliant white light filled the room. A presence in the light, full of love, spoke into his mind: “Carry, I love you exactly the way you are.” Overwhelmed, he asked, “Is it alright to be gay?” The being gently replied, “Carry, that is not the most important question,” with joy and compassion. The being touched him, and a golden, living light filled his body with joy and peace. In that moment, he knew the being was Jesus. The experience changed his life. Carry became a Catholic priest and often sees the spirits of the recently deceased, radiant with love. He no longer fears death—because he knows we are all deeply, unconditionally lovedRecommended listens/ watch.............1. Richard Rohrhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD7B3wr3xeY2.NDEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gPXoPtmNP4&t=2363s

    Episode 204 Gene J NDE 'Power of Christ had saved my life' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 53:33


    Gene was a casual Roman Catholic who rarely practiced, unlike his devout parents and wife, Cindy, who attended church regularly with their daughters, Amanda and Amber. Though he drifted from churchgoing as a teenager, Gene always believed in prayer, often praying for the sick.One day, he noticed an elderly man with a curved spine and, feeling grateful for his own good health, he prayed to take on the suffering of others. Shortly after, Gene was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Days later, while mowing his lawn, he suffered a massive heart attack. His daughter Amber called 911, and paramedics rushed him to the hospital. On the way, his heart stopped, and he had a near-death experience, finding himself in a bright white space, feeling an overwhelming sense of peace. Just as he neared a mysterious doorway, voices called his name, and he woke to find himself in the hospital.Doctors diagnosed him with severe heart damage requiring major surgery. While in intensive care, his daughter Amanda gave him a crucifix necklace, and upon wearing it, Gene felt an intense spiritual awakening. Later, he encountered a grieving woman whose husband was in a coma. Overwhelmed by a powerful force, Gene grasped her hands and prayed with her, feeling divine energy flow through him. The experience left him emotionally drained but reaffirmed his belief in God's power.Looking back, Gene felt deeply connected to something beyond earthly existence, believing he had experienced the presence of God and the Holy Spirit firsthand.Today's recommended episode....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH_T_DPHhis&t=3s

    Episode 203 Andre R 'Everything was love and I was eternal' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 67:12


    After a workplace accident left André electrocuted by 4000 volts, he had a profound near-death experience. As his body shut down, he left it—entering a realm of overwhelming light, peace, and love beyond words. In that space, he felt eternal, free, and completely loved by a presence he can only describe as divine. He saw his life clearly and realized he had loved too cautiously. In that moment, he understood: love is our true nature. When his children's spirits urged him to return, he did—forever changed. Since then, André has lived with a single goal: to love more deeply and authentically, even in a world that often doesn't understand. The memory of that infinite love guides him every day.Todays recommended video..............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isCKesvjtNw&t=3867s

    Episode 202 Luis H NDE 'No judgment. Just compassion. Just love' NDERF.orf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 67:19


    One night, Luis woke up struggling to breathe. As panic set in, a calm, metallic voice told him, “Relax and let go. All is well.” He suddenly left his body and was drawn through a tunnel toward a vivid, otherworldly beach filled with peace and love. There, he encountered glowing beings and eventually Jesus, who radiated unconditional love. Luis expected judgment but instead was filled with light that erased his fear, guilt, and past addiction. He felt completely known, loved, and at peace. Jesus told him, “Love is the only thing that's real.” After thinking of his wife, Luis returned to his body, forever changed—more loving, free of fear, and filled with a deep sense of divine presence in all things.Today video...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD7B3wr3xeY

    Episode 201 JMH NDE 'light had no real form, it was delivering love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 39:38


    JMH endured 24 hours of severe breathing difficulty, culminating in a Code Blue in the emergency room. During this near-death experience, she felt her soul leave her body, encountering a peaceful being and entering a realm of light and love. She rested in a formless, golden-connected "pod" with countless others, all tied to a central being radiating peace and love. She sensed her late father's presence and was asked if she wished to stay or return. Recognizing her unfinished purpose, she chose to return despite the foreseen challenges.Awakening from a coma, JMH carried the peace and love from the experience into her life, finding resilience in emotional pain and trusting in divine guidance.Today's recommended experience https://youtu.be/PdIXHExitkw 

    Episode 200- Veronica NDE 'God knows I love Him and I am trying' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 41:41


    In 1995, Veronica experienced a near-death event after disturbing a wasp nest and going into anaphylactic shock. In the ambulance, she heard paramedics say, “She's flatlining.” Then, she was gone.She found herself in a place of radiant light—calm, loving, and beyond words. A central being of love, whom she calls God, showed her an image of her daughter and told her she would need her. Knowing it would please God, Veronica chose to return. She woke up in a hospital bed, to the amazement of her doctors.Life afterward was challenging—a painful divorce, financial loss, and declining health. Years later, her daughter faced a life-threatening pregnancy, and Veronica was there to care for her. Her granddaughter, born against the odds, is now thriving.The experience transformed Veronica. She strives to live in alignment with God's love, grow spiritually, and help others do the same. Though she longs for the perfection of heaven, she trusts there is purpose in her being here.Here is a good discussion on why there is evil/suffering in this world.....https://youtu.be/_qVZnHgBb1g

