Are near-death experiences real? Do they give us a glimpse of the afterlife, or should we approach them with caution? What does it mean to live faithfully as an everyday Christian? And who really has the authority to forgive sins— the individual believer, the priest or the church? 

In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, NT Wright and Mike Bird explore these listener questions, tackling the theology of near-death experiences and whether these experiences point to an afterlife, discussing the calling of all of us in our everyday Christian lives and fields of work, and the power and limits of forgiveness in the church.

• Do near-death experiences reveal the afterlife? They discuss their significance, potential pitfalls, and why scripture provides a firmer foundation for understanding life after death.
• How should lay Christians live out their faith? They unpack how every believer—whether in ministry or secular work—plays a vital role in God’s mission.
• Who has the authority to forgive sins? They clarify the difference between personal and communal forgiveness and what the New Testament teaches about it.

🎧 If you’ve ever questioned what near-death experiences mean, how to live faithfully as a lay Christian, or the authority of forgiveness in the church, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight.