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The Confessionals
Merkel Media
300 episodes
The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless.
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909: 3 Strangers Describe the SAME Supernatural Realm
What if the supernatural encounters happening around us are glimpses of a war raging just beyond our reality? Tony Merkel brings Hunter, Jade, and Caleb together to explore the Second Heaven, a hidden realm they…
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RELOADED | 831: Spiritual Warfare Backfires Without Authority
In this episode, Tony sits down with Dr. Laura Sanger and Vicki Joy Anderson for a grounded and challenging conversation on spiritual warfare, authority, and preparation. They break down where a believer’s authority…
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What’s Hiding in Appalachia? Giants, Dogman & Mountain Mysteries | Slingshot Nation
Giant skeleton reports. Dogman sightings. Strange creatures seen along remote mountain roads. Appalachia has generations of stories that leave one question: what’s happening in these mountains? Today on Slingshot…
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Members Preview | 908: She Reveals The Hidden Spiritual Realm Where Demons Recruit and Train Children
How do you escape a nightmare that keeps bringing you back to the same world? In this episode, Tony welcomes Amelie, whose recurring childhood dreams led her through a locked gate into a sprawling realm she eventually…
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907: The Hidden Hierarchy of Darkness That Most Christians Never Learn About
What if the most terrifying forces in this world operate through a kingdom we've barely begun to understand? Tony Merkel sits down with Alexander Pagani and Pastor Fred Price Jr. to uncover what they believe is a…
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RELOADED | 472: Peru's Megalithic Cave of Mystery
In Episode: 472: Peru's Megalithic Cave of Mystery, we bring on Derek Olson, the owner of Megalithic Marvels. Derek joins The Confessionals to talk about two of his biggest passions in life - searching for evidence for…
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America’s Next Manhattan Project? What’s Being Planned in Montana? | Slingshot Nation
Is America preparing for the next Manhattan Project, and why is Montana at the center of it? Today on Slingshot Nation LIVE, we're diving into the Department of War's Project Meridian, exploring its potential…
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Members Preview | 906: Are Giants and Fallen Angels Hiding in the Solomon Islands?
What if an entire island nation is hiding a supernatural reality the rest of the world knows nothing about? Missionary Joanna Lee joins Tony to reveal disturbing accounts emerging from the Solomon Islands, where locals…
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905: Four Types of Aliens May Expose a Biblical Mystery Hidden in Plain Sight | Larry Ragland
What if the four alien species repeatedly mentioned by UFO insiders have a connection to something written in the Bible thousands of years ago? Tony Merkel sits down with Pastor Larry Ragland to explore a startling…
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RELOADED | 744: Inside the UAP Intel Loop
In episode 744: Inside the UAP Intel Loop, former military intelligence analyst Michaela Fachar shares the story of how her deep dive into consciousness, social constructs, and national security turned into a harrowing…
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SATANIC RITUALS: What's REALLY Happening at These Concerts? | Slingshot Nation
Are satanic rituals, occult symbolism, and spiritual influences hiding in plain sight within the entertainment industry? In this episode of Slingshot Nation Live, we investigate the darker side of the music industry,…
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Members Preview | 904: Testing a Lying Spirit | Larry Ragland
How do you know the spirit speaking to you is telling the truth? In this episode, Tony sits down with Larry Ragland to examine spiritual discernment and the danger of entities that mix truth with deception. They…
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903: Warring Kingdoms
What does it look like when God calls you to something before you fully understand what you’re being called into? Tony looks back at the path that led him to start The Confessionals. At first, he thought he was simply…
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RELOADED | 788: Unmasking the Queen of Heaven
What if the Queen of Heaven, Lilith, and Jezebel weren’t just myths, but ancient powers preparing for their final battle? In this gripping interview, Becca Greenwood exposes shocking revelations about demonic…
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EXCLUSIVE: Noah’s Ark Researcher REVEALS Latest Findings in Turkey | Slingshot Nation
What’s happening at the suspected Noah’s Ark site in Turkey? Tony sits down with the lead investigator of the Durupinar site for an exclusive interview about the latest developments and the ongoing search for Noah’s…
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Members Preview | 902: East Tennessee Giants, Legends Hidden in Appalachia
Could something ancient still be hiding in the mountains of East Tennessee? Tony Merkel talks with Tabitha about her family’s encounters with the mysterious White Thing and her father’s story of witnessing the…
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901: Dogman Warfare and the Second Heaven
What happens when spiritual warfare becomes something you can actually see and fight on the other side? Tony Merkel sits down with Jade to explore his extraordinary experiences in the Second Heaven, where he describes…
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RELOADED | 597: Fort Polk Dogman
In Episode 597: Fort Polk Dogman, Gabriel shares his encounter with a mysterious creature while he was in the military in 2010. The encounter took place during a training mission in a remote area known as "The Box"…
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UFO Disclosure, Wormholes & Skinwalker Ranch: Does the New Drop Connect the Dots? | Slingshot Nation
The latest UFO disclosure drop may be connecting dots that have been sitting in plain sight for decades. We dive into newly released UAP material involving strange craft encounters, unexplained injuries, warp-drive…
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Members Preview | 900: Can Christians Have Demons or Is Deliverance Spiritual Deception?
