To Hell and Back: Howard Storm's Descent into Death

Summary

The script recounts a dramatic near-death experience of a university professor who, after suffering a perforated stomach in Paris, undergoes a profound spiritual awakening. He describes enhanced senses, meeting Jesus, and a life review that led to a new understanding of love's power to change the world. His post-experience zeal to share his revelation, however, alienates his family and challenges his relationships, yet he remains hopeful and committed to spreading love and finding peace.

Takeaways

• 🎓 The individual started as an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University in 1972 and was promoted to full professor and tenured at the young age of 25.
• 🏡 The professor, along with his wife, had seven children and traveled extensively, including a memorable trip to Paris for an art tour.
• 🗓️ On June 1st, 1985, the professor experienced an acute pain in his abdomen, which was later diagnosed as a perforated duodenum, a life-threatening condition.
• 🚑 In Paris, the professor was rushed to the hospital where he was informed that without immediate surgery, he would die.
• 🈚️ Due to it being the weekend, there was no available surgeon, and he was left in severe pain for hours without medical attention.
• 😖 The professor described feeling terror and despair, believing he was dying, and experiencing a profound sense of loss and regret over his relationships.
• 🌟 After losing consciousness, the professor reported an out-of-body experience where he felt an enhanced sense of sight, hearing, and touch.
• 👥 He encountered a group of people who led him away from his body and into a dark, featureless space, where he was subjected to a harrowing ordeal.
• 🙏 In a moment of desperation, the professor called out to Jesus, and a bright light appeared, leading to a transformative spiritual experience.
• 🔄 The professor was shown a review of his life, including the impact of his father's abusive behavior and his own subsequent actions.
• 💡 Jesus imparted wisdom and understanding to the professor, emphasizing the importance of love and its potential to change the world.
• 🔙 Upon returning to his body, the professor underwent surgery and survived, with a new sense of purpose and mission to spread love and understanding.
• 💔 Despite his transformation, the professor faced rejection and alienation from his family and struggled to convey the significance of his experience.
• 🤝 The professor sought reconciliation with his father, understanding the root of his father's behavior and achieving forgiveness and friendship.
• 🌱 The script conveys a message of hope, change, and the power of love to transform lives and bring about a sense of peace and purpose.

Q & A

When did the narrator start working at Northern Kentucky University?

The narrator started working at Northern Kentucky University in 1972.

What position was the narrator offered at the age of 25?

The narrator was offered a promotion to full professor at the age of 25.

What significant event happened to the narrator on June 1st, 1985?

On June 1st, 1985, the narrator experienced the most acute pain of his life due to a perforation of the duodenum.

What was the immediate danger posed by the narrator's medical condition?

The immediate danger was that hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and bacteria were leaking into the narrator's abdominal cavity, causing him to digest himself from the inside.

How did the narrator describe his experience in the hospital before surgery?

The narrator described his experience as terrifying, with no doctor available initially, and he was in extreme pain for 10 hours before being taken to surgery.

What did the narrator perceive when he was unconscious?

When unconscious, the narrator perceived himself standing next to his bed, feeling better than ever, with enhanced senses, and seeing a group of people in the hallway.

What was the narrator's spiritual experience during his unconscious state?

The narrator had a spiritual experience where he met Jesus and was shown his life in chronological order, realizing the impact of his relationships and actions.

What message did the narrator receive from Jesus during his spiritual experience?

The message the narrator received was to love the person he was with, as this act of love would have a ripple effect and change the world.

How did the narrator's relationships change after his spiritual experience?

After his spiritual experience, the narrator tried to share his newfound understanding of love and purpose, but this led to alienation from his family and others who did not take his experience seriously.

What was the narrator's attitude towards his father after his experience?

The narrator was able to forgive his father and become his best friend, understanding that his father's actions were a result of his own troubled upbringing.

What is the narrator's belief about the power of grace and love?

The narrator believes in the power of grace and love to change lives for the better, bringing hope, peace, joy, and contentment, and leading people to find God and eternal life.