Many of us wonder how to think about and act on issues of life and death beyond abortion and the death penalty--yet the heated debates in our churches and the confusion of our own hearts sometimes feel overwhelming. What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be "pro-life" really look like? Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf of all people. Shane's new book Rethinking Life creates a larger framework for thinking about God's love and our faith as we embrace a consistent ethic that values human life from womb to tomb. Connect with Shane Claiborne:  ShaneClaiborne.com  Connect with special guest host Rod Tucker:  EdisonChapel.com  Related Resources:  Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

849: Shane Claiborne - It's Time to Rethink Life and Embrace the Sacredness of Every Person

When Mark McDonough was a teen, a catastrophic fire claimed the lives of his mother and younger brother. It also left Mark with burns on over 65 percent of his body. During a long and painful recovery, his faltering faith in God was strengthened by a remarkable near-death experience. Inspired to pursue a career as a plastic surgeon to help those who suffer as he has, Mark has overcome numerous other adversities on his journey, including addiction and a stroke. His incredible true story of survival and perseverance brings hope and healing to those dealing with great physical and emotional pain. Connect with Dr. Mark McDonough:  drmarkmcd.com  Related Resources:  Forged through Fire: A Reconstructive Surgeon's Story of Survival, Faith, and Healing  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

848: Dr. Mark McDonough Shares the Near-Death Experience that Completely Transformed His Life

My friend Gabe Poirot returns to the podcast to share about his new book Built Different, a 90-day journey of meeting with God, discovering His incredible plan for you, and seeing how exciting life with Him can be! Connect with Gabe Poirot:  YouTube  Related Resources:  Built Different: 90 Days to Becoming all God Wants You to Be  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

847: Gabe Poirot - 90 Days to Becoming all God Wants You to Be

As a cardiologist, Pim van Lommel was struck by the number of his patients who claimed to have near-death experiences as a result of their heart attacks. As a scientist, this was difficult for him to accept: Wouldn't it be scientifically irresponsible of him to ignore the evidence of these stories? Faced with this dilemma, van Lommel decided to design a research study to investigate the phenomenon under the controlled environment of a cluster of hospitals with a medically trained staff. For more than twenty years van Lommel systematically studied such near-death experiences in a wide variety of hospital patients who survived a cardiac arrest. In 2001, he and his fellow researchers published his study on near-death experiences in the renowned medical journal The Lancet. The article caused an international sensation as it was the first scientifically rigorous study of this phenomenon. Van Lommel provides scientific evidence that the near-death phenomenon is an authentic experience that cannot be attributed to imagination, psychosis, or oxygen deprivation. He further reveals that after such a profound experience, most patients' personalities undergo a permanent change. In van Lommel's opinion, the current views on the relationship between the brain and consciousness held by most physicians, philosophers, and psychologists are too narrow for a proper understanding of the phenomenon. In his excellent book, Consciousness Beyond Life, van Lommel shows that our consciousness does not always coincide with brain functions and that, remarkably and significantly, consciousness can even be experienced separate from the body. Connect with Dr. Pim van Lommel:  PimvanLommel.nl ConsciousnessBeyondLife.com  Related Resources:  Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience Return from Tomorrow by George Ritchie Life After Life by Raymond Moody  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

846: Does Consciousness Survive the Death of the Body? An Interview with Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Pim van Lommel

Our world is increasingly ravaged by darkness and is in desperate need of much more than human solutions. We need true spiritual power and authority to break through Pastor Todd Smith has witnessed tens of thousands of lives supernaturally transformed by the power of God as he has stewarded the North Georgia Revival in Dawsonville, Georgia. As people attend their revival gatherings and experience water baptism, documented miracle healings take place, irreconcilable relationships are restored, prodigals return to God, and the impossible become possible in one divine encounter. But revival doesn't just happen. There is a secret behind it. In his new book, Unless We Pray, Pastor Todd shows how sustained revival, supernatural power, and divine encounter are directly connected to prayer. In short, power-packed chapters, you will receive tools, weapons, and strategies that arm you for victorious prayer! Find out more at KingdomReady.TV. Related Resources:  Unless We Pray: The Hour is Late. God has a Plan and This is It!  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

