You Don't Have To Die To Get To Heaven- Sue Pearson's Shared Death Experience- EP 416
02/04/25 • 74 min
🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife.
Sue also opens up about:
✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing
✅ Her encounters with divine guidance and the signs from loved ones beyond the veil
✅ The true power of forgiveness—and why it’s essential for our healing
✅ How A Course in Miracles shaped her spiritual journey
✅ The biggest question of all: Do we ALL get to heaven?
💡 About Our Guest: Sue Pearson
With over 40 years as a journalist and three Emmy Awards to her name, Sue Pearson has spent her career mastering the art of storytelling. Today, she is the editor of The Story Project for the Circle of Atonement, an organization dedicated to A Course in Miracles. Her book, You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven, chronicles her profound encounters with the spiritual realm and the miracles that continue to unfold in her life.
🔗 Connect with Sue Pearson:
📖 Get Her Book: You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven – [Amazon Link]
🌍 Visit Sue’s Website: [Website Link]
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
🔔 Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
💬 What’s Your Take?
Have you ever had a mystical experience or received a sign from a loved one? Share your story in the comments or join our community at grief2growth.com/community. We’d love to hear from you!
👉 If you found this episode insightful, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. ❤️
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:
1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback
Can't wait to hear from you!
I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.
https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons
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🕊️ What if you could accompany a loved one partway to heaven? Would it change the way you see life, death, and everything in between? In this unforgettable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Emmy Award-winning journalist Sue Pearson shares her shared death experience (SDE) with her father, a moment that completely transformed her understanding of the afterlife.
Sue also opens up about:
✅ The mystical experiences that followed her father’s passing
✅ Her encounters with divine guidance and the signs from loved ones beyond the veil
✅ The true power of forgiveness—and why it’s essential for our healing
✅ How A Course in Miracles shaped her spiritual journey
✅ The biggest question of all: Do we ALL get to heaven?
💡 About Our Guest: Sue Pearson
With over 40 years as a journalist and three Emmy Awards to her name, Sue Pearson has spent her career mastering the art of storytelling. Today, she is the editor of The Story Project for the Circle of Atonement, an organization dedicated to A Course in Miracles. Her book, You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven, chronicles her profound encounters with the spiritual realm and the miracles that continue to unfold in her life.
🔗 Connect with Sue Pearson:
📖 Get Her Book: You Don’t Have to Die to Get to Heaven – [Amazon Link]
🌍 Visit Sue’s Website: [Website Link]
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
🔔 Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
💬 What’s Your Take?
Have you ever had a mystical experience or received a sign from a loved one? Share your story in the comments or join our community at grief2growth.com/community. We’d love to hear from you!
👉 If you found this episode insightful, please leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. ❤️
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:
1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback
Can't wait to hear from you!
I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.
https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support
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In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith is joined by filmmaker Max Rissman, whose debut feature film, Upon Waking, takes viewers on an emotional journey through near-death and shared-death experiences. The film explores themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the transformative power of love and healing. Max opens up about his creative process, the challenges of making an independent film, and how spirituality plays a pivotal role in his storytelling.
If you’ve ever wondered about the spiritual side of filmmaking, the role of intuition in creativity, or how art can be a path to healing, this conversation is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Max’s childhood passion for storytelling inspired his career as a filmmaker 🎭
- The significance of near-death and shared-death experiences in the film Upon Waking 🕊️
- The challenges Max faced while creating a low-budget feature film during COVID-19 🎥
- Why forgiveness—both of others and oneself—is central to healing 💖
- How spirituality and intuition guide the creative process ✨
About Max Rissman:
Max Rissman is an NYU-trained filmmaker dedicated to creating emotionally resonant stories about the human condition. His debut feature film, Upon Waking, is a powerful exploration of loss, transformation, and self-acceptance. Releasing on Valentine’s Day, the film will be available on Amazon Prime, Fandango, and Hoopla.
Links & Resources:
- 🎬 Watch Upon Waking: uponwakingfilm.com
- 🌟 Connect with Brian and join the Grief 2 Growth community: grief2growth.com/community
Feedback & Get Involved:
🎧 We’d love to hear from you!
- What resonated with you in this episode?
- Have you ever found healing through creativity?
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:
1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback
Can't wait to hear from you!
I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.
https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support
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Struggling With Religion? Awaken To Love EP 413
In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, I sit down with David Hulse, a kindred soul whose journey closely mirrors my own—a shift from fear-based religion to love-centered spirituality. As a spiritual guide, teacher, and founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, David has dedicated his life to helping others release limiting beliefs and awaken to a more expansive, compassionate faith.
From his early days in fundamentalist Christianity to discovering the healing power of sound, frequency, and vibration, David’s story is one of transformation, courage, and deep wisdom.
One of the most powerful moments in this episode is David’s first-hand experience helping release Oral Roberts’ son’s spirit—a remarkable insight into how religious beliefs can keep souls earthbound.
Whether you’ve struggled with rigid religious teachings, are questioning your beliefs, or are simply curious about a more loving, inclusive spirituality, this conversation will inspire and challenge you.
What We Discuss in This Episode:
🔥 David’s transformation from fundamentalist Christianity to love-based spirituality
🎶 How sound, frequency, and vibration can be powerful tools for awakening
🤔 The dangers of fear-based religious teachings and how to break free
🌍 The concept of universal reconciliation—does everyone return to God?
📖 How hidden wisdom in the Bible reveals a more inclusive spirituality
🕊️ David’s extraordinary story of releasing Oral Roberts’ son’s spirit
🚪 How to move from religious dogma to a direct experience of the Divine
💡 Learn more about David and his work:
👉 https://www.davidhulse.com
Join the Conversation!
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode!
💬 What’s one belief you’ve had to unlearn on your spiritual journey? Drop a comment and let’s continue the conversation.
🎧 Listen Now & Subscribe:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Grief2Growth.com
🌟 If this episode resonated with you, please
This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.
Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deck
You can send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the show notes. Use fanmail to:
1.) Ask questions.
2.) Suggest future guests/topics.
3.) Provide feedback
Can't wait to hear from you!
I've been studying Near Death Experiences for many years now. I am 100% convinced they are real. In this short, free ebook, I not only explain why I believe NDEs are real, I share some of the universal secrets brought back by people who have had them.
https://www.grief2growth.com/ndelessons
🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review
Thanks so much for your support
Grief 2 Growth - You Don't Have To Die To Get To Heaven- Sue Pearson's Shared Death Experience- EP 416
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Music. Close your eyes and imagine, what if the things in life that cause us the greatest pain, the things that bring us grief, are challenges, challenges designed to help us grow to ultimately become what we were always meant to be. We feel like we've been buried. But what if, like a seed we've been planted, and having been planted, we grow to become a mighty tree. Now open your eyes. Open your eyes to this way of viewing life. Come with me as we explore your true, infini
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