2022 Featured Speakers
2022 Keynote/Distinguished SPEAKERS
- Mary Neal, MD
- Keynote Speaker
Reflections of God's Light and Love
Mary Neal, MD
Sat.
2:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Dr. Mary Neal’s life was transformed when she drowned on a South American river while kayaking with friends. During her thirty minutes underwater, she was held by Christ, experienced a surprising life review, went to heaven, and was then returned to her body. She was told about some future events, including the coming death of her oldest son and has experienced many tangible miracles. She believes an unshakable trust in God’s promises creates joy that transcends one’s circumstances, lights the world, and allows each one of us to become God’s messengers of love.
I was the Director of Spine Surgery at the Univ. of Southern California. I am currently in private practice in Jackson Hole, WY. I have authored 2 New York Times Best-selling books about my NDE and its integration into my daily life
presenting with ...
Reflections of God's Light and Love
- Keynote Speaker
Mary Neal, MD
Sat.
2:30 pm
-
3:30 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Dr. Mary Neal’s life was transformed when she drowned on a South American river while kayaking with friends. During her thirty minutes underwater, she was held by Christ, experienced a surprising life review, went to heaven, and was then returned to her body. She was told about some future events, including the coming death of her oldest son and has experienced many tangible miracles. She believes an unshakable trust in God’s promises creates joy that transcends one’s circumstances, lights the world, and allows each one of us to become God’s messengers of love.
I was the Director of Spine Surgery at the Univ. of Southern California. I am currently in private practice in Jackson Hole, WY. I have authored 2 New York Times Best-selling books about my NDE and its integration into my daily life
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- Jeffery Olsen, BSc
- Keynote Speaker
Oneness and Who We Are
Jeffery Olsen, BSc
Thu.
8:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
In the diversity of Near-Death Experiences, perhaps the most universal experience and therefore the lost luminous message is the reality that we are all ONE.
We are not only connected to each other, but connected to Divine Source. It is time to remember our origins and who we truly are, so that humanity can step into higher consciousness and a more compassionate way of being.
In 1997 Olsen experienced a horrific auto accident, which took the lives of half his family and nearly killed him. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the light within themselves and to choose joy and true connection in all they do.
Choosing joy and connection is a profound step toward oneness; oneness with the universe, oneness in relationships, and perhaps most importantly, oneness with one’s self.
We are not only connected to each other, but connected to Divine Source. It is time to remember our origins and who we truly are, so that humanity can step into higher consciousness and a more compassionate way of being.
In 1997 Olsen experienced a horrific auto accident, which took the lives of half his family and nearly killed him. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the light within themselves and to choose joy and true connection in all they do.
Choosing joy and connection is a profound step toward oneness; oneness with the universe, oneness in relationships, and perhaps most importantly, oneness with one’s self.
Jeffery Olsen is a best-selling author who inspires audiences internationally with his intriguing story of perseverance and inner strength. After a horrific automobile accident took the lives of his wife and youngest son, also inflicting multiple life-threatening injuries to Jeff (including the amputation of his left leg) he found the courage to survive over 18 surgeries and eventually heal both physically and emotionally. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the beauty around them and choose joy in all they do. Olsen’s latest book, WHERE ARE YOU? is a collaboration with his oldest son Spencer, who also survived the accident at the age of seven. They have captured in a simple and powerful way their healing journey through the innocent perspective of that seven-year-old child and have created a heartfelt book for all ages. Among Jeff’s many accomplishments, he is most fulfilled by simply being a husband, father and friend. www.EnvoyPublishing.com
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Oneness and Who We Are
- Keynote Speaker
Jeffery Olsen, BSc
Thu.
8:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
In the diversity of Near-Death Experiences, perhaps the most universal experience and therefore the lost luminous message is the reality that we are all ONE.
We are not only connected to each other, but connected to Divine Source. It is time to remember our origins and who we truly are, so that humanity can step into higher consciousness and a more compassionate way of being.
In 1997 Olsen experienced a horrific auto accident, which took the lives of half his family and nearly killed him. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the light within themselves and to choose joy and true connection in all they do.
Choosing joy and connection is a profound step toward oneness; oneness with the universe, oneness in relationships, and perhaps most importantly, oneness with one’s self.
We are not only connected to each other, but connected to Divine Source. It is time to remember our origins and who we truly are, so that humanity can step into higher consciousness and a more compassionate way of being.
In 1997 Olsen experienced a horrific auto accident, which took the lives of half his family and nearly killed him. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the light within themselves and to choose joy and true connection in all they do.
Choosing joy and connection is a profound step toward oneness; oneness with the universe, oneness in relationships, and perhaps most importantly, oneness with one’s self.
Jeffery Olsen is a best-selling author who inspires audiences internationally with his intriguing story of perseverance and inner strength. After a horrific automobile accident took the lives of his wife and youngest son, also inflicting multiple life-threatening injuries to Jeff (including the amputation of his left leg) he found the courage to survive over 18 surgeries and eventually heal both physically and emotionally. At the time of his accident, Olsen had incredible Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. Jeff has integrated these experiences into everyday life, inspiring others to embrace the beauty around them and choose joy in all they do. Olsen’s latest book, WHERE ARE YOU? is a collaboration with his oldest son Spencer, who also survived the accident at the age of seven. They have captured in a simple and powerful way their healing journey through the innocent perspective of that seven-year-old child and have created a heartfelt book for all ages. Among Jeff’s many accomplishments, he is most fulfilled by simply being a husband, father and friend. www.EnvoyPublishing.com
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- Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD
- Keynote Speaker
The Best Evidence for Postmortem Survival
Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD
Thu.
3:15 pm
-
4:15 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
This presentation will summarize highlights from Dr. Mishlove’s grand prize-winning essay for the Bigelow Institute competition. It will address spiritual mediumship, lucid dreams, reincarnation, NDEs, and instrumental trans-communication
Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is host and producer of the New Thinking Allowed channel on YouTube. He is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “Parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death
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The Best Evidence for Postmortem Survival
- Keynote Speaker
Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD
Thu.
3:15 pm
-
4:15 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
This presentation will summarize highlights from Dr. Mishlove’s grand prize-winning essay for the Bigelow Institute competition. It will address spiritual mediumship, lucid dreams, reincarnation, NDEs, and instrumental trans-communication
Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is host and producer of the New Thinking Allowed channel on YouTube. He is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “Parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death
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- PMH Atwater, LHD
- Distinguished Speaker
EDGES: Near-Death Experiences As You've Never Seen Them Before: The Life, Deaths, and Research of P.M.H. Atwater
PMH Atwater, LHD
Fri.
2:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
I died three times in three months in 1977, and each time had a near-death experience and each was different. In my third, a voice larger than big told me and I quote: “Test revelation. You are to do the research. One book for each death.” Book one was not named (I suspect it was my first one – COMING BACK TO LIFE). Book two: FUTURE MEMORY. Book three: A MANUAL FOR DEVELOPING HUMANS. Being a cop’s kid raised in a police station, I used police investigative techniques as my protocol. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, whom I met at O’Hare Airport near Chicago, listened to my story, and said I was a near-death survivor. She never mentioned Raymond Moody, nor had I heard of him or his famous book. In my first episode of “living the future before it occurred,” I saw myself quitting my bank job and moving to Falls, Church, Virginia. This I did, and began my work interviewing others like myself, a work that has continued unabated for 44 years.
