It was an honor to pray for your family. In Jesus name your family will heal !

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.

Thanks Tony for all you do in spreading the word of God! The topics discussed here are just what we need in the world! I would LOVE to hear you cover the Urantia Book sometime!! God bless!

Keep it up Tony! Keep living in His will! I’m praying for your wife.

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!

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!

This podcast is so important! So much is hidden from us and this podcast helps you wake up.

It’s just rightwing Christian Nationalist propaganda now.

life changing

I found your podcast then I found Joel Thomas’s pod and bible mysteries pod. I am baptized Mormon, but feel totally blessed to have found ya’ll my eyes are opening. Praying for your wife and you and your children

Love your show Tony. You’ve helped take biblical topics to a new level & helped my faith in the process. Thank you Brother. Praying for Lindsay that Jesus take her cancer away.

Prayers for Lindsay and your family man, that ain’t easy. But listening to Killing Nephilim for Jesus episode made me laugh so hard dude! MERK-SMASH EVIL!!!

I found this show a couple years ago and it’s awesome!! I absolutely love that you talk about many things that others have a hard time talking about!! I also love how you talk about your faith and you aren’t afraid to talk about Jesus!! So refreshing!!

Was put almost in tears, so sorry. My family is battling it too. You and your family Is amazing, positive vibes and prayers are already sent

Though the host is a Christian, he treats every guest with respect. A very paranormal show.

Absolutely love the show an different topics an segments binge watching to catch up to latest episodes

Absolutely love the show and I listen to it on a constant basis while I’m working! Next step is to sign up for Patreon have a great day, brother

For the most part this podcast gets Rave reviews but I’ve noticed backlash from people who are mad that Tony talks about his faith in Christ. Am I missing something?! He has ALWAYS been a Christian from episode 1. Nothing new at all but seemingly as his faith has become stronger, the trolls come out bashing left and right, and frankly some pretentious Christians as well, claiming he’s a “grifter” or a “shill”. Riiiiiiiighhht, because EVERYONE has to believe what YOU believe for it to be REAL. That being said, Tony keep doing what you’re called to do, because only God can judge you, not these basement trolls.

Tony, we will be by your side every step of your journey. I love listening to the archives, pop your faves up for us when you need a break. #listenerforlife

No critical lens around spirituality and politics. Feels like sheltered white guys sitting in basements after being on 4chan too much. Uses the guise of Christianity to explain everything without acknowledging the breadth of spirituality, organized religion and everything predating its existence. Blech. What a stomach turning waste of time.

In an ocean of bad podcasts, this is truly garbage. Find something else to do. You’re not good at this

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BRO! Jeez man she didn’t know anything! Sorry man but u need to vet a little harder. It seemed like you were leading her and she still didn’t know anything. I think you are far past these kinds of interviews, all the hard work you have put forth at this point makes me expect a lot more from these interviews. What got you to this point won’t keep you here, time to level up brother!

Even though I love listening to Wes Germer, I feel that he doesn’t talk about the other paranormal things like ghosts, demons, and the Rake. but Tony certainly does, and he is just as good and I have learned a lot of stuff and it has all made sense. I really like this podcast and Tony Merkel rocks!!

Love Tony & crew. It took quite awhile for me to understand Tony’s mind but now the confessionals and free the rabbits are my go to podcasts. Just a real bunch of dudes doing what God guided them to do. Can’t get much better than that

Wowzer!!! Keep up the good work. My mind has been opened and I have been able to better see the spiritual realm and its impact around me. Prayer life has grown - thx.

Typically this show is okay. Definitely not one of the top-tier shows out there but he’s trying. I usually don’t have many complaints, or compliments for that matter, but the segment discussing SNL’s Lady GaGa sketch at Friendly’s was just absurd. I understand a review shouldn’t be about one episode but this is a microcosm of the entire show - taking what may be interesting topics and then polluting them with conspiratorial ulterior motives that make absolutely no sense. There are far better shows.

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.

I ave listened to all the shows since I started in 2020 I think i really like how Tony doesn’t take over the conversation and has the platform for the guest to speak and Tony always asks the banger questions! Sorry I didn’t write a review sooner! Get some Alaskan content brother! We have all kinds of creatures and paranormal stuff here too! God Bless brother!

Tony has the best paranormal podcast out there. I listened to alot of others and none are really close.

Some of his episodes are ok, but he need a better outline, he rants way too much, or at least he does now, earlier episodes better…

Some of the content looks good but it’s a fear mongering Christian program. 🤡

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 ❤️

I agree. DONT COME TO MY HOUSE. Again, I agree. Been listening for quit awhile and love it. Make you’re wife and children come first. No matter what.

Really love the show Tony. Many friends that listen to your podcast appreciate that you’ve grown in your self on air and in your faith. I think it’s great that you explore the extra normal sides of life. The parts most Christians or anyone in general may not consider parts that are in fact our reality also. I hope you keep Merkel Media on faith brother.

tragic metanarrative over the last few years about a man’s psyche being completely atomized by the dual forces of the constant search for relevancy in the podcast media space and an accelerating onslaught of domestic psyops targeted straight at the poor guy’s demographic. the q runneth over!

I love all the aspects that are touched. I’m a believer in Christ who has had a lot of paranormal events throughout my life and it’s nice to hear a lot of these stories. Comforting to know I’m not alone!

I can’t believe anyone would believe that we live on a spinning ball. These guys lose me right there. What a shame !! Stop talking over your guests. This is horrific

I like the show a lot in general. The episodes are either a slam dunk or meh. I wonder whether Tony vets some of the guests that he has on because sometimes the stories sound really out there. I try to listen with an open mind of course. But it would be good to know if that does happen. The intro is also fantastic.

Its cool to have other podcasters, authors, etc. as guests occasionally, but I miss the good old days when the average Joe/Jane called in to shared their crazy and strange experiences. I rarely listen to a whole episode anymore.

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.

Where are all the missing children???

Awesome episode. Joel is an awesome guest host!!! Waiting for him to write a book on this particular subject.

All the good episodes are “member previews” and the rest are religious garbage.

Dude love your show. Throw that celebrity face wash out. But you some tallow/honey balm from Van Man’s. It will change your life

This guy is soo hard to listen to. Give your research to somebody else and let them do the show. Good content but the host cannot deliver.

Love your show thank you and your friend William Bond for your efforts in wnc and tenn. The mainstream moved on quite quickly!

This show gets worse with every new episode

Beneath the dark, where shadows creep, Dogman howls, and Bigfoot keeps, Portals hum with secrets untold, A world of mystery, dark and bold. Truth and lore, a haunting blend, Where the strange and the stories never end.

This show used to be amazing but it’s turned into an alt right sideshow. Tony only allows Jesus fanatics on the show and the moral of the story always turns out to be as long as you believe in Jesus the demons will leave you alone. Every episode turns into “spiritual warfare”, everything is demonic, and you better repent and buy their doomsday supplies kit before the demons destroy the world. Tony thinks meditation is satanic, maybe he needs to ground himself and meditate.