Discover What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About the Spiritual World—And How the Catholic Faith Makes Sense of Them

Countless people across cultures and generations have claimed to glimpse something on the other side of death. Some speak of a radiant light, a sudden peace, a voice calling them home. Others describe fear. Darkness. A sense of unfinished purpose.

These near-death experiences often raise questions we all feel, but rarely ask aloud: What actually happens the moment we die? Can near-death experiences be trusted or explained? What does the Catholic Church say about them?

And most of all… what do they mean for my life right now?

These are the questions Franciscan University President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR ’89, and Catholic author, attorney and theologian, Scott Smith, discuss in Franciscan University’s newest video, In Focus: Near-Death Experiences. Father Dave and Scott Smith sit down for a raw, thought-provoking conversation about what happens when we die. And today, you can access the full video for FREE!

Through the lens of faith, Church teaching, and testimonies of near-death experiences found throughout Scripture and in the lives of saints, they explore:

• Common themes across near-death accounts—and why they matter
• What Scripture and tradition say about the moment of death, judgment, and mercy
• How stories of heaven—and hell—can awaken us to the urgency of this life
• Why death, when viewed through faith, is not something to fear

Whether you’ve walked through the loss of someone close, wrestled with fear about your own mortality, or simply longed to know what comes next, this video offers something real:

A faithful, hope-filled glimpse into the mystery of death—and what it reveals about God’s justice, mercy, and eternal love.

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