Explore every episode of the podcast Real Near Death Experience Stories
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| 26: In a Coma for 3 Weeksā¦Then Jesus Sent Him Back | Steve & Kathy Boyls' Near-Death Encounter | 24 Nov 2025 | 01:17:09 | |
In this episode, Steve and Kathy Boyls share the astonishing true story behind Steve's near-death experience. While Steve spent three weeks in a comaāencountering heaven, angels, loved ones, and even JesusāKathy fought for his life through relentless prayer and faith. Their testimony is one of hope, healing, and the reality of the afterlife. š Grab their new book I've Been to Heaven to experience the full story: https://amzn.to/4pxX50Q. | |||
| 25: Heaven or Hoax? Unpacking the Truth Behind Near-Death Experiences with Heidi Barr | 16 Apr 2025 | 01:31:01 | |
Are all near-death experiences real glimpses of heaven... or are some spiritual traps? In this powerful episode, Heidi Barr flips the script and interviews Shaun Tabatt about his eye-opening new book The NDE Conspiracy. After spending 7 years immersed in near-death testimonies, Shaun reveals the hidden dangers, spiritual deceptions, and surprising truths behind the most popular NDE stories. š„ Discover why not every "light being" is JesusĀ Ā This episode is a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the afterlife, spiritual warfare, or the search for truth beyond death. Ā š Order The NDE Conspiracy now at: https://amzn.to/43JVqgV š Available everywhere May 6, 2025 | |||
| 16: How a Near-Death Experience Changed My Life - A Conversation with John Burke, Randy Kay, and Ivan Tuttle | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:41:53 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperback andĀ Kindle. In this episode, Shaun sits down with John Burke, Randy Kay, and Ivan Tuttle to discuss Randy and Ivan's afterlife experiences and talk about how their lives have never been the same since. Additional resources for this episode:
Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 15: Randy Kay - What is God Trying to Tell Us Through Near-Death Experiences - Part 2 | 30 Oct 2022 | 00:32:15 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperback andĀ Kindle. Randy Kay had a near-death experience and met Jesus in Heaven. Together, Randy and Shaun have interviewed 100+ people who have been to the other side. In this 2-part episode, they explore what God is trying to show us through near-death experiences. We're confident you'll be blessed and challenged by this robust conversation. Additional resources for this episode:
Connect with Randy Kay: Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 14: Randy Kay - What is God Trying to Tell Us Through Near-Death Experiences - Part 1 | 30 Oct 2022 | 00:29:15 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperback andĀ Kindle. Randy Kay had a near-death experience and met Jesus in Heaven. Together, Randy and Shaun have interviewed 100+ people who have been to the other side. In this 2-part episode, they explore what God is trying to show us through near-death experiences. We're confident you'll be blessed and challenged by this robust conversation. Additional resources for this episode:
Connect with Randy Kay: Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 13: Dr. Jeffrey Long Shares Groundbreaking New Evidence for God Revealed in Near-Death Experiences | 29 Oct 2022 | 00:34:44 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperbackĀ and on Kindle. Expanding on his analysis begun in Evidence of the Afterlife, God and the Afterlife is the first intensive exploration of the people who have reported going to the frontier of heaven, met God, and have returned to share their journey. Groundbreaking and profound, it provides new insight into the human experience and expands our notions of mortality, offering possibility, hope, and comfort. Resources mentioned in this episode:
Find out more at NDERF.org. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 12: Ivan Tuttle - My Journey to Hell, Heaven, and Back - Part 2 | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperbackĀ and on Kindle. Doctors told him he had a dangerous blood clot in his legābut Ivan didn't pay much attention to that. He was 26 and felt fine; blood clots were a problem for his grandfather, not him. Until the clock ran out. Ivan Tuttle suddenly found himself dragged down to hell for a horrifying lesson in the reality of eternity. He was spared and even saw Heaven before being sent back to earth with quite a story to tell. Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Ivan Tuttle: Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 11: Ivan Tuttle - My Journey to Hell, Heaven, and Back - Part 1 | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
New book alert! Randy's and my new book Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences is now available in paperbackĀ and on Kindle. Doctors told him he had a dangerous blood clot in his legābut Ivan didn't pay much attention to that. He was 26 and felt fine; blood clots were a problem for his grandfather, not him. Until the clock ran out. Ivan Tuttle suddenly found himself dragged down to hell for a horrifying lesson in the reality of eternity. He was spared and even saw Heaven before being sent back to earth with quite a story to tell. Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Ivan Tuttle: Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 10: Man Stung By 5 Jellyfish Dies & Encounters Jesus in Heaven - Ian McCormack's Original 1988 NDE Testimony | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:24:00 | |
