JAMES VAN PRAAGH: “This is the final conversation out of a series of four with medium James Van Praagh. Here James discusses what messages our deceased loved ones commonly try to communicate to us from the spirit world. I ask James how quickly our loved ones attempt communication with us after their passing, what affects our ability to recognize the signs and signals our loved ones in spirit send us, how long people should wait before getting a reading with a medium, and also why people in spirit might communicate to one person in the family (say in a dream) as opposed to other family members. We even chat about what people can do on their own (without the help of a medium) to communicate with people in spirit.” ~ Bob Olson, Afterlife TV
James Van Praagh talks about after-death communication.
James Van Praagh has been working as a medium and teaching people about life after death for over 30 years. His first book, Talking To Heaven, reached #1 on the The New York Times Bestseller list. Then he went on to write Reaching To Heaven, Healing Grief, Heaven And Earth, Ghosts Among Us, Unfinished Business, Looking Beyond (for teens) and his latest book, Growing Up In Heaven. He has also written a book on meditation.
James Van Praagh had a daytime television talk show, Beyond With James Van Praagh, he produced a successful TV mini-series about his life on CBS entitled Living With The Dead starring Ted Danson (playing the role of James Van Praagh) and Mary Steenburgen, produced The Dead Will Tell on that network starring Anne Heche and Eva Longoria, and was Co-Executive Producer of the CBS primetime series Ghost Whisperer starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.
You can visit James Van Praagh’s website at www.VanPraagh.com where you can sign up for his online courses, purchase autographed books, view his calendar of events, and participate in his online chat rooms.
James has officially been “Tested As Legitimate” and has earned his place on BestPsychicMediums.com.
Afterlife TV is presented by Afterlife Investigator & Psychic Medium Researcher Bob Olson, who is the author of Answers about the Afterlife: A Private Investigator’s 15-Year Research Unlocks the Mysteries of Life after Death.
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Great video. I follow James and this was most interesting.
Thanks Judy. James is a fun and interesting interview, for sure.
As always…great interview! I can’t get enough! Thank you, Bob!
I appreciate that Linda!
What great insight and interview! Thanks to James and Bob for bringing the other side to the world!
Thank you Bee!
I have just watched,your info ,on loosing a passed one,I just had a wierd ,exp, with my sister,that i lost 3 years ago.after talking ,with my mom.she came to me, and cried verry hard, I thought it was my daughter,came out of the shower,,and know one was there?I i HAVE A STORY ABOUT DRAGONFLY/S THAT IS WILD? WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU?
Hi Darlene,
I’m glad you enjoyed the video conversation with James Van Praagh. I wish that I had the time to chat with people personally to hear everyone’s stories, but there are just too many of you with interesting stories to tell. But I’d love to read your story if you want to email it via the Contact page. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Warmly,
Bob
This was a great interview. When my mom passed 6 years ago from Alzheimer’s (I was her caregiver for 6 years), we had a lot of signs from her for about the first 2 1/2 months after she passed. The lights would blink off ,and the television and phone would shut off whenever I would talk about her with my brother on the telephone. I also heard her call my name one morning right before I woke up. All of these things were amazing and very comforting in my time of grief, and I cherish those experiences. I feel that she was trying to let me know that she is fine, and back to herself again, after suffering for so long from dementia.
Hi Kathleen,
Wow, what cool experiences. I, too, believe that’s what she was trying to tell you.
Thanks for those examples of after-death communication,
Bob
wow this is great stuff!!!! I’m going to tell all and I want to go somewhere that supports these beliefs and James Vanpraag is awesome I wish he could do me a reading. I like Sylvia Browne too. u got anything with her or any insite on her?
I am very intereseted and I’m a believer but just one question. Where does God come into all of this? Is there a God included in James beliefs or the ohers u have interveiwed?
Hi Christine,
That’s a great question. While I certainly can’t speak for my guests, most authors and experts generally believe in some concept of God, which they might refer to as God, Goddess, the Universe, Source, Divinity, Grace, and so on. Personally, I respect the beliefs of all my audience members, and I believe my guests do, as well. So my intention is to teach about the afterlife in a context that’s a bit ambiguous in this way, speaking more about spirituality and spiritual growth rather than religion. To me, the point of these Conversations and Reports is to pass along the conclusions of one person’s experiences (my truth or a guest’s truth) so that you and other audience members can investigate for yourselves and make up your own minds as to what is your individual truths. Only you can truly decide where God fits into all this for you, which is why your question has not been directly answered in any of these videos. I hope that makes sense to you.
