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.

Jake Barber dropped bombshell information last night in the growing movement of UAP and alien disclosure. But he’s not the first to reveal these details. Others have come before him, and their stories intersect just beneath the surface. Female entities are appearing to people, presenting themselves as God or the Holy Spirit. And because these encounters feel undeniably real, those experiencing them are accepting what they’re told as truth. But what if there was someone—long before the disclosure movement, even before the Roswell crash—who had an intriguing connection to what’s happening today? Could this person from over 100 years ago help define what we’re witnessing now? Join Tony and ‪@LarryRagland‬ as they think out loud.

As 2024 said its goodbyes, nature made sure to send a message: four iconic U.S. structures—the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol—were struck by lightning, all on the same evening of December 31st. Just when we thought the year was going to quietly wrap up, nature decided to crash the party.

As 2025 kicks off, let’s take a quick step back in time to revisit some wild paranormal stories from 2024! From mind-bending mysteries to jaw-dropping revelations, you joined us for some unforgettable shows, and here are the Top 10 Most-Listened-To Episodes of 2024! Brace yourself for giants, portals, bloodlines, and all the high strangeness you loved this year. Which ones did you miss? Which ones made you think, "I have to share this"? Jump in and relive the strangeness one more time!

Two men from Portland, Oregon, tragically lost their lives in Gifford Pinchot National Forest during a search for Sasquatch. The incident highlights the risks of exploring remote wilderness areas unprepared, particularly in harsh winter conditions.

The following written confession was submitted vi email: I would like to tell you about my experience that happened to me and a friend out in Breckenridge Texas where my family’s hunting land is. A few nights ago on Friday (11/29/24) me and one of my best buddies packed up our hunting and camping gear to go out to my family’s land for a Saturday morning hunt. We arrived at the land at approximately 10pm Friday night….

Ghost stories at Christmas? It's tradition! From Dickens’ Marley’s Ghost to spooky classics by M.R. James and Algernon Blackwood, this 12-hour collection from Classic Ghost Stories Podcast is packed with holiday haunts to listen to while you settle in for a long winter’s nap.

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, a sprawling mansion with a chilling past is back on the market. Rising Glen House, known for its tragic history and alleged paranormal activity, has captured public fascination for over a decade. Now listed for $17,995,000, its glossy exterior masks a series of eerie events that continue to shroud the property in mystery. The property became infamous following the untimely deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack. And those deaths are the only strange thing that happened there.

The following written confession was submitted via email: Lindsay’s episode about the hat man encounter just about made me fall out of my chair at work. I used to run in Fairview cemetery for cross county and I had a hatman experience where I grew up 5 minutes away in a 100+ year old house. It was between 2004-2007 (so I was between 4-7) I don’t remember exactly when…

Reports of mysterious drone incursions above sensitive locations across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe have continued to confound authorities, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Despite extensive investigations, officials remain unable to identify the origin or purpose of these aerial anomalies.

Are UFOs invading New Jersey? Shocking sightings and government cover-ups. What's the truth they don’t want you to know? Let's talk about it!

As the world celebrates the holiday season, a remarkable archaeological discovery in Turkey sheds new light on the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus. Excavations at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus that may be the original burial site of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Greek bishop whose acts of generosity inspired the cherished Christmas icon.

The holiday season is often celebrated with traditions of joy, generosity, and storytelling, including the long-standing custom of sharing ghostly tales during Christmastime. As the classic lyric reminds us—“there’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago”— these chilling narratives have been a part of the season’s folklore for centuries. From eerie apparitions to unexplained phenomena, the season of goodwill has a darker, mysterious side woven into its history. Are they only holiday legends, or real ghosts of Christmas past? On this Friday the 13th, here 13 haunting Christmas tales as chilling as the winter air.

Morris County, New Jersey, has become the epicenter of an unusual aerial mystery, with unidentified drones appearing in the skies almost nightly. The persistent sightings have left residents, law enforcement, and even federal agencies struggling to explain the phenomenon.

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.