    Episode 199 Stanley P NDE 'I witnessed everything from the beginning' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 36:19


    Stanley, a college film student, fainted during a documentary showing a close-up of a bleeding wound. During the brief unconsciousness, he had a profound experience. First, he found himself in a serene, timeless realm, akin to "heaven," where he sensed a divine presence but no specific religious figure. Then, he witnessed the universe's creation, observing stars, Earth, and all life at a micro level.After seeing his own life and death, his soul hovered above Earth, feeling omniscient. However, he realized he was gripping something and was informed by "God" that he was still tied to the physical world. Despite resisting, he was pulled back through a dark tunnel and regained consciousness, surrounded by classmates.When he opened his hand, he found a set of keys. His Indian friend later explained that placing brass in an unconscious person's hand was a local custom to keep the soul in the body. Though Stanley had only been unconscious for about a minute, he experienced what felt like multiple eternities.Today recommended episode....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpBa1xgFv0

    Episode 198 Robert L NDE 'I instantly knew the light was pure goodness and love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 34:04


    Rob was living in a contractor tent city in Beaumont after Hurricane Ike. One weekend, after heavy drinking and partying with neighbors who had moonshine and cocaine, he headed to his truck. As he walked, he experienced a strange sneeze-like sensation, lost consciousness, and fell.He awoke in a brilliant white light, feeling pure love and peace as all negativity lifted from him. Rob saw his mother, first wife, and others. When he asked, "Is this how it really feels?" they said, "Yes, it's wonderful." They told him he had to return but assured him they'd be watching over him.Rob then regained consciousness, feeling the oppressive weight of this world. The experience left him convinced that this life is ruled by evil, but he now fears no death, knowing something far better awaits. Despite doubts from others, Rob is certain what he felt was real—pure goodness and the presence of God.Todays recommended video.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GsWknK5r-8

    Episode 197- Albert S NDE 'I experienced anticipation in meeting my maker' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 26:54


    In 1981, during major surgery, the writer had a near-death experience (NDE) they describe as a journey from the physical world to a peaceful spiritual realm, feeling no fear—only overwhelming love and tranquility. Unlike the common "tunnel," they felt they traveled through a "valley" bordered by non-physical, infinitely tall golden walls. Suspended in this state, they felt heightened awareness, heard harmonious sounds, and saw their own shadow-like spiritual form.As they approached a bright light, they were suddenly pulled back into their body, experiencing intense pain and a stark contrast between the spiritual realm's freedom and the physical world's limitations. Reflecting on the experience, they connect it to Psalm 23, especially the line "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil," finding peace in its themes of divine presence and guidance.

    Episode 196 Paul H NDE 'The love was so intense it felt new' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 29:09


    In 1968, a doctor warned Paul his heart valve might fail in 15 years, though surgery wasn't yet possible. Sixteen years later, struggling to breathe and run, Paul's concerns were dismissed by a military doctor. Months later, he drove himself to the ER, where congestive heart failure and a dangerously enlarged heart were diagnosed.Admitted to a civilian hospital, Paul awaited military approval for valve replacement but was transferred to Texas for repeated tests. During an angiogram involving a stress test, his heart stopped. Paul described a near-death experience (NDE) of profound peace and unconditional love in a timeless, grey void. Drawn back to life after 20 minutes, he faced physical pain, PTSD, and depression.With therapy and family support, Paul healed and found strength in his journey, emerging with a renewed determination to live.This weeks video....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkRcnrKUcDU

    Episode 195 Dea M NDE 'I realized the unlimited ability to feel love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 59:08


    The narrator recounts a transformative experience following a severe car accident that left them near death. Initially focused solely on their dog's safety after the accident, the narrator felt intense panic and pleaded with paramedics to search for their pet. While being transported in an ambulance, they experienced a profound sense of peace after what felt like a divine presence calmed their fears, assuring them that everything—including their dog—would be okay.In the hospital, while unconscious and critically injured, the narrator describes a vivid spiritual experience. They felt encompassed by golden light, accompanied by extraordinary colors and sounds far beyond normal perception. They sensed a deep connection to the infinite and the essence of unconditional love. Through this experience, they gained profound insights about creativity, love, and their unity with a divine presence, which they describe as "God."Returning to consciousness was difficult, as they felt reluctant to leave the overwhelming peace and understanding they had experienced. Back in the hospital, they were shown a vision of their life as an interconnected tapestry, leading to a realization that everything was as it should be.Todays recommended experience....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1xL2_RUFu8 

    Episode 194 Jeff S NDE 'So much love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 52:05


