In Episode 331: The Devil's In The Music, we are joined by Joel who is one half of the new music group called VanTesla. VanTesla flew into Philadelphia to record multiple shows in the studio with me, both for The Confessionals and for my radio show Rage Against Dystopia, which will broadcast on Tuesday (4/20/21) at 8pm EST only on Fringe.FM.



Joel and I sat down to talk about the paranormal experiences he has been through in his life. He begins by sharing how his father almost got sucked into a Satanic cult while he was in college, and how those experiences changed his life's trajectory to become a pastor. Though he grew up with his dad warning him of the dangers that lay in the darkness, Joel decided to take his own path. He dated a woman who practiced the dark arts, and the baggage she carried spilled into their relationship to the point that she became demonically possessed, as a demon took control of her body to speak to Joel. Joel became more deeply involved in music, which lead him to become a Free Mason in an attempt to gain power and fortune. He shares his experiences as a Free Mason in the "Overtime" segment of Episode 331, available for members on the member site, as well as his bizarre UFO encounter that caused me to wonder if he had seen several ships returning to a mother ship with abductees. 



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331: The Devil's In The Music

The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers delving into realms of high strangeness.

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In episode 646: Taken To Other Realms, Colin shares his experiences of being taken to other realms and undergoing operations and upgrades for an upcoming war. These experiences began after taking mushrooms and hearing a voice telling him to quit his job and give himself to God. Colin then describes encounters with a blue entity and bald men in white coats during his mushroom trips. He also mentions feeling the presence of a demonic person in his life. Colin has been going to church and praying constantly, but he is unsure of what to do with his experiences and struggles to talk to others about them, but the takes this oportunity to discuss his experiences with entities and the spiritual realm. He talks about a coming war and the manipulation of people to prepare for battle. He also mentions the confusion and clash between the wooing of the Holy Spirit and the influence of other entities.



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In episode 645: Salish Sasquatch, John and Sara Brown discuss their experiences with Sasquatch on their property, which has been in John's family for generations. They share stories passed down from John's grandfather and other neighbors who have also encountered Sasquatch. Sara describes her first encounter with a foul smell and whistling sounds on the property, followed by sightings of a Sasquatch. They discuss their experiences with audio recordings and thermal imaging, including a notable thermal image of a Sasquatch walking in front of a cow. They also mention instances of banging on their house and windows. Sara discuss the sightings of red glowing eyes and a daytime headshot of a Sasquatch. They also talk about the burnout that comes with constant Bigfoot research and the importance of existing in the environment. 



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645: Salish Sasquatch

In Episode 319: The Monster Outside My Window, we are joined by Derrick and Tayler. Derrick begins the show by describing his experience with a creature that approached his window one night while he was sleeping. After researching what he witnessed outside, Derrick concluded that he had seen a Rake. When he told his stepbrother about the encounter, his stepbrother revealed he had seen the same creature, but called it “the monkey man." After Derrick’s story, we talk with Tayler, who reached out to The Confessionals as a new listener. Through tuning in to the program, she started connecting dots between topics she never usually paid much mind. But then she started seeing things in her home, and she wasn't the only one - her husband saw them too. She describes the activity they both experienced, and how they made it stop.



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In episode 644: Trauma To Triumph, Carly shares her story of growing up in a tumultuous family environment and experiencing paranormal and demonic influences. She discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of parental figures on children's lives and the need to address children's imaginations and fears. Carly dives into her early paranormal experiences, including seeing energetic fields and levitating. She also recounts her encounters with dark entities and her experimentation with the Ouija board and witchcraft. She explains how her journey led to drug use, more trauma, and a suicide attempt. Carly shares her personal journey of faith, highlighting the challenges and struggles she faced within a toxic church environment. Despite the pain and manipulation she experienced, Carly's desire for her destiny in Christ kept her connected to the church. She eventually met her husband in that same church, but the revelation of her past with the pastor created a devastating impact on their marriage. Carly emphasizes the importance of allowing God to heal and rebuild, acknowledging that the process is messy and requires honesty and vulnerability. She also encourages others who have been hurt by the church to seek community and not walk the journey alone.



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In episode 643: Quest For The Ancient Sundial, Brian Jeffrey, from Black Mass Paranormal, joins us in studio to dive into the mysterious and often eerie realm of the paranormal across East Tennessee. He explores unsettling missing person cases like that of Summer Wells and discusses bizarre phenomena such as potential portals and supernatural activities. Brian takes us through personal encounters with inexplicable sounds and sightings in mystifying locales like Black Mountain and Frozen Head. He shares chilling accounts of a shadowy figure, a witch-like presence, and ghostly translucent entities, reflecting on the challenges of documenting such elusive phenomena with antiquated equipment. Brian also ventures into speculative territory with mentions of possible government cover-ups and portals to other dimensions. Tony then shares his future plans to return to a site he'd visited 4 years prior, with new information on what could possibly be reptilian entities occupying the area.



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331: The Devil's In The Music

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