Episode 34: 8 Hours In HELL: Former Buddhist’s Near-Death Experience Brought Him to Jesus!
Steve Kang was a fervent Buddhist trying to reach Nirvana... But at the age of 19, after overdosing and believing he had no choice but to end his own life, he vividly experienced heaven and hell - and heard God's audible voice - which changed everything.
Steve's near-death experience (NDE) was featured in the recent film After Death, whose director Stephen Gray we interviewed just last week.
This week, join us as we dive deeper into Steve’s story, including:
What led up to his near-death experience (and second NDE later)
What exactly hell and heaven looked, felt, even smelled like
The invaluable insights & lessons that have completely changed not only his whole life - but also his family & countless others in his life.
⚠️ WARNING: This episode includes brief mentions of suicide & graphic descriptions. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
KEY TOPICS:
1:18 - Growing up as a Korean American Buddhist
3:38 - The near-death experience that changed Steve’s life
8:40 - What hell was like
12:06 - Supernatural knowledge
12:40 - How Steve got out
14:45 - Total transformation from persecutor to evangelist
17:35 - Hope for non-believing loved ones
18:11 - How to live according to God’s ways and truth vs. deception and sin
20:12 - What “taking up your cross” really means
20:22 - Freedom from depression
20:55 - The one thing we can’t be lukewarm about
22:13 - Shining God’s light at work
22:33 - The significance of what’s on your conscience
24:15 - Spiritual maturity & growth
26:02 - How Steve’s family and friends were impacted by his change
27:04 - Does Jesus truly want everyone to be saved?
27:42 - For people feeling discouraged in their faith
28:59 - Steve’s second NDE
29:26 - The truth about sin
30:14 - Steve’s one regret
30:30 - What the failures of biblical heroes teach us
31:44 - How to actually stop striving
32:33 - The biggest advice Steve would give himself 10 years ago
34:13 - What God really wants from you
35:08 - A prayer for you ❤️
And more…
Ready to receive the eternal life Jesus is offering you?
ABOUT THE GUEST
Steve Kang was a fervent Buddhist and now child of God Most High and servant of Jesus Christ. He has an MDiv from Talbot School of Theology and serves as an evangelist and pastor at Freelife Community Church and founder of Revive The Nations. He is married to Goeun Kim and is based in Orange County, CA.
Learn more or connect with Steve at https://pastorstevekang.wordpress.com and @stevekang97 on Instagram.
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Transcript
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