    Jeff has faced three near-death experiences that profoundly shaped his life. At birth, he was a "blue baby" with underdeveloped lungs and little chance of survival. As a child, he suffered a severe illness accompanied by an out-of-body experience. At 25, while working as a water well technician, he avoided death during a trench collapse after vivid premonitory dreams prepared him for the event.During the collapse, Jeff experienced a profound spiritual journey, encountering sensations of unity, divine love, and an audience with the Holy Trinity. Rescued and enduring a grueling recovery, he emerged with a strengthened spiritual connection, believing in the power of kindness, meditation, and the divine presence within everyone.Todays recommended video .....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8mGcC2jq0Q

    Episode 193 Nannci R STE ' the light emanated a heightened 'super love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 54:39


    Nannci recounts a profound spiritual experience, beginning with her traveling through a tunnel, feeling bodiless but calm, and hearing a loud whirring sound. She saw a pinpoint of light that grew into a swirling array of vivid, otherworldly colors. Reaching the end of the tunnel, she encountered a mesmerizing rainbow grid radiating peace and love. Feeling at one with the lights, she merged into them and entered a realm of bright white light filled with an overwhelming sense of love and purity, washing away all pain.In this spiritual realm, she met a radiant man, first resembling her ex-fiancé but later transforming into an older figure in sackcloth, emanating compassion. He guided her through a stunning city and botanical gardens and reassured her of her worth and love. She joined a group of others who shared their experiences before being shown pages of mysterious, significant text that she could not later recall. Eventually, she was drawn back to her body, awakening with a deep longing to return. Attempting to re-enter the tunnel, she reached the rainbow grid but could not cross. The experience left her transformed, with an enduring sense of divine love and connection.Recommended video of the week......https://youtu.be/jIamDe4l1N4

    Episode 192 Ki R NDE 'I knew this light was God' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 30:21


    Ki had an experience where she felt pulled through space, seeing the Earth, planets, and stars. She was filled with a profound sense of peace and given an understanding of everything, though she can't fully recall it now. She approached a vast light that enveloped her with an indescribable love—she knew it was God. Later, she read 90 Minutes in Heaven and realized someone else had experienced something similar. Though she doesn't fully understand what happened, she knows it changed her, and she's no longer afraid to die.Todays recommended experience.....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FD5lReqe64

    Episode 191 Lynne H NDE 'when you are out of your body, you are pure love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 37:03


    Lyn describes a traumatic childbirth that led to what she believes was a near-death experience (NDE). After a long labor, medical staff underestimated her baby's size, resulting in complications. Following the birth, Lyn collapsed from exhaustion and pain. She recalls an out-of-body experience, watching chaotic efforts to save her life.During this state, she felt herself moving toward a spiritual realm and was asked if she wanted to stay or return. Shown a vision of her daughter's future without her, Lyn chose to come back out of love. Returning to her body was painful, and she regretted her decision, feeling trapped and calling life on earth a "hell."This experience deepened Lyn's spirituality and belief in angels, other dimensions, and life after death. However, she has struggled with lasting health issues, depression, and a longing to return to the peace she felt during her NDE. She feels her purpose ended with her daughter's birth.This weeks recommended video....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-_oX4rcAt8&pp=ygURZGFtaWVuIGhvcnRvbiBuZGU%3D

    Joy B 190 ' I KNEW it was God' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 35:16


    Joy recounts a profound near-death experience after suffering cardiac arrest in 1997. After being resuscitated, she developed gangrene in her left hand. During a second cardiac arrest, she recalls floating in a bright bubble of light, witnessing the medical team working on her. She describes meeting God, who spoke to her calmly and offered her the choice to stay in heaven or return to life, emphasizing that her work on Earth was unfinished. Choosing to return, she felt God touch her left hand.Joy also remembers seeing a grieving family in the hospital and a young boy's spirit joyfully ascending in a bubble similar to hers. Later, she learned of a boy's death at the same hospital, matching her vision. After waking from a 12-day coma, she miraculously recovered, and her gangrenous hand healed without medical intervention, astonishing doctors. Joy believes her survival and healing were due to divine interventionExplore this link.............https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ 

    Episode 189 Chen M NDE 'I felt the existence of everlasting harmony and happiness' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 45:34


    Eight years ago, Chen had a near-death experience (NDE) that changed his life. Raised strictly and deeply materialistic, he rejected spiritual beliefs. After an allergic reaction to penicillin, he felt himself plunge into a dark tunnel before arriving in a bright, comforting realm.There, a gentle "stream of consciousness" telepathically revealed universal truths: life and death are stages in an eternal cycle, with consciousness enduring as energy. Realizing his responsibility to his family, Chen fought to return and signaled for help, eventually reviving.The NDE left Chen unafraid of death, filled with love, and dedicated to helping others find peace and joy.Todays recommended experience.........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-rp6bqfJWQ&pp=ygUGI25lYWRy 

    Episode 188 William H NDE 'Dying is one of the most meaningful events in life' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 49:11


