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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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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)

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Making Waves of Good News

Pastor John Burke encourages listeners to create opportunities to reach others for Christ by building relationships and providing a judgment-free “come as you are” learning space. Hear inspiring stories of how you can engage with others in everyday life, leading to lasting change.

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Best of 2022: Staying Connected to God: A 60 Day Challenge (Part 2 of 2)

In this best of 2022 broadcast, John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires.

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Best of 2022: Staying Connected to God: A 60 Day Challenge (Part 1 of 2)

In this best of 2022 broadcast, John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires.

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Learning to Love Others With the Heart of Jesus

John Burke encourages you to model Christ’s heart for others rather than the heart of the Pharisees. You’ll learn how unfair perceptions and judgments creep into the way you see and treat people.

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Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge (Part 2 of 2)

John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires. (Part 2 of 2)

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Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge (Part 1 of 2)

John Burke reminds us that God is the source of life and of our contentment and joy. He gives us a clear picture of what it looks like to do life with God and how you can trust Him with your strongest and deepest desires. (Part 1 of 2)

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Remembering the Hope of Heaven

In a follow-up to our recent broadcast “Holding on to 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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Holding on to the Hope of Heaven

Pastor John Burke offers hope and encouragement found in his best-selling book Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You. Jim Daly’s wife, Jean, joins the conversation.