PMH Atwater, L.H.D., had three near-death experiences in three months in 1977. This turned her life around completely. The following year she turned to research, because of what she was told to do during her third episode – and became one of the original in the field of near-death studies, completing 18 books on or related to the subject. Some of her findings have been verified in clinical settings, among them the prospective study done in Holland and published in Lancet. To date, her work covers nearly 5,000 adult and child experiencers
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EDGES: Near-Death Experiences As You've Never Seen Them Before: The Life, Deaths, and Research of P.M.H. Atwater
- Distinguished Speaker
PMH Atwater, LHD
Fri.
2:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
I died three times in three months in 1977, and each time had a near-death experience and each was different. In my third, a voice larger than big told me and I quote: “Test revelation. You are to do the research. One book for each death.” Book one was not named (I suspect it was my first one – COMING BACK TO LIFE). Book two: FUTURE MEMORY. Book three: A MANUAL FOR DEVELOPING HUMANS. Being a cop’s kid raised in a police station, I used police investigative techniques as my protocol. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, whom I met at O’Hare Airport near Chicago, listened to my story, and said I was a near-death survivor. She never mentioned Raymond Moody, nor had I heard of him or his famous book. In my first episode of “living the future before it occurred,” I saw myself quitting my bank job and moving to Falls, Church, Virginia. This I did, and began my work interviewing others like myself, a work that has continued unabated for 44 years.
PMH Atwater, L.H.D., had three near-death experiences in three months in 1977. This turned her life around completely. The following year she turned to research, because of what she was told to do during her third episode – and became one of the original in the field of near-death studies, completing 18 books on or related to the subject. Some of her findings have been verified in clinical settings, among them the prospective study done in Holland and published in Lancet. To date, her work covers nearly 5,000 adult and child experiencers
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- Suzanne Giesemann, MPA
- Keynote Speaker
Lucid Living: Here and Now
Suzanne Giesemann, MPA
Sun.
10:15 am
-
11:45 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
90
Minutes
Imagine a life where joy is a constant companion and even the most difficult challenges can be faced with grace and serenity. Imagine being awake and aware that you are part of something far greater than your part in this collective reality. For now, this sacred state of awareness may come and go, but it is possible to live lucidly, connecting consciously with Higher Consciousness and being divinely guided moment by moment. Join Suzanne as she shares “No Other Explanation” evidence of our interconnectedness not just with each other, but with the one infinite Mind, and models how to live “The Awakened Way™” – a path to knowing who you are and why you’re here.
Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher and author recognized on the Watkins’ 2022 list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. A former Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, she is a member of the visionary Evolutionary Leaders Circle. She has published 13 books, 6 Hemi-Sync recordings, and YouTube videos reaching millions of viewers. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages and hosts the popular Messages of Hope podcast. She leads classes, workshops, and retreats and serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity’s Team. Suzanne shares The Awakened Way™, a path to living a consciously connected and divinely guided life. Her gift of multidimensional communication has been verified by noted afterlife researchers. Her messages bring not only hope but healing and love that go straight to the heart. For more about Suzanne’s work and classes, visit www.SuzanneGiesemann.com
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Lucid Living: Here and Now
- Keynote Speaker
Suzanne Giesemann, MPA
Sun.
10:15 am
-
11:45 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
90
Minutes
Imagine a life where joy is a constant companion and even the most difficult challenges can be faced with grace and serenity. Imagine being awake and aware that you are part of something far greater than your part in this collective reality. For now, this sacred state of awareness may come and go, but it is possible to live lucidly, connecting consciously with Higher Consciousness and being divinely guided moment by moment. Join Suzanne as she shares “No Other Explanation” evidence of our interconnectedness not just with each other, but with the one infinite Mind, and models how to live “The Awakened Way™” – a path to knowing who you are and why you’re here.
Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher and author recognized on the Watkins’ 2022 list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. A former Navy Commander and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, she is a member of the visionary Evolutionary Leaders Circle. She has published 13 books, 6 Hemi-Sync recordings, and YouTube videos reaching millions of viewers. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages and hosts the popular Messages of Hope podcast. She leads classes, workshops, and retreats and serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity’s Team. Suzanne shares The Awakened Way™, a path to living a consciously connected and divinely guided life. Her gift of multidimensional communication has been verified by noted afterlife researchers. Her messages bring not only hope but healing and love that go straight to the heart. For more about Suzanne’s work and classes, visit www.SuzanneGiesemann.com
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- Mark Anthony, JD
- Keynote Speaker
Timeless Oneness: The Electromagnetic Soul & The Collective Consciousness
Mark Anthony, JD
Fri.
3:15 pm
-
4:15 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Timeless Oneness: The Electromagnetic Soul & The Collective
Consciousness Presented by Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ® Author of The Afterlife Frequency
In his groundbreaking book The Afterlife Frequency, Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer introduces the terms “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) and the “Collective Consciousness.” The EMS provides the scientific basis for the various forms of spiritual phenomena which include near-death, share-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, deathbed visions, and after-death communication, not just through mediums but also through direct contact from spirits with people who aren’t necessarily mediums.
Both the EMS and the Collective Consciousness explain why during the different forms of spiritual contact people report experiencing a sense of interconnectedness and timelessness.
Just don’t expect a dry lecture. Combining his dynamic speaking style with a colorful PowerPoint presentation Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer takes you on an
an entertaining and educational journey from the cosmic to the subatomic and even into the human soul itself.
Consciousness Presented by Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ® Author of The Afterlife Frequency
In his groundbreaking book The Afterlife Frequency, Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer introduces the terms “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) and the “Collective Consciousness.” The EMS provides the scientific basis for the various forms of spiritual phenomena which include near-death, share-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, deathbed visions, and after-death communication, not just through mediums but also through direct contact from spirits with people who aren’t necessarily mediums.
Both the EMS and the Collective Consciousness explain why during the different forms of spiritual contact people report experiencing a sense of interconnectedness and timelessness.
Just don’t expect a dry lecture. Combining his dynamic speaking style with a colorful PowerPoint presentation Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer takes you on an
an entertaining and educational journey from the cosmic to the subatomic and even into the human soul itself.
About Mark Anthony
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer / Psychic Lawyer ® is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena.
Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio including CBS TV “The Doctors,” and Gaia TV’s “Beyond Belief with George Noory.” He is the co-host of the live stream show “The Psychic and The Doc,” on the Transformation Network.
He’s a headline speaker at conventions, expos, and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., International Association for Near-death Studies, The Shift Network, Spiritual Awakenings International, Bright Live, Helping Parents Heal, Vail Symposium & universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard & Yale. Mark Anthony is a columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine and the author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Afterlife Frequency. His other bestsellers are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity.
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer / Psychic Lawyer ® is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena.
Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio including CBS TV “The Doctors,” and Gaia TV’s “Beyond Belief with George Noory.” He is the co-host of the live stream show “The Psychic and The Doc,” on the Transformation Network.
He’s a headline speaker at conventions, expos, and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., International Association for Near-death Studies, The Shift Network, Spiritual Awakenings International, Bright Live, Helping Parents Heal, Vail Symposium & universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard & Yale. Mark Anthony is a columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine and the author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Afterlife Frequency. His other bestsellers are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity.
