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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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702: Surviving A Doomsday Cult Nov 05, 2024

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In episode 702: Surviving A Doomsday Cult, Jon, from The 21CD Podcast, and his brother AJ revisit a haunting chapter of their past; a childhood on remote land under the influence of a mystifying figure who seemed determined to shape their family’s beliefs. Isolated from the outside world, they found themselves woven into strange rituals and kept under strict rules that made their lives feel increasingly unreal. Now, they reveal what it was like to grow up in a hidden cult and share stories that have never been told before. The experience changed them, but their search for answers didn’t end there.
Years later, a journey to Iceland brought them face-to-face with something that was so shocking, they couldn't believe it. During a late-night hike through an ancient landscape, shadowy figures moved on the cliffs above them, blending folklore with bone-chilling reality. In this episode, they share their tales of life on the edge of two worlds, the real and the supernatural.
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RELOADED | 345: The Snake Demon Nov 04, 2024

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In Episode 345: The Snake Demon, guest Colin joins the show to tell us about his paranormal experiences. In 2007, he traveled to Thailand, where one night he awoke to find a "shadow person" sitting on top of him. From that point on, it seemed like the paranormal activity in his life ramped up significantly. He has had many odd experiences over the years, and has wondered if his connection to the paranormal is something that runs in his family, as his grandmother and mother have also witnessed strange things like ufos, shadow people, and memories of past lives. Colin previously listened to The Confessionals Episode 199: Miracles and Exorcisms with guest Hector, and has since joined up with him to pursue pushing back against the darkness in this world.
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Members Preview | 701: 3:30 AM Visitations Oct 31, 2024

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In episode 701: 3:30 AM Visitations, Mike shares the chilling encounters that plagued him each night, revealing the three shadowy entities that tried to drag him into darkness. From voices that weren’t his own urging him towards self-destruction to an oppressive presence in his room at 3:30 AM, Mike describes how he confronted each entity's haunting message, grappling with fear and determination. As his story unfolds, he recounts the disturbing visions, tapping at his window, and even an encounter during a bonfire that left him questioning reality. These entities sought to wield a chilling power over him, but Mike fought relentlessly to reclaim his life from their grasp.
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700: Jump Room Doorways Oct 29, 2024

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In episode 700: Jump Room Doorways, Fringe, from episode 637, returns to share the harrowing journey of a lifetime; one where aliens, deception, and soul-trapping technology intersect. With a chilling recount of "jump rooms," painting-like portals, and encounters with reptilian entities, Fringe dives into a reality where paranormal entities and covert government programs operate hand-in-hand. She reveals the intense backlash she faced as she rediscovered her faith, the toll of MyLab abductions, and the painful realization that humans might be just as involved as extraterrestrial beings in her experiences. Fringe unpacks her battles with these unknown forces, the shocking discoveries made through her journal entries, and her ultimate fight to protect her soul.
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RELOADED | 214: Former Luciferian Bill Schnoebelen Oct 28, 2024

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On Episode 214: Former Luciferian Bill Schnoebelen, minister and author Bill Schnoebelen joins The Confessionals to share an overview of his remarkable life of supernatural and cultist connections. Bill describes how, throughout his life, he has been involved in the practices of Satanism, Freemasonry, Illuminati, vampirism, and so much more. He also touches on his unsettling off-planet vision, opening the “third eye,” and the Halloween night that started it all. Join us as we hear Bill’s unusual life testimony that only begins to scratch the surface of his many experiences!
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Members Preview | 699: The Panther Man Oct 24, 2024

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In episode 699: The Panther Man, Dana shares her unsettling childhood encounters with a mysterious figure she calls the Panther Man. She described it as part panther and part human, this creature watched over her, communicating telepathically and protecting her from threats in the woods. Over time, Dana discovered strange details about the Panther Man, from his war medallion to his warnings about a suspicious game warden living nearby. As Dana grew older, the Panther Man’s visits became less frequent, until he vanished entirely, leaving behind more questions than answers.
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698: East Tennessee Bigfoot Oct 22, 2024

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In episode 698: East Tennessee Bigfoot, Harley Owens, a Bigfoot field researcher out of east Tennessee, recounts a series of unsettling encounters that slowly shattered his skepticism. Strange growls in the night, fleeting glimpses of large figures in the distance, these were experiences he could explain away. However, everything changed on a fateful day when he came face to face with something he couldn’t ignore. As a massive, conical-headed figure watched him from a cliff, his phone mysteriously died, cutting off his chance to capture the moment with more than a picture. In that instant, the legend of Bigfoot became terrifyingly real, keeping him from even stepping foot in the woods for three years only recently entering the woods again. Since Harley began doing field research, he has had more encounters, some of which will put a chill down your spine.
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RELOADED | 44: The Haunted Sleep Lab Oct 21, 2024

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In Episode 44, Freddie shares his childhood sighting of a cubed UFO in Scotland, followed by an interview with Lori, who shares her haunting experiences in a sleep lab where she works in upstate New York!
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Designed For Battle | Swapcast Oct 18, 2024

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In this episode of Quite Frankly, Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals, returns to share his insights and experiences on a range of topics. Tony and Frank go into the world of lucid dreaming, astral travel, and the shadowy connections between the supernatural and the physical realm. Tony also sheds light on his personal experiences with spiritual warfare, including intense attacks related to his work on The Confessionals.
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Members Preview | 697: Jersey Devil's Vortex Oct 17, 2024

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In episode 697: Jersey Devil's Vortex, Stefaun and his father, Michael, share their haunting encounter in the marshlands of Leeds Point, New Jersey. What started as a simple day trip turned into a unexpected sighting of the legendary Jersey Devil. Over the years, they returned to the same eerie location, witnessing strange, ghostly apparitions and unexplained events that followed Stefaun home. Unbelievably, Stefaun found scratches on his steps and hoof prints appearing in the snow with no explanation. These events have left them wondering about the hidden dangers in the Pine Barrens and the truth behind the Jersey Devil legend.
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