A new study from Brazil is sparking conversations about the connection between past-life memories and mental health. Published in The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, the research surveyed 402 adults who reported recalling lives before this one. While the study doesn’t attempt to prove or disprove reincarnation, it highlights a group of people experiencing unique challenges and raises questions.

In this live show, Tony dives into the Shroud of Turin’s renewed spotlight in the media, breaking down why this ancient relic—with its rare blood evidence, radiation imprint theory, and matching burial cloth—might be the strongest physical proof of the resurrection. He then turns to Tulsi Gabbard’s cryptic comments about aliens and the government’s slow, strategic rollout of UFO disclosure, and also comments on his own interview with a congressman who opens up about fallen angel technology (soon to be released). Tony also investigates the “phantom buzz” conspiracy, questioning whether tech companies are silently manipulating users by triggering false vibrations to feed digital addiction.

The following written confession was submitted via email: …Since a young child (3-4 years-ish), my boy had suffered from severe night terrors. He would moan, scream, grind his teeth, and wake up sweating and crying. I'd say pretty much every other night I would have to shake him awake to try to save him from those nightmares. Then I heard your episode with Vicki…

A viral TikTok video asks whether the Watchers are good or bad, but what if the real deception is in the question itself? Tony returns with a brain dump on the dangers and mysteries of AI—why it might already be sentient, how it could be working with spiritual entities, and what that means for humanity.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I was listening to episode 748 this morning and I was reminded of something that happened years ago: I was having dinner with friends at their house. I felt compelled to share on God’s love for us through Jesus Christ in a very simple and spontaneous way. All of a sudden a young lady (about 18yr) who was dining with us started screaming….

The following written confession was submitted via email: I met a demon-possessed woman and a vampire in the same day. It was near Toronto, Ontario, 20 years ago. It started my journey that led me to The Confessionals, Blurry Creatures, and others. I truly feel this was the beginning of the Lord removing the scales from my eyes, as to what is really happening on this Earth, and that we are born in a time of war—a spiritual war—that, at the time, I was ill-equipped for…

Researchers in Canada have confirmed something extraordinary: living organisms emit a faint, natural glow known as biophoton emission—and that glow significantly dims or vanishes upon death.

Tony Merkel joins Troy Brewer to reflect on what it means to walk in God’s purpose during this time of transformation and discuss powerful testimonies of how God is moving in extraordinary ways—both seen and unseen. From supernatural rescues to miraculous baptisms, these stories reveal Heaven breaking through on Earth.

What happens when curiosity collides with the supernatural? Tony Merkel shares a chilling warning from his personal journey exploring portals, demonic encounters, and the occult. In this interview with Charisma Media, Tony opens up about the spiritual warfare he faced, the dangers of crossing spiritual boundaries, and the lessons learned from chasing mysteries that are better left untouched. With biblical truths and cautionary tales, this story challenges believers to confront the unseen world with discernment and faith.

In this interview with Charisma Media, Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals podcast, explores the mysteries of the supernatural and ancient accounts of the Nephilim. From examining modern DNA anomalies and physical traits that could suggest supernatural ancestry to discussing the book of Enoch’s references to fallen angels and their hybrid offspring, Tony brings forward intriguing ideas about the hidden forces shaping our world.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I have been searching for a story involving a transparent 'thing" and I came across your podcast. I live in Wichita, KS and in 1988 all the older teenagers / young 20's would all party at a park on a golf course after dark. There was a row of parking stalls that faced a wooded area with some picnic tables and tall light poles, etc. One night my niece was parked in a stall with her friend who was sitting in the driver's seat. He kept looking out the windshield toward her side of the car and seemed to be preoccupied with what was in a tree…

The following written confession was submitted via email: After listening to the Dark Shift episodes, I thought I'd share an experience I had sometime around 2004 . . . A little back history here, I enrolled in a 2 week course called "Psychic Development". It started off with learning how to meditate and then got into other topics like astral travel, remote viewing, and lucid dreaming. I was particularly interested in the lucid dreaming . . .

In this exclusive interview with Charisma Media, The Confessionals podcast host Tony Merkel opens up about a life-changing experience that prepared him for his journey into supernatural topics. Before launching his show, Tony faced an intense spiritual battle that deepened his faith and revealed the reality of spiritual warfare. His deliverance from a dark presence inspired him to bring these insights to others, shining a light on the unseen battles many face.

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, has shared a personal story involving a supernatural encounter. In a clip from Christianities?, an upcoming documentary by John Heers of the First Things Foundation, Carlson recounts a harrowing experience that he claims left him physically scarred—a claim that has stirred considerable interest and debate. According to Carlson, he was “physically mauled” by what he describes as a "demon" while he was sleeping next to his wife and four dogs.

This episode of Quite Frankly features Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals Podcast, diving into some of his most recent paranormal experiences. From spiritual attacks and Dogman updates to an upcoming trip to “The Meadow,” Tony shares firsthand accounts of the supernatural.