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Timeless Oneness: The Electromagnetic Soul & The Collective Consciousness
- Keynote Speaker
Mark Anthony, JD
Fri.
3:15 pm
-
4:15 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Timeless Oneness: The Electromagnetic Soul & The Collective
Consciousness Presented by Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ® Author of The Afterlife Frequency
In his groundbreaking book The Afterlife Frequency, Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer introduces the terms “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) and the “Collective Consciousness.” The EMS provides the scientific basis for the various forms of spiritual phenomena which include near-death, share-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, deathbed visions, and after-death communication, not just through mediums but also through direct contact from spirits with people who aren’t necessarily mediums.
Both the EMS and the Collective Consciousness explain why during the different forms of spiritual contact people report experiencing a sense of interconnectedness and timelessness.
Just don’t expect a dry lecture. Combining his dynamic speaking style with a colorful PowerPoint presentation Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer takes you on an
an entertaining and educational journey from the cosmic to the subatomic and even into the human soul itself.
Consciousness Presented by Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer ® Author of The Afterlife Frequency
In his groundbreaking book The Afterlife Frequency, Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer introduces the terms “electromagnetic soul” (EMS) and the “Collective Consciousness.” The EMS provides the scientific basis for the various forms of spiritual phenomena which include near-death, share-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, deathbed visions, and after-death communication, not just through mediums but also through direct contact from spirits with people who aren’t necessarily mediums.
Both the EMS and the Collective Consciousness explain why during the different forms of spiritual contact people report experiencing a sense of interconnectedness and timelessness.
Just don’t expect a dry lecture. Combining his dynamic speaking style with a colorful PowerPoint presentation Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer takes you on an
an entertaining and educational journey from the cosmic to the subatomic and even into the human soul itself.
About Mark Anthony
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer / Psychic Lawyer ® is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena.
Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio including CBS TV “The Doctors,” and Gaia TV’s “Beyond Belief with George Noory.” He is the co-host of the live stream show “The Psychic and The Doc,” on the Transformation Network.
He’s a headline speaker at conventions, expos, and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., International Association for Near-death Studies, The Shift Network, Spiritual Awakenings International, Bright Live, Helping Parents Heal, Vail Symposium & universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard & Yale. Mark Anthony is a columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine and the author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Afterlife Frequency. His other bestsellers are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity.
Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer / Psychic Lawyer ® is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena.
Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio including CBS TV “The Doctors,” and Gaia TV’s “Beyond Belief with George Noory.” He is the co-host of the live stream show “The Psychic and The Doc,” on the Transformation Network.
He’s a headline speaker at conventions, expos, and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., International Association for Near-death Studies, The Shift Network, Spiritual Awakenings International, Bright Live, Helping Parents Heal, Vail Symposium & universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard & Yale. Mark Anthony is a columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine and the author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Afterlife Frequency. His other bestsellers are Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity.
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2022 featured SPEAKERS
- Jeffrey O'Driscoll, MD
- Featured Speaker
NDEs in Salt Lake City: The Luminous Mormon View of Near-Death Phenomena
Jeffrey O'Driscoll, MD
Sat.
3:45 pm
-
4:45 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Without discussing the rightness or wrongness of Mormonism, this presentation explains why many Mormons comfortably embrace near-death experiences. While much of the western Judeo-Christian world looks askance at NDEs and related phenomena, most Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as they prefer to be called, view glimpses of eternity and end-of-life phenomena as normal, scriptural, and edifying. Indeed, though Mormons use a different nomenclature than the NDE community, they accept the eternal and divine nature of the human soul, communications with Deity, and after-death communications as a basis for belief at a personal level and as the source of Mormon doctrine at an institutional level. While such experiences are considered sacred, sharing them is acceptable and sometimes encouraged. When spiritual and faith traditions understand one another’s lexicon, they may realize they are much nearer a timeless oneness than they ever imagined.
After decades of silence, award-winning author and international speaker, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, finally share spiritual experiences from his 25 years in the emergency department. He saw souls leave their bodies at death and communicated with them and sometimes received impressions about how to care for his patients. His experiences began in childhood, after his brother died in a farm accident. After stepping away from clinical medicine, he published his compelling memoir, NOT YET, and works to help others understand their spiritual experiences
presenting with ...
NDEs in Salt Lake City: The Luminous Mormon View of Near-Death Phenomena
- Featured Speaker
Jeffrey O'Driscoll, MD
Sat.
3:45 pm
-
4:45 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Without discussing the rightness or wrongness of Mormonism, this presentation explains why many Mormons comfortably embrace near-death experiences. While much of the western Judeo-Christian world looks askance at NDEs and related phenomena, most Mormons, or members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as they prefer to be called, view glimpses of eternity and end-of-life phenomena as normal, scriptural, and edifying. Indeed, though Mormons use a different nomenclature than the NDE community, they accept the eternal and divine nature of the human soul, communications with Deity, and after-death communications as a basis for belief at a personal level and as the source of Mormon doctrine at an institutional level. While such experiences are considered sacred, sharing them is acceptable and sometimes encouraged. When spiritual and faith traditions understand one another’s lexicon, they may realize they are much nearer a timeless oneness than they ever imagined.
After decades of silence, award-winning author and international speaker, Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, finally share spiritual experiences from his 25 years in the emergency department. He saw souls leave their bodies at death and communicated with them and sometimes received impressions about how to care for his patients. His experiences began in childhood, after his brother died in a farm accident. After stepping away from clinical medicine, he published his compelling memoir, NOT YET, and works to help others understand their spiritual experiences
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- Jeffrey Long, MD, (HERS)
- Featured Speaker
Oneness, Love, and God: Groundbreaking New Insights from a Survey of 834 Near-Death Experiencers
Jeffrey Long, MD, (HERS) (pre-recorded)
Thu.
4:30 pm
-
5:30 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
A survey of 834 near-death experiencers (NDErs) was conducted. The survey included questions asking about awareness during their NDEs regarding: 1. Any specific information / awareness that a mystical universal connection or unity/oneness exists? 2. Any specific information / awareness regarding love? 3. Any specific information / awareness that God or a supreme being exists? A remarkably high percentage of NDErs answered ‘Yes’ to these questions- 47.1%, 57.1%, and 48.0% to questions one through three, respectively. All three of these questions allowed a narrative response. These narrative responses showed remarkably consistent insights: 1. NDErs often found that a mystical universal connection/unity/oneness really exists. 2. NDErs often describe the unearthly love in their NDEs as a part of everything, as if love connects everyone and everything. 3. God is often described as beyond earthly words and is a reality.
Jeffrey Long, M.D. is a radiation oncology physician living in Houma, Louisiana. Over 20 years ago he founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (nderf.org). Dr. Long has investigated over 3500 near-death experiences (NDEs), which is by far the largest number of NDEs ever scientifically studied. Portions of the NDERF website have been posted in over 30 languages allowing global outreach. The results of his previous research were published in the New York Times bestselling book Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences. Millions of people have seen Dr. Long discuss his research on shows including the NBC Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, National Geographic television, History Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, and on television broadcasts around the world
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Oneness, Love, and God: Groundbreaking New Insights from a Survey of 834 Near-Death Experiencers
- Featured Speaker
Jeffrey Long, MD, (HERS) (pre-recorded)
Thu.
