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**The Confessionals**

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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798: The Dark Forces Behind Human Trafficking Oct 07, 2025

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What happens when rescuing women from human trafficking becomes a direct confrontation with the powers of darkness? Tony and Kenny Sacht take you to the frontlines, where spiritual warfare erupts in brothels, prayers break through demonic resistance, and the unseen realm pushes back against every act of freedom. From lightning-split nights to moments when entire rescue missions were supernaturally threatened, this episode reveals the cost of fighting evil face to face, and the power that comes when heaven joins the battle.
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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RELOADED | 7: A Lifelong Haunting Oct 06, 2025

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Tonight's episode features a three-part show. In Part I, Tony and his wife Lindsay mark the start of a new segment about trending, newsworthy topics in the paranormal world. In Part II, Tony holds an exclusive interview with Jessica and Haley after a ghost photo captured by Haley goes viral online. In Part III, Tony speaks with "Matt" about a demonic presence that has haunted him for his entire life.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
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Members Preview | 797: Gang-Stalked by a Satanist Oct 02, 2025

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What if the people following you weren’t just people at all? Andrea recounts a year of escalating gang-stalking so intense she feared leaving her home, cars trying to run her off the road, strangers attempting to open her door, and a man who posed as a fellow “targeted individual” only to vanish in the woods and then astral project into her bedroom a week later with demons laughing all around. This wasn’t paranoia; she describes magic tricks, coded hand signals, and an attack so violent she became physically ill for days. Against this backdrop of spiritual warfare and deception, childhood visitations, a wizard-like figure pulling her into another realm, psychedelic glimpses of the fairy world; Andrea reaches a breaking point and cries out to Jesus, triggering the most life-altering experience of her story.
Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
The Meadow Project: Stream Here
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Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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796: The Cube Portal | The Meadow Project Sep 30, 2025

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What if a hidden meadow in the wilderness held more than just trees and grass? In this episode, Tony, Joel, and Ward recount their expedition into a place where cubes of light appeared on thermal cameras, radios crackled with unexplainable interference, and perceptions bent in ways that felt supernatural. From bizarre spiritual attacks to face-melting visions, the crew wrestles with forces that seem intent on deceiving and dividing. Their story reveals a battle between the counterfeit and the true, where even a cube might point to the cross.
Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

My New YouTube Channel
Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
The Meadow Project: Stream Here
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Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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RELOADED | 635: Summoning The Demon Sep 29, 2025

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In Episode 635: Summoning The Demon, we are joined by Alan and Evan DiDio, discussing their experiences at the Armed Conference 2023 and the impact of the information that was shared there. Tony then introduces Alan DiDio's new book, "Summoning the Demon: AI, Aliens, and the Antichrist," exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, biblical prophecies, and the potential modern-day resurgence of Nephilim. Alan emphasizes the church's need to engage with these topics, considering the biblical narrative's relevance to contemporary discussions about AI and alien phenomena. They then highlight a broader spiritual awakening among younger generations, attributed to an increased awareness of the presence of evil in the world, prompting a greater interest in spirituality beyond traditional religious confines.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
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Joel Thomas - Joel Thomas
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Members Preview | 795: When Dreams Cross Realms Sep 25, 2025

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What if your dreams weren’t dreams at all, but battlegrounds where heaven and hell fought for your soul? Former MMA fighter Aaron shares a 15-year journey of visions, temptations, and terrifying encounters with darkness that blur the line between spiritual and physical reality. From being dragged before Satan’s throne and offered soul-binding contracts to standing in the radiant presence of Jesus Himself, his story is as unsettling as it is eye-opening. This isn’t just a testimony, it’s a warning about the unseen war raging behind the veil.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
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Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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794: The Weapon Against Hell Sep 23, 2025

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Worship isn’t just music, it’s a weapon in the war for your soul. In this episode, Tony sits down with world-renowned worship leader Kim Walker-Smith to uncover how worship tears down strongholds, confronts darkness, and shifts spiritual atmospheres. From face-to-face encounters with witchcraft to testimonies of healing and breakthrough, Kim reveals the untold power of praise as warfare. This is a raw, eye-opening conversation that will forever change how you view lifting your voice to God.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

My New YouTube Channel
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My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
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Tony Merkel - Worship is a Weapon
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RELOADED | 570: The Realm Of The Fallen Sep 22, 2025

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In Episode 570, "The Realm Of The Fallen," we are joined by Ryan Burns of the HERO Paranormal podcast. He had a dramatic encounter with a skinwalker in the vicinity of Skinwalker Ranch, an experience that fueled his curiosity to explore further. Ryan managed to purchase a property adjacent to Skinwalker Ranch, naming it "Space Wolf Research," as he embarked on plans to utilize this property for his own research endeavors, delving into the myriad of strange occurrences that inhabit the Uinta Basin.
Ryan had previously appeared on Episode 202: Skinwalker Ranch, where our conversation continued even after recording about the possibility of me visiting his research property. Last July, the Merkel Media documentary team embarked on a week-long camping expedition on the property, seeking to unveil the mysteries shrouded within the ancient grounds. During our time there, we encountered numerous experiences, prompting Ryan to join us today to discuss these occurrences and shed light on the latest developments on the property since the departure of the Merkel Media team.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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Joel Thomas - ShutUp N Drive
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Members Preview | 793: Dogman at the Doorstep Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode, Jay recounts a chilling childhood encounter in rural Virginia, where a massive, dog-like creature emerged from the woods, rose onto two legs, and vanished into his family’s property. What followed was a terrifying night of unnatural growls and screams that left his family scrambling for safety and questioning reality. Now, decades later, Jay revisits the memory he once buried, tying it to other strange phenomena and the charged history of the land, convinced that what he saw was no ordinary animal. His story blurs the line between trauma, folklore, and the possibility of something far older stalking the woods.
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
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Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ
Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

My New YouTube Channel
Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com
Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

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Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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792: The Unified Phenomenon Sep 16, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the mystery of the unified phenomenon; the unsettling idea that aliens, demons, cryptids, and countless other entities may all be masks worn by a single ancient intelligence. This force has always sought worship, weaving itself through history in different disguises, demanding recognition while deceiving humanity. From possession and rituals to modern encounters, the thread is disturbingly consistent: the phenomenon adapts, but the source remains the same.
The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk this past week is a sobering reminder that these ancient powers don’t just lurk in the shadows or forests; instead, they stretch into our cultural and political arenas as well. What looks like chaos on the surface may in fact be orchestrated by the same intelligence working through different faces, different systems, and different moments in time.
Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!
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The Confessionals Social Network App:
Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh
Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ
Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

My New YouTube Channel
Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
My First Sermon: Unseen Battles
Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com
Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

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