    William recounted the profound experience of his death in the spring of 2003 at age fifty-three. Fully conscious as his heart stopped and his last breath left him, he described the moment with curiosity rather than fear. As his body lay lifeless, he felt a serene detachment and was drawn to a familiar, invisible realm.Catapulted out of his body, William found himself in the Sphere of Universal Communion, an infinite expanse of aware light. This light was not merely seen but sensed, embodying a presence that cradled him in peace. Within this sphere, he realized he was a unique sphere of communion, one among countless others, all sharing a universal connection. Each sphere held two halves: Understanding, tied to the higher soul, and Memory, linked to the lower soul.William described a spontaneous exchange of Memory and Understanding when spheres came into contact, creating an open and total communion. At times, all spheres merged into a single awareness, a state of unity with the One. This timeless experience, though his body was clinically dead for only two minutes, felt like years.Since returning, William reflected on how the experience transformed his perception of life and death. He realized that living prepares us for dying, and dying teaches us how to truly live. Recognizing the sacredness of all existence, he committed his remaining years to sharing the lessons he learned. Despite the challenge of expressing the ineffable, his account conveyed a message of unity, love, and the profound interconnectedness of all beings.

    Episode 187 Heron S 'Being of Light was somehow outside of time' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 44:03


    Heron shared a profound journey of struggle and transformation. Growing up as a gay teenager in a conservative family, she felt unsafe and disconnected, leading to a suicide attempt during college. During a near-death experience, she encountered a radiant Being of Light that radiated peace and belonging, telling her it wasn't yet her time.This encounter left her with a lasting sense of connection to the Divine, shaping her role as a teacher and healer. Though she often yearns to reconnect with the Light, she finds meaning in supporting others, guided by the calm and purpose it brought herCheck out this NDE video.....https://youtu.be/l0bNymByPbI 

    Episode 186 DW NDE 'God was love, it created love, emitted it, sustained it' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 52:24


    She finds herself in a dark void, drawn toward a glowing golden light in the distance. Approaching, she senses a protective presence behind her and sees an immense sphere of light beyond a golden barrier.The light feels familiar, radiating unconditional love and acceptance. It reveals her own radiant beauty and teaches her the meaning of grace—being wholly loved for simply existing. In this moment, she discovers profound self-love and connection, realizing the transformative power of love.Todays Recommended experience....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2whJPweTkQ&pp=ygUSOSBkYXlzIG9mIGV0ZXJuaXR5

    Episode 185 Bonnie VB NDE ' The light had a personality beyond belief' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 39:22


    Bonnie recalls a near-death experience from when she was four and a half years old. While playing with friends, she was accidentally locked in an abandoned refrigerator. Trapped inside, Bonnie describes a profound moment where she felt her soul leave her body and ascend through a tunnel toward a radiant, loving light. She later identified the light as God. In this experience, Bonnie felt an overwhelming sense of peace and learned that all things and people are interconnected, made from the same divine light.The light communicated with her, showing her colors beyond earthly comprehension and explaining her importance in life. Although Bonnie wanted to stay in the light, she was told she needed to return to help her mother and fulfill future purposes. She was sent back to her body just as her friends' terrified mother opened the refrigerator door to rescue her.This experience deeply changed Bonnie, instilling a lifelong belief in the unity of all life and a profound empathy for others. It guided her to pursue a career as a rehabilitation counselor, helping individuals with disabilities. Bonnie felt her work aligned with the purpose given to her during her near-death experience and believed it was a way to fulfill her divine calling.This weeks recommendation.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlFTanblpvg&t=1390s 

    Episode 184 Thomas M NDE ' Light felt familiar, loving, kind and all-powerful' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 73:19


    Thomas was in a head-on car crash in Dallas, Texas. His seatbelt broke, and his head went through the windshield. Paramedics found him not breathing, and doctors later said it was a miracle he survived a broken neck. He had amnesia, with no memory of the accident itself, though his recall returned in pieces over time. Months later, Thomas remembered a Near-Death Experience (NDE). He recalled floating above the crash, seeing his body and his injured friend with a calm detachment. He felt as though life had been a temporary role. Soon, he was pulled into a realm of light and met a powerful, loving presence that knew him by name. The presence conveyed answers through a deep knowing, including why pain exists: it stays on Earth, but the lessons remain eternal.Thomas was given a choice: stay or return to life. He wanted to stay but, seeing his friend struggling to breathe, felt compelled to help her. The presence allowed him to return, but only if he made a promise. He agreed, though he can't remember what he promised — he believes it's imprinted on his soul.Back on Earth, Thomas felt transformed. He and his friend recovered together, returning to college despite their injuries. He believes he gained healing abilities and that he's now being called to fulfill his NDE promise. The experience left him with a deep sense of peace, purpose, and the knowledge that the presence loves everyone unconditionally.TODAY RECOMMENDED LISTEN....  https://youtu.be/k3Ma78trthk 

    Episode 183 Sylvia R NDE ' I felt loved beyond all shadow of a doubt' FIRST LINK!!! NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 35:12


