Leah Chrest

At the Edge of the Jordan: What waits for us after this life and why it matters

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The audiobook of At the Edge of the Jordan. Description:What waits for us when we die? How can the truth of heaven revolutionize our faith? In this unique work, Leah Chrest, a lifelong Christian, draws from both hundreds of near-death experiences and the Bible to create a captivating tale of faith and personal transformation. Based on the NDEs of Nancy Rynes, Rev. Howard Storm, Dr. Eben Alexander, Mary C. Neal, George Ritchie, and dozens more, Aislinn's story will answer your heart's deepest questions and inspire you to live a more peaceful, inspired, faith-filled life. leahchrest.substack.com

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Leah Chrest

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Chapter 19: This Side of the Jordan 03.02.2026 5:55

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Chapter 18: Miracles 03.02.2026 14:06

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Chapter 17: Faith 03.02.2026 18:55

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Chapter 16: Homesick 03.02.2026 23:33

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Chapter 15: The Return 03.02.2026 7:08

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Chapter 14: The Future 03.02.2026 16:06

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Chapter 13: Love the Person in Front of You 03.02.2026 18:26

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Chapter 12: Mind Training 03.02.2026 23:19

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Chapter 11: Connection 03.02.2026 26:00

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Chapter 10: Rescue 03.02.2026 2:04

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Chapter 9: The Mountain and the Core 03.02.2026 26:14

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Chapter 8: Hell 03.02.2026 18:50

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Chapter 7: Never Alone 03.02.2026 14:07

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Chapter 6: Another Guide 27.07.2025 37:52

Sources for Chapter 6: Regarding the strands of love that connect us and being shown parts of the soul’s earthly future to help the soul return: Rynes, Nancy (2015). Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near-Death Experience. [Kindle Cloud Reader Version]. Retrieved from amazon.com Location No.671-683 Regarding not remembering everything from the NDE experience and plans for souls in...

Chapter 5: The Heavenly City 22.07.2025 21:59

Sources for Chapter 5: Regarding seeing a bright, loving, wise light: Williams, Kevin (Sept 26, 2019) “George Ritchie’s Near-Death Experience” Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife. Retrieved from https://near-death.com/george-ritchie-nde/ Melinda G NDE 9029 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1melinda_g_nde.html Regarding the point which a soul cannot pass Brandelyn W...

Chapter 4: Answers 21.07.2025 29:46

Hi everyone! Thanks for subscribing to The Contemplative Christian! I am making this chapter available to all subscribers. It’s hard to pick a favorite chapter of the book, but this is one of them, and I believe what is offered here can change your life if you take it to heart. It certainly changed mine! The rest of the audiobook will be available by early September 2025 (chapters will continue to...

Chapter 3: Awakening 19.07.2025 33:57

For those waiting for the heart of the story, this is where it begins! Footnotes read aloud. Sources I pulled from listed here for ease of independent research: For death via drowning: Sandra H NDE 3578. (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sandra_h_nde.html Jennifer W NDE 7516. (n.d.) NDERF . Retrieved from http://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1jennifer_w_nde_7516.html Mary...

Chapter 2: Adrift 19.07.2025 25:49

Chapter 2 of At the Edge of the Jordan Note: Skip if only interested in getting to the “meat” of the book (which starts in Chapter 3). Chapter Spoilers (read if you’d like to skip this chapter but still understand the basic flow of the plot): Aislinn and Dave are on their honeymoon in southern California. Over several days, Dave gives Aislinn some basic surfing lessons. On one of their dinners out...

Chapter 1: Two Step 09.07.2025 19:43

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At the Edge of the Jordan 09.07.2025 6:48

Title, Prologue, Preface This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leahchrest.substack.com