Forged in the Fiery Furnace: African American Spirituality – Excerpt
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This is an excerpt from "Forged in the Fiery Furnance: African American Spirituality" by Dr. Diana L. Hayes. Diana L. Hayes, J.D., Ph.D., S.T.D., is Emerita Professor of Systematic Theology at Georgetown University, and sits on the Council of Elders of the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership at Oblate School of Theology. Dr. Hayes is the author/editor of 7 books: Trouble Don’t Last Always: Soul Prayers; And Still We Rise: An Introduction to Black Liberation Theology, Hagar’s Daughters: Womanist Ways of Being in the World; Taking Down Our Harps: Black Catholics in the United States; Were You There?:...... 
As a critical cardiologist, Dr. Michael Sabom first thought near-death experiences were "hogwash." After designing and implementing the first scientific study of NDE's in the 1970s, he was stunned at what he found. In this interview, Dr. Sabom discloses his surprising findings and discusses how the professional field of NDEs has radically changed since its inception in the 1970s. WATCH : "After Death" ( READ: Light and Death: One Doctor's Fascinating Account of Near-Death Experiences ( *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA ( *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program...... 
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Watch now as Pastor Mark interviews Howard Pittman in this captivating video. Howard shares his remarkable near-death experience, vividly recounting the moment his spirit departed from his physical body and embarked on an extraordinary journey into the spiritual realm. Accompanied by angels, he unveils chilling insights about Satan's kingdom in the 2nd heaven and reveals the awe-inspiring encounter he had with God at the entrance of heaven. Prepare to be profoundly moved as you gain a heightened understanding of the spiritual reality that envelops us all. Here's the link to part (2): 🕊️ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹: 🌐 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁...... 
For decades, John Burke has been studying accounts of survivors brought back from near death who lived to tell of both heavenly and hellish experiences. There are common experiences shared by thousands of survivors whether they are doctors, college professors, bank presidents, people of all ages and cultures, and even blind people--point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible. READ: Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted, by John Burke ( *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA ( *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100...... 
Watch now as Pastor Mark interviews Howard Pittman in this captivating video. Howard shares his remarkable near-death experience, vividly recounting the moment his spirit departed from his physical body and embarked on an extraordinary journey into the spiritual realm. Accompanied by angels, he unveils chilling insights about Satan's kingdom in the 2nd heaven and reveals the awe-inspiring encounter he had with God at the entrance of heaven. Prepare to be profoundly moved as you gain a heightened understanding of the spiritual reality that envelops us all. If you haven't watched PART (1) Here's a Link: 🕊️ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲...... 
Loving this?! SUBSCRIBE HERE! “The perception that Christianity is a ‘White man’s religion’ is the single greatest obstacle to the Gospel in the world.” -Vince Bantu Vince Bantu is an assistant professor of Church History and Black Church Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and a director of the Meachum School of Haymanot, a seminary that offers education from Afrocentric and Biblical perspectives. In this episode of the Praise Hands Podcast, Vince explores the history of the global church and the struggle for modern people of color as they wrestle with the racialized stigmas of Christianity, discussing: - Christianity’s multicultural heritage...... 
Dr. Bruce Greyson studied 1,000 near-death experiences. Here’s what he discovered. ❍ Subscribe to The Well on YouTube: ❍ Up next: How enlightenment permanently alters your brain Near-death experiences are not a new phenomenon. They have occurred for millennia across the world and are more common than we think, explains psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Greyson. Studies of these experiences have revealed consistent patterns, namely a sense of overwhelming peace and well-being. Those who experience near death often return profoundly changed. While there is still controversy in regard to the cause of near-death experiences, there is acceptance in the medical community that......