    Sylvia recounts a near-death experience following a hysterectomy. After her sisters noticed she was turning blue, she felt her spirit leave her body, traveling through a dark tunnel toward a radiant white light. There, she felt overwhelming love and peace and encountered a deceased neighbor who telepathically told her that her earthly mission was incomplete. Reluctantly, she returned to her body, awakening to severe pain. Following the experience, Sylvia felt disconnected from her husband and children and saw the world with new vibrancy. Her fear of death vanished, and she sought answers through faith. Latter-day Saint missionaries explained their belief in eternal family sealings, which resonated deeply with her, leading her to embrace their faith.Check out this link for another NDE I recommend.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYBRv_9hOmE&t=67s&pp=ygUPbWFyayB3YWxsZXIgbmRl 

    Episode 182 Dan A NDE 'I was immediately filled with the light' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 39:56


    On May 12, 1997, while Dan was working as a laborer, he was crushed under a 2.5-3-ton cement wall after a truck backed into it. His hard hat saved him from a severe head injury, but he was pinned, unable to breathe, and quickly lost consciousness.As he blacked out, Dan experienced a profound near-death event. He found himself in a radiant, peaceful hall filled with joyful people in white gowns. Among them was a woman resembling his mother in her youth, whom he later believed to be his grandmother. She told him he had to return to Earth because people depended on him. Reluctantly, Dan returned and managed to take a breath just as rescuers freed him from the wall, after being trapped for 8-10 minutes.Dan spent three months in the hospital, including six weeks in a coma. During that time, he had additional out-of-body experiences, including visiting a dark, frightening place. These events confirmed his belief in an afterlife, inspiring him to live as a better person and help others. While he no longer fears death, Dan is committed to living with purpose and kindness.

    Episode 181 Giselle RV NDE 'I have returned home' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 51:34


    Giselle was in the hospital after giving birth to her first child, enjoying a coffee and chatting with other new mothers. Suddenly, Giselle felt her heart and lungs stop, and her spirit left her body. Floating in a dark, comforting space, she retained her memory and personality. She asked God to take her to Him and traveled through a tunnel toward a bright light, where she was welcomed by loving beings of light. They reviewed her life, showing her where she could improve, emphasizing that her soul should control her body.They explained that she had arrived prematurely and still had much to do on earth. Despite her reluctance, a brighter being, possibly Jesus, showed her the importance of her role in her newborn son's life. Giselle agreed to return, re-entering her body as they revived her with defibrillator paddles.Determined to live a better life, Giselle strives to help others and see the positive in life. She cherishes her time on earth with her family and looks forward to eventually returning home to God.

    Episode 180 - NDE of Bobby H 'It was a total immersion in God's love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 52:33


    One rainy night after a festival, Bobby and his friend spotted a hot pink parachute left in a park. As water skiers wanting a parachute for para-skiing, they decided to take it. Bobby climbed a tall tree to cut it down but fell 25–30 feet.During the fall, Bobby experienced what he believes was a near-death experience, finding himself in a peaceful, divine light free from physical burdens. Meanwhile, his panicked friend revived him by pounding on his chest, bringing him back to life.Later diagnosed with a concussion, Bobby couldn't recall the fall but discovered similar near-death experiences in books, leaving him convinced he may have briefly died.

    Epsiode 179 Jon B NDE ' love that I could not only sense it, but FEEL' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 39:00


    At three years old, Jon fell into a pool and nearly drowned. As his body struggled, he felt his soul leave and floated above the scene, watching his parents try to save him. The sky dissolved into darkness, revealing white lights and two beings: a large, loving figure adorned with a jeweled crown and a smaller companion.The beings communicated telepathically, explaining he had to return to his body. Despite Jon's protests, they guided him back. He re-entered his body with a "click" as his father resuscitated him.Today's recommended video....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjlFrgS_53Y 

    Episode 178 Johnny F NDE ' love means everything' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 71:50


    In 2014, while suffering from a severe lung disease, Johnny had a near-death experience (NDE). When his heart stopped, he felt himself drawn into a radiant, vivid landscape filled with an overwhelming sense of "home." There, he encountered a loving figure of light who guided him through a life review, showing his life from both his and others' perspectives. Despite feeling the weight of his mistakes, he was reassured that everything, including his flaws, was part of learning about love.The light figure revealed that love is the purpose of existence and that everything ultimately aligns with love's unfolding. Johnny returned to life with a lasting sense of peace, feeling as though a part of him remained connected to that place. Now, he tries to live by asking himself if his actions are driven by love, a guiding principle he believes leads to understanding the true essence of existence

    Episode 177 Kathy W NDE 'I was enveloped by light and felt one with everything' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 51:36


    During the birth of her second child, Kathy's labor went awry, and she felt herself leave her body, unable to alert anyone. She entered a dark, painful space that felt like purgatory but had a moment of clarity, realising she would endure anything for her baby's safety. This thought pulled her backward, crossing a still, black lake toward a bright light. There, loving voices asked her life's purpose, and she felt an overwhelming love that connected all existence. Offered choices for reincarnation, she sensed a point of no return and chose to stop. Kathy returned to her body with knowledge of her son's birth, instructing the doctor to deliver by forceps, which he did successfully.