4:30 pm
-
5:30 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
A survey of 834 near-death experiencers (NDErs) was conducted. The survey included questions asking about awareness during their NDEs regarding: 1. Any specific information / awareness that a mystical universal connection or unity/oneness exists? 2. Any specific information / awareness regarding love? 3. Any specific information / awareness that God or a supreme being exists? A remarkably high percentage of NDErs answered ‘Yes’ to these questions- 47.1%, 57.1%, and 48.0% to questions one through three, respectively. All three of these questions allowed a narrative response. These narrative responses showed remarkably consistent insights: 1. NDErs often found that a mystical universal connection/unity/oneness really exists. 2. NDErs often describe the unearthly love in their NDEs as a part of everything, as if love connects everyone and everything. 3. God is often described as beyond earthly words and is a reality.
Jeffrey Long, M.D. is a radiation oncology physician living in Houma, Louisiana. Over 20 years ago he founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (nderf.org). Dr. Long has investigated over 3500 near-death experiences (NDEs), which is by far the largest number of NDEs ever scientifically studied. Portions of the NDERF website have been posted in over 30 languages allowing global outreach. The results of his previous research were published in the New York Times bestselling book Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences. Millions of people have seen Dr. Long discuss his research on shows including the NBC Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, National Geographic television, History Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, and on television broadcasts around the world
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- William Peters, MA, MEd, MFT (HERS)
- Featured Speaker
Comparing Shared Death Experiences and Near-Death Experiences: Unveiling an Illuminating Contrast
William Peters, MA, MEd, MFT (HERS)/Michael Kinsella, PhD
Thu.
2:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
William Peters, M.A., M.Ed., MFT, is the founder of the Shared Crossing Project whose mission is to positively transform relationships to death and dying through education and raising awareness about extraordinary end-of-life experiences (shared crossings) and their healing benefits. As the director of the Shared Crossing Research Initiative, William and his team collect and study shared crossings. William is a global leader in shared death studies and end-of-life phenomena. He teaches methods to facilitate the shared death experience and to assist experiencers in meaningfully integrating their experiences. William is a psychotherapist and served as a hospice worker with Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His work is informed by his two NDEs and a variety of shared crossings. William’s work has appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and in Omega – Journal of Death Studies. William’s book entitled At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better, is published by Simon & Schuster. For more information on William go to WilliamPeters.info or SharedCrossing.com.
Michael Kinsella, Ph.D., is Chief of Research for the Shared Crossing Research Initiative (SCRI), a non-profit entity devoted studying end-of-life experiences and their therapeutic benefits. Together with the SCRI team, Dr. Kinsella recently published articles on shared end-of-life experiences that have appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2021) and Omega—Journal of Death and Dying (2022). Michael also served as a contributing author to William Peters’ recent book At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better (2022). In addition to writing and research, Michael teaches university courses on death and dying and works as a hospice volunteer.
Michael Kinsella, Ph.D., is Chief of Research for the Shared Crossing Research Initiative (SCRI), a non-profit entity devoted studying end-of-life experiences and their therapeutic benefits. Together with the SCRI team, Dr. Kinsella recently published articles on shared end-of-life experiences that have appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2021) and Omega—Journal of Death and Dying (2022). Michael also served as a contributing author to William Peters’ recent book At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better (2022). In addition to writing and research, Michael teaches university courses on death and dying and works as a hospice volunteer.
William Peters, MA, MEd, MFT (HERS) >> William Peters, M.A., M.Ed., MFT, is the founder of the Shared Crossing Project whose mission is to positively transform relationships to death and dying through education and raising awareness about extraordinary end-of-life experiences (shared crossings) and their healing benefits. As the director of the Shared Crossing Research Initiative. William and his team collect and study shared crossings. William is a global leader in shared death studies and end-of-life phenomenon. He teaches methods to facilitate the shared death experience and to assist experiencers in meaningfully integrating their experiences. William is a psychotherapist and served as a hospice worker with Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His work is informed by his two NDEs and a variety of shared crossings. William’s work has appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and in Omega – Journal of Death Studies. William’s book entitled At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better, is published by Simon & Schuster. For more information on William go to WilliamPeters.info or SharedCrossing.com
Michael Kinsella, PhD >> (to be added)
Michael Kinsella, PhD >> (to be added)
presenting with ...
- Michael Kinsella, PhD
Comparing Shared Death Experiences and Near-Death Experiences: Unveiling an Illuminating Contrast
- Featured Speaker
William Peters, MA, MEd, MFT (HERS)/Michael Kinsella, PhD
Thu.
2:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
William Peters, M.A., M.Ed., MFT, is the founder of the Shared Crossing Project whose mission is to positively transform relationships to death and dying through education and raising awareness about extraordinary end-of-life experiences (shared crossings) and their healing benefits. As the director of the Shared Crossing Research Initiative, William and his team collect and study shared crossings. William is a global leader in shared death studies and end-of-life phenomena. He teaches methods to facilitate the shared death experience and to assist experiencers in meaningfully integrating their experiences. William is a psychotherapist and served as a hospice worker with Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His work is informed by his two NDEs and a variety of shared crossings. William’s work has appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and in Omega – Journal of Death Studies. William’s book entitled At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better, is published by Simon & Schuster. For more information on William go to WilliamPeters.info or SharedCrossing.com.
Michael Kinsella, Ph.D., is Chief of Research for the Shared Crossing Research Initiative (SCRI), a non-profit entity devoted studying end-of-life experiences and their therapeutic benefits. Together with the SCRI team, Dr. Kinsella recently published articles on shared end-of-life experiences that have appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2021) and Omega—Journal of Death and Dying (2022). Michael also served as a contributing author to William Peters’ recent book At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better (2022). In addition to writing and research, Michael teaches university courses on death and dying and works as a hospice volunteer.
Michael Kinsella, Ph.D., is Chief of Research for the Shared Crossing Research Initiative (SCRI), a non-profit entity devoted studying end-of-life experiences and their therapeutic benefits. Together with the SCRI team, Dr. Kinsella recently published articles on shared end-of-life experiences that have appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2021) and Omega—Journal of Death and Dying (2022). Michael also served as a contributing author to William Peters’ recent book At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better (2022). In addition to writing and research, Michael teaches university courses on death and dying and works as a hospice volunteer.
William Peters, MA, MEd, MFT (HERS) >> William Peters, M.A., M.Ed., MFT, is the founder of the Shared Crossing Project whose mission is to positively transform relationships to death and dying through education and raising awareness about extraordinary end-of-life experiences (shared crossings) and their healing benefits. As the director of the Shared Crossing Research Initiative. William and his team collect and study shared crossings. William is a global leader in shared death studies and end-of-life phenomenon. He teaches methods to facilitate the shared death experience and to assist experiencers in meaningfully integrating their experiences. William is a psychotherapist and served as a hospice worker with Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco. His work is informed by his two NDEs and a variety of shared crossings. William’s work has appeared in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and in Omega – Journal of Death Studies. William’s book entitled At Heaven’s Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better, is published by Simon & Schuster. For more information on William go to WilliamPeters.info or SharedCrossing.com
Michael Kinsella, PhD >> (to be added)
Michael Kinsella, PhD >> (to be added)
presenting with ...
- Michael Kinsella, PhD
- Brian Smith, BSc
- Featured Speaker
What Lessons from NDEs Tell Us About Oneness
Brian Smith, BSc (pre-recorded)
Fri.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
The presentation will show how the NDE, while being tailored to the individual, provides universal lessons that can help in daily life. People are divided by race, nationality, religion, etc. because we have forgotten that we are literally all One. Many times fundamentalists will attack NDE experiencers because their experience falls outside the bounds of that particular religion or conflicts with Atheistic Materialism.
