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Sep 18
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Ganesh Venkataramanan

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This week on Here’s What We Know, we’re joined by Ganesh Venkataramanan, an accomplished engineer, Vice President at a leading software technology company, and author of the book Let Me Into Heaven. In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, Ganesh shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a Hindu household, becoming an atheist, and ultimately finding faith in Christ through his interactions with influential entrepreneurs.

Prepare for an engaging dive into big questions about the intersection of science and faith, the mysteries of the universe, and how Ganesh’s intellectual exploration led him to rediscover a belief in God.

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In this Episode:

  • Ganesh’s path from Hinduism to atheism and his embrace of Christianity
  • The intersection of science and faith in understanding the universe
  • The Big Bang and what it reveals about the existence of a Creator
  • The rarity of life and the intricate design of the universe
  • The importance of truth, honesty, and integrity in science
  • How faith can transform lives, bringing joy, peace, and purpose
  • The existence of evil and the human longing for a heavenly home
  • Insights from Ganesh’s book Let Me Into Heaven

Quotations:

“I was surrounded by atheists. I think a lot of professionals, a lot of analytical people, it’s very easy for them to be an atheist because the world of faith doesn’t seem to interact or intersect with the world of science as they see it.” ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“Faith is actually a hard word for me because it’s very hard to step out without knowing why I’m stepping out.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“If the universe had a beginning, it had to have a beginner, somebody who started it.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“The thing which struck me as a scientist and engineer was He’s (God the Creator)  really smart, He could solve a lot of differential equations in his head and get this going.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“We can understand this Person (God) by reading the Bible. That’s one way. But you can understand God also by looking at His creation.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’m not saying random things cannot happen, but it’s not an explanation on which you can base your science.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“Our calling is to have Christ as the center of our life, not us, right? It’s a cause to sacrifice, right? Which sounds like a bad idea until one lives there and then says, you know, actually, this is a lot more fun than being focused on me, me the whole time.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’m just saying something is fundamentally wrong in science today, that we’ve forgotten the fact that it’s a pursuit of truth.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“I’d been a Christian for five years and 10 years and say, you know, this walk with Christ has totally changed everything about me.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“When I walk the walk with Jesus, I know that what it led to was joy and peace in my life.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

“None of us want to die, but we have this craving for heaven. It is because that’s really our home, let’s say, embedded in our hearts.”  ~ Ganesh Venkataramanan

Bio:

Ganesh Venkataramanan, pen-named Geeves, is a graduate from the prestigous Indian Institute of Technology.

He works as Vice President at a Software Technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Geeves found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, Geeves stumbles across religion and then Jesus. Thanks to his mentors, Bill and Paul, Geeves learned about living a meaningful life that spans eternity.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://www.letmeintoheaven.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GEEVESOFFICIAL

Aug 07
Love12

Robert ‘Bob’ Christophor Coppes

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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

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