When Gabe Perot’s life changed in a split second, nothing could prepare him—or his loved ones—for what was next. After a near-fatal electric skateboard crash, 18 days in a coma, and what he describes as an encounter with the other side, Gabe returns to share what he experienced, what he saw, and how it’s radically changed his view on faith, identity, and love. Host Ben Higgins dives into Gabe’s story, skepticism, medical realities, and the way one moment can redefine life and belief. Whether you’re curious or searching, this conversation opens up questions about miracles, scripture, prayer, and what it really means to encounter love.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introducing Gabe Perot’s Story
01:12 Gabe’s Life Before the Crash
02:35 The Skateboard Accident
04:08 Flatlining and Coma Experience
06:39 Encountering Jesus and Heaven
09:02 Faith, Scripture, and Transformation
13:04 Embodied Love in Heaven
17:09 Seeing Prayers While in Coma
20:25 Community and Loneliness in Heaven
25:11 Returning to Life
27:29 Attachments and Radical Change
32:57 Handling Skepticism
36:36 Scripture and Prayer Afterward
40:44 Final Reflections and Advice

When Gabe Perot&rsquo;s life changed in a split second, nothing could prepare him&mdash;or his loved ones&mdash;for what was next. After a near-fatal electric skateboard crash, 18 days in a coma, and what he describes as an encounter with the other side, Gabe returns to share what he experienced, what he saw, and how it&rsquo;s radically changed his view on faith, identity, and love. Host Ben Higgins dives into Gabe&rsquo;s story, skepticism, medical realities, and the way one moment can redefine life and belief. Whether you&rsquo;re curious or searching, this conversation opens up questions about miracles, scripture, prayer, and what it really means to encounter love.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introducing Gabe Perot&rsquo;s Story 01:12 Gabe&rsquo;s Life Before the Crash 02:35 The Skateboard Accident 04:08 Flatlining and Coma Experience 06:39 Encountering Jesus and Heaven 09:02 Faith, Scripture, and Transformation 13:04 Embodied Love in Heaven 17:09 Seeing Prayers While in Coma 20:25 Community and Loneliness in Heaven 25:11 Returning to Life 27:29 Attachments and Radical Change 32:57 Handling Skepticism 36:36 Scripture and Prayer Afterward 40:44 Final Reflections and Advice

We’re all looking for something.

 

In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life—celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks—to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope.

 

These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out.

 

If you’ve ever felt like there must be more to the story—this show is for you.

We&rsquo;re all looking for something.
&nbsp;
In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life&mdash;celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks&mdash;to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope.
&nbsp;
These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out.
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like there must be more to the story&mdash;this show is for you.

If You Can Hear Me

18 Days in a Coma: What I Saw on the Other Side

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