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The Confessionals

The Confessionals

By: Merkel Media
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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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  • Extreme Heat. Massive Earthquakes. Is the Sun the Missing Link? | Slingshot Nation

    Extreme Heat. Massive Earthquakes. Is the Sun the Missing Link? | Slingshot Nation
    Jul 3 2026
    The world feels like it is shaking, literally and figuratively.Across the United States and Europe, brutal heat waves are pushing temperatures into dangerous territory, straining power grids, overwhelming cities, and raising serious questions about what is happening to our planet. At the same time, Venezuela has been rocked by powerful earthquakes, with strange reports of lights in the sky leaving people wondering if these events are simply natural disasters — or signs of something deeper.On this episode of Slingshot Nation, we’re looking at the chaos from every angle.Is the sun the common denominator? Are solar storms, radiation, and changes in our atmosphere playing a bigger role than we’re being told? Or is there another possibility, that manmade technology, weather manipulation, geoengineering, or hidden systems are helping drive the instability we’re seeing around the world?From record heat to earthquake lights, from official explanations to the theories people are afraid to say out loud, we’re asking the question everyone is thinking:Is this nature, is this the sun, or is something else turning up the pressure?▶️ Jae Woodward's video breakdown Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaVBecome a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comSPONSORSGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyQUINCE: quince.com/tonyIVERMECTIN: twc.health/tonyVENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionalsRUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/ConfessionalsCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jack_theproducer
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Members Preview | 876: Alien Abductions and Spiritual Warfare

    Members Preview | 876: Alien Abductions and Spiritual Warfare
    Jul 2 2026
    What if the UFO phenomenon is actually part of a spiritual war that has been hidden in plain sight for generations? In this episode, Derek Hallancia sits down with author Karen Wilkinson for a deep conversation about alien abduction experiences, biblical prophecy, and the coming age of UFO disclosure through a Christian worldview. Karen shares her personal testimony, explains how she found freedom through Jesus Christ, and discusses why she believes discernment is essential as deception increases. The conversation explores spiritual warfare, fallen angels, Nephilim, hybridization, advanced technology, and the battle for free will without losing sight of the hope found in the Gospel. If you have ever wondered how faith intersects with UFOs, aliens, and end times deception, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective grounded in Scripture.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaVBecome a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comKarin WilkinsonWebsite | BooksSPONSORSGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyQUINCE: quince.com/tonyIVERMECTIN: twc.health/tonyVENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionalsRUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/ConfessionalsCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jyorkofficialOUTRO MUSICJoel Thomas - Lights On The MesaYouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    18 mins
  • 875: The Deliverance That Changed Everything | Billy Hallowell

    875: The Deliverance That Changed Everything | Billy Hallowell
    Jun 30 2026
    What if the battle shaping our world is happening in a realm most people never see? Billy Hallowell joins Tony Merkel for a gripping conversation on spiritual warfare, angels, demons, deliverance, miracles, UFO disclosure, and AI. Billy shares personal encounters that forced him to confront the reality of the supernatural and rethink how Christians should understand the unseen realm. Together, they expose why the modern church must wake up to the spiritual battle described in Scripture. This episode is a powerful call to discernment, bold faith, and truth in an age of deception.If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaVBecome a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comBilly Hallowell Website | YouTube | FacebookSPONSORSGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyQUINCE: quince.com/tonyIVERMECTIN: twc.health/tonyVENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionalsRUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/ConfessionalsCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jyorkofficialOUTRO MUSICTony Merkel - Turn BackNow on Spotify
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    1 hr and 54 mins
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