Signs of Life - The Gathering, February 5, 2026

Signs of Life - The Gathering With Bob Ginsberg, Marta Kane and Tom and Melissa Gould Navigating the Survival of Consciousness and Afterlife Communication This episode of Signs of Life Radio, hosted by Bob Ginsberg and the Forever Family Foundation, explores the mechanics of mediumship, the nature of spirit communication, and the eternal bond of love. The discussion features personal anecdotes and expert insights into how consciousness survives physical death and continues to interact with the living. The Foundations of Mediumship: Innate Gift or Learned Skill? The panel explores whether mediumship is an inherent trait or a skill that can be developed. Bob Ginsberg posits that while everyone possesses varying degrees of intuition, high-level mediumship likely requires an innate "intuitive ability" present from birth. Many certified mediums report suppressing these abilities during childhood due to societal pressure or fear. However, Tom Gould offers a more inclusive perspective, comparing mediumship to playing a musical instrument: while anyone can learn to play the violin, reaching "Carnegie Hall" levels of evidential mediumship requires rigorous, dedicated training and practice. Mechanics of Communication and the Role of Vibration The difficulty of spirit communication is attributed to "vibrational" differences. Spirits exist at a high frequency, while the physical world operates at a lower vibration. For communication to occur, the spirit must lower its vibration while the medium raises theirs to find a "meeting place." This explains why dream visitations are the most common form of contact; the dreamer is already in a receptive, altered state of consciousness. In contrast, physical manifestations like moving objects (psychokinesis) are significantly harder for spirits to achieve. The Persistence of Love and the "Life Review" A central theme is that love serves as the "energy of the universe" and a primary conduit for connection. Spirits do not feel human anger or grudges regarding a loved one's past skepticism or the length of time since their passing. Marta Christin shares a profound "shared death experience" where her mother, while comforting her dying father, witnessed his entire "life review" as if it were her own. This suggests that the transition into the afterlife involves a deep, empathetic understanding of one's impact on others, often leading to a sense of peace rather than guilt. Concepts of the Afterlife and the Akashic Records The panel discusses the "Akashic Records," which a caller describes as a "soul's library" containing every thought and emotion across lifetimes. Bob notes that modern physicists refer to a similar concept known as the "zero-point field"—a universal storehouse of information. Furthermore, the term "passing" is preferred over "dying" because it implies a transition from one room to another rather than a final extinguishment of consciousness. The episode reinforces the idea that consciousness is eternal and that the transition from the physical world is merely a change in frequency. By maintaining an open mind and focusing on the enduring energy of love, individuals can foster a continuing relationship with those who have passed, understanding that they remain "only a heartbeat away". Bringing You Evidence of An Afterlife Since 2004 Forever Family Foundation is a global 100%volunteer non-profit, non-sectarian organization that supports the premise that life does not end with physical death, furthers the understanding of Afterlife Science and survival of consciousness, and offers support to the bereaved. Among the active members of the organization and the executive board are scientists, researchers, medical doctors, philosophers and educators who have devoted substantial parts of their careers to the investigation of the survival hypothesis - an existence beyond this physical world.