John Burke

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Researcher specializing in near-death experiences (NDEs) who has compiled and scientifically analyzed over 1,500 accounts across different religious traditions, identifying patterns related to spiritual and religious themes. His work has been cited in discussions about potential biblical and religious implications of NDE research. He is discussed on podcasts exploring the intersection of scientific research, spirituality, and consciousness studies.

Appears On

Blurry Creatures Focus on the Family with Jim Daly The Shawn Ryan Show A Bit of Optimism Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton

Episode Appearances

Blurry Creatures · Apr 7, 2026

EP: 415 Eighteen Days in Heaven with Gabe Poirot

“Referenced as author who wrote endorsement for Poirot's book and discusses tunnel experiences in NDEs”

Near-Death Experiences and Spiritual RealmsBiblical Cosmology and Pre-Adamic CreationFallen Angels and Watchers

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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · Mar 25, 2026

Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 2 of 2)

“Interviewed nearly 2,000 near-death experience cases; authored 'Imagine Heaven' and 'Imagine the God of Heaven'”

Faith and terminal illnessMortality awareness and intentional livingChristian Sabbath practice and rest

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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · Mar 18, 2026

How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 2 of 2)

“Pastor at church in Austin, Texas; quoted for phrase 'come as you are, but you can't stay that way' on discipleship”

Christian Apologetics and Answering Faith ChallengesObjective vs. Subjective Truth and RelativismThe Problem of Evil as Evidence for God

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Blurry Creatures · Feb 17, 2026

EP: 400 Hell, the 80s, and the Family of God with Kirk Cameron

“Near-death experience researcher who compiled 1,500+ NDE accounts and analyzes patterns scientifically”

Annihilationism vs. Eternal Conscious Torment theological debateNature of human immortality and conditional vs. inherent eternal lifeHell doctrine's biblical basis and historical church interpretation

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The Shawn Ryan Show · Feb 12, 2026

#279 Wes Huff - This Might Be the Most Important Biblical Discovery of the 20th Century

“Researcher of ~1,500 near-death experiences across religions; author cited for NDE patterns relating to Christ”

Dead Sea Scrolls and manuscript transmission historyBiblical canon formation and apostolic authorityHistorical reliability of the Gospels

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A Bit of Optimism · Feb 3, 2026

What Grit Really Teaches Us About Happiness with Professor Angela Duckworth

“CEO of Trek Bicycles; implemented sports-inspired play-based performance model replacing individual incentives”

Team-based incentive structures vs. individual performance metricsSocial intelligence and empathy as predictors of team performanceLeadership models prioritizing employee wellbeing and belonging

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Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton · Nov 23, 2025

5 Proofs That The Supernatural is REAL | Seeing The Supernatural | Lee Strobel

“Pastor and researcher in Austin, Texas who studied 1,500 near-death experiences and found 100% consistency with Biblical teachings”

Documented Medical Miracles and Peer-Reviewed ResearchDeathbed Visions and End-of-Life Spiritual ExperiencesNear-Death Experiences and Out-of-Body Phenomena

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