About this episode
Have you ever wondered if your dog, cat, or beloved pet will be in heaven? 🐶🐱 In this heartfelt episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone dives deep into one of the most emotional questions we face after losing a pet: Do pets go to heaven?Together, we’ll explore:✅ What the Bible actually says (and doesn’t say) about animals in eternity✅ Scriptures that reveal God’s love and care for creation✅ Insights from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Randy Alcorn✅ Why grieving the loss of a pet is valid — and how God meets us in that grief✅ The hope we can hold onto about God’s eternal planIf you’ve lost a pet or know someone who has, this episode offers biblical reflection, encouragement, and hope. Nothing truly good is lost in Christ — and that includes the furry friends who brought us so much joy.👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode with someone who needs comfort today.📌 More from Behind the Mike Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@behindthemikepodcast🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-mike-podcast/id1491102872Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xs0y7vCGEExvgnC7i4sgo💬 What do YOU think? Will our pets be in heaven? Comment below — I’d love to hear your thoughts.#PetsInHeaven #ChristianPodcast #BehindTheMikePodcast #PetLoss #FaithAndHope #BibleAnswers #ChristianEncouragement #GriefSupport #animalsinheaven ⏱️ YouTube Chapters for Do Pets Go to Heaven?00:00 – Introduction: Do pets go to heaven?00:29 – Remembering Rocky & Lucy 🐾02:01 – Wrestling with grief and searching Scripture02:32 – What the Bible says about animals in creation03:27 – God’s care for animals in Scripture04:05 – Do animals have souls? (Ecclesiastes 3)04:42 – Prophetic hints: Isaiah’s vision of peaceable animals05:13 – Romans 8 & Revelation: Creation’s redemption05:59 – Early church perspectives on pets & eternity06:39 – C.S. Lewis on pets sharing in human redemption07:08 – Modern voices: Randy Alcorn on Heaven & animals07:43 – Humanity’s uniqueness vs. God’s bigger redemption plan08:02 – Grieving pets: Why it’s not “just a dog”08:33 – God notices your tears (Matthew 10:29)09:06 – Hope in God’s eternal goodness09:35 – Nothing truly good is lost in Christ10:15 – Why we love pets: reflections of God’s character10:49 – What kind of God do we believe in?11:26 – Our ultimate hope: God’s promise to make all things new11:42 – Final encouragement & closing
