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Our first-ever animated feature film is in production! Give now and your gift will be DOUBLED through a $1 million match to help bring this Gospel-centered story to theaters nationwide.

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John Burke

John Burke

John Burke is the founder and former lead pastor of Gateway Church, a multi-site church based in Austin, Texas, which has grown to more than 4,500 people since its start in 1998. He is also the president of Gateway Leadership Initiative, a non-profit organization working to help church-planting pastors and ordinary Christians “raise the church out of the culture.” John has authored several books including No Perfect People AllowedSoul Revolution, and The New York Times best-seller Imagine Heaven. He and his wife, Kathy, have two children. Learn more about John at his website, JohnBurkeOnline.com.

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Best of 2025: Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like

What will heaven be like? That’s a question many people ponder. And with some people experiencing glimpses of heaven when they have been close to death, we hear descriptions that exceed the boundaries of our imagination. In this Best of 2025 episode, Pam Farrel shares her vision of heaven as a result of a medically-induced coma, while expert John Burke backs up her experience with his near-death experience research and stories. It’s a fascinating discussion—full of hope and wonder—that you don’t want to miss!

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Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like

What will heaven be like? That’s a question may people ponder. And with some people experiencing glimpses of heaven when they have been close to death, we hear descriptions that exceed the boundaries of our imagination. Pam Farrel shares her vision of heaven as a result of a medically-induced coma, while expert John Burke backs up her experience with his near-death experience research and stories. It’s a fascinating discussion—full of hope and wonder—that you don’t want to miss!

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Best of 2024: Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love

The thought of heaven is exciting and something for believers in Christ to look forward to. Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people…including you! You’ll hear how evidence supports the concept of life after death. John also explores a variety of attributes of God, pointing to the beautiful mystery of the Trinity. It’s an exciting and encouraging conversation!

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Remembering the Hope of Heaven

Pastor John Burke returns to offer encouragement as he shares hope-filled stories from people who have had near-death experiences and received a glimpse of the beautiful destination that awaits followers of Christ. John and Jim Daly’s wife, Jean, inspire listeners to imagine heaven and hold on to the hope of eternal life promised by God.

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Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people. (Part 2 of 2)

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Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love (Part 1 of 2)

Pastor and researcher John Burke offers a better glimpse of the God of heaven—the Creator of the universe and the Lover of our souls. He shares some amazing stories of near-death experiences that highlight an understanding of who God is and His unconditional love for all people. (Part 1 of 2)