First Half: Author, historian, and paranormal researcher Steven J. Rolfes will explore Dracula's origins, tracing the early vampire tales and literary influences that shaped the legend. From Lord Byron’s famous 1816 ghost-story challenge to the works that inspired Bram Stoker, he'll reveal how these stories and historical influences converged to create one of the world’s most iconic monsters.
Second Half: Author, podcast host, teacher, and two-time near-death experiencer Michael Sandler will share the extraordinary details of his two NDEs, including when he was clinically estimated to have been dead for 30 minutes. He’ll recount how a guiding presence offered glimpses of his future. He'll also discuss his ongoing encounters with angelic presences, what they revealed about the deeper purpose behind his life-changing tragedy, and how these profound experiences continue to shape his work helping others.