The best spiritual podcast episodes on Next Level Soul start with Robert Marshall’s near-death experience, Kelly Kolodney’s channeling of Archangel Raphael and Darryl Anka’s Bashar predictions. Each is a full conversation with host Alex Ferrari, with a transcript on its episode page.
Below are 20 of the best episodes of the Next Level Soul Podcast, grouped by what you are looking for: near-death experiences and the afterlife, channeled messages, ancient wisdom and hidden history, and consciousness, healing and practice. Each one comes with who it is for and a link to listen.
Key Takeaways
- Start with Robert Marshall. His 44 Hours in Heaven story is a recent, gripping near-death account and easy to begin with.
- For channeled messages, try Kelly Kolodney, Darryl Anka, Genevieve Taeger or Sheila Gillette.
- For big questions and hidden history, listen to Gregg Braden, Billy Carson or Aaron Abke.
- For something to practice, try Niraj Naik’s breathwork or Gary Renard’s A Course in Miracles teaching.
- Every episode has a transcript on its page, so you can read along or search for a moment.
Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife
Five episodes from people who say they have seen the other side, plus a medium who helps others reach loved ones.
1. Robert Marshall: 44 Hours in Heaven
Episode 634 | Near-death experience | Guest: Robert Marshall
Robert Marshall is a military veteran and the author of 44 Hours in Heaven. He says he died in a Fort Worth, Texas hospital in May 2024, was brain dead for 44 hours, and came back with a story he now shares. Alex walks him through it step by step.
Best for: Anyone new to near-death experience stories.
2. John J. Davis: A Detailed Tour of Heaven
Episode 228 | Near-death experience | Guest: John J. Davis
John J. Davis shares a detailed near-death experience from 1987, when he was 21. He describes a tour of what he calls the other side, and the message he says he was asked to bring back, told in a calm, first-person way.
Best for: Listeners who want a visual, step-by-step NDE story.
3. Betty Guadagno: An Atheist’s NDE Journey
Episode 569 | Near-death experience | Guest: Betty Guadagno
Betty Guadagno, known online as Buddha Betty, is a near-death experiencer, recovery advocate and transformation coach. In this episode she tells the story of her journey to the other side as an atheist, and what followed.
Best for: Skeptics and anyone in recovery who want a candid story.
4. Dr. Eben Alexander: NDEs, Psychedelics and the True Nature of Reality
Episode 728 | Near-death experience | Guest: Dr. Eben Alexander
Dr. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon and author whose near-death experience during a severe case of bacterial meningoencephalitis changed his view of consciousness. He shares what he experienced.
Best for: Readers who want a neurosurgeon’s view of the near-death experience.
5. Suzanne Giesemann: Speaking With Loved Ones Beyond the Veil
Episode 577 | Mediumship | Guest: Suzanne Giesemann
Suzanne Giesemann is a former Navy commander turned evidential medium and spiritual teacher. She talks with Alex about Wolf’s Message and how to speak with your loved ones beyond the veil, in plain, practical terms.
Best for: Anyone grieving or curious about mediumship.
Channeled Messages
Five episodes with channelers and psychic mediums, each sharing the message they say comes through.
6. Kelly Kolodney: Archangel Raphael’s Message to Humanity
Episode 583 | Channeling | Guest: Kelly Kolodney
Kelly Kolodney has channeled Archangel Raphael for 37 years. She tells the story of the Thanksgiving evening in 1989 when she and her sister began a journey that led to that work, and shares the message she says Raphael has for humanity.
Best for: Beginners curious about channeling and angels.
7. Darryl Anka: Bashar’s 2027 Predictions
Episode 486 | Channeling | Guest: Darryl Anka
Darryl Anka is the channel of Bashar. In this episode he shares Bashar’s predictions for 2026 and 2027, including a major contact event he says is expected, and what Bashar says it could mean for how we live.
Best for: Fans of Bashar and anyone curious about contact.
8. Genevieve Taeger: How Many Ascended Masters Are There?
Episode 633 | Ascended masters | Guest: Genevieve Taeger
There is no single official count of ascended masters. Theosophy, the I AM Activity, the Summit Lighthouse and Alice Bailey’s writings each name different masters, so the answer depends on the tradition you ask.
Best for: Readers who want a clear map of the ascended masters.
9. Sheila Gillette: Theo’s Channeled Message for Humanity
Episode 209 | Channeling | Guest: Sheila Gillette
Sheila Gillette comes back to the show to bring through Theo, the group she channels. This time the conversation is less about the big story and more about the how: how Theo first arrived and what the experience is like.
Best for: Listeners who want to understand how channeling works.
10. Nikki Dutta: How Humanity Is Transforming to a Higher Frequency
Episode 604 | Psychic medium | Guest: Nikki Dutta
Nikki Dutta is an Indian psychic medium who bridges ancient Eastern spirituality with multidimensional insight. In this episode she shares her path from childhood and how she sees humanity moving to a higher frequency.
Best for: Anyone curious about intuition and psychic gifts.
Ancient Wisdom, Origins and Hidden History
Four episodes that question the standard story of where we come from and what the early teachings really said.
11. Gregg Braden: Human Origins, Lost Civilizations and Simulation Theory
Episode 178 | Origins and consciousness | Guest: Gregg Braden
Author Gregg Braden joins Alex Ferrari to share his views on human origins, lost civilizations, simulation theory and God. He opens with a simple question: what if the story we were taught about where we come from is incomplete?
Best for: Big-picture thinkers who like to question origins.
12. Billy Carson: Jesus’ True Teachings in Lost Texts
Episode 317 | Hidden history | Guest: Billy Carson
Billy Carson returns to talk with Alex Ferrari about the Vatican, how he says the Bible took shape, and ancient stone work he believes points to a lost, advanced civilization. These are Billy’s views, and many scholars disagree.
