When Atheists Have Visions: 9 Surprising Encounters

The Sean McDowell Show

Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min

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What happens when atheists who expect nothing after death report vivid visions of an afterlife? Dr. Steve Miller returns to unpack surprising cases of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and other phenomena that challenge a purely naturalistic worldview. He talks about how these encounters unfold, what they describe and how they reconcile them with their beliefs. Are these experiences just brain chemistry or something more?

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