Warmly,
Bob
I saw the “Beyond Belief” show in which Van Praagh was on. And I agree, that they portrayed him as well as the concept of life after death in a negative way. I was deep in grief after losing my father when I saw this show-hoping to find comfort that spirit goes on. The show did all it could to debunk the idea but I have chosen to go with my gut and embrace the concept of life after death. Was upset to see Beyod Belief was going to be on Oprah Network soon. I’ll email her too !
Hi Jill,
Thanks for your comment. That TV special really was slanted heavily in an effort to debunk. Hearing your story reminds me of why this kind of biased journalism can be harmful. So many people simply assume these shows are based on investigative journalism, so they believe what the shows edit for their intended bias, leaving the bereaved confused and hopeless that they’ll be able to connect with their loved ones in spirit, or that they will ever see them again. I’m happy to hear you aren’t one of those people. Keep investigating for yourself and you’ll soon know the truth.
Warmly,
Bob
I just recently lost my 22 year old son and my 18 year old daughter in a car accident, back in August of 2010. This has absolutely been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I would give just about anything to have a visit with my children. How do I go about doing this and with whom should I contact? Is it very expensive to have a session with a medium? I am very fascinated with this subject. I would greatly appreciate any reply or response I can get back from you on this matter. Thanks you so very much.
A griever mother of 2
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HI Wanda,
I’m very sorry to learn about your loss. Aside from watching the videos on AfterlifeTV.com, I recommend getting a book titled Hello From Heaven by Bill & Judy Guggenheim. It teaches you the various ways that our loved ones in spirit contact us. But also check out my list of recommended books at http://www.BestPsychicMediums.com for more selections.
To answer your question about mediums, their fees range from very little to hundreds of dollars. You don’t have to pay a lot to get a great reading. Check out my directory on http://www.BestPsychicDirectory.com for a list of over 700 psychics and mediums. Be sure to read about each one, make sure they are a medium (not a psychic), and visit their websites to choose the medium who most resonates with you. You can also visit my recommended list on http://www.BestPsychicMediums.com, but you can expect their fees to be on the higher side, as these mediums are some of the best and most experienced.
I write a lot about psychics and mediums on my directory. See the What’s New section (on the left side of every page) for my articles about them. And on AfterlifeTV.com (this website), check out my REPORTS videos that teach a lot about how to choose the best medium for you. I have a few videos on this subject.
My warmest wishes to you,
Bob
Hi Bob, James is another of my favorite mediums. Enjoyed the interview very much. I get upset about his TV show Beyond Belief I watched all the time because he was a part of it. Now that I know what they did I upset. I guess because I like James so much…. I’ll be looking forward to more interviews. Thanks
Hi Pat,
Yes, that show was disturbing to say the least. Thanks for your comment.
Warmly,
Bob
Hi Bob:
Great interview. My 16 year old daughter about 5 years ago, when she was 11, started seeing spirits in our house that we had built. After we moved out, the spirits left but then she began to see different ones. Before our moving out, my Mom passed away. At the funeral home, my daughter was looking at her body. Then she turned with tears and a smile, a big smile on her face. I asked her why she was smiling and she said,” Memmaw is looking down at herself in the casket. She is at the head of the casket and looking at herself. Her hair is a mess and she is wearing the pink nightgown she died in, but it is spread out like it has wings. I said to her, how did you know she died in that nightgown since you were not there and how did you know we cut the gown down the back of it? (we did that so if she was incontinent, she would go on the padding on the bed and not her gown). She said because I just saw her. After we moved she saw the former owner pacing in her bedroom many nights. At first she was scared and then we had a paranormal investigator come and get a voice recording to confirm it. We heard it. Also the male spirit left. I took her to a psychic that I had never met or discussed this with. He stated immediately after holding her hands, that she was just like him. The descriptions he gave of the spirits she had seen were remarkably so close to her descriptions. Not to mention the fact that he did all of the talking and got about 98% of it right. He then held some classes that I had her attend. She is no longer scared of what she sees and she can block them out for now, but he said they would come back and she would be able to do what he does someday, help others communicate with their deceased family and friends. Now she is content and not seeing things, but she knows one day that door will open again and when it does, she will not be scared any longer.
Thanks, for confirming these things and for bringing James on the program because all of what he said made sense and is very similar to what she has told me. 🙂
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for that story. And you’re most welcome. I’m glad you’re gaining benefit or enjoyment from the videos.