    Episode 176 Crystal M NDE 'never felt that much love and utter peace' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 44:56


    In December 2009, following a routine medical procedure where a stent was placed between the liver and pancreas, Crystal has a NDE.The patient recalls a profound experience, describing an encounter with a divine, all-encompassing light and two radiant beings. Communicating through unspoken understanding, the patient felt a sense of absolute love, peace, and purpose. The patient experienced a life review, saw visions of suffering in the world, and expressed regret for not having done more for humanity. Approaching what seemed like an entry to heaven, the patient heard their mother's voice and decided to return, feeling called to reassure her.Upon reawakening, the patient discovered that CPR had been performed for over four minutes, having been clinically dead. This experience left a lasting impact, instilling a deep certainty of life beyond death and a profound sense of peace

    Episode 175 Pamela K experience ' God welcomed me home with bubbling delight' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 50:26


    I truly loved reading this experince! In the early 1990s, Pam experienced a near-death episode due to apnea. During a state between sleep and waking, she sensed her throat closing and struggled to breathe. Just as she was nearing a state of panic, the need for air vanished, and she felt her consciousness free, floating in an expanse like deep space. She reflected on her life, realizing that her identity as "Pam" was merely a role, like a game piece. This revelation filled her with joy, as she recognized her true self as the timeless "I Am," beyond ego and earthly concerns.Turning her awareness outward, Pam perceived an immensely bright, loving Light—God—radiating a profound, unconditional love and joy at her return. In this ecstatic moment, she felt enveloped by the universe's love and welcomed home. Just then, she thought of her family and felt an overwhelming need to share this experience. Instantly, she found herself back in her body, overcome by an intense, whole-body feeling of love and bliss.This experience transformed Pam's perspective on life and spirituality. She now perceives herself as a part of the divine Whole, with God's presence accessible within every moment. She describes life as a gift, a means to return to God, who is not distant but always present. This realization of boundless love and unity redefines her understanding of heaven as a state within, accessible when we embrace God's love and let go of ego-based limitations.

    Episode 174 Mike NDE 'I felt LOVE...incredible perfect love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 48:45


    After a near-fatal car crash, Mike experienced a profound near-death journey. Hit at high speed and left severely injured, a heroic surgeon intervened on the scene, saving his life. As Mike drifted in and out of consciousness during rescue, he felt overwhelming peace and unity while glimpsing galaxies and a mysterious tunnel in space. The experience transformed him, sparking a deep passion for spirituality and the cosmos. A year later, he met and married Noelle, a nurse who cared for him during recovery, feeling gratitude for life's mysteries and a renewed purpose in love, compassion, and curiosity about the universe.

    Episode 173- Denise B NDE 'always remember God is with you' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 60:45


    This experience describes a significant moment in the life of an eight-year-old who underwent an emergency appendectomy. Initially, the child's stomach pain was dismissed, but after developing a fever and hallucinations, they were rushed to the hospital for surgery. The story details a vivid out-of-body experience and an encounter with an angel and a bright, loving Light—presumed to be Jesus.During the experience, the child felt immense love and safety in the presence of this being, who asked them to return to life with a mission to love and forgive, even those who would hurt them. The profound sense of peace and divine love contrasted with the difficult home life they experienced, where they often felt unloved, particularly by their mother. Despite their attempts to share the experience with adults, their accounts were mostly dismissed as imagination or the effects of anesthesia.This near-death experience left a lasting impression, giving the child strength and comfort for years to come, with the memory of being called "little one" by the divine figure and being tasked with a lifelong mission of love and forgiveness.

    Episode 172 Randy M NDE 'I felt the presence of my creator ' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 38:52


    Randy, a successful businessman and entrepreneur fell victim to alcoholism and entered a treatment program in Madison, Wisconsin. Eight days into treatment, he experienced a seizure during his sleep, leading to an out-of-body experience. He found himself observing his body from above, seeing paramedics and friends around him, feeling detached from his physical form and earthly concerns. As he moved through a wall, he entered a new dimension of consciousness and felt the presence of a powerful being he identified as God, experiencing unconditional love and total comfort.God asked him if there was anything worth returning for, and he instantly thought of the woman he loved, Nancy. This love mirrored the divine love he was experiencing. Deciding to return, he re-entered his body and was revived by the paramedics. As he recovered, he realized the experience was not a dream but a profound encounter with the afterlife. This realization led to a spiritual awakening, fundamentally changing his perspective on life and priorities. He now values love, humility, and helping others, striving to correct past wrongs and live according to divine principles. Sharing this experience, he hopes to enlighten others.

