Are NDEs Real and How Do They Align with Christianity?

There are at least 7 lines of evidence, even beyond the emerging neuroscience, that suggest that near-death experiences are real – not just hallucinations, dreams or brain malfunctions. In this wide-ranging interview, Professor Zigarelli shares the current case for NDEs and its implications for both Christianity and atheism. Here’s what’s covered:
0:00 Guest introduction and background
1:30 Why are we so intrigued by NDEs?
3:40 Are Christians looking for verifiable evidence of an afterlife?
5:30 Seven lines of evidence that NDEs are real
13:25 Where is the NDE evidence aligned with Christian theology?
17:20 Where is the NDE evidence misaligned with Christian theology?
21:30 How do materialists / atheists interpret NDEs?
24:00 Does Christian theology need to adapt to the NDE evidence?
26:30 Why are the NDE findings so important for the average person?
28:30 Could the NDE evidence lead to complacent living?
31:00 Given the evidence, should people be spiritual but not Christian?
32:10 Why do Christians push back on these findings?
34:10 Are there other Christian professors and pastors researching NDEs?
36:05 Will the NDEs evidence be the end of atheism?
37:30 Will the NDE evidence bring people back to church?
41:00 What emerging NDE research will be impactful?
42:25 Bottom line: Should Christians embrace or reject stories of NDEs?
43:15 Are you open to speaking to groups about this issue?
44:25 How can people reach you?