Ian McCormack was diving for lobster on the island of Mauritius and was stung by 5 box jellyfish one of the most venomous creatures in the world. Its poison can kill a person in four minutes. As you'll hear in Ian's testimony, he dies, has a dramatic Heaven encounter, and is completely healed when he returns to his body after being clinically dead for 15-20 minutes! This is one of the earliest recordings of Ian sharing his amazing testimony. Want more NDE stories? Check out Randy Kay's and my recent book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience StoriesĀ is part of theĀ Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 9: Bonus Episode: Retah McPherson - Following a Traumatic Brain Injury, My Son Came Back with Messages from Heaven | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:31:50 | |
Retah's son, Aldo, suffered a severe brain injury due to a car accident when he was 12 years old. During his coma, he had a supernatural experience where he went to heaven, saw God, angels, Moses, and Abraham. Aldo came back with one message: JESUS IS ALIVE! āConnect with Retah at RetahMcPherson.com. Real Near Death Experience StoriesĀ is part of theĀ Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 8: Bonus Episode: Real Near Death Experience Stories - Randy Kay & Shaun Tabatt on The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:01:10 | |
Randy Kay and Shaun Tabatt join Ryan Johnson on The Blacksmith Chronicles Podcast to share what they've learned this past year interviewing 30+ men and women about their afterlife encounters. Several of their most popular NDE interviews are featured in their new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Deat Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 7: College Kid Has Traumatic Brain Injury in Skateboard Accident and Encounters Jesus in Heaven | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:54:40 | |
Gabe Poirot was loving his fast-paced college life until one day he had a skateboard accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Teetering between life and death, doctors were not sure if he'd survive. People all over the world started praying for Gabe and he made a miraculous recovery. After his return, Gabe has been sharing about the amazing encounter he had with Jesus in Heaven. In this interview, you'll find out how this experience has forever shifted Gabe's outlook on his life and destiny. Resources mentioned in this episode: Find out more at GabePoirot.com. Be sure to order your copy of Randy Kay's and my new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network | |||
| 24: The Dark Side of NDEs! with Ivan Tuttle | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:40:44 | |
Near-death experiencer Ivan Tuttle takes over this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show to discuss Shaun's new bookĀ The NDE Conspiracy: Can We Trust Eyewitness Accounts of Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife?. Find out more at NDEconspiracy.com. If you'd like to learn more about Ivan's NDE experience, check out his book A Journey to Hell, Heaven, and Back. | |||
| 6: Exclusive Interview about Randy & Shaun's New Book Real Near Death Experience Stories! | 12 May 2022 | 01:02:49 | |
In this episode, Randy Kay interviews Shaun Tabatt about their new book Real Near Death Experience Stories. They also explore what they've learned about heaven, hell, and the afterlife through the 40+ NDE interviews they've conducted this past year. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network | |||
| 5: Man Dies and Jesus Appears to Him as a Lion in Heaven! | 10 May 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
Thom Gardner was more familiar than most with near-death experiences. Both his mother and grandmother had experienced an NDE. Thom had even helped his friend Jim Woodford share his experience in a book titled Heaven, An Unexpected Journey. Thom was amazed when his own afterlife encounter took an unexpected turn and he encountered Jesus as a majestic white lion who told him that he was there to do battle for him. Watch to find out about Thom's miraculous healing and why he believes God sent him back. Resources mentioned in this episode: Connect with Thom at restoredlifeministries.com. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 4: Randy Kay Died and Encountered Jesus in Heaven! Find Out What Jesus Told Him | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:30:08 | |
Randy Kay woke up one morning with a swollen leg and a few short hours later he would be dead for over 30-minutes due to complications from blood clots and an MRSA infection. In this episode, we talk about Randy's encounter with Jesus in heaven and the important message Jesus sent him back from heaven to share with you. Read more afterlife encounters in Randy Kay's and my new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 3: Man Dies During Lung Transplant and Meets Organ Donor in Heaven! | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:06:35 | |
Mike Olsen bled out and died after the last clamp was removed during a much-needed lung transplant surgery on January 7th, 2019. He had many wonderful experiences on the other side of the veil, including meeting his organ donor! These clips of Mike in the hospital were recorded about a month after his near-death experience in Heaven. Read more of Mike's afterlife journey in Randy Kay's and my new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 2: Man Dies and Encounters the Spirit of God Hovering over the Waters in Heaven | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:04:03 | |
Ivan Tuttle died and went to hell. In the midst of intense torment and anguish, God rescued him and took him to heaven. In this clip, Ivan talks about what he saw when he encountered the spirit of God hovering over the waters in heaven. Find out why this revelation of God's glory is significant for you today. Read more of Ivan's afterlife journey in Randy Kay's and my new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 1: Near-Death Experiences and Heaven Conversation With Randy Kay and Ivan Tuttle | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:34:39 | |
