The Mantawauk Caves12 Aug 2025

Alive Again | E8 | Dragged Under, Lifted Up

He was pulled beneath a speeding train… and awakened to something beyond this world.

David Ditchfield was saying goodbye to a friend when his coat became trapped in the closing doors of a train. He was dragged under the moving cars, suffering massive trauma and blood loss. As surgeons fought to save his life, David left his body—and entered another realm entirely.

In his near-death experience, David encountered guides who enveloped him in peace, love, and a sense of cosmic belonging. When he returned, everything had changed. Despite having no formal training in art or music, he began composing symphonies and painting vivid works inspired by what he saw on the other side.

This episode explores the mystery of where creativity comes from, and how a brush with death can awaken something extraordinary within us.

Story producer: Kate Sweeney.

For more on David and his symphony, you can read his book, “Shine On: The Remarkable Story Of How I Fell Under A Speeding Train, Journeyed To The Afterlife, And The Astonishing Proof I Brought Back With Me”

Or visit David’s Website, and check out his social medial links:
David on Instagram
David on Threads
David on YouTube
David on Facebook
David on SoundCloud
David on X

Warning: This series contains graphic descriptions of trauma, violence, abuse, and other content that may not be suitable for certain listeners.

* If you have a transformative experience to share, we’d love to hear your story. Please email us at aliveagainproject@gmail.com

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Episoder(16)

Episode 13: The Baptism

Season Finale. James Fincher’s gamble pays off for Dena and his nephew. Julien faces the truth and makes the ultimate sacrifice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Mai 202341min

Episode 12: The Goodbye Dress

Description: Dena prepares for the worst. Julien’s struggle to stop Fincher’s execution takes a devastating turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mai 202336min

Episode 11: The Midnight Man

Desperate to uncover the truth, Juien’s investigation leads him a little too close to home, as old familial ties lead to shocking new discoveriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mai 202344min

Episode 10: A Message From Tyler (Part 2)

Tyler's cryptic message continues. Julien learns what became of his friend and picks up a new trail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Mai 202327min

Episode 9: A Message From Tyler (Part 1)

Fincher is offered a deal. Julien discovers a haunting message left for him by Tyler; is it the rant of a madman or a key to the truth? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Mai 202330min

Episode 8: Wanting To Hurt Stuff

Julien takes shelter at Dena’s house. Dena gets a house call from an unlikely friend but struggles to protect her son from malevolent forces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Mai 202330min

Episode 7: The Deal

James Fincher’s time on death row has been anything but routine. Julien receives a warning. Ominous forces are closing in, and time is running out to stop Fincher’s execution.See omnystudio.com/listen...

26 Apr 202339min