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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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Episodes
  • 794: The Weapon Against Hell

    794: The Weapon Against Hell
    Sep 23 2025
    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.

    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

    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

    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

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

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

    Kim Walker-Smith
    Instagram | YouTube

    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 - Joel's Psalm
    YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • RELOADED | 570: The Realm Of The Fallen

    RELOADED | 570: The Realm Of The Fallen
    Sep 22 2025
    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. 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 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 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 SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com Ryan Burns Podcast: heroparanormal.com SWR: spacewolfresearch.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 - ShutUp N Drive YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Members Preview | 793: Dogman at the Doorstep

    Members Preview | 793: Dogman at the Doorstep
    Sep 18 2025
    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

    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

    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

    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 - Imposter
    YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify
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    20 mins
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