Brian Smith is a certified life coach, a grief guide, and a small business consultant. Brian’s mission is to help others by sharing lessons he has learned from decades of experience and study. Brian is on the board of the SoulPhone Foundation and Helping Parents Heal. Brian is the author of “Grief 2 Growth: Planted. Not Buried.” He is the host of the Grief 2 Growth podcast. You can find Brian at www.grief2growth.com
presenting with ...
What Lessons from NDEs Tell Us About Oneness
- Featured Speaker
Brian Smith, BSc (pre-recorded)
Fri.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
The presentation will show how the NDE, while being tailored to the individual, provides universal lessons that can help in daily life. People are divided by race, nationality, religion, etc. because we have forgotten that we are literally all One. Many times fundamentalists will attack NDE experiencers because their experience falls outside the bounds of that particular religion or conflicts with Atheistic Materialism.
Brian Smith is a certified life coach, a grief guide, and a small business consultant. Brian’s mission is to help others by sharing lessons he has learned from decades of experience and study. Brian is on the board of the SoulPhone Foundation and Helping Parents Heal. Brian is the author of “Grief 2 Growth: Planted. Not Buried.” He is the host of the Grief 2 Growth podcast. You can find Brian at www.grief2growth.com
presenting with ...
- Robert Mays, BSc, Suzanne Mays, AAS
- Featured Speaker
NDE Evidence and the Next Steps in Mind-Brain Research
Robert Mays, BSc / Suzanne Mays, AAS
Thu.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
NDEs provide strong evidence that the nonmaterial mind is a separate entity that interfaces with the brain in ordinary consciousness—a view that requires a radical shift in neuroscience. Earlier scientific revolutions like the heliocentric view of the heavens took more than a century to be accepted whereas more recent revolutions like the structure of the atom took less than 20 years. The difference was the ability to provide convincing evidence and a model of the new paradigm to other scientists. We present the NDE evidence for the separate mind entity and a model of, and evidence for, mind-brain interaction. There is good NDE evidence that the nonmaterial mind interacts with physical matter including neural mechanisms and there is good neurological evidence from neural structures and anesthesiology that suggests an interface for the mind to work with the brain. What is needed now is a research program to validate this model of mind-brain interaction.
Robert and Suzanne Mays have studied NDE phenomena together for over 40 years, although neither has had an NDE. They are particularly interested in veridical perceptions during NDEs and apparent interactions during NDEs between the NDEr and physical reality, as well as the neurological evidence of the interaction of the nonmaterial mind with the brain during ordinary consciousness, especially in language comprehension and in memory formation and recall. Their current areas of focus are on (1) NDErs’ prophetic visions of world events, (2) describing the nature of the transcendent realm as is evident in NDEr accounts, and (3) understanding the nature of consciousness as an individuated mind-entity directly interacting with a physical body and brain, as opposed to a non-localized entity spread out across all of existence, transmitting to and receiving from the physical brain
presenting with ...
NDE Evidence and the Next Steps in Mind-Brain Research
- Featured Speaker
Robert Mays, BSc / Suzanne Mays, AAS
Thu.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
NDEs provide strong evidence that the nonmaterial mind is a separate entity that interfaces with the brain in ordinary consciousness—a view that requires a radical shift in neuroscience. Earlier scientific revolutions like the heliocentric view of the heavens took more than a century to be accepted whereas more recent revolutions like the structure of the atom took less than 20 years. The difference was the ability to provide convincing evidence and a model of the new paradigm to other scientists. We present the NDE evidence for the separate mind entity and a model of, and evidence for, mind-brain interaction. There is good NDE evidence that the nonmaterial mind interacts with physical matter including neural mechanisms and there is good neurological evidence from neural structures and anesthesiology that suggests an interface for the mind to work with the brain. What is needed now is a research program to validate this model of mind-brain interaction.
Robert and Suzanne Mays have studied NDE phenomena together for over 40 years, although neither has had an NDE. They are particularly interested in veridical perceptions during NDEs and apparent interactions during NDEs between the NDEr and physical reality, as well as the neurological evidence of the interaction of the nonmaterial mind with the brain during ordinary consciousness, especially in language comprehension and in memory formation and recall. Their current areas of focus are on (1) NDErs’ prophetic visions of world events, (2) describing the nature of the transcendent realm as is evident in NDEr accounts, and (3) understanding the nature of consciousness as an individuated mind-entity directly interacting with a physical body and brain, as opposed to a non-localized entity spread out across all of existence, transmitting to and receiving from the physical brain
presenting with ...
- Barbara Ireland, BFA (pre-recorded)
- Featured Speaker
The Emerging Human: Using Your Thoughts & Heart To Co-Create With the Universe & Birth a More Magnificent You – and World
Barbara Ireland, BFA
Thu.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
We are at a pivotal moment in human history: A new species of Human is emerging. We have the opportunity to evolve into this new consciousness – or not. We all feel and witness the struggle between the age-old focus on ego, greed, power struggles and competition – vs – a new focus on the heart, cooperation, and Oneness with all beings we share this world with. During my NDE, I was taught that the 2 greatest challenges humans are here to explore and develop are: 1) Learning to consciously use, and create with, the power of our thoughts, rather than destroy with unconscious, repetitive, negative thinking; and 2) the importance of how we show up in our relationships – with people, the environment, and ourSelves. I will recount my NDE, and how working with these 2 teachings dramatically enhanced my life. I will share specific ways you can use the power of your thoughts and heart to co-create with the Universe, connect with the Oneness – and birth the new species within yourself.
Barbara Ireland is on a mission is to help birth the emerging, new species of human, Homo Diamondis – through the development of the conscious use of our thoughts and the power of the heart. She is author of the Amazon bestseller, “How To Stop Negative Thoughts: What My Near Death Experience Taught Me About Mind Loops, Neuroscience, and Happiness,” and contributing author to “The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences: How the Messages of NDEs Can Positively Impact the World.” She is founder of The De-Looping Method that uses neuroscience to interrupt repetitive, negative thoughts, and is creator of the Blueprint For Magic method of conscious-creating (both based on her NDE). Ireland trains individuals, foundations, and corporations (Boeing and others) to stop worry, raise self-esteem, and develop skill in joyful, conscious-creating. She is also a singer, lover of nature, and short story writer
presenting with ...
The Emerging Human: Using Your Thoughts & Heart To Co-Create With the Universe & Birth a More Magnificent You – and World
- Featured Speaker
Barbara Ireland, BFA
Thu.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
We are at a pivotal moment in human history: A new species of Human is emerging. We have the opportunity to evolve into this new consciousness – or not. We all feel and witness the struggle between the age-old focus on ego, greed, power struggles and competition – vs – a new focus on the heart, cooperation, and Oneness with all beings we share this world with. During my NDE, I was taught that the 2 greatest challenges humans are here to explore and develop are: 1) Learning to consciously use, and create with, the power of our thoughts, rather than destroy with unconscious, repetitive, negative thinking; and 2) the importance of how we show up in our relationships – with people, the environment, and ourSelves. I will recount my NDE, and how working with these 2 teachings dramatically enhanced my life. I will share specific ways you can use the power of your thoughts and heart to co-create with the Universe, connect with the Oneness – and birth the new species within yourself.
