T.D. Jakes Recounts Heart Attack Experience Amidst Legal Turmoil
Renowned pastor T.D. Jakes, known for leading the Potter’s House, a Dallas megachurch with 80,000 members, recently shared new details about a serious health scare he experienced last November. During a conversation with NBC’s Craig Melvin on the “Today” show“, Jakes disclosed that what he initially thought was a minor health issue during a sermon was actually a heart attack.
Jakes relayed to viewers how the incident unfolded. “You know, I didn’t really realize what was happening to me on stage until I got to the hospital in an ambulance,” he explained. “The doctor leaned over in my ear and said, ‘You had a massive heart attack.'” Surprising as it might seem, Jakes had no forewarning signs like numbness or sharp pain. Instead, he described it as simply drifting off to sleep, unaware of the severity of his condition.
When reflecting on the event, Jakes recalled being in a “quiet, peaceful, serene, white-enveloped, cloud-enveloped space,” a sensation that he found both mysterious and comforting. This near-death experience has given him a unique insight into what he believes might be the afterlife.
Jakes’s health revelation coincides with his ongoing legal battle involving defamation claims. He faces accusations of sexual misconduct from several individuals, including a recent claim by Timothy Anderson, a former youth pastor. Anderson alleged that Jakes attempted to kiss him in the 1990s. However, these allegations are contested by Jakes and his legal team. Dustin Pusch, representing Jakes, dismissed Anderson’s claim, describing him as an unreliable source connected to other accusatory parties.
In response to these allegations, Jakes expressed strong denial. “Absolutely!” he exclaimed when asked if he refutes the claims. He further explained that he had not seen the accuser in four decades and highlighted the accuser’s criminal past.
The legal proceedings have taken a complex turn with requests to dismiss Jakes’s defamation lawsuit against Duane Youngblood, which were denied. In the face of uncertainty about potential future allegations, Jakes commented on the broader climate of accusations against public figures, acknowledging the unpredictability of such situations.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