    Episode 171- Karen T NDE I experienced peace that passeth all understanding NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 61:59


    Karen suffered from a ruptured disc and underwent surgery. During the procedure, she experienced a near-death experience (NDE). She recalls leaving her body and observing the surgery from above. She encounters spiritual beings, including deceased loved ones, and experiences a profound sense of love and peace. After being shown her life's events and their impacts, she chooses to return to her body for the sake of her family. Later, she verifies her NDE details with the surgeon who saved her life and with her daughter's recollection of the events on the day of the surgery. This confirmation solidifies her belief in the reality of her NDE. She shares her story publicly and finds closure in understanding the events surrounding her experience.

    Episode 170 Oliver V NDE 'I was bathed in elation in the midst of Love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 34:17


    At 11 years old, Oliver was rushed to the ICU. Oliver's memories of the hospital are vague, but he vividly recalls a near-death experience involving a high-speed journey through a dark tunnel toward a brilliant, calming light. In this place of immense love and elation, a telepathic voice told him it wasn't his time, and he was painfully pulled back into his body. Awakening in intensive care, Oliver felt deep sadness and a sense of superficiality in his surroundings. This profound experience, despite his usual skepticism, has left a lasting impact on his life.

    Episode 169 Nick K experience 'It was like being home' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 69:26


    Nick had been struggling with his dad's passing for months. In June 2009, he and his brother were shocked to learn their dad, only 53, was on life support due to fluid around his heart. Nick stayed at the hospital, watching his dad pass, an experience that haunted him for months.During his dad's final visit to Arizona, they had a great time together. His dad mentioned the afterlife and promised to try to make contact after he passed. After the funeral, Nick felt immense guilt over ending his dad's life support and waited for signs that never came.One ordinary night, Nick suddenly found himself in a glowing, golden room. It felt like home. Then, he saw Jesus. Without words, Jesus reassured Nick that he was on the right path, made perfect, and should stop worrying. Nick returned to his body, profoundly moved by the experience, knowing it was real, even though life's challenges remain.

    Episode 168 Yvette R NDE 'I had never seen anything so extraordinary harmonious' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 42:59


    One night, after weeks of illness, Yvette experienced an extraordinary out-of-body journey. She heard disembodied voices deliberating my fate, saw her lifeless body, and traveled freely. She encountered terrifying shadows in a dark abyss but was then drawn to a radiant constellation, experiencing profound peace and beauty. I met a divine being, Jesus Christ, who filled her with immense love and serenity.

    Episode 167 Odell H NDE ' English language is incapable of describing the light' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 50:35


    Odell decided to go fishing in the Brazos River along with four friends. While wading upstream, the narrator, who couldn't swim, stepped into a deep hole and began to drown. Struggling and swallowing water, he eventually gave up and experienced an out-of-body vision.He saw himself from above, then encountered a bright light and Jesus, who communicated through ESP. Jesus reviewed the narrator's life, highlighting both good and bad deeds. Despite the narrator's initial fear and guilt, Jesus reassured him with love and peace. After a journey through a tunnel, the narrator was abruptly pulled back into his body when someone lifted him out of the water, saving his life. The narrator vomited the swallowed water, and though he was sore and shocked, he survived the ordeal

    Episode 166- Camilla F NDE 'There was no time, just Eternity' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 49:11


    Camilla found herself detached from her body, floating amidst the vastness of the cosmos. Encountering a divine presence and the allure of unconditional love, she hesitated at the threshold of eternity, ultimately choosing to return to the mortal realm. 

    Episode 165 Anna L NDE 'I wanted only to reach the Light' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 36:43


    Anna describes an intense, transformative experience where she loses her physical sensations and perceives her body as shrinking until only her consciousness remains. Initially distressed by the loss of her body, she is drawn towards a warm, dark sea and a brilliant, infinite Light beyond it, which she senses is both conscious and connected to her. Anna feels compelled to reach the Light, but an elastic barrier of water prevents her. As she struggles against this barrier, she realizes the fear and attachment holding her back are her own. Eventually, she manages to merge with the Light, experiencing a profound sense of friendship and understanding. The Light communicates telepathically, teaching Anna to avoid harming others and prompting her to reflect on her feelings and desires. Ultimately, Anna decides to return to Earth to rectify past wrongs, accepting the limitations of human existence with a sense of peaceful resignation.

    Episode 164- Susan S NDE 'I was totally wrapped in incredible peace' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 32:57


    At around the age of 11 or 12, Susan recounts a profound experience while swimming alone in their pool. As she submerged themselves underwater, she unexpectedly found herself in a tunnel of light and energy. In this tunnel, she felt surrounded by an overwhelming sense of love, warmth, and peace, accompanied by beautiful, indescribable music. She sensed the presence of unseen beings, whom she felt were connected to her, including family and ancestors. Among these presences, Susan heard her grandmother's voice, who gently conveyed that it was not her time to stay in that place. Despite feeling welcomed and at home, the narrator was reminded of her family, particularly her mother, and felt compelled to return to her body. Upon reentering her body, she felt the physical sensations of needing air and surfaced from the water. It took Susan many years to share this experience, fearing parental disapproval for swimming unsupervised. Additionally, the presence of her grandmother's spirit puzzled her, as she was alive and living far away at the time of the experience.