Best for: Alternative history fans who want to hear it for themselves.
13. Aaron Abke: Jesus Christ’s Hidden Teachings
Episode 629 | Jesus and spirituality | Guest: Aaron Abke
Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher and former Christian pastor who has devoted his life to uncovering what he sees as the true teachings of Jesus. In this episode he shares what he has found and how it changed his path.
Best for: Seekers exploring Jesus beyond church doctrine.
14. Timothy Hogan: The Knights Templar and the Holy Bloodline of Jesus
Episode 496 | Hidden history | Guest: Timothy Hogan
Timothy Hogan is an author and Templar. He shares what he says about the Knights Templar, the 1307 roundup, their knowledge from India and Egypt, and the secret holy bloodline of Jesus, told as a story of hidden history.
Best for: History buffs who enjoy the Templar mystery.
Consciousness, Healing and Practice
Six episodes that give you ideas to think about and practices to try, from A Course in Miracles to breathwork.
15. Gary Renard: A Course in Miracles and Peace in Turbulent Times
Episode 666 | A Course in Miracles | Guest: Gary Renard
Gary Renard is a spiritual teacher and author best known for his work interpreting A Course in Miracles. In this episode he talks about the ego and how to find peace in turbulent times, in a clear, thoughtful way.
Best for: Students and newcomers to A Course in Miracles.
16. Pam Gregory: The Origins of Astrology and How It Works
Episode 459 | Astrology | Guest: Pam Gregory
Pam Gregory is an astrologer and author who has worked with birth charts for more than 40 years. In this conversation with Alex, she explains where astrology comes from and how it works, from the ground up.
Best for: Beginners curious about astrology and birth charts.
17. Darius J. Wright: Out-of-Body Experiences and Sleep Paralysis
Episode 522 | Out-of-body experiences | Guest: Darius J. Wright
Darius J. Wright is an out of body experiencer who teaches about leaving the body, sleep paralysis and what he says lies beyond this realm. He explains his experiences and what he has learned from them in plain language.
Best for: Listeners curious about out-of-body experiences.
18. Niraj Naik: Soma Breath and Breathwork
Episode 584 | Breathwork | Guest: Niraj Naik
Niraj Naik is a breathwork guide and former pharmacist who created and teaches the Soma Breath method. In this returning conversation, Episode 584, he talks with Alex about Soma Breath and what breathwork can offer.
Best for: Anyone who wants a hands-on practice to try.
19. Suzanne Spooner: QHHT and Past Lives
Episode 380 | Past lives | Guest: Suzanne Spooner
Suzanne Spooner is a QHHT (quantum healing hypnosis technique) practitioner, a former real estate agent and the creator of a channeling process she calls the Art of Universal Knowing. This conversation covers QHHT and past lives.
Best for: Readers curious about past lives and hypnosis.
20. Panache Desai: Your Soul Remembers What You Forgot
Episode 733 | Self-acceptance | Guest: Panache Desai
Panache Desai is a spiritual teacher and transformational guide whose work centers on self-acceptance, inner freedom, and recognizing the wholeness that already exists within us.
Best for: Anyone who feels they must fix themselves before they begin.
An Honest View of Spiritual Podcasts
A podcast is a conversation, not proof. Our guests share personal experience and belief. Near-death experiences, channeling, mediumship and astrology are things you can weigh for yourself, and some claims here, like the Templar bloodline, are contested.
Use these episodes as doorways, not authorities. If something does not feel true to you, set it down. Nothing here replaces medical or mental health care; if you are struggling, please reach out to a doctor or call or text 988 in the US.
Watch More on Next Level Soul TV
Prefer to watch? Next Level Soul TV is our own home for films, series and teachings on these questions. Here are six series to try.
More Best-Of Guides From Next Level Soul
If these episodes pulled you in, keep going with our other guides: the best spiritual TV series, the best spiritual movies, the best near-death experience books, the best books about the afterlife and the best spiritual audiobooks.
For the stories behind the episodes, read our guides to the ascended masters and the lost years of Jesus, or browse our near-death experience stories.
Go Deeper with NLS Mastery: Awaken Your Psychic Abilities
Go beyond listening to episodes and explore awakening your own psychic abilities. Nikki Dutta teaches it in Awaken Your Psychic Abilities, part of NLS Mastery. Watch the course preview below.
Sources and Further Reading
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best spiritual podcast episodes?
Start with Robert Marshall for a near-death experience, Kelly Kolodney for channeled messages from Archangel Raphael, and Gregg Braden for big questions about human origins. All 20 episodes on this list are from the Next Level Soul Podcast.
Where can I listen to the Next Level Soul Podcast?
Every episode on this list has its own page on nextlevelsoul.com with the conversation and a full transcript. You can also find the podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and watch on Next Level Soul TV.
Who hosts the Next Level Soul Podcast?
Alex Ferrari hosts the Next Level Soul Podcast, with guests on spiritual awakening, near-death experiences, channeling, consciousness and healing. Its tagline is Spirituality for the Rest of Us.
What is the best spiritual podcast episode for beginners?
Kelly Kolodney is a warm, easy start for channeling, Pam Gregory explains astrology from the ground up, and Robert Marshall tells a near-death story in plain terms. Each has a transcript if you want to read along.
Which episodes cover near-death experiences and the afterlife?
Robert Marshall, John J. Davis, Betty Guadagno and Dr. Eben Alexander share near-death stories, and Suzanne Giesemann talks about speaking with loved ones beyond the veil.
Is there an episode on breathwork or practice?
Yes. Niraj Naik’s Episode 584 covers Soma Breath and breathwork, and Gary Renard’s Episode 666 teaches A Course in Miracles. Our meditation guide covers guided practices.
