Afterlife Pod
Religion og åndelighetWhat 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.
Siste episoder av Afterlife Pod podcast
- Episode 220 Sarah S NDE 'Home was of pure love' NDERF.org (00:39:33)
Sarah became addicted to a drug for a year and — after deciding to stop — experienced a relapse that left her dissociative and suicidal. While her body drove dangerously, the conscious part of her negotiated with the suicidal part, obtained a tiny dose, and fell into a deep, peaceful sleep. She had an out-of-body, near-death experience in a bright, ethereal space where a voice of Oneness offered her the choice to stay or return; she reluctantly chose to go back. Sarah woke in an ambulance, initially disoriented and irritable, but ultimately felt lighter, calmer, and grateful. The experience transformed her beliefs: she now sees death as a transition into a state of pure peace and love and feels reassured that everything will be okay.
- Episode 219 Bryan D NDE 'the most loving, familiar energy, washed over me' NDERF.org (01:01:29)
Ryan experienced a transformational near-death vision where a universal guide showed him his soul’s purpose and handed him life-saving instructions; he came back, followed them, recovered, and now feels compelled to heal and awaken others.
- Episode 218 James W NDE 'I was made from Love' NDERF.org (01:06:29)
At thirteen, during gym class in May 1961, James leaned against a fence, looked at the sky, and suddenly shifted into a profound mystical state. He experienced a white light, an indescribable oneness, and unconditional love. He felt outside his body, floating above the schoolyard, and realized he could choose to stay or return. Choosing to come back, he awoke to his teacher and classmates gathered around his body. The experience left him certain that everything is one, that God is present in all, and that love is the essence of existence.
- Episode 217 'engulfed by an overwhelming love' IANDS.org (01:15:06)
In the spiritual realm, she encountered souls as radiant orbs and understood that death is not an end, only a return to divine love. She saw that no one is judged by God—only by themselves in a life review, feeling the impact of their choices on others. Darkness, she learned, has no power unless we feed it with fear and shame. She was told: “Know thyself. Be the Light. Be the Love.” Back in her body, shaken but changed, she realized everything was divinely guided—even her partner’s call that saved her. She now lives with the truth that love is the only thing that matters, and that we are never alone.
- Episode 216 JB NDE 'Light was highest love, tantalizing, living' NDERF.org (00:56:34)
In 1973–74, while training in film and television, I underwent surgery and was plunged into darkness under anesthesia. I raced through a tunnel toward a radiant, living Light—an overwhelming presence of pure love. Just before I could merge with it, a commanding voice asked, "Are you ready to die?" Terrified, I begged for another chance. The Voice responded, "You promised to help others. You have failed." After pleading with all my being, I was granted a second chance.I found myself in cosmic space, shrinking into a dot of consciousness. The Voice, now plural yet unified, said, "In the beginning was God..." I understood that God is the source, boundary, and life of all existence. I was within God and yet myself. I saw a past life and was reminded of my purpose: to help others awaken spiritually. When I awoke in the operating room, only ninety minutes had passed, though it felt like a journey through eternity.Recommended experience.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9sMEjCg_2E&t=1133s
- Episode 215 Daniel A NDE 'immersed in infinite peace' NDERF.org (00:36:42)
Daniel went through a difficult period in his life, struggling with poor health and emotional distress. One night, after consuming too much coffee, he was unable to sleep and experienced what seemed to be a near-death experience (NDE). His heart stopped for several seconds, during which he felt detached from his body, saw his life flash before him, and experienced a profound sense of peace and knowledge beyond human comprehension. He believed he was close to joining a divine entity but ultimately returned to life, realizing he still had a purpose on Earth. After restarting his heart himself and visiting the hospital, he learned his condition was due to nutrient deficiencies causing arrhythmia. His NDE profoundly changed him, leaving him with a heightened understanding of life and death, an increased IQ, and a belief that life is a learning journey before returning to a greater existence.Today recommended video....https://youtu.be/Ag_5i2c95U4
- Episode 214 Cathleen NDE 'I am his creation' NDERF.org (00:44:42)
After being poisoned, Cathleen lost her senses and slipped into darkness. She descended into a terrifying void filled with the anguished cries of countless souls. Desperate, she cried out to God, and a great hand lifted her out. She rose to a peaceful place where familiar, loving beings greeted her. Still confused, she asked repeatedly, “What about Cathy?” They told her not to worry—she was safe now. Then, Cathleen met God. They spoke without words. He told her He had created her, loved her deeply, and wanted her to stay. She felt an overwhelming love greater than anything she had ever known. God showed her a hallway of doors—each representing a new life. She had the choice to stay or return. Though Heaven was perfect, she longed to say goodbye to her parents. Suddenly, she was back in her body. She had chosen to return. Her father died four years later, and she’s still saying goodbye to her mother.