Warmly,
Bob
Hey J. W.,
You’re very kind. Thanks for the mention, the links, and your kind comments. We did post some articles on OfSpirit.com about Indigo Children a while back, which happened to get on a CNN episode, Anderson Cooper 360. They showed a young girl–indigo child–reading an article on OfSpirit.com Magazine about the subject. It’s currently on YouTube. So, yes, I’ll be open to interviewing someone about the subject. We’ll see. If you have any respected experts/authors regarding indigo children, let me know.
Warm wishes,
Bob
Im not into all this im not saying thou that it isnt true juat ive always managed to have an explaationion as to what them maybe,Untill now… Confused heres thing my uncle died. . A month after i was sitting drinking tea i dropped my phone into my drink i know derrrr..well anyways i ended up having to get a new phone my uncles friend had one he didnt use so i had that luckily my sd card had saved all my pictuz music onit phew well i put it in my mew phone and heres when i freaked…. I was walking my dpg i thought i will listen to some music so i went onto my. Phpnes music player selected albums…. Well there it was a albm what id never had obviouslyl had all that mumsic but sepately and also phptos py uncle in my. Phones galery differnt pplace to music so i went on albu in music player and there it as it still is here..a album with my uncles photo on as album cover ad the music in aalbum aare music what he had at furneral and other random but songs that seem to be a message liks ffix you, stronger, happy, turn around and time to say goodbye…. How is this possible ive tried see in phone if this could just be. created no. Not a album a playlist yes but npt a album only way cancreate a album is via pc in a album created.
Sorry for all spelling mistakes touch screen and tiny keypad…but im am very confused is this just a coincindence muddle up memory card maybe pr has he visited me and this his is message to me… Kind regards a none believer but now im thinking all this can be true… Claire
Hi Claire,
Well that’s a story I haven’t heard before. Very cool. Thanks for sharing it. You should check out my other videos on this subject with guests Bill Guggenheim and Dave Kane. You’ll like them both.
Warmly,
Bob
Hi Bob,
I lost my brother 14days back .He is my only eleder brother ,and we 2 sisters. He did suicide.
The day i heard i went to my home town and as it was late my parents did for his funeral stuffs..
But on the way while going i was hearing his voice that i couldnt see him as he dnt want me to see,As he is thinking i cant resist myself.
After coming back from my home town to my work place ,every time i am talking with him in my mind,
Many things happened which forcing me to beleive he is with me !!!!
Today is 14 day,in out hinduism today they will invite people for lunch in temple for the peace of soul.
I dnt know whether i wl b able to communicate to him after this.
Pls help me out
Hi Anny,
First, you have my sympathy for your brother’s passing. Second, I think you are very lucky to have connected with him in this way. That’s a wonderful gift. I’ve never known anyone to lose that connection because the services were over; but if you believe it’s true, that might become your reality. I would certainly keep an open mind about it and expect that he will continue communicating with you. Aside from that, I don’t think you need any help. I think your brother is helping you from this point.
My warmest wishes to you and your family,
Bob
is it possible that my visions of other ppl struggling on the other side are my struggles Dumped on them
Hi Rae,
It could be that and/or your beliefs or fears. From the evidence I’ve seen in my investigations of the afterlife, your visions are not reality. Be at peace.
Warmly,
Bob
Thank, Bob. That was a really clarifying interview. I love the way you interact with people, and it was great listening to James. What he says makes sense from a Swedish perspective. The distance does not matter. The webb is a great thing.
All the best, Olavi
Hi Olavi,
Coincidentally I’m having dinner with James tonight and introducing him at his live medium demonstration in Manchester, New Hampshire. I’ll relay what you wrote to him. Thanks for your comment. I too love how the Internet brings people from all parts of the world together.
Warmly,
Bob
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Bob, I love your site, but will you ever get anyone on, who will contact Sylvia Browne who passed?
Hi Yaeger,
No, my experience is that the only people Sylvia is likely to show up for in a reading are her friends and family members. Mediums aren’t able to conjure anyone they wish.
Warmly,
Bob
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I will have an opportunity to see James Van Praagh, at the Parker Play House In Florida very soon.
Hi Yaeger,
That should be enjoyable for you.
Warmly,
Bob
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Awesome! Wish I could talk to him
I have been having a lot of internal quarrel today about life after death vs just blacking out ( the end) and it has given me ALOT of anxiety. My fiancé believes in the ” blacking out ” version very strongly … I don’t want to believe that ( as I never have- his views are just very strongly spoken) … I’m thankful for coming across this site – it has given me some peace that will make for a night of better sleeping. Thank you.
Hey Ashley,
I’m happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.
Warmly,
Bob
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