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The Confessionals

by Merkel Media

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.

Latest episodes

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905: Four Types of Aliens May Expose a Biblical Mystery Hidden in Plain Sight | Larry Ragland

#43 trending · Religion & Spirituality

What if the four alien species repeatedly mentioned by UFO insiders have a connection to something written in the Bible thousands of years ago? Tony Merkel sits down with

Oct 13
1 h 50 min

RELOADED | 744: Inside the UAP Intel Loop

In episode 744: Inside the UAP Intel Loop, former military intelligence analyst Michaela Fachar shares the story of how her deep dive into consciousness, social construct

Oct 12
2 h 08 min

SATANIC RITUALS: What's REALLY Happening at These Concerts? | Slingshot Nation

Are satanic rituals, occult symbolism, and spiritual influences hiding in plain sight within the entertainment industry? In this episode of Slingshot Nation Live, we inve

Oct 9
1 h 18 min

Members Preview | 904: Testing a Lying Spirit | Larry Ragland

How do you know the spirit speaking to you is telling the truth? In this episode, Tony sits down with Larry Ragland to examine spiritual discernment and the danger of ent

Oct 8
17 min

903: Warring Kingdoms

What does it look like when God calls you to something before you fully understand what you’re being called into? Tony looks back at the path that led him to start The Co

Oct 6
1 h 29 min

RELOADED | 788: Unmasking the Queen of Heaven

What if the Queen of Heaven, Lilith, and Jezebel weren’t just myths, but ancient powers preparing for their final battle? In this gripping interview, Becca Greenwood expo

Oct 5
1 h 36 min

EXCLUSIVE: Noah’s Ark Researcher REVEALS Latest Findings in Turkey | Slingshot Nation

What’s happening at the suspected Noah’s Ark site in Turkey? Tony sits down with the lead investigator of the Durupinar site for an exclusive interview about the latest d

Oct 2
2 h 03 min

Members Preview | 902: East Tennessee Giants, Legends Hidden in Appalachia

Could something ancient still be hiding in the mountains of East Tennessee? Tony Merkel talks with Tabitha about her family’s encounters with the mysterious White Thing a

Oct 1
15 min

901: Dogman Warfare and the Second Heaven

What happens when spiritual warfare becomes something you can actually see and fight on the other side? Tony Merkel sits down with Jade to explore his extraordinary exper

Sep 29
2 h 13 min

RELOADED | 597: Fort Polk Dogman

In Episode 597: Fort Polk Dogman, Gabriel shares his encounter with a mysterious creature while he was in the military in 2010. The encounter took place during a training

Sep 28
1 h 19 min

UFO Disclosure, Wormholes & Skinwalker Ranch: Does the New Drop Connect the Dots? | Slingshot Nation

The latest UFO disclosure drop may be connecting dots that have been sitting in plain sight for decades. We dive into newly released UAP material involving strange craft

Sep 25
1 h 48 min

Members Preview | 900: Can Christians Have Demons or Is Deliverance Spiritual Deception?

Can Christians have demons, or does salvation mean demonic influence is no longer possible? In this powerful conversation, Tony Merkel sits down with evangelist Ben Hughe

Sep 24
11 min

899: Underground Mission for Souls | Steve Kang

What could make a man abandon everything he believed and risk his life to follow Jesus? Tony Merkel sits down with Steve Kang to hear his incredible journey from a radica

Sep 22
1 h 53 min

RELOADED | 678: The Dark Recruitment

In episode 678: The Dark Recruitment, Ross sits down in studio for a gripping conversation that will take you deep into the unsettling and mysterious realms beyond our ev

Sep 21
2 h 44 min

AI 2027: Why OpenAI, Anthropic & xAI Are Suddenly Warning Us | Slingshot Nation

Something strange is happening at the top of the AI industry. OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and xAI’s Elon Musk are suddenly sounding similar warnings

Sep 18
1 h 31 min

Members Preview | 898: Her Hellhound Encounter Exposed Generational Darkness

Can something follow a family for generations without anyone fully understanding what it is? Tony Merkel sits down with Kathryn to unpack a disturbing encounter at her pa

Sep 17
13 min

897: 1,500 Demons & Her Escape From Witchcraft | Jenny Joy

How deep can someone go into witchcraft before there seems to be no way back? Jenny Joy joins Tony Merkel to share a disturbing journey through childhood trauma, occult p

Sep 15
2 h 22 min

RELOADED | 841: The Hidden War Inside Disclosure

Nathaniel Gillis returns to the studio for a mind-bending conversation that tears apart the modern UFO narrative and reframes the phenomenon from the ground up. Drawing f

Sep 14
2 h 03 min

Lindsay Clancy, Jonathan Cahn & Shawn Ryan: Is Demonic Possession Rising? | Slingshot Nation

Is demonic possession becoming more visible in public? In this episode of Slingshot Nation, Tony, Jack, and Derek examine several disturbing recent stories, including Jon

Sep 11
2 h 02 min

Members Preview | 896: The Second Heaven Battleground

What if the spiritual war around us is happening in a realm we can’t see? Tony Merkel revisits the incredible experiences of Hunter, Jade, and Caleb, three men whose enco

Sep 10
15 min

Chart trend

Position in the Christianity chart (US), last 90 days.

#9
all-time peak
1
day in the top 10 since Feb 2025

Chart positions

Where The Confessionals ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 14, 2026).

#29 ▲ 4 Christianity US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I so appreciate this show and the team and all the work that goes into it. This show has added so much value to my soul and helped me to seek The Lord deeper. Even indirectly inspired me to read the Bible cover to cover.

StephieStrange · Jul 2026

I’ve just found the podcast on YouTube and decided to “bring it with me”, while I’m driving. I really appreciate the work they put into getting good guests that aren’t just making the podcast circuit. I am finding my Catholic roots again so I really appreciate the Christian perspective on things. If I could give any unsolicited advice, it would be for them to dig deeper, really lay it all on the line. Forget the likes and appeasing to broad audiences. Once you learn to really dig deeper, people will find you resonate more. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinions more and challenge the guests a little. Just the two cents from a dude with ZERO social media presence or podcast of my own 😄

Big flavor papa · Jul 2026

I've been listening to this podcast for over a year and it's hands down my favorite. I've caught up with everything from the beginning and Tony has done an awesome job developing the show as times changed. That said I do miss the truck driving stories, especially when he had the snow storm and had to report damage to multiple trucks in a single week (coming from a truck mechanic and son of a career LTL trucker). Keep up the good work guys!

Jordanairre · Jul 2026

I was very critical of this podcast a couple years ago, when many stories seemed embellished and forced. However, as time has gone on, Tony has matured and greatly improved as a podcaster and interviewer. The Confessionals has become a regular listen, and I am intrigued with almost every episode as well as enjoying his Christian faith platform. Also, his connections to my local area (Berks County, PA) hit close to my heart.

Malfnctn · Jun 2026

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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