Veterans advocate and three-time NDEer, Rev. Bill McDonald, Friday January 23
Bill McDonald has completed a world tour as an International Inspirational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Minister, Documentary Film Advisor, decorated war veteran, Award Winning Poet, Meditation Teacher, Artist, World-Wide Advocate for Veterans, and so much more.
His whole life has been a mystical trip in search of self-discovery and the purpose of life. He has been on a continuous spiritual journey, spanning slightly over 7 decades. He has written many books about his spiritually transformative experiences and his 3 “near-death-experiences” including supernatural events during his combat tour-of-duty in the Vietnam War (1966-67).
Since his last address to Utah IANDS, Reverend Bill has been laser focused on writing because he cannot travel everywhere and meet all the people who would like to hear his message but he can convey those teachings to a larger audience through his writings.
“Warrior A Spiritual Odyssey”, Rev. Bill’s autobiography
“Alchemy of a Warrior’s Heart “, a summary of his spiritual odyssey
“Cosmic Chronicles : Spiritual Essays”, his teachings and advice in a nutshell
“I Remember Tomorrow”, his transformative experiences over the past decade
“Sacred Verses : Poetry About the Divine Presence”, a profound exploration of the poet’s spiritual journey.
“Spiritual Prayers & Blessings”, a heartfelt collection of original prayers and blessings
Rev. Bill, as he is known, is involved in many non-profits, most of which he founded with a principal focus on veterans issues. He helps veterans because he served in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner and was raised by a father who had PTSD from from his service in WWII. He is highly decorated for his valiant service.
Rev. Bill has been able to accumulate healing and spiritual practices from many far-away parts of the world in his spiritual quests. He will conduct a free self-healing workshop (physical, spiritual, mental) Saturday afternoon, January 24 from 1 to 5 pm in our same meeting location. For further explanation of the workshop, visit his YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXUVf8UOT237rw2RfsB9haA. Some attendees with chronic illnesses have experienced significant relief from just this one session.
His website
Vania Valtriani’s impossible recovery and NDE. Feb 27, 2026
In 2014, Vania Valtriani had a hemorrhagic stroke. Two veins in her brain burst, and she was rushed into emergency surgery. After the procedure, her surgeons told her husband there was nothing they could do, and Vania would die. Her husband gave her a blessing anyway, asking God to heal her. Although Vania remained in a coma for three months, against all odds, she woke up. She told her husband she died and went to the other side, where she spoke with her father, who had previously died, and about seeing Jesus, who sent her back because her life’s purpose had not been completed. During her near-death experience, Vania experienced what she describes as the “overwhelming” love of God. She learned from communicating with her deceased father that family relationships continue after death. She learned that perseverance can overcome even seemingly impossible obstacles. Vania believes we can all learn to recognize subtle confirmations of God’s guidance in life.
The book detailing her story is available on Amazon.
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