From mocking Christians to warning the world that heaven is real, hell is real and God is realer: One man’s chilling near-death experience behind bars.
In a raw and unforgettable testimony, a man who once mocked God, wore pagan tattoos, and lived a life filled with darkness has now become a walking warning sign for anyone doubting the reality of the spiritual world. His story is not only gripping — it’s deeply humbling.
In December 2021, while serving a life sentence for shooting someone five times, this man dropped dead in his prison cell. For over 20 minutes, he was clinically gone. He was given CPR by his roommate and by one of the prison guards, who broke his sternum in the process. But what happened during that time would forever change him — and everyone who hears his story.
A Glimpse of Hell… and a Taste of Heaven
During those 20 minutes, he said he experienced both hell and heaven — and the way he described each realm was far from symbolic or abstract. This wasn’t just a dream. He didn’t just “imagine” something peaceful. It was as real as life itself, and what he saw shook him to his core.
Hell was real. He said he would rather spend the rest of his life in his prison cell than to spend another split second there. He recalled how he had to relive every bad thing he ever did in his life (and he saw it through the eyes of the person he hurt and how it affected all their loved ones),
Heaven was real. It was the most beautiful and peaceful place he had ever seen. He said all his questions were answered without having to ask anything.
More importantly, God was real. Jesus was real. There was no malice, hate or bad feelings.
The Warning Came a Year Earlier
Even more chilling? Exactly one year before this near-death experience, he and his cellmate saw something they couldn’t explain.
A supernatural being, dressed in glowing golden clothes, appeared in their jail cell. The spirit didn’t say a word — it just looked at them and wrote something down. Both men, at the same time, saw the same exact figure — a divine messenger of sorts. And neither of them have been the same since.
“He didn’t speak, but his presence said everything. It was like judgment had already started,” the man explained.
From Pagan to Jailhouse Preacher
Before this moment, he was deep into paganism, covered in occult tattoos, and laughed at Christians and their beliefs. He called God a lie and thought religion was weak.
But after dying — and coming back — he now uses his story to preach one thing loud and clear:
“God is real. Jesus is real. Keep your heart clean. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
From a man who had nothing to gain and no reason to fake a spiritual awakening — especially in prison — this story carries serious weight. It’s a reminder to take life (and the afterlife) seriously, and to open your eyes before they’re closed for good.
Please take a look at this chilling personal account of this man’s glimpse of hell and heaven. The way he describes it makes you feel as though you are there with him. The video is long, but it is worth the watch!
Let’s talk about it… what do you think this near-death experience?
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