- Episode 213- Andreas Probable NDE 'I was nothing, yet I was conscious' NDERF.org (00:35:22)
Andreas consumed "legal highs" which led to an out-of-body experience. They felt disconnected from their body and questioned existence, comparing the sensation to being in a video game. After observing their own heart beating from outside their body, they were jolted back to reality with a dangerously fast heart rate. Seeking medical help, their condition stabilized after a few hours. This experience made the author reflect on consciousness, its possible existence beyond the physical, and its relation to quantum physics, advocating for empirical exploration over mere beliefs.
- Episode 212 Michael H NDE 'purest form of 'love' there is' NDERF.org (00:42:38)
At sixteen, Michael had a near-death experience during knee surgery when his heart stopped. Though sedated, he became aware of the medical team's voices and then found himself in a state of pure love and peace, beyond his body. He felt united with God and had no fear of death. Wanting to ease the distress of those in the operating room, he focused his energy—and suddenly returned to life. Now fifty-three, Michael believes he was brought back because of his concern for others. He is certain we continue to live beyond physical death in a more beautiful form.
- Episode 211 Glauco S NDE 'the light just engulfed me' NDERF.org (00:48:07)
At eight years old, Glauco and his two brothers nearly drowned in the Rio Guaíba in Brazil. During the incident, he had a near-death experience where he was embraced by an angel, shown a life review, and felt overwhelming love and peace. After miraculously surviving 22 minutes underwater, he and his brothers were found safe. Decades later, they admitted to each other that they’d all seen angels. Glauco now feels compelled to share that God and heaven are real.
- Episode 210 Shawn J NDE 'It was where I wanted to stay for eternity' NDERF.org (00:30:17)
In 1974, after a month-long hospitalization, Shawn neared death from a mysterious illness. A priest administered Last Rites, and he welcomed death as a release from immense pain. He then found himself floating through the universe, guided by a being toward an indescribably brilliant Light, experiencing profound peace and love. Becoming one with it, he felt he had encountered God. Returning to life felt like a loss, and he initially resented it. With NDEs largely unknown at the time, he confided only in a former sweetheart, an ER doctor, before keeping the experience to himself for years.
- Episode 209 Tasha L NDE 'This space radiated unconditional love and acceptance' NDERF.org (01:00:47)
Tasha’s second near-death experience transformed her life. Raised in a troubled home with no knowledge of faith, she endured trauma, depression, and anxiety in silence. In 2009, during a low point, she collapsed at school and experienced a profound journey.She found herself outside her body, free from pain, traveling through light to a blissful realm surrounded by loving, radiant beings. These beings showed her she’d been guided and protected throughout her life, even in her darkest moments. Immersing in a river of light, Tasha felt renewed, returning with a sense of love, purpose, and hope she had never known.Todays recommended experience....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FD5lReqe64
- Episode 208 'Love was beyond description' NDERF.org (00:43:05)
While bedridden with severe flu and depression, the person felt close to death and let go. They entered a tunnel of golden light, heard unearthly music, and felt the overwhelming presence of God’s love. They realized they had never been truly connected to God before. Returning to their body, they recovered rapidly and were deeply transformed, feeling compelled to share the experience Today recommended video....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUhqsU0NMSM&t=3709s
- Episode 207 'peace like I cannot find words to explain' IANDS.org (00:35:55)
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 (00:54:32)
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 (00:58:40)
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 (00:53:33)
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 (01:07:12)
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 (01:07:19)
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 (00:39:38)
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 (00:41:41)
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 (00:36:19)
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 (00:34:04)
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 (00:26:54)
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 (00:29:09)
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