What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHeaven Is for Real
Randall Wallace · Film · 2014
If you loved Heaven Is for Real, start with Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife (Eben Alexander, 2012) — a book on the same thread. Below: 1 book, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Heaven Is for Real across media.
If Heaven Is for Real captivated you, explore these stories that navigate the thin boundary between human experience and the divine mystery.
Books on the same thread
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife
Eben Alexander · Book · 2012
Explores: Afterlife, Consciousness, Spirituality.
Much like Heaven Is for Real, this memoir moves from skepticism to awe, providing a scientific perspective on the profound mystery of what happens when we touch the afterlife.
Series on the same thread
Jesus of Nazareth
Franco Zeffirelli · Series · 1977
Shares a thread with Heaven Is for Real: Miracles.
If you appreciated the spiritual focus of Heaven Is for Real, you will value this epic portrayal of the central figure whose life and resurrection define the Christian faith.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Explores: Faith, Redemption, Discipleship.
Fans of Heaven Is for Real who enjoy seeing faith-based themes brought to life on screen will resonate with this intimate, humanized look at the ministry of Jesus Christ.
Everwood
Greg Berlanti · Series · 2002
Explores: Grief and Loss, Parent-Child Relationship, Starting Over.
While Heaven Is for Real examines a family navigating a miracle, this series offers a similar focus on the complex, evolving relationships within a family dealing with sudden life changes.
Podcasts on the same thread
Heaven's Helpline
Podcast
Explores: sexual abuse, institutional cover-up, religious institutions.
This investigative journey contrasts with the wonder found in Heaven Is for Real by examining the darker, institutional realities that sometimes hide behind the facade of organized religious structures.
A New Untold Story
Podcast
Explores: Small-town life, Overcoming adversity, Single motherhood.
This story of a young boy defying medical odds echoes the miraculous survival at the heart of Heaven Is for Real, grounding a profound testimony in a small-town setting.
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Common questions
Is Heaven Is for Real based on a true story?
Heaven Is for Real is a 2014 film directed by Randall Wallace that depicts the experiences of a young boy named Colton. The story follows the Burpo family as they navigate the aftermath of their son's recovery from surgery and his claims about visiting heaven.
What is the primary conflict in Heaven Is for Real?
In Heaven Is for Real, the primary conflict centers on Todd and Sonja Burpo. After their son Colton describes visiting heaven during emergency surgery, they struggle to process his claims and Todd must decide if he has the courage to share his son's experiences with others.
Who directed the movie Heaven Is for Real?
The film Heaven Is for Real was directed by Randall Wallace. Released in 2014, the movie dramatizes the account of a young boy who claims to have traveled to heaven and back during a medical emergency while his parents attempt to verify his knowledge.
What happens to Colton in Heaven Is for Real?
In Heaven Is for Real, Colton undergoes emergency surgery and makes a miraculous recovery. Following the procedure, he tells his parents that he visited heaven and reveals information that he could not have known, which causes his parents to question the nature of his experience.