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.

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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.

After rising to the peak fame in the adult film industry, Joshua Broome was ready to end his life—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything. In this powerful episode of Heaven Meets Earth, Joshua shares his raw, unfiltered journey out of the pornography industry and into a life of freedom, beauty, and purpose. He opens up about the toll that life took on him—and the heartbreaking truth that he personally knows 43 people from the adult film world who have taken their own lives.

Sometimes saying yes to God isn't just about us. A yes to God can change someone else's life, trajectory, or even an entire generation.

For this reason the Son of God was revealed: In order to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8

Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee (Retired), has a praying mom - and that may have saved his life. The night before the battle which would result in his Medal of Honor, his mother asked if any of his friends wanted their names put in the prayer circle. He didn't have a choice.

It was one the darkest moments of their lives. Pastors Sandy and Evan Wickham were faced with an impossible choice: doctors warned that continuing the pregnancy could cost Sandy her life. The world offered two devastating options—but then God stepped in.

Sometimes the smallest acts of obedience to God’s voice can be life-saving. In this powerful episode, bestselling author Riley Kehoe shares her remarkable testimony of surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Through her story, Riley unpacks how listening to the Lord—even in what seem like small or quiet moments—can change the trajectory of our lives and the lives of others.