A few weeks back Chad Norris and Shaun Tabatt got to sit down with Randy Kay and Ivan Tuttle for a live heaven and the afterlife Q&A as a part of the Sunday service at The Garden Greenville. Order Randy and Shaun's new book Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| Introducing the Real Near Death Experience Stories Podcast | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:01:21 | |
Welcome to the Real near Death Experience Stories podcast where we share true accounts of those who died and experienced immortality. | |||
| 23: Happy New Year! | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:10:36 | |
Happy New Year! In this episode I give an update on my wife's cancer journey, share the successes we've seen so far for the Near Death Experiences book, talk about some new direction for the podcast in 2024, and reveal my thoughts on Randy Kay's new book Heaven Stormed that releases in February. | |||
| 22: Bonus Episode: What Happens After We Die? - Interview with After Death Writer & Director Stephen Gray | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:21:37 | |
Get tickets for After Death atĀ angel.com/afterdeath. Ā Order Randy and Shaun's new book Near Death Experiences atĀ realNDEstories.com. Ā After Death is a gripping feature film that explores what happens after we die, based on real near-death experiences, conveyed by scientists, authors, and survivors. From the New York Times bestselling authors who brought you titles like 90 Minutes in Heaven, Imagine Heaven, and To Heaven and Back, emerges a cinematic peek beyond the veil that examines the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality, inviting us to wonder: Is there life after death? | |||
| 21: John Burke - Do NDEs Prove the Existence of a Loving God? | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:16:41 | |
Randy and Shaun's new book Near Death Experiences: 101 Short Stories That Will Help You Understand Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife released on 10/3. Get your copy here:Ā https://amzn.to/3sZyN7W. Ā In this episode, Shaun sits down with his friend John Burke to discuss his fascinating new book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelation, and the Love You've Always Wanted. Ā Pre-order "Imagine the God of Heaven" and get the audiobook for free. Details available here: ImagineHeaven.net. Ā Connect with John Burke: Real Near Death Experience StoriesĀ is part of theĀ Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 20: It's Book Launch Day! | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:03:15 | |
Wanted to share a quick word this morning about Randy Kay's and my new book Near Death Experiences: 101 Short Stories That Will Help You Understand Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife which officially releases today. Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/3sZyN7W. | |||
| 19: Dr. Raymond Moody - Shared Death Experiences Offer Proof of Life After Life | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:55:36 | |
Randy and Shaun's new book Near Death Experiences: 101 Short Stories That Will Help You Understand Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife releases on 10/3. Pre-order your copy here: https://amzn.to/3sZyN7W. Ā In this episode of Real Near Death Experience Stories, Shaun sits down with his friend Dr. Raymond Moody to discuss his fascinating new book Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife. Ā Connect with Raymond Moody Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 18: Sole Plane Crash Survivor Captain Dale Black Shares What He Learned During His 3 Days in Heaven | 26 Sep 2023 | 02:20:12 | |
Randy and Shaun's new book Near Death Experiences: 101 Short Stories That Will Help You Understand Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife releases on 10/3. Pre-order your copy here: https://amzn.to/3sZyN7W. In this episode of Real Near Death Experience Stories, Shaun sits down with his good friend near-death experiencer Captain Dale Black, the only survivor of a fatal plane crash to discuss his new bookĀ Visiting Heaven: Heavenly Keys to a Life Without Limitations. Connect with Captain Dale Black: Find out about theĀ After Death movie at angel.com/AfterDeath. Real Near Death Experience Stories is part of theĀ Destiny Image Podcast Network. | |||
| 17: Update from Shaun: My Wife's Health, New Books, and New Job | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:04:57 | |
As life has ramped up to a new level of crazy this past month I've had to put podcasting on hold. In this episode, I share a brief update on my wife's health, talk about Randy Kay's and my new book that releases in October, and last but not least get into how I'm faring in my new role as Production Manager for Destiny Image and Harrison House.Ā Pre-order Near Death Experiences: 101 Short Stories That Will Help You Understand Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r7ymay. | |||
| 27: From Militant Atheist to Hell Survivor: Bryan Melvin's Near-Death Experience | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:28:06 | |
In 1980, Bryan Melvin was a self-described militant atheist living a reckless lifestyle when he contracted cholera after drinking contaminated water on a construction job in Arizona. Within hours, he collapsed. Bryan says he left his body, underwent a life review, stood before Jesus in judgment, and descended into a terrifying realm he describes as hell ā where he saw his own cell waiting. In this powerful conversation, Bryan shares how that experience transformed him, what he learned about grace and accountability, and why he believes Jesus rescued him. This episode explores questions about eternity, judgment, mercy, and the life-changing power of faith. Resources: You can learn more about Bryan and his work here: afterhoursministries.com Watch the full video interview on YouTube: | |||