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What if some of the stories people tell about the moments surrounding death are more than stories?

In this fascinating episode of God-Sized Stories, Patricia Holbrook sits down with J. Steve Miller, a writer, professor, researcher, and longtime student of questions surrounding faith, death, and the afterlife.

Miller describes himself as naturally skeptical. Rather than simply accepting claims about near-death experiences, he began investigating the research behind them—and what he found led him much deeper into questions about consciousness, the supernatural, God, and life after death.

Miller teaches courses in religion and death, dying, and the afterlife at Kennesaw State University, and his research has examined decades of studies surrounding near-death and deathbed experiences. His book Near-Death Experiences as Evidence for the Existence of God and Heaven grew out of that research.

Perhaps the most important question isn't simply what happens when we die.

It's whether we are ready for what comes next.

Patricia and Steve close the conversation by turning our attention back to Jesus, Scripture, and the hope of eternal life.

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Patricia will be giving away a copy of Steve Miller's Near-Death Experiences as Evidence for the Existence of God and Heaven to one listener/viewer. To enter, fill out the giveaway at the end of the blog: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2026/09/near-death-experiences/

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What does it mean that every knee will bow? Does that mean everyone will be saved? How do we reconcile the idea of people going to Hell? Why would Satan be released from a pit to tempt Christians after they've been raptured? 

The life of faith is not a sprint fueled by pride—it is a marathon sustained by grace. In this powerful series finale, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Hebrews 12 and calls believers to run with endurance.

The saints of Hebrews 11 were not perfect, but they finished strong because they trusted God and kept moving forward. Their witness now challenges us to lay aside every sin, weight, and distraction that slows our spiritual progress.

Above all, believers must fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of faith. He endured the Cross for the joy set before Him, and He now calls His people to follow with the same eternal focus.

This episode calls believers to:

Christ has gone before us. His glory is our goal, His grace is our strength, and His promised reward makes every sacrifice worthwhile.

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:1–3

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