Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 30 minutes ago
Do family and friend bonds survive death? Some hope to be with family members in the afterlife, and some don’t. We dig into what Swedenborg found out. For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
A deep dive into Bible scripture through a Swedenborgian lens: youtube.com/@SpiritLifeBibleStudy
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Check out our other channel showing Swedenborgian takes on modern topics: youtube.com/@CurtisOTLE
★☆★BOOKS QUOTED IN THIS EPISODE★☆★
Heaven and Hell (§44, §46, §494): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/heaven-and-hell-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 1 (§685): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-1-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 3 (§2304, §2732): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-3-portable-nce?_pos=1&_sid=2ac93d5be&_ss=r
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 9 (§6492): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-9-portable-nce?_pos=3&_sid=2ac93d5be&_ss=r
True Christianity, vol. 1 (§387, §447): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/true-christianity-volume-1-portable-nce
Love In Marriage (§273): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/love-in-marriage
★☆★CHAPTER MARKERS★☆★
0:00 Do Families Stay Together in the Afterlife?
4:00 Can You See Your Loved Ones After Death?
7:42 Family Healing in the Afterlife
16:00 What Happens to Your Family in Heaven?
21:02 Why Some Relationships Don’t Continue in the Afterlife
25:12 How Your “Ruling Love” Determines Your Afterlife
35:04 Can Spouses and Ancestors Be Together in Heaven?
40:08 Finding Your Spiritual Family in the Afterlife
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*MAKE A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION* See how your generosity directly benefits our channel! swedenborg.com/donate
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★☆★RELATED CONTENT★☆★
Are There Families in Heaven? - Swedenborg and Life
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
★☆★FREE E-BOOKS★☆★
swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads
★☆★ABOUT★☆★
We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
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Do family and friend bonds survive death? Some hope to be with family members in the afterlife, and some don’t. We dig into what Swedenborg found out. For a fun, easy way to support our channel, click the "join" button under any video. You'll get an OTLE badge, custom emojis, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Exciting new channel, comparing NDE stories to Swedenborg’s reports! youtube.com/@TheNDEFiles
A deep dive into Bible scripture through a Swedenborgian lens: youtube.com/@SpiritLifeBibleStudy
Want shorter clips from our full-length podcasts? Subscribe to our clips channel: youtube.com/@OTLEClips
Check out our other channel showing Swedenborgian takes on modern topics: youtube.com/@CurtisOTLE
★☆★BOOKS QUOTED IN THIS EPISODE★☆★
Heaven and Hell (§44, §46, §494): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/heaven-and-hell-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 1 (§685): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-1-portable-nce
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 3 (§2304, §2732): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-3-portable-nce?_pos=1&_sid=2ac93d5be&_ss=r
Secrets of Heaven, vol. 9 (§6492): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/secrets-of-heaven-volume-9-portable-nce?_pos=3&_sid=2ac93d5be&_ss=r
True Christianity, vol. 1 (§387, §447): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/true-christianity-volume-1-portable-nce
Love In Marriage (§273): bookshop.swedenborg.com/products/love-in-marriage
★☆★CHAPTER MARKERS★☆★
0:00 Do Families Stay Together in the Afterlife?
4:00 Can You See Your Loved Ones After Death?
7:42 Family Healing in the Afterlife
16:00 What Happens to Your Family in Heaven?
21:02 Why Some Relationships Don’t Continue in the Afterlife
25:12 How Your “Ruling Love” Determines Your Afterlife
35:04 Can Spouses and Ancestors Be Together in Heaven?
40:08 Finding Your Spiritual Family in the Afterlife
★☆★MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOWS★☆★
*MAKE A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION* See how your generosity directly benefits our channel! swedenborg.com/donate
*COMMUNITY CONNECTION* To support our efforts AND get extra content, book discounts, and opportunities for group discussions and interaction with our team, sign up for our Community Membership! swedenborg.com/community-membership-benefits-signup
*SHOP OUR MERCH* 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here. redbubble.com/people/swedenborgfound/shop
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter here:
swedenborg.com/otle-newsletter
★☆★RELATED CONTENT★☆★
Are There Families in Heaven? - Swedenborg and Life
“Who Was Swedenborg?Who Was Swedenborg?
“Swedenborg 101: The Basic Nature of Everything” youtube.com/watch?v=3Q14EcEwQVQ&t
★☆★FREE E-BOOKS★☆★
swedenborg.com/bookstore/free-ebooks-downloads
★☆★ABOUT★☆★
We dig into Emanuel Swedenborg’s writings to learn more about the spiritual backdrop of this life we’re living, and then work hard to craft a narrative to share what we learn, using visual tools of animations, illustrations, and diagrams to deliver the concepts in an entertaining, enlightening, and uplifting way.
Off The Left Eye is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and faith. Learn more at swedenborg.com
★☆★STAY CONNECTED ★☆★
E-MAIL SIGN-UP - offthelefteye.com/subscribe
FACEBOOK - facebook.com/HeavenAndHellSwedenborg
★☆★REACH OUT★☆★
Want to have an Off The Left Eye team member appear on your show? Contact us at offthelefteye@swedenborg.com