Barbara Ireland is on a mission is to help birth the emerging, new species of human, Homo Diamondis – through the development of the conscious use of our thoughts and the power of the heart. She is author of the Amazon bestseller, “How To Stop Negative Thoughts: What My Near Death Experience Taught Me About Mind Loops, Neuroscience, and Happiness,” and contributing author to “The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences: How the Messages of NDEs Can Positively Impact the World.” She is founder of The De-Looping Method that uses neuroscience to interrupt repetitive, negative thoughts, and is creator of the Blueprint For Magic method of conscious-creating (both based on her NDE). Ireland trains individuals, foundations, and corporations (Boeing and others) to stop worry, raise self-esteem, and develop skill in joyful, conscious-creating. She is also a singer, lover of nature, and short story writer
presenting with ...
- Caroline Chang, BA
- Featured Speaker
Knowing Who We Truly Are As ONE
Caroline Chang, BA
Thu.
4:30 pm
-
5:30 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
The Universal Truth of Oneness and know we are all Sovereign Divine Beings of Light; connected to Source and each other. Science is now teaching us that ALL life, everything is energy, and that energy is interconnected and interdependent. In essence, everyone is ONE. Knowing the truth of Oneness will put an end to war, crime, poverty, racism, religious and cultural division, and the destruction of the earth. We are in the midst of a Global Consciousness Shift and we are living in the dawn of a new age for mankind’s Awakening.
Caroline Chang has been Producing and Hosting Awake 2 Oneness Radio for over 7 years. She launched her podcast 6 months after the transition of her only son Kyle. Caroline is also the Founder of The KYLE Foundation (Keep Your Light Expanding), and Co-Founder of Universal Oneness Alliance. Caroline is an Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Grief Mentor to many who have loved ones in Spirit. Caroline has given many talks, presentations, and been a guest speaker at many in person and online Conferences, podcasts, and Spiritual Centers. Caroline has written a chapter in the award-winning book “We Touched Heaven”, a collection of experiences that reach beyond the veil. She is also in the process of writing her book; a touching true story of a mother’s triumph from the devastating transition of her only son; and sharing her journey to Awakening to the Truth of who we are as Sovereign Divine Beings of Light. Her book is filled with inspiration and encouragement of how she overcame life’s challenges; as well as sharing spiritual lessons she has learned on her journey
presenting with ...
Knowing Who We Truly Are As ONE
- Featured Speaker
Caroline Chang, BA
Thu.
4:30 pm
-
5:30 pm
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
The Universal Truth of Oneness and know we are all Sovereign Divine Beings of Light; connected to Source and each other. Science is now teaching us that ALL life, everything is energy, and that energy is interconnected and interdependent. In essence, everyone is ONE. Knowing the truth of Oneness will put an end to war, crime, poverty, racism, religious and cultural division, and the destruction of the earth. We are in the midst of a Global Consciousness Shift and we are living in the dawn of a new age for mankind’s Awakening.
Caroline Chang has been Producing and Hosting Awake 2 Oneness Radio for over 7 years. She launched her podcast 6 months after the transition of her only son Kyle. Caroline is also the Founder of The KYLE Foundation (Keep Your Light Expanding), and Co-Founder of Universal Oneness Alliance. Caroline is an Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Grief Mentor to many who have loved ones in Spirit. Caroline has given many talks, presentations, and been a guest speaker at many in person and online Conferences, podcasts, and Spiritual Centers. Caroline has written a chapter in the award-winning book “We Touched Heaven”, a collection of experiences that reach beyond the veil. She is also in the process of writing her book; a touching true story of a mother’s triumph from the devastating transition of her only son; and sharing her journey to Awakening to the Truth of who we are as Sovereign Divine Beings of Light. Her book is filled with inspiration and encouragement of how she overcame life’s challenges; as well as sharing spiritual lessons she has learned on her journey
presenting with ...
- Rev. Peter Panagore, MDiv
- Featured Speaker
Glowing With the Essence of Love
Rev. Peter Panagore, MDiv
Fri.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Multiple times, in multiple ways, over my lifetime I’ve experienced Oneness. I said nothing for decades. Instead, I put The Ineffable into action, or rather allowed It to act through me, when facing division, judgmental attitudes, and self-righteousness interests. It’s less that I have diminished feelings of conflict, alienation, fear of punishment, and death. It’s more that I know what I am, who I am, where I am from, and to where I am going. The Living Remembrance compels me to care for others even by putting myself at risk for strangers. Touching Timelessness leaves me living in a constant state of déjà vu. Expressions of compassion and love naturally and unavoidably arise from a transcendental Union experience. I will talk about all of this and, inshallah, create a space combining our collective Luminous selves to multiple, and experience, the Radiance among us and feel the Essence of Love together.
International Audible Best-Selling author of Heaven Is Beautiful (optioned for a film), Peter Panagore, MDiv., first died in 1980 while ice climbing and died again in 2015 of a heart attack. Both times he chose to return to life the sake of love and caring. Peter earned his BA in English at the University of Massachusetts and his MDiv at Yale, focusing on Western Mysticism, and then served progressive church communities for two decades in New England. Recruited to television, Peter spent fifteen years writing stories of hope and inspiration for his daily broadcast on NBC-TV during News Center Maine, reaching eighty thousand viewers a day as a cultural influencer and renown storyteller. His first book, Two Minutes for God, is devotional book of stories drawn from his TV and FM spots and is Maine Best Seller. Peter has had multiple mystically transformative experiences over his lifetime, which he encourages through his forty years of Centering Prayer and Kriya Yoga practice. Check out his show Not Church: No Doctrine No Dogma No Bravo Sierra Just Mysticism live on YouTube
presenting with ...
Glowing With the Essence of Love
- Featured Speaker
Rev. Peter Panagore, MDiv
Fri.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
Multiple times, in multiple ways, over my lifetime I’ve experienced Oneness. I said nothing for decades. Instead, I put The Ineffable into action, or rather allowed It to act through me, when facing division, judgmental attitudes, and self-righteousness interests. It’s less that I have diminished feelings of conflict, alienation, fear of punishment, and death. It’s more that I know what I am, who I am, where I am from, and to where I am going. The Living Remembrance compels me to care for others even by putting myself at risk for strangers. Touching Timelessness leaves me living in a constant state of déjà vu. Expressions of compassion and love naturally and unavoidably arise from a transcendental Union experience. I will talk about all of this and, inshallah, create a space combining our collective Luminous selves to multiple, and experience, the Radiance among us and feel the Essence of Love together.
International Audible Best-Selling author of Heaven Is Beautiful (optioned for a film), Peter Panagore, MDiv., first died in 1980 while ice climbing and died again in 2015 of a heart attack. Both times he chose to return to life the sake of love and caring. Peter earned his BA in English at the University of Massachusetts and his MDiv at Yale, focusing on Western Mysticism, and then served progressive church communities for two decades in New England. Recruited to television, Peter spent fifteen years writing stories of hope and inspiration for his daily broadcast on NBC-TV during News Center Maine, reaching eighty thousand viewers a day as a cultural influencer and renown storyteller. His first book, Two Minutes for God, is devotional book of stories drawn from his TV and FM spots and is Maine Best Seller. Peter has had multiple mystically transformative experiences over his lifetime, which he encourages through his forty years of Centering Prayer and Kriya Yoga practice. Check out his show Not Church: No Doctrine No Dogma No Bravo Sierra Just Mysticism live on YouTube
presenting with ...
- Tricia Barker, MFA
- Featured Speaker
How to Experience Oneness Through Meditation Practice, Service, and Energy Healing
Tricia Barker, MFA
Fri.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
The experience of oneness can help alleviate fears about death and anxiety about living. Oneness experiences can help people feel more awareness and bliss in the present moment. Oneness experiences also help individuals to drop judgments of others and work for the benefit of humanity. Meditation, service work, spiritual energy healing, and even the study of near-death experiences can give people an opportunity to experience moments of oneness.
Tricia Barker experienced a profound near-death experience during her senior year of college. Her near-death experience story has been featured on I Survived: Beyond and Back, National Geographic Magazine, Women’s World Magazine, Coast to Coast AM, and The Doctor Oz Show. Tricia’s memoir, Angels in the OR: What Dying Taught Me About Healing, Survival, and Transformation is available as an e-book, paperback, and an Audible. Tricia is a graduate of The University of Texas and Goddard College. Currently, she works as an English professor, YouTuber, motivational speaker, medium, Theta Healer, and angel communicator
presenting with ...
How to Experience Oneness Through Meditation Practice, Service, and Energy Healing
- Featured Speaker
Tricia Barker, MFA
Fri.
12:45 pm
-
1:45 pm
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
The experience of oneness can help alleviate fears about death and anxiety about living. Oneness experiences can help people feel more awareness and bliss in the present moment. Oneness experiences also help individuals to drop judgments of others and work for the benefit of humanity. Meditation, service work, spiritual energy healing, and even the study of near-death experiences can give people an opportunity to experience moments of oneness.
Tricia Barker experienced a profound near-death experience during her senior year of college. Her near-death experience story has been featured on I Survived: Beyond and Back, National Geographic Magazine, Women’s World Magazine, Coast to Coast AM, and The Doctor Oz Show. Tricia’s memoir, Angels in the OR: What Dying Taught Me About Healing, Survival, and Transformation is available as an e-book, paperback, and an Audible. Tricia is a graduate of The University of Texas and Goddard College. Currently, she works as an English professor, YouTuber, motivational speaker, medium, Theta Healer, and angel communicator
presenting with ...
- Martin Tanner, JD
- Featured Speaker
The History and Impact of Near-Death Experiences on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1784 to the Present
Martin Tanner, JD
Sat.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Mormon” Church) was founded in 1830 by 24 year old Joseph Smith, based on a vision which had many NDE elements. Later he visited by an angel who, after delivering a message, departed through a tunnel into heaven. Once a mob beat him, and left him for dead. During assault Smith watched the rest of the assault from above, when his spirit left his body. From 1784 to the present thousands of Latter-day Saints have had extensive NDEs, including Mormon leader, Jedediah Grant. In 1920 a Mormon leader from Idaho, Heber Hale, shared his NDE in the Church’s conference. Details of these and other NDEs in Mormon Faith, in Judaism, early Christianity and other faiths will be described. Presenter will conclude with the suggestion tradition religions should not be skeptical of NDEs. Neither should those who accept NDEs be skeptical of tradition religion. Both share common roots.
For over 30 years Martin Tanner has been the host of the Religion Today Show on KSL Radio, a 50,000-watt, clear channel, AM/FM and Internet simulcast station. He was among the early interviewers of Bruce Greyson, MD, Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, George Ritchie, MD, Rev. Howard Storm, Melvin Morse, MD, Betty Eadie, and many others. Martin Tanner’s show is picked up by Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many others. For over a decade Martin Tanner’s Religion Today show has been listed as one of the top 20 religious podcasts, discussing science, religion, atheism, archaeology, politics and religion, etc. Martin Tanner was a Co-founder of the Utah Chapter of IANDS in 1990, one of the largest IANDS affiliates. Vice President of IANDS. He is a business consultant and meditator
presenting with ...
The History and Impact of Near-Death Experiences on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1784 to the Present
- Featured Speaker
Martin Tanner, JD
Sat.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Mormon” Church) was founded in 1830 by 24 year old Joseph Smith, based on a vision which had many NDE elements. Later he visited by an angel who, after delivering a message, departed through a tunnel into heaven. Once a mob beat him, and left him for dead. During assault Smith watched the rest of the assault from above, when his spirit left his body. From 1784 to the present thousands of Latter-day Saints have had extensive NDEs, including Mormon leader, Jedediah Grant. In 1920 a Mormon leader from Idaho, Heber Hale, shared his NDE in the Church’s conference. Details of these and other NDEs in Mormon Faith, in Judaism, early Christianity and other faiths will be described. Presenter will conclude with the suggestion tradition religions should not be skeptical of NDEs. Neither should those who accept NDEs be skeptical of tradition religion. Both share common roots.
For over 30 years Martin Tanner has been the host of the Religion Today Show on KSL Radio, a 50,000-watt, clear channel, AM/FM and Internet simulcast station. He was among the early interviewers of Bruce Greyson, MD, Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, George Ritchie, MD, Rev. Howard Storm, Melvin Morse, MD, Betty Eadie, and many others. Martin Tanner’s show is picked up by Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and many others. For over a decade Martin Tanner’s Religion Today show has been listed as one of the top 20 religious podcasts, discussing science, religion, atheism, archaeology, politics and religion, etc. Martin Tanner was a Co-founder of the Utah Chapter of IANDS in 1990, one of the largest IANDS affiliates. Vice President of IANDS. He is a business consultant and meditator
presenting with ...
- Brooke Grove, MA
- Featured Speaker
Practical Oneness: Grounding Luminosity into the Lived-Experience of our Humanity
Brooke Grove, MA
Fri.
10:15 am
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11:15 am
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
Mystical Experiencers report that the ethereal Oneness experienced throughout a Transcendent state is a sublime peak experience, which radically alters one’s Life trajectory. Medicinal storytelling, including yet not limited to Near-Death Experiences, document how these experiences radically alter collective consciousness and inspire others to more aligned ways of Being. Yet, authentic embodiment of our Spiritual knowing is a notable challenge for seekers of all paths, as we are recurrently confronted with the dichotomy between our awakening and the realities of our complex and fragile humanity. This lecture, offered humbly by a perfectly imperfect experiencer and healer, explores the cultural phenomenon of Spiritual bypassing to highlight the need for integration of our human complexities and grounded embodiment of our Light, so we may shine as a relatable source of authentic connection to those we are blessed to inspire and serve.
Brooke Grove, MA, MFT, is a poly-trauma survivor, near death experiencer and multi-disciplinary integrative healer in co-creation with Spirit. A former psychotherapist, Brooke has advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy and Clinical Art Therapy, enhanced by numerous post-graduate certifications, including yet not limited to, Shamanic Energy Medicine, Quantum Fieldwork and Transpersonal Neuroscience. Brooke has been featured on many podcasts, YouTube interviews, documentaries and ISGO. She is currently writing her first book. Brooke maintains a private, international healing practice, offering remote services, wherein her goal is to explore, transmute and empower the evolution in human consciousness through gratitude, service and Light
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Practical Oneness: Grounding Luminosity into the Lived-Experience of our Humanity
- Featured Speaker
Brooke Grove, MA
Fri.
10:15 am
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11:15 am
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
Mystical Experiencers report that the ethereal Oneness experienced throughout a Transcendent state is a sublime peak experience, which radically alters one’s Life trajectory. Medicinal storytelling, including yet not limited to Near-Death Experiences, document how these experiences radically alter collective consciousness and inspire others to more aligned ways of Being. Yet, authentic embodiment of our Spiritual knowing is a notable challenge for seekers of all paths, as we are recurrently confronted with the dichotomy between our awakening and the realities of our complex and fragile humanity. This lecture, offered humbly by a perfectly imperfect experiencer and healer, explores the cultural phenomenon of Spiritual bypassing to highlight the need for integration of our human complexities and grounded embodiment of our Light, so we may shine as a relatable source of authentic connection to those we are blessed to inspire and serve.
Brooke Grove, MA, MFT, is a poly-trauma survivor, near death experiencer and multi-disciplinary integrative healer in co-creation with Spirit. A former psychotherapist, Brooke has advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy and Clinical Art Therapy, enhanced by numerous post-graduate certifications, including yet not limited to, Shamanic Energy Medicine, Quantum Fieldwork and Transpersonal Neuroscience. Brooke has been featured on many podcasts, YouTube interviews, documentaries and ISGO. She is currently writing her first book. Brooke maintains a private, international healing practice, offering remote services, wherein her goal is to explore, transmute and empower the evolution in human consciousness through gratitude, service and Light
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- Jose Hernandez, BE (pre-recorded)
- Featured Speaker
Oneness, Here, There and Everywhere
Jose Hernandez, BE
Sun.
9:00 am
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10:00 am
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
Jose Hernandez, member of the Association of Transformational Leaders and featured on the Netflix Docu-series, Surviving Death, speaks on his experience of Oneness. Jose had profoundly life-changing experience of Oneness There during his Near-Death-Experience, Here, from the experiences in the 22 years since his Near-Death-Experience, and Everywhere, in a profound out of body experience on his 50th birthday. His nuanced encounters of Oneness have allowed him to integrate its lessons fully here, informing his work, teachings and art in practical ways. He shares his understanding with the audience, offering practical suggestions on how to experience Oneness here and now.
Jose Hernandez was an electrical engineer with no background in art. Jose had an NDE in 2000 after an allergic reaction to medication. After spending six weeks in the critical care unit and seeing psychiatrists for three years, he finally embraced his new path. Jose began creating art for meditation and his art has exhibited across the US and hangs in healthcare institutions and private and corporate collections worldwide. He is a member of the Association for Transformational Leaders. Jose co-founded Inner Immersion and Immersive Arts, to share his breakthrough Mindfulness practice and art in wellness and corporate environments. He lives in British Columbia, Canada with his wife, Anastasia, and daughter, Gabrielle, speaking regularly on his NDE and on Art for Healing.
presenting with ...
Oneness, Here, There and Everywhere
- Featured Speaker
Jose Hernandez, BE
Sun.
9:00 am
-
10:00 am
MT
Room 2 (Canyon)
60
Minutes
Jose Hernandez, member of the Association of Transformational Leaders and featured on the Netflix Docu-series, Surviving Death, speaks on his experience of Oneness. Jose had profoundly life-changing experience of Oneness There during his Near-Death-Experience, Here, from the experiences in the 22 years since his Near-Death-Experience, and Everywhere, in a profound out of body experience on his 50th birthday. His nuanced encounters of Oneness have allowed him to integrate its lessons fully here, informing his work, teachings and art in practical ways. He shares his understanding with the audience, offering practical suggestions on how to experience Oneness here and now.
Jose Hernandez was an electrical engineer with no background in art. Jose had an NDE in 2000 after an allergic reaction to medication. After spending six weeks in the critical care unit and seeing psychiatrists for three years, he finally embraced his new path. Jose began creating art for meditation and his art has exhibited across the US and hangs in healthcare institutions and private and corporate collections worldwide. He is a member of the Association for Transformational Leaders. Jose co-founded Inner Immersion and Immersive Arts, to share his breakthrough Mindfulness practice and art in wellness and corporate environments. He lives in British Columbia, Canada with his wife, Anastasia, and daughter, Gabrielle, speaking regularly on his NDE and on Art for Healing.
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- Ingrid Garcia-Hansen Honkala, PhD
- Featured Speaker
Divine Guidance from Beings of Light and the Power of Connection.
Ingrid Garcia-Hansen Honkala, PhD
Thu.
10:15 am
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11:15 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
In this presentation, you will discover how during Ingrid’s NDE, while navigating in the spirit realm, she saw her mom who was about 10 min away from the place where Ingrid was drowning, and thanks to the strong connection between them, her mom was able to sense Ingrid’s presence. And then, by following her intuition and inner guidance she was able to find Ingrid’s lifeless body sunk at the bottom of a tank filled with frigid water, and to save her. Ingrid came back from the other realm to confirm that connection and communication between realms is absolutely real. When she grew up, Ingrid had a second NDE and not long after the Beings of Light revealed to her that one of the purposes of her NDEs was to bring back the message of the importance of connection which is essential to reuniting with our neighbors in Oneness. True Connection can only be achieved through Unconditional Love. Nowadays Ingrid is still communicating and learning from the Beings of Light and the spirit realm.
From the moment of her NDE at the age of two, Ingrid was aware of other dimensions of life than those most of us normally experience. She was also gifted with the wise input of “Beings of Light” who gave her invaluable insights and assistance as she faced the challenges of growing up and finding her professional destiny as an oceanographer. Throughout her life journey from her native Colombia to Europe and her eventual home in the USA — and from a deadly war zone to underwater explorations and a NASA research center — Ingrid teaches how any human experience can be illumined from within when we are tuned in with inner guidance
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Divine Guidance from Beings of Light and the Power of Connection.
- Featured Speaker
Ingrid Garcia-Hansen Honkala, PhD
Thu.
10:15 am
-
11:15 am
MT
Room 1 (Grand Ballroom)
60
Minutes
In this presentation, you will discover how during Ingrid’s NDE, while navigating in the spirit realm, she saw her mom who was about 10 min away from the place where Ingrid was drowning, and thanks to the strong connection between them, her mom was able to sense Ingrid’s presence. And then, by following her intuition and inner guidance she was able to find Ingrid’s lifeless body sunk at the bottom of a tank filled with frigid water, and to save her. Ingrid came back from the other realm to confirm that connection and communication between realms is absolutely real. When she grew up, Ingrid had a second NDE and not long after the Beings of Light revealed to her that one of the purposes of her NDEs was to bring back the message of the importance of connection which is essential to reuniting with our neighbors in Oneness. True Connection can only be achieved through Unconditional Love. Nowadays Ingrid is still communicating and learning from the Beings of Light and the spirit realm.
From the moment of her NDE at the age of two, Ingrid was aware of other dimensions of life than those most of us normally experience. She was also gifted with the wise input of “Beings of Light” who gave her invaluable insights and assistance as she faced the challenges of growing up and finding her professional destiny as an oceanographer. Throughout her life journey from her native Colombia to Europe and her eventual home in the USA — and from a deadly war zone to underwater explorations and a NASA research center — Ingrid teaches how any human experience can be illumined from within when we are tuned in with inner guidance
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