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The Confessionals

The Confessionals

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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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  • Members Preview | 763: They Escaped Ouija's Dark Grip

    Members Preview | 763: They Escaped Ouija's Dark Grip
    Jun 5 2025
    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 Description: In episode 763: They Escaped Ouija's Dark Grip, Tony is joined by Travis, a man whose teenage curiosity led him into a nightmare that wouldn’t end. What began as a harmless game with friends escalated into terrifying encounters with a spirit named "Non"—a presence that etched its name into their notebooks, manipulated the physical world around them, and unleashed chaos with every session. Travis recounts nights filled with static-blasting speakers, chairs moving on their own, and birds and wind responding to rituals performed in eerie sync. But the scariest moment came when the board claimed it had possessed one of them—and demanded a cross before midnight to save his soul. This episode tracks Travis’s descent into spiritual oppression, addiction, and darkness—and the powerful moment of self-deliverance when he encountered the real authority of Christ. From face-to-face encounters with a grinning hat man to a whirlwind of invisible entities leaving his body, Travis shares a raw, redemptive journey that proves the supernatural is real—and so is the victory found in Jesus. Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: Unseen Battles Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Free The Rabbits YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    16 mins
  • 762: From Warlock’s Curse to Holy Fire

    762: From Warlock’s Curse to Holy Fire
    Jun 3 2025
    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 Description: In episode 762: Holy Spirit: God Within You, Tony is joined by author and evangelist David Diga Hernandez, whose life has been shaped by the Holy Spirit. From shadow figures and whispered voices to a warlock in his family line, David shares how generational darkness targeted him from childhood. But it was a hotel room prayer at age 11 that shattered the grip of fear and introduced him to the overwhelming presence of Jesus. What followed was a journey through spiritual deserts, battles with striving, and the discovery that the Holy Spirit isn’t earned—He abides. Tony and David dive into the layers of deliverance, the deception of performance-based faith, and why Gen Z is being pulled between witchcraft and revival. This conversation cuts to the heart of spiritual warfare and reveals how true freedom comes not from formulas, but from surrender. David Diga Hernandez Website | YouTube | New Book Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: Unseen Battles Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Better YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    56 mins
  • RELOADED | 32: Fifty Feet From A UFO

    RELOADED | 32: Fifty Feet From A UFO
    Jun 2 2025
    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

    Description:
    In Episode 32: 50 Feet From a UFO, we welcome Steven to the show to share his extremely close encounter with a UFO back in 1981. In addition to his very detailed description of his UFO experience, Steven also reveals his encounters with poltergeist activity and ghostly images!

    Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join

    The Confessionals Social Network App:
    Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh
    Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ

    My New YouTube Channel
    Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL
    My First Sermon: Unseen Battles

    Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com
    Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

    SPONSORS
    SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals
    GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony

    CONNECT WITH US
    Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com
    Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com

    MAILING ADDRESS:
    Merkel Media
    257 N. Calderwood St., #301
    Alcoa, TN 37701

    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI
    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/
    Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h
    Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast
    Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas
    Twitter: @TConfessionals
    Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel
    Produced by: @jack_theproducer
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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one of my favourite episodes. What Tony said about passing his kids rooms and praying for them, asking spirits to stay away from them. My dad used to do this when i was a kid as well. He has his third eye open and in our culture, we call it walking between 2 worlds so he can see entities and has clairvoyant dreams.

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Tony Merkel has such an incredible reputation and presentation for the weird and wild stories!

I confess... I love this show!

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Fascinating every time! Tony’s a great host and I look forward to listening. I’m working my way through all episodes so listen every day.

Love it!

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This show is interesting and fun. Tiny is a great host who allows the individuals he interviews to really tell their story.

Interesting and fun!

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Best podcast ever, such interesting topics. Tony Merkel is fantastic.
Thank you Merkel media!!
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Tony is amazing

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I found out about The Confessionals through Sasquatch Chronicles. I figured that if Wes Germer from SC said his show was good that I'd give it a try, well...now I'm a full blown Confessionals addict! As far as I'm concerned Tony Merkel is the best host out there and the Confessionals is the best paranormal podcast, period.

The Best Paranormal Podcast Out There!

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Always something interesting and thought provoking. Quality content and still entertaining. This is one of the best podcasts I have heard so far.

Great Podcast

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The flow was nice and I found the witness cedible. I also like the host story.

Great story!

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this podcast is great. been listening for at least three years now. love it. became a member.

Tony Merkel is the best

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This guy is just full of crap. Very boring to listen. It all started good but then he got money hungry and started charging to listen to “better episodes” that are not even good anyways.

Do not listen!

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