    Episode 163- Laura M NDE 'You are a child of God' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 69:43


    Laura recounts two near-death experiences, the first occurring after the birth of her first son in 1970 and the second after delivering her fourth son in 1979. Her first experience is more hellish while the second time she describes feeling her spirit leave her body and entering a state of calm and peace before being enveloped in light and love. She communicates with a divine being who guides her through various revelations, including witnessing the future lives of her sons, understanding the importance of her role as a mother, and experiencing a life review without judgment. She also learns about the interconnectedness of all beings and the universal love that surrounds them. Despite feeling reluctant to leave this divine presence, she eventually agrees to return to her body, carrying with her the understanding that love is the most valuable thing she can bring back to the world.

    Episode 162-Barbara E NDE 'I felt awe, loved and cradled' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 27:01


    In this profound experience, the narrator finds themselves in a state of confusion and nausea, followed by a sudden realization that they may have passed away. They are enveloped by a brilliant white light, which exudes unconditional love and acceptance, accompanied by a profound sense of warmth and peace. Through a telepathic connection with this light, they receive an overwhelming flood of information about the true nature of reality, consciousness, and purpose. Despite initially wanting to stay in this wondrous environment, they are given the choice to return to their earthly life, prompted by the distant voice of their husband calling them back. Ultimately, they are brought back to consciousness in their bed, with their husband by their side. This near-death experience leaves them with a profound understanding that reality is far more expansive and multi-dimensional than commonly perceived.

    Episode 161- Chris V NDE 'our sole purpose on this earth is to love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 40:37


    Chris felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm as he neared death, experiencing a bright light and a voice telling him it wasn't his time yet. He regained consciousness to the paramedics treating him, and later woke up in the hospital, grateful to be alive. After the ordeal, Chris felt that the experience reaffirmed the importance of love in life. He realized that life's purpose is to love deeply and strongly, and he no longer feared death, believing in an afterlife filled with unimaginable peace and love. The experience also reinforced his belief in a spiritual homecoming after fulfilling one's purpose on Earth.

    Episode 160- Martin J NDE 'God is real' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 28:12


    Martin is very sick in the hospital which is when he has a profound near-death experience, feeling a sense of detachment from their body and witnessing their medical team working on them. He embarked on a "tour" of various landscapes and familiar places, experiencing immense joy and happiness. He eventually encountered a brilliant light, where he communicated with deceased loved ones and a divine entity they recognized as God, feeling surrounded by love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Despite a desire to continue towards the light, he received a message to return, awakening to their pulmonologist. Reflecting on his experience, he initially questioned its validity but now believes he glimpsed the afterlife and affirmed the existence of God, Heaven, and the importance of free will in determining one's spiritual path. Martin contemplates the purpose in returning and acknowledges the potential significance of sharing their story.

    Episode 159 Donna G - NDE 'I was caught up in a brilliant white light' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 35:46


    In 1974, Donna recounts a near-death experience during a medical procedure. After her heart stopped and brain ceased functioning, she entered a world of white light. She observed the chaos in the operating room as medical staff tried to save her, feeling frustrated at not being acknowledged. Eventually, she ascended into the white light and encountered a divine presence who answered her questions and brought her comfort. However, she was abruptly pulled back to her body by the distress of the medical team. She encountered cherubs who offered to take her home but realized she had forgotten something. Upon inspecting the body below, she decided it wasn't serious enough to leave yet and returned to it, feeling regret at being trapped once more in the physical world.

    Episode 158- Laurence L NDE 'I am love within love' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 41:51


    Laurence recounts a life-changing near-death experience that occurred on April 23, 2001, when she was rushing to an important exam. After skidding off the road and experiencing a violent car accident, Laurence finds herself in a surreal, loving realm where she feels connected to others, including her deceased father, and experiences an overwhelming sense of love and forgiveness. Despite severe physical injuries, Laurence feels spiritually transformed and no longer prioritizes material pursuits. She emphasizes the importance of love and compassion, expressing a desire for a quiet life filled with love for her loved ones and offering love to those in need. This profound experience has reshaped Laurence's perspective on life and her purpose, prompting her to prioritize love above all else.

    Episode 157 Frédéric M NDE 'There was only happiness I didn't feel any fear' NDERF.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 62:48


    During the surgery, Fred had a profound near-death experience. He vividly recounts sensations of transitioning to a bright, white environment, feeling a sense of universal energy, and being able to observe and interact with his surroundings beyond the physical realm. He encountered his deceased grandfather, underwent a life review, and gained insights into the interconnectedness of all living things. The experience ultimately led to a decision to return to life for the sake of his children's well-being.

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