Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like

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Jul 28, 2025
Pam Farrel, a speaker and author of "Glimpse of God's Glory," shares her captivating near-death experience that offers a vivid vision of heaven. Alongside her is John Burke, founder of Gateway Church and author of "Imagine Heaven," who brings insights from extensive near-death research. They explore transformative accounts that provide hope and connection to faith, detailing how these experiences reshape understanding of life after death. Their discussion emphasizes divine love and the promise of eternal joy, inviting listeners to rethink their perceptions of the afterlife.
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INSIGHT

Near-Death Experiences Reveal Heaven

  • Millions worldwide experience near-death experiences that reveal a consistent picture of heaven and the afterlife.
  • These experiences, aligned with scripture, suggest a reality beyond this life involving new senses and encountering deceased loved ones.
ANECDOTE

Pam Farrel's Near-Death Vision

  • Pam Farrel experienced a medically induced coma due to diabetic complications that revealed a vivid vision of heaven.
  • She saw golden pearly gates, dancing angels, beautiful mountains, and felt Jesus' peaceful presence surrounding her.
INSIGHT

Spiritual Bodies in Afterlife

  • Near-death experiencers report spiritual bodies with enhanced abilities like perfect communication and telescopic vision.
  • This supports the biblical concept of a transformed spiritual body after death.
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