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title: Place and Heaven
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# Place and Heaven
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### Place and Heaven
In this episode we will explore the concept of “place” as a continuation of the series on Heaven. Through NewChurch theology we are able to understand more fully how heaven is organized and how people are able to find their place in heaven. The place where surrounded by like minded people bringing an inner peace, sense of belonging and most at home.
##### Curtis Childs
#### About the guest
Curtis Childs is the Vice President of programming at the Swedenborg foundation. He spends his days talking New Church Theology with people on the internet. He and his team have produced weekly webcasts through his YouTube channel "Off The Left Eye" which has accumulated over 154K subscribers and over 35 million views. He works with his team to create simple, effective inquiries into life’s biggest questions. Curtis also serves as the Executive Director for NewChurch Live supporting the mission and vision of the church as well as hosting Sunday services when Pastor Chuck is away.
### Short Description
This podcast is a part two in a 3 part series on the topic of heaven. In this episode we will explore "place" how we find our heavenly home.
Some key takeaways from the episode include: how when we die we simply move from one world to another. The concept of “place” means going to where your love is and that heaven is formed out of these communities with similar loves. What the process is like when you die, what angels are and their purpose in welcoming you in heaven. How heaven is organized, that when you die you understand more fully God’s plan for you and how you ultimately find your house in heaven.
### Episode timeline
01:19
Curtis Intro
04:22
“Heaven is why everything exists”
05:30
The two majors of reality: physical & spiritual.
08:20
What happens when you wake up in heaven?
10:35
How do you find your place in heaven?
13:00
What heaven is like for Curtis and how it demonstrates that heaven is close.
17:09
How humanity is a metaphor for heaven?
19:35
How we experience heaven in this life and its insights for the afterlife.
### Key Points
## "When we die we simply move from one world to another"
## "Heaven is why everything exists"
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