Can Christians have demons, or does salvation mean demonic influence is no longer possible? In this powerful conversation, Tony Merkel sits down with evangelist Ben Hughes to explore Christian deliverance, spiritual…
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899: Underground Mission for Souls | Steve Kang
What could make a man abandon everything he believed and risk his life to follow Jesus? Tony Merkel sits down with Steve Kang to hear his incredible journey from a radical Buddhist upbringing to becoming a passionate…
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RELOADED | 678: The Dark Recruitment
In episode 678: The Dark Recruitment, Ross sits down in studio for a gripping conversation that will take you deep into the unsettling and mysterious realms beyond our everyday reality. Ross joined us in studio a month…
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AI 2027: Why OpenAI, Anthropic & xAI Are Suddenly Warning Us | Slingshot Nation
Something strange is happening at the top of the AI industry. OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and xAI’s Elon Musk are suddenly sounding similar warnings about the pace of advanced AI development. At…
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Members Preview | 898: Her Hellhound Encounter Exposed Generational Darkness
Can something follow a family for generations without anyone fully understanding what it is? Tony Merkel sits down with Kathryn to unpack a disturbing encounter at her parents’ home that turned an ordinary night into a…
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897: 1,500 Demons & Her Escape From Witchcraft | Jenny Joy
How deep can someone go into witchcraft before there seems to be no way back? Jenny Joy joins Tony Merkel to share a disturbing journey through childhood trauma, occult practices, demonic encounters, and an underground…
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RELOADED | 841: The Hidden War Inside Disclosure
Nathaniel Gillis returns to the studio for a mind-bending conversation that tears apart the modern UFO narrative and reframes the phenomenon from the ground up. Drawing from occult history, demonology, biblical…
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Lindsay Clancy, Jonathan Cahn & Shawn Ryan: Is Demonic Possession Rising? | Slingshot Nation
Is demonic possession becoming more visible in public? In this episode of Slingshot Nation, Tony, Jack, and Derek examine several disturbing recent stories, including Jonathan Cahn’s attack on an airplane, the Lindsay…
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Members Preview | 896: The Second Heaven Battleground
What if the spiritual war around us is happening in a realm we can’t see? Tony Merkel revisits the incredible experiences of Hunter, Jade, and Caleb, three men whose encounters with the Second Heaven begin connecting…
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895: Alien Abduction & the Stolen Seed | Karin Wilkinson
Could the truth behind alien abductions be far more disturbing than the public has been led to believe? The Confessionals host Tony Merkel sits down with Karin Wilkinson, author of Stolen Seed, Evil Harvest, to hear…
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RELOADED | 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial
In episode 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial, Brian Jeffrey, from Black Mass Paranormal, joins us in studio to dive into the mysterious and often eerie realm of the paranormal across East Tennessee. He explores…
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Disappearing Islands, UFOs & Portals Suggest Our Reality Is Breaking Open | Slingshot Nation
What happens when entire islands appear, disappear, and leave behind no trace? Today on Slingshot Nation, Tony, Derek, Jack, and Brian (Tony & Jack’s dad) are diving into the mysteries of floating islands, the…
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Members Preview | 894: Warfare in the Second Heaven
Something is shifting, and what happened behind the scenes at The Confessionals has the team convinced the battle is becoming more real. After an intense Second Heaven roundtable, a violent storm moves in as disturbing…
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893: The Dark Mystery Of Land Between The Lakes | Martin Groves
What is really lurking in the forests of Land Between the Lakes? Returning guest and retired sheriff Martin Groves joins Tony Merkel once again after sharing some of the most gripping and disturbing Dogman and Bigfoot…
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RELOADED | 672: The Farm Of Terror
episode 672: The Farm Of Terror, Eric Mintel, from Eric Mintel Investigates, shares his extraordinary journey from performing at the White House to exploring the mysteries of the supernatural. He explains the chilling…
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Mel’s Hole, Mount Shasta & the Mystery Underground | Slingshot Nation
