Welcome to Episode 7 of the Afterlife Apologetics Podcast on the Pondering Christianity YouTube channel! Be part of your hosts, Charlie and Dr. Steve Miller, as we delve into a a lot less explored but equally substantial part of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) – the distressing NDEs.

In this eye-opening episode, we will discuss:

The reason these distressing experiences were being avoided in early NDE/DBE research.
A record of the research on distressing NDEs, referencing the functions of notable figures like Moody, Rawlings, Rommer, and Bush.
Some definitions and examples of distressing NDEs.
Essential results and observations from distressing NDEs:
a) The interpretation by most experiencers of these NDEs as a warning to repent.
b) Experiences that encompass a mixture of unfavorable and favourable aspects (referencing the experiences of Ritchie and Storm).
c) The fact that beneficial NDEs do not warranty heaven, and adverse ones do not ensure hell.
d) The acknowledgement of malevolent beings and struggling in the afterlife.
e) The want for discernment – not all spirits or visions should really be thought (contrasting medium advocates). We will examine the Bible’s and Gallagher’s views on demons.
f) The notion that death is not beneficial for all, referencing biblical and NDE perspectives on hell.
g) Cautions about the use of psychogenic medicines.
h) The need to have for skepticism about mediums, significantly taking into consideration the growth of the industry.
As we conclude, we are going to explore how these distressing experiences corroborate the teachings of Scriptures on topics like demons, hell, and mediums.

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