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Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!

Exploring Near-Death Experiences with Spiritual Author AJ Parr

Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!

Jana Short

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9336 Ratings

🗓️ 1 November 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

 

"Spirituality is more than something they mention in scriptures. It's happening to a lot of people who have come close to death." - AJ Parr

 

AJ Parr is a seasoned Venezuelan journalist and acclaimed spiritual author. As a prolific writer, he has penned over 20 books exploring empathetic and transcendent experiences, notably focusing on near-death experiences (NDEs). AJ is known for his deep dive into spiritual exploration, having interviewed over 100 near-death experiencers to shed light on the profound impact of such events on people's lives. He is the founder of the International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS) in Colombia and host of the AJ Parr Spiritual Journalist YouTube channel. His significant works include "Stairway to Heaven," "The Girl Who Visited Heaven," and his upcoming book, "How to Write Your NDE Story."

 

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of "Oh, My Health... There Is Hope," host Jana Short engages in a transformative discussion with AJ Parr, a Venezuelan journalist and spiritual author renowned for his extensive exploration of near-death experiences (NDEs). AJ shares his remarkable journey of spiritual awakening that began with a life-altering episode of oneness and light in 1991, shaping his career focused on understanding and documenting the spiritual dimension of life, death, and beyond.

AJ Parr delves deep into the realities of NDEs, debunking common myths such as the oxygen deprivation theory and highlighting the unique insights gained from interviewing numerous near-death experiencers. His new book, "How to Write Your NDE Story," serves as a guide for those seeking to articulate these ineffable spiritual experiences. AJ emphasizes the importance of sharing NDE stories to inspire hope and alleviate the fear of death, revealing a spiritual reality that transcends conventional religious teachings. This episode promises to captivate anyone interested in spiritual enlightenment and the profound transformations that significant life experiences bring.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • AJ Parr's Journey: Discover how a profound spiritual experience in 1991 propelled AJ Parr into a lifelong exploration of the spiritual and metaphysical dimensions of life.

  • Understanding Near-Death Experiences: AJ provides insight into what constitutes a near-death experience, challenging misconceptions and sharing the transformative power of these events.

  • Spiritual Realities: Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual concepts like oneness and enlightenment, as discussed by AJ, derived from his extensive research and interviews.

  • Writing and Sharing NDE Stories: Learn about AJ's new book, designed to help others articulate their own NDEs, embracing the therapeutic and enlightening outcomes of sharing such experiences.

  • The Role of Spiritual Guides: Explore AJ's thoughts on spiritual guides and the messages they impart during near-death experiences, offering richer understanding beyond organized religious interpretations.

 

Resources:

 

 

Get in touch with Jana and listen to more Podcasts:
https://www.janashort.com/

 

Show Music 'Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz https://www.amygerhartz.com/music.

 

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You are listening to Oh My Health There is Hope podcast.

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When your heart is aching and your world is shaking, don't give up. No, no, don't give up

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When your life is fading

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From the troubles you're facing

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Don't give up

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No, no, you're in enough

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Hold on

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Vote on Good things are gonna come Welcome to the O my health, there is hope

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each episode you'll hear from health experts, major influencers, and other extraordinary people to discuss holistic health,

0:55.4

wellness, and to share their incredible stories with you.

0:58.6

Your host, Janice Short, is a mindset coach, NLP and RTT practitioner, best-selling author,

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and creator of Best Holistic Life and Health Influencers Mastermind, working toward changing

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the world one health expert at a time.

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Aren't you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Now, here's your host, Janice Short.

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Hello and welcome back to All My Health There is Hope the podcast. I'm your host, Jan Ashore. And today I'm here with a really extremely amazing AJ Parr, who I was just on his podcast. You guys are going to have to go take a listen. I share a story I have never shared before. Let me tell you a little bit about AJ.

1:50.0

AJ is a Venezuelan journalist, a spiritual author of over 20 books. He has interviewed 100 plus near-death experiencers and founded IANDDS, the International Association for Near Death Studies in Colombia.

2:04.0

His latest works on NDEs, including stairway to heaven in 2022, the girl who visited heaven in 2024 with the forward of Dr. Raymond Moody,

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and a new book coming out that we're going to talk about during this. I'm not going to tell you. I'm going to let him share it. And he's also the host of AJ Pars, Spiritual Journalist's YouTube channel, which is where you're going to find that podcast. Welcome to the show, AJ. Thank you, Jane. If we're inviting me, it's a pleasure to be here. You know, AJ, I say this, I start the beginning of the show the same way, 900 episodes

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into it. We ask every guest to share their story of hope. And I believe when we share those

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stories, and I think it's one of the reasons you share stories on your shows. But when we

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share those stories, they're like beautiful heartbeats that go out into the world and they create

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change. And they give others hope to move forward in their journey at just the right time.

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