In this Slingshot Nation, we’re diving into the mystery of what may be hiding beneath our feet. We’ll revisit the legend of Mel’s Hole and ask whether these strange pits could be more than abandoned wells or natural…
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Members Preview | 892: The Entities Behind the Veil
How deeply have ancient occult practices shaped the strange phenomena people are still encountering today? Tony Merkel sits down with Isaac Weishaupt and Joel Thomas for a conversation that challenges the way we…
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891: The Man Behind the Pastor's Meeting & Dark Side of UFO Disclosure | Paul Bock
Could the growing UFO disclosure movement be infiltrating the Church with a spiritual deception hiding in plain sight? Tony Merkel sits down with Paul Bock for a powerful discussion about the growing UFO phenomenon and…
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RELOADED | 10: Awakening a Sixth Sense
On tonight's show, Jeremiah shares the ghostly interactions he has experienced over the last 10 to 15 years- all of which seem to have spawned from one initial event. If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family…
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Supernatural Warfare & the Attack That Came At The Conference | Slingshot Nation
A violent storm. A hotel-wide emergency broadcast. Contaminated water. A gate ripped from its entrance. And unexplained static erupting through the sound system just as Tony prepared to preach about supernatural…
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Members Preview | 890: The Spiritual Reality of NHI
The UFO conversation is changing, but are we asking the right questions about what these beings actually are? Tony sits down with Derrick Warfel, author of UFOs and God, for a fascinating conversation about non-human…
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889: Fallen Angels and the Age of Deception | Jae Woodward
Could the strange phenomena capturing the world’s attention be hiding a much deeper spiritual reality? Tony Merkel sits down with Jae Woodward of WoodwardTV for a fascinating conversation that challenges the…
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RELOADED | 26: ORBDUCTION - Alta & Chad Dillard (Part 2)
Episode 26 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part Two of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quarter of New Orleans when both they and a friend…
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America's Vampire Underground: Blood Rituals & the Lost Netflix Documentary | Slingshot Nation
On this episode of Slingshot Nation, we dive into the disturbing world of American vampires, beginning with the mysterious death of George Gall and claims that he was sacrificed as part of occult vampire activity. His…
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Members Preview | 888: His Warning After Seeing the Other Side
Could the spiritual realm be operating around us right now—and most of us have no idea? In this gripping conversation, Tony sits down with Simba to unpack his extraordinary claims of encountering hell, heaven, demonic…
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887: What Extreme Trauma Does to the Human Mind | Kelly Hawley
Some wounds can't be seen, but they can shape an entire lifetime. Tony Merkel welcomes Kelly Hawley, who has spent decades helping survivors of extreme trauma find healing through Jesus Christ and Warrior Bride…
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RELOADED | 138: Sasquatch Chronicles Campfire Talk
Wes from Sasquatch Chronicles hosts a round-table discussion with Brent and Don from Paranormal Portal and Tony from The Confessionals on all things cryptid and paranormal! Join us as we share our thoughts on the crazy…
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The Loch Ness Monster, UFOs & What's Beneath the Water | Slingshot Nation
The mystery of Loch Ness just got even stranger. With six new Loch Ness Monster sightings this year, reports of intense UFO activity over the loch, and eerie connections to deep water, portals, and the supernatural,…
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Members Preview | 886: Mysteries Of The Dead Sea Scrolls
Could hidden prophecies preserved for nearly 2,000 years reveal a deeper understanding of the Bible than most Christians have ever been taught? Tony Merkel sits down with author and researcher Josh Peck for a…
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885: The Search for America's Giants | Travis Roy
What if the evidence for biblical giants is hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Travis Roy joins Tony Merkel to recount the terrifying night he witnessed a massive humanoid sprint across a dark Texas road, an…
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RELOADED | 395: The Mysterious Randonautica
In Episode 395: The Mysterious Randonautica, we are joined by Josh Lengfelder, the CEO of the Randonautica app! Ever since the Randonautica app was released, we’ve received emails from listeners asking for our thoughts…
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