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 | 894: Warfare in the Second Heaven
Something is shifting, and what happened behind the scenes at The Confessionals has the team convinced the battle is becoming more real. After an intense Second Heaven ro
Sep 3 16 min
893: The Dark Mystery Of Land Between The Lakes | Martin Groves
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What is really lurking in the forests of Land Between the Lakes? Returning guest and retired sheriff Martin Groves joins Tony Merkel once again after sharing some of the
Sep 1 2 h 05 min
RELOADED | 672: The Farm Of Terror
episode 672: The Farm Of Terror, Eric Mintel, from Eric Mintel Investigates, shares his extraordinary journey from performing at the White House to exploring the mysteri
Aug 31 1 h 16 min
Mel’s Hole, Mount Shasta & the Mystery Underground | Slingshot Nation
In this Slingshot Nation, we’re diving into the mystery of what may be hiding beneath our feet. We’ll revisit the legend of Mel’s Hole and ask whether these strange pits
Aug 28 1 h 33 min
Members Preview | 892: The Entities Behind the Veil
How deeply have ancient occult practices shaped the strange phenomena people are still encountering today? Tony Merkel sits down with Isaac Weishaupt and Joel Thomas for
Aug 27 21 min
891: The Man Behind the Pastor's Meeting & Dark Side of UFO Disclosure | Paul Bock
Could the growing UFO disclosure movement be infiltrating the Church with a spiritual deception hiding in plain sight? Tony Merkel sits down with Paul Bock for a powerful
Aug 25 2 h 20 min
RELOADED | 10: Awakening a Sixth Sense
On tonight's show, Jeremiah shares the ghostly interactions he has experienced over the last 10 to 15 years- all of which seem to have spawned from one initial event.
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Aug 24 1 h 14 min
Supernatural Warfare & the Attack That Came At The Conference | Slingshot Nation
A violent storm. A hotel-wide emergency broadcast. Contaminated water. A gate ripped from its entrance. And unexplained static erupting through the sound system just as T
Aug 21 1 h 36 min
Members Preview | 890: The Spiritual Reality of NHI
The UFO conversation is changing, but are we asking the right questions about what these beings actually are? Tony sits down with Derrick Warfel, author of UFOs and God,
Aug 20 16 min
889: Fallen Angels and the Age of Deception | Jae Woodward
Could the strange phenomena capturing the world’s attention be hiding a much deeper spiritual reality? Tony Merkel sits down with Jae Woodward of WoodwardTV for a fascina
Aug 18 1 h 45 min
RELOADED | 26: ORBDUCTION - Alta & Chad Dillard (Part 2)
Episode 26 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part Two of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quar
Aug 17 1 h 14 min
America's Vampire Underground: Blood Rituals & the Lost Netflix Documentary | Slingshot Nation
On this episode of Slingshot Nation, we dive into the disturbing world of American vampires, beginning with the mysterious death of George Gall and claims that he was sac
Aug 14 2 h 07 min
Members Preview | 888: His Warning After Seeing the Other Side
Could the spiritual realm be operating around us right now—and most of us have no idea? In this gripping conversation, Tony sits down with Simba to unpack his extraordina
Aug 13 10 min
887: What Extreme Trauma Does to the Human Mind | Kelly Hawley
Some wounds can't be seen, but they can shape an entire lifetime. Tony Merkel welcomes Kelly Hawley, who has spent decades helping survivors of extreme trauma find healin
Wes from Sasquatch Chronicles hosts a round-table discussion with Brent and Don from Paranormal Portal and Tony from The Confessionals on all things cryptid and paranorma
Aug 10 1 h 15 min
The Loch Ness Monster, UFOs & What's Beneath the Water | Slingshot Nation
The mystery of Loch Ness just got even stranger. With six new Loch Ness Monster sightings this year, reports of intense UFO activity over the loch, and eerie connections
Aug 7 1 h 16 min
Members Preview | 886: Mysteries Of The Dead Sea Scrolls
Could hidden prophecies preserved for nearly 2,000 years reveal a deeper understanding of the Bible than most Christians have ever been taught? Tony Merkel sits down with
Aug 6 22 min
885: The Search for America's Giants | Travis Roy
What if the evidence for biblical giants is hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Travis Roy joins Tony Merkel to recount the terrifying night he witnessed a massive hu
Aug 4 1 h 44 min
RELOADED | 395: The Mysterious Randonautica
In Episode 395: The Mysterious Randonautica, we are joined by Josh Lengfelder, the CEO of the Randonautica app! Ever since the Randonautica app was released, we’ve receiv
Aug 3 1 h 57 min
Members Preview | 884: Surviving a Real Rake Encounter
What if the terrifying supernatural encounter that haunted your childhood was never random? Join Tony Merkel as he sits down with Aron, who shares how years of being stal
Jul 30 16 min
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I’ve waited far too long to write this, my apologies Tony and team! Firstly a shoutout to Blurry Creatures, if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t have found The Confessionals! Both podcasts are my absolute favorite to listen to. Tony and his team produce top notch conversations virtually every week! The guests are always fascinating and Tony’s insights are equally so. I’m so very grateful for every moment of effort and care y’all put into this show!
Emary54 · May 2025
This is by far one of the best paranormal podcasts! Maybe even the very best! Awesome interviews, my pet peeve with interviews, is the interviewer talks more than the guest! And constantly interrupts the speakers story. But Tony, just lets the person go with little or no interruptions! That’s so appreciated! It’s the only podcast that has ever moved me enough to become a plus member! The show should be a template for other podcasters on how a podcast should be produced! The Merkel family have really built a fine podcast! From the ground up!
deannablack · May 2025
Hits all the bases: entertaining, intellectually and spiritually enriching, both serious AND funny… This show has made me a more informed and well armored Christian. I can’t say enough good this about it. I recommend it to everyone I know.
AutumnSkyeL · Mar 2025
Stumbled upon this podcast a few weeks ago and i CANNOT STOP LISTENING!!
I love that Tony just lets the guest flow with just the right amount of interjecting and questions. He has a clear dedication to his Christian faith while still remaining very respectful of guests whose faith differs.
My new favorite ❤️
BossyHen · Feb 2025
I follow a lot of paranormal podcasts, and of them all, The Confessionals is the only one where I don’t feel comfortable interacting with the community, especially on Facebook. Everytime I’ve commented literally anything, be it personal experience or otherwise, I’ve gotten attacked in the comments, always with a fiery religious bent that tries to bully you into submission. The comments section for the recent Mormon/Lucifer episode alone was filled to the brim with endless anti-Mormon bigotry. Dude I’m not even Mormon and it made me sick to my stomach seeing all the hatred. There are just so many people interacting with this podcast that think it’s okay to treat others like garbage because they think differently than they do. The show runners have to do a MUCH better job of moderating their community.
TWTSTL · May 2025
I am a long time listener and loved the Confessionals. I’ve purchased all of the documentaries. The direction of the show is changing and I just can’t get behind it. I want so badly to support Tony and the show but it is going overboard with the guest conspiracy theories, weather altering, anti-vax, etc. Just makes me sad.
myHoney5 · Jan 2025
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