She felt led to give away her car. One minute later, she had a new one.

Renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Matthew Larsen has personally unearthed some of the most significant biblical discoveries of our time. Yet when he faced the possibility of losing a child, his deep knowledge of Scripture met its ultimate test. In this candid interview, Dr. Larsen shares overlooked insights about the New Testament and explains why faith cannot rest solely on the vast body of evidence we have—but must be anchored in the hope of the living God to whom the Scriptures point.

It’s often said that the most powerful people in the world are those who pray.

God told him to run for President. He never said he’d win.

When the sin and pain of Amanda Hayhurst’s past compromised her marriage, they both could have walked away. Instead, they submitted themselves to Christ and discovered that for those wholly submitted to God, no relationship is beyond repair.

When his daughter passed away from cancer, he had every reason to question God's goodness. But he dug in and God met him in extraordinary ways.

According to 1 Corinthians 14, believers are encouraged to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. But what’s the secret to cultivating this powerful gift that Paul emphasized so strongly? Pastor and speaker Ben Goodman says the answer is surprisingly simple: spending time alone with the Holy Spirit when no one else is watching. That’s where the real treasure is.

He was failing MIT. Then God "rewired his brain".

On this week’s Heaven Meets Earth, author and pastor John Burke returns to share some of the most sobering and eye-opening accounts from his decades of research into near-death experiences—this time, from people who died and encountered hell.

Burke has interviewed and studied over 1,500 people across cultures, ages, and worldviews who clinically died and came back to life with detailed accounts of what they saw and experienced in the afterlife. While many describe beauty, peace, and overwhelming love in the presence of God, a smaller yet significant number encountered terrifying separation, darkness, and despair.

In this powerful conversation, John explores:

What these experiences reveal about the reality of hell

How God’s justice and mercy coexist

Why these stories point to hope, not fear

What Scripture says about eternal separation from God

How these encounters radically changed the lives of those who had them

Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, this episode will challenge you to consider eternity in a whole new light.

📘 Learn more about John Burke’s books, including Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven, at https://johnburkeonline.com

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In this week’s episode of Heaven Meets Earth, co-host Abigail Robertson sits down with John Burke, pastor, best-selling author, and researcher who has studied over 1,500 near-death experiences. With decades of research and powerful firsthand accounts, John offers fascinating insight into what people consistently report after crossing over into Heaven and returning to earth.