Angels Among Us (Part 2): Near-Death Encounters, Angels & Heaven
The Unfolding
Northwestern Media
4.9 • 867 Ratings
🗓️ 19 December 2025
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
What if heaven is closer than we think? In this special episode of The Unfolding, we share true stories of angelic encounters, near-death experiences, and glimpses of heaven- moments that leave people searching for words to describe what they saw. You'll hear from Bruce Van Natta, who encountered angels while hovering between life and death after a devastating accident. You'll also hear from bestselling author, psychologist, and speaker Dr. Henry Cloud, who reflects on unforgettable moments that made him wonder whether angels were protecting him, and shares a profound encounter with Jesus at the edge of death. Finally, John Burke, pastor and author of Imagine Heaven, joins us with stories from his extensive research into near-death experiences, sharing remarkable accounts of people who encountered angels and consistent patterns that echo Scripture. This episode invites you into the awe, mystery, and hope of the season, reminding us that the angels who announced the birth of Jesus are still pointing us toward Him today.
Show Notes:
Bruce Van Natta: https://sweetbreadministries.com/
Bruce's book Saved By Angels: https://sweetbreadministries.com/books/
Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.drcloud.com/
Dr. Cloud's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Believe-Psychologists-Thoughts-Suffering-ebook/dp/B0CK8C76LD
John Burke's website: https://imagineheaven.net/
Imagine Heaven Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Page 264 of the unfolding, the stories of angels, part two. |
| 0:05.8 | When they did take the breathing tube out and I could talk for the first time, |
| 0:09.3 | I'm telling the nurses, I'm telling the doctors, I'm telling them, look, I saw these two angels. |
| 0:13.7 | They were huge. |
| 0:15.1 | They were amazing. |
| 0:16.1 | They're glowing light. |
| 0:17.3 | They saved me. |
| 0:18.2 | God's an angel to save me. |
| 0:20.3 | God's story has been unfolding. |
| 0:23.6 | Since the beginning of time. He invites you to be a part of it. |
| 0:32.2 | Another page in the unfolding. |
| 0:36.7 | There are moments in life when heaven feels closer than usual, when what we can't see |
| 0:42.0 | suddenly feels more real than what we can. |
| 0:44.9 | Hey, I'm Meredith Foster. |
| 0:46.3 | Welcome to part two of our special Angel Stories episode of The Unfolding. |
| 0:50.9 | If you missed part one last week, go back and listen. |
| 0:53.6 | It's filled with remarkable, |
| 0:55.3 | true stories of angelic encounters. I think one of the reasons stories like these capture our |
| 1:00.7 | imagination, it's because they feel like a glimpse behind the veil between heaven and earth. |
| 1:05.9 | They remind us there is more happening around us than what we can see, a confirmation that |
| 1:10.6 | heaven is real. |
| 1:12.4 | Today's stories take us to the edges of life, moments when people encountered angels and even |
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