845: Todd Smith - Satan and Demons will Tremble When You Pray These Prayers

It has been proclaimed many times, but perhaps never more convincingly than now when every news cycle seems to deliver further confirmation of a world gone mad. Is this the endgame? Have we come to closing time in the West? Author Spencer Klavan is a classicist, with a Ph.D. from Oxford, and a deep understanding of the West. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today, we have faced before. And we can surmount each one. In his new book How to Save the West, Klavan brings to the West’s defense the insights of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, and the Founding Fathers to show that in the wisdom of the past lies hope for the future. That wisdom can improve our own lives and the lives of those around us—and ultimately save the West. Connect with Spencer Klavan:  @SpencerKlavan on Twitter HowToSaveTheWestBook.com  Related Resources:  How to Save the West Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

844: Spencer Klavan - How to Save the West

After experiencing an anxiety attack on stage, productivity expert Chris Bailey realized that he had become stressed and burnt out because he was pushing himself too hard. Before he could continue giving advice on productivity, he knew he needed to learn how to rein things in and actually take a break. His new book How to Calm Your Mind reveals the tools and strategies that have allowed him to become more engaged, focused, and deliberate—while at the same time making him more productive and satisfied with his life.  Find out more at ChrisBailey.com. Books by Chris Bailey:  How to Calm Your Mind Hyperfocus The Productivity Project  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

843: Chris Bailey - How to Calm Your Mind

In his new book The Future Is Analog, culture writer David Sax points out that the onset of the pandemic instantly gave us the digital universe we’d spent so long anticipating. Instant communication, online shopping, virtual everything.  It didn’t take long to realize how awful it was to live in this promised future. We craved real experiences, relationships, and spaces and got back to real life as quickly and often as we could. This new book unveils a manifesto for a different kind of change. We can spend our creativity and money on building new gadgets—or we can spend them on new ways to be together and experience the world, to bake bread, and climb mountains. All we need is the clarity to choose which future we want. Find out more at SaxDavid.com. Books by David Sax:  The Future is Analog The Soul of an Entrepreneur The Revenge of Analog Save the Deli  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

842: David Sax - The Future is Analog

If we live according to the gospel, we're going to make waves. Why? Because the way of Christ is countercultural. It doesn't go with the flow, compromise on truth, or stay silent in the face of injustice—so neither can we. No matter how young or old we are, or how much or how little influence we think we have, God calls us to boldly engage our upside-down culture through the lens of his truth. With powerful examples from Scripture and stories from teens today and through the centuries, Sara Barratt equips teens to live with a biblical worldview, approach today's hot-button issues with godly wisdom, and influence their generation for the glory of God. Tackling tough topics like sexuality, addiction, identity, media, and much more, Sara offers practical ways to stay rooted in God's truth while engaging culture with the redemptive story of the gospel—no matter the cost. Find out more at SaraBarratt.com. Books by Sara Barratt:  Stand Up, Stand Strong Love Riot  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

841: Sara Barratt - A Call to Bold Faith in a Confused Culture

I'm honored to welcome Dr. Raymond Moody back to the podcast to discuss how his personal understanding of God has changed over the course of his life and research into near-death experiences. Related Resources:  God is Bigger Than the Bible Making Sense of Nonsense: The Logical Bridge Between Science & Spirituality Life After Life: The Bestselling Original Investigation That Revealed "Near-Death Experiences"  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

840: Dr. Raymond Moody - How My Near-Death Experience Research Impacted My Personal Understanding of God

Though many today accuse Christianity of being a White, imperialistic religion, it is actually the source for cherished Western ideals of racial and gender equality. In More than a White Man's Religion, author and speaker Abdu Murray shares stories from the Bible and his own experiences as a global apologist, a member of an ethnic minority, a son of immigrants, and a former Muslim to show that the gospel message provides dignity and liberty to non-Whites and women. Find out more at EmbraceTheTruth.org. Resources mentioned in his episode:  More than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

839: Abdu Murray - Why Christianity is Not Merely a White Man's Religion

In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is, it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night. The words, "Move and you die." The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat. In When Violence Is the Answer, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence -- its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works -- Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence. Find out more:  TimLarkin.com  Resources mentioned in his episode:  When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women's Self-Protection  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

838: Tim Larkin - Learn How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake

Adam Blai cracks open his exorcism case files to share enlightening true stories of demonic oppression and possession. Whether people provided a gateway through Ouija boards, tarot cards, Reiki, Yoga, or martial arts, Blai reports from firsthand observation how they were lured into the occult. Find out more:  ReligiousDemonology.com  Resources mentioned in his episode:  Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms The Exorcism Files: True Stories of Demonic Possession  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

837: Adam Blai - True Stories of Demonic Possession

If you or a loved one is battling a serious illness, there is hope! God is a healing God, and nothing is impossible with Him! One touch from God can change everything. In his new book God Heals, hospital chaplain Steve Austin will inspire your faith, encourage your heart, and give you proven biblical keys to win the battle for your health. Find out more at God-Heals-Book.com. Resources mentioned in this episode:  God Heals: Eight Keys to Defeat Sickness and Receive Divine Healing  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. 

836: Do You Need Healing? Hospital Chaplain Reveals the Biblical Secrets Most Believers Miss

In 1977 Fr. Cedric Pisegna had two near-death experiences. Not only did he come back to tell us what will happen to each of us when we cross into the afterlife, but he also had a life-transforming throne room encounter where he was bathed in God's radiant glory. The things he saw in Heaven led him to profess vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as well as become a Catholic priest. You don't want to miss this life-changing story. Connect with Fr. Cedric at frcedric.org. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Death: The Final Surrender  Want more NDE stories, be sure to pick up copies of Shaun and Randy Kay's recent books:  Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife: Firsthand Accounts of Real Near-Death Experiences Real Near Death Experience Stories: True Accounts of Those Who Died and Experienced Immortality  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. 

835: NDE Leads to Heavenly Throne Room Encounter Where Priest is Transformed by the Radiant Glory of God

Do you have the spiritual warfare chops to survive a demonically inspired zombie apocalypse? Novelist S. L. Smith returns to The Shaun Tabatt Show to share about book one in the Cajun Zombie Chronicles series. We explore his inspiration for the series and talk about the important spiritual lessons you'll glean along the way. Connect with Scott Smith:  TheScottSmithBlog.com  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Cajun Zombie Chronicles, Book One: The River Dead  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network. 

834: Zombie Apocalypse + Demons - How to Survive

What if you could leave a legacy able to impact your children, grandchildren, and generations to come? And what if that legacy could ripple out through your descendants to heal, restore, and draw people to Christ? Sadly many believers no longer understand the Biblical art of blessing and the incredible power blessings wield. Pastor/Teacher Debbie Kitterman redeems this Godly practice by deftly unpacking the history and intent of blessing and offering simple, effective strategies to unleash its potential legacy. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing  Find out more at DebbieKitterman.com. The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

833: Debbie Kitterman - How to Leave a Legacy and Restore the Lost Art of Blessing in Your Family Line

In this episode, financial expert Michael Gilmore reveals that a sound financial strategy is far more straightforward than the financial industry wants you to think. When we combine sensible saving strategies with mindfulness practices, we can fix our finances without feeling stressed out. Resources mentioned in this episode:  The Little Book of Zen Money: A Simple Path to Financial Peace of Mind Happy Ever After: Financial Freedom Isn't a Fairy Tale  Find out more at:  SevenDollarMillionaire.com maiawards.org ZenMoney.net  The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

832: Michael Gilmore - How to Achieve Financial Peace of Mind in 2023

Pastor Alwyn Matthew was walking through a prolonged period of spiritual darkness and depression. One night he went to bed and soon found himself out of his body and in Heaven with Jesus. Jesus took him to a Heavenly city and revealed the earthly actions that prevent our Heavenly mansions from reaching completion. Watch this interview to find out how the things we do here on earth have a direct impact on our Heavenly reward. Connect with Alwyn on Instagram. The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

831: Jesus Took Alwyn Matthew to a Heavenly City & Revealed What Stops Our Heavenly Mansions from Being Completed

Are you living a powerful life? Do you long for miracles, healings, and prophecy to be part of your everyday experience? Have you encountered a mighty touch from God that’s left you wanting more? Good news! There is more! The Holy Spirit has opened up dimensions of supernatural power for your every need, just waiting to be unlocked! In his new book Realms of Power, Robert Hotchkin reminds us that the Gospel of the Kingdom is a Gospel of power—a power the world desperately needs. Robert walks through Scripture, demonstrating that God’s plan has always been for His people to bring Heaven to Earth by operating in His power and authority. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Realms of Power: Operating in Untapped Dimensions of Holy Spirit Power  Find out more at RobertHotchkin.com. The Shaun Tabatt Show is part of the Destiny Image Podcast Network.

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