Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon. She drowned while river kayaking in South America and experienced life after death. Dr. Neal has written two books on her experience, including a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller. Her journey from that day to the TEDx stage has been about waking up, discovering true purpose, and taking action. Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified spinal surgeon who drowned on a South American river. Without oxygen for thirty minutes, she was clinically dead. She experienced life after death, conversed with Jesus, and experienced God’s all-encompassing love. Her’s is a life-changing story of hope, understanding, and of joy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference
When Mark McDonough was a teen, a catastrophic fire claimed the lives of his mother and younger brother. It also left Mark with burns on over 65 percent of his body. During a long and painful recovery, his faltering faith in God was strengthened by a remarkable near-death experience. Inspired to pursue a career as a plastic surgeon to help those who suffer as he has, McDonough has overcome numerous other adversities on his journey, including addiction and a stroke. Now he shares his incredible true story of survival and perseverance to bring hope and healing to those dealing with great physical and emotional pain.
Nancy Rynes grew up in a Catholic family, but eventually distanced herself from the church, considering herself an atheist. But, after being struck by a vehicle when riding her bike in 2014, Rynes experienced a near-death phenomenon in which she saw her own body from afar. The event inspired Rynes to reconnect with her spirituality, which she details in her book, “Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience.” Rynes joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to open up about her new understanding
About Lewis Brown Griggs: Why do so many of us focus on the story of our shortcomings? How can our uniqueness be recognized as the greatest gift we bring to one another? Through his lives and near deaths, Lewis Brown Griggs shares transformational perspectives on how our weaknesses can become our greatest strengths.