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431: The Church From Hell (Members)
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431: The Church From Hell (Members)

In Episode 431: The Church From Hell, Nick joins us for his third and final installment of his life experiences. When he was released from prison, he and his wife were essentially homeless, until a church offered their property to the couple and allowed them to live there until they were back on their feet. That seemingly beneficent gesture turned into years of horror, as Nick and his family learned that the church had some dark things happening within it. Not only did the Christian church have witches in positions of leadership, but while living there Nick experienced so many incredible events: orbs going through his body, alien-like beings inside the building, succubus encounters, skinwalker sightings, demons going after children, Nick being picked up and thrown across a room, and witch seances outside on the property. With the abuse Nick and his family endured, it's safe to say that they literally lived in the church from hell.

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429: Drugs and Demons (Members)
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429: Drugs and Demons (Members)

In Episode 429: Drugs and Demons, we welcome Judy to The Confessionals. Sometimes it seems like certain life circumstances can spawn paranormal activity in someone’s life, and that holds true in Judy’s case. Because of an abusive situation at home, Judy found herself as an emancipated minor in the 1970s, and she hitchhiked all over the country from ages 13 to 21. In her travels, she became mixed up in the wrong crowds, ranging from drug activity to satanic witchcraft cults. As a result of her personal life experiences and witnessing demons and demonic possessions, Judy was later motivated to get a degree in psychology. She believes that some people diagnosed with schizophrenia are in fact misdiagnosed, and more likely are really demonically possessed. Judy's life was a whirlwind of drama, but she made it through the rough spots and hopes to inspire others into understanding they are not alone in these experiences.

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427: Talking Red-Eyed Bigfoot (Members)
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427: Talking Red-Eyed Bigfoot (Members)

In Episode 427: Talking Red-Eyed Bigfoot, Morgan, a Native American in British Columbia, joins The Confessionals to share his history with the bizarre things that go bump in the night. Over the years, we have had other guests share the strange things they experienced living on reservations, and Morgan's reservation is no different. Both he and his family have had unique run-ins with bigfoot. He tells us about shapeshifting bigfoot, and his uncle’s experience talking with a red-eyed bigfoot in their native tongue – even though his uncle didn't even know how to speak the native tongue. His aunt also witnessed a goatman, who seemed more manlike than anything, until she looked down and realized he had hooves! Finally, it seems no stories from a reservation would be complete without rake sightings, and Morgan shares them with us too.

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425: Underwater Panther In Lake Erie (Members)
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425: Underwater Panther In Lake Erie (Members)

In Episode 425: Underwater Panther In Lake Erie, we are joined by Michelle as she recalls a time when she saw what appeared to be an underwater panther in Lake Erie. When the creature emerged from the water, the details she saw seemed almost prehistoric. Michelle later came across a picture on the internet of an ancient rock painting that strongly reminded her of what she had seen. On top of her strange panther sighting, she shares her other paranormal experiences, including an "old lady ghost" that seemed to take to Michelle's children in a motherly way.

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423: Dare To Prepare with Chad Catron & Carlton Moore (Members)
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423: Dare To Prepare with Chad Catron & Carlton Moore (Members)

A few weeks ago I spent time on an episode intro urging my listeners to prepare themselves and their households for tough times ahead. Gas prices are sky-high, our governments are on the verge of WW3, and ESG social credit scores are being implemented through the banking system. All these things and more point to very hard times for the average global citizen. So, what can you do? Though nothing is 100% the certain answer or solution, taking action now to be more self-sustainable is going to put the odds in your favor to keep food on your table for you and your family. In Episode 423: Dare To Prepare (Members), we are joined by Chad Catron from North Country Off Grid and Carlton Moore from The Farmacy Seed Network to share helpful tips on how to get started on living a life of independence and relying on your own abilities to survive.

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421: Backyard Abduction (Members)
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421: Backyard Abduction (Members)

In Episode 421: Backyard Abduction, we are joined by Justin, who shares some captivating experiences. Justin and his family have been having encounters with extraterrestrials for a long time, and he shares his abduction story with us. Not only does he have stories of abduction, but he also lives in a haunted house where a lot of activity occurs, including encounters with a demon dog - a sighting that is becoming an increasingly common experience on The Confessionals!

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417: Spiritual Awakenings Through The Paranormal (Members)
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417: Spiritual Awakenings Through The Paranormal (Members)

In Episode 417: Spiritual Awakening Through the Paranormal, we are joined by Allie, whose many interactions with the paranormal have left her wondering what is really true. If the things she went through are real, then how can God be real? If God is real, how can God love her and allow her to endure her paranormal experiences? Allie started listening to The Confessionals with these questions in mind. But as she listened more and more, she started to have a spiritual awakening that lead her to a deeper understanding of God, reality, and love in the midst of the paranormal.

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415: Sleep Terrors (Members)
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415: Sleep Terrors (Members)

On Episode 415: Sleep Terrors (Members), Jennifer joins The Confessionals to share her experiences with many forms of sleep problems such as very lifelike dreams and scary night terrors. One morning Jennifer saw a girl, like the one in the horror movieThe Ring, in her bathroom. As the girl started coming at her, Jennifer was unable to move or respond until the girl “blew through” her. Jennifer also tells some additional paranormal stories, including a possible Hatman encounter.

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413: Follow the Orbs (Members)
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413: Follow the Orbs (Members)

In Episode 413: Follow the Orbs, we are joined by Shane, who seems to be one of those types of people who have paranormal activity follow them wherever they go. He shares his experiences with us, including some unique orb activity. Once when he was going through a rough patch in life, Shane asked for a sign to help guide him. Just at that moment, a blue orb popped out of the water nearby, and instead of watching as it moved away, Shane followed it. help guide him. Just then a blue orb popped out of the water and instead of watching it go away, Shane followed it.

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411: Seeing the Spirit World (Members)
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411: Seeing the Spirit World (Members)

In Episode 411: Seeing the Spirit World, we are joined by Jared, who grew up in a family that was very sensitive to the spirit world. Both he and his family have communicated with angels and demons, and his mother, sister, brother, and Jared himself believe they have seen Jesus.

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408: The Cursed Land Of The Black Hawk War (Members)
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408: The Cursed Land Of The Black Hawk War (Members)

In Episode 408: The Cursed Land of the Black Hawk War, we are joined by Evan, who tells us about growing up on land that is seemingly cursed. Evan lived on property that was once a sacred hunting ground for the Potawatomi tribe and the Menomonee tribe. At some point, the Menomonee tribe betrayed the Potowatomi and sold them out in the Black Hawk War, which resulted in the Potawatomi’s land being sold to German settlers. In an unexpected turn for the Menomonee, the German settlers pushed them out too, and desecrated their holy land by building a church right on top of the grounds. In that church is where Evan grew up and lived seven days a week. Evan’s grandfather purchased the land after the war and it has been in his family ever since. Many of Evan’s family members have been plagued with their own paranormal experiences in this home, and Evan was no different. He was tormented night after night by a violent shadow figure that pushed him down the stairs so many times that he began scooting down them instead of walking upright. He would also see a wolf in the woods behind his house that would stand and watch him. Evan recalls there being satanic carvings in the crawl spaces of the church, and has had a black figure following him his whole life. These are just some of the many experiences he shares about living on the cursed land of the Black Hawk War.

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406: Military Base Monsters (Members)
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406: Military Base Monsters (Members)

In Episode 406: Military Base Monsters, Nick from Episode 405: Paranormal Military Encounters joins us again to share stories from his Instagram account, Tales From The Gridsquare, where he chronicles military personnel encounters with the paranormal. Nick tells us about reports coming out of our military bases, including creatures that emerge from the shadows of night to bumps and thuds that can be heard when you close your eyes to sleep.

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404: It's All Connected (Members)
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404: It's All Connected (Members)

In Episode 404: It's All Connected, we have a special show for you! Brandon shares his encounter with the devil, or perhaps a demon, when he was around seven years old. He then describes the paranormal experiences he began to have in his life from that point on, including a possible Mothman sighting one morning while he was driving home from work. But before we talk with Brandon, we’re joined by Tony’s brother Jack for an hour-long conversation about an “all-connecting” story that was brought to Tony’s attention this year, and how this story is going to influence our actions and plans for 2022.

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402: Fairy Lights (Members)
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402: Fairy Lights (Members)

In Episode 402: Fairy Lights, we are joined by Sam, who shares stories about seeing balls of light after he moved into a new house. After moving in, Sam would go outside at night to enjoy his surroundings, and would regularly witness lights that seemed to be unexplainable. He told his parents about these lights, but they didn’t pay him much mind, until one night when Sam’s dad saw them too. They say “seeing is believing,” and it’s safe to say Sam’s dad came to believe something strange was going on around them.

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400: The Passenger (Members)
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400: The Passenger (Members)

In Episode 400: The Passenger, Nick joins The Confessionals to share the story of something his mother called his “passenger.” Nick is an entrepreneur and bar owner from Massachusetts. Throughout his life, he has had several instances in which unexplained paranormal activity occurred, from his childhood into adulthood. In particular, he saw an apparition as a child that seemed to stick around, and popped up again later in life. Now as a bar owner, he is operating his business in a haunted building where he and his employees have seen some strange things.

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398: Bizarre Roadside Sightings (Members)
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398: Bizarre Roadside Sightings (Members)

In Episode 398: Bizarre Roadside Sightings, we talk with Matt about his mixed bag of experiences. Matt begins by sharing some of the things he experienced or heard about in the military academy. He also describes an event that took place at a church camp, when he started praying for a girl and immediately saw her life flash through his mind’s eye when he reached out to her. Finally, Matt reveals some very odd things he has seen on the road while driving, and they may leave you scratching your head!

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396: Casting Out Demons (Members)
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396: Casting Out Demons (Members)

In Episