This week on Here’s What We Know, our host Gary Scott Thomas sits down with the author of “Impression of Near-Death Experiences,” Robert ‘Bob’ Christophor Coppes. His book gives an impression of what Near-Death Experiences are like by giving hundreds of quotes from more than 100 experiences from all over the world. They explore Bob’s unexpected journey from a finance background to becoming an NDE researcher and discuss compelling stories that challenge our understanding of life and consciousness. You don’t want to miss this thought-provoking conversation. Tune in now!
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In this Episode:
- Bob’s Background: Despite having a career in finance and working at the Central Bank of the Netherlands, he developed a keen interest in spirituality and NDEs.
- Near-Death Experiences: Bob shares insights about life reviews during such experiences, where individuals relive moments from their lives from multiple perspectives, including those they interacted with.
- Hear our host Gary as he shares a story about his mother’s NDE during a lightning storm, where she had an out-of-body experience and was given a choice to return or not.
- Verifiable Out-of-Body Experiences: Highlighting cases where people have observed details during their NDEs that were later confirmed to be accurate despite not being conscious or able to see at the time.
- Unconditional Love & Judgment: Discusses how many who have had NDEs report experiencing unconditional love—a concept difficult for some to grasp—and explains there is no external judgment; rather, individuals feel empathy towards others affected by their actions.
- Life Reviews: Explores how life reviews allow individuals to understand the ripple effect of their actions on others’ feelings—emphasizing missed opportunities for kindness as profound learning moments without any external judgment attached.
Quotations:
“The interesting thing about a near-death experience is that it starts with that you see your environment, where you are, where you had your cardiac arrest or where you were hit by lightning or where you were having an accident.” ~ Bob Coppes
“Near-death experiences are real, that you can really get out of your body, that your consciousness can be somewhere else than where your body is, that your consciousness can be outside your body. It doesn’t need your body to exist.” ~ Bob Coppes
“To many people who had an NDE, what they experience is so extraordinary and so real. They say this is more real than our life here.”~ Bob Coppes
“Every NDE is different. There are commonalities, but the pictures they get are totally different. There’s not one NDE equal to another one. They are all unique.” ~ Bob Coppes
“I understand NDE is for everyone. There’s no exception, it’s unconditional.” ~ Bob Coppes
“Another thing that we discovered is that you cannot say that people who are bad have a distressing NDE and that people who have been good only get blissful NDE.”~ Bob Coppes
“I believe that everyone eventually goes home, whatever you did, but it’s nicer if you have done loving things. You will look back on your life much more happy if you have done loving things to others.”~ Bob Coppes
“I think dying, even if it’s in perhaps a violent way, can be quick. And you will eventually feel well. The feeling well part will be there anyway.” ~ Bob Coppes
Bio:
Robert ‘Bob’ Christophor Coppes, based in The Netherlands, is a scientist, author, and NDE Researcher. He is a Board Member of IANDS (That’s the International Association of Near-Death Studies), and has given keynote talks, and has compiled hundreds of quotes from Near-Death Experiencers.
With a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Groningen, Bob held roles at the Dutch Central Bank as a banking supervisor, risk manager, and insurance supervisor. Now retired, he supports children with their schoolwork and works with refugees.
His writing journey began after his brother’s death from AIDS, inspiring him to write “Michael’s Cloak.” He also authored “Beyond the Yellow Bridge,” which tells the story of women left behind after the Srebrenica massacre.
Bob’s fascination with near-death experiences (NDEs) led to “The Essence of Religions” and “Messages from the Light.” His latest book, “Impressions of Near-Death Experiences,” includes many of these quotes along with recurring themes of the Near Death Experience.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://www.bobcoppes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.c.coppes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobcoppes