Hey Friend!

I’m going to be honest; today’s show is an unusual one.

On this week’s episode I have an eye-opening conversation with pastor and New York Times best-selling author, John Burke, about his research into the stories of people who have had near-death experiences and how it links to what the Bible teaches about heaven.

If you're thinking, “wait a minute…that’s weird” I get it. John does, too, which is why he is committed to having scripture inform our view of heaven, first and foremost. And, to ease your mind, even more, you should know that “Imagine Heaven” was endorsed by some of the world’s foremost biblical scholars, like JP Moreland, Ph.D. at Biola University  (not the same JP as my hubby) and Gary Habermas, Ph.D. department chair at Liberty University. 

But here’s the most important thing: when we understand what the Bible teaches about Heaven it transforms how we relate to God here on Earth! I think you’re going to have more than a few “ah-ha” moments as you listen to today’s show. I know I did. 

Heaven is real and God wants us to be prepared to live with Him there forever. 

xo,

Donna  

John Burke is the founder and 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 Allowed, Soul Revolution, and The New York Times best-seller Imagine Heaven. He and his wife, Kathy, have two young adult children. Learn more about John at his website, JohnBurkeOnline.com.



** Don’t forget to DM or email me your questions so I can answer them in a few weeks during our Q & A episode! You can reach me at@donnaajoneson Instagram or email me atdonna@donnajones.org.

Listen to learn more:
What convinced John Burke to study near-death experiences and how do near-death experiences line up with the Bible?
Heaven is real…and so is hell.
The story of how an atheist found Jesus.
Why the blood of Christ had to cleanse us



Resources: 
Hebrews 11
Colossians 3
Revelation 21
1 Corinthians 13
Daniel 12
Matthew 13
Isaiah 60
John 15-18
Revelation 21
Romans 10
Revelation 1:7
2 Peter 3:8
Hebrews 9:27
Ephesians 1:3
Hebrews 11:6



Imagine Heaven by John Burke:

 https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Exhilarating/dp/080101526X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VM9JNOIW10TS&keywords=imagine+heaven+by+john+burke&qid=1665414905&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=imagine+heaven%2Caps%2C571&sr=8-1

Gateway Church: Austin, TX

https://www.gatewaychurch.com/



Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/

For a copy of “15 Things Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

 https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2



Connect with Donna

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Hey Friend! I’m going to be honest; today’s show is an unusual one. On this week’s episode I have an eye-opening conversation with pastor and New York Times best-selling author, John Burke, about his research into the stories of people who have had near-death experiences and how it links to what the Bible teaches about heaven. If you're thinking, “wait a minute…that’s weird” I get it. John does, too, which is why he is committed to having scripture inform our view of heaven, first and foremost. And, to ease your mind, even more, you should know that “Imagine Heaven” was endorsed by some of the world’s foremost biblical scholars, like JP Moreland, Ph.D. at Biola University  (not the same JP as my hubby) and Gary Habermas, Ph.D. department chair at Liberty University.  But here’s the most important thing: when we understand what the Bible teaches about Heaven it transforms how we relate to God here on Earth! I think you’re going to have more than a few “ah-ha” moments as you listen to today’s show. I know I did.  Heaven is real and God wants us to be prepared to live with Him there forever.  xo, Donna John Burke is the founder and 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 Allowed, Soul Revolution, and The New York Times best-seller Imagine Heaven. He and his wife, Kathy, have two young adult children. Learn more about John at his website, <a href="https://www.johnburkeonline.com/">JohnBurkeOnline.com</a>.   ** Don’t forget to DM or email me your questions so I can answer them in a few weeks during our Q & A episode! You can reach me at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/donnaajones">@donnaajones</a> on Instagram or email me at <a href="mailto:donna@donnajones.org">donna@donnajones.org</a>. Listen to learn more: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What convinced John Burke to study near-death experiences and how do near-death experiences line up with the Bible?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Heaven is real…and so is hell.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The story of how an atheist found Jesus.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Why the blood of Christ had to cleanse us</li> </ul> Resources:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hebrews 11</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Colossians 3</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Revelation 21</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">1 Corinthians 13</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Daniel 12</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Matthew 13</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Isaiah 60</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">John 15-18</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Revelation 21</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Romans 10</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Revelation 1:7</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">2 Peter 3:8</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hebrews 9:27</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ephesians 1:3</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Hebrews 11:6</li> </ul>   Imagine Heaven by John Burke: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Exhilarating/dp/080101526X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VM9JNOIW10TS&keywords=imagine+heaven+by+john+burke&qid=1665414905&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=imagine+heaven%2Caps%2C571&sr=8-1"> https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Exhilarating/dp/080101526X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VM9JNOIW10TS&keywords=imagine+heaven+by+john+burke&qid=1665414905&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjU4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=imagine+heaven%2Caps%2C571&sr=8-1</a> Gateway Church: Austin, TX <a href="https://www.gatewaychurch.com/">https://www.gatewaychurch.com/</a>   Donna’s speaking schedule: <a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a> For a copy of “15 Things Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to <a href="http://www.donnajones.org/blog">www.donnajones.org/blog</a>  Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2"> https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2</a>   Connect with Donna Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/donnaajones">@donnaajones</a> Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org/">www.donnajones.org</a> Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/donnajonesspeak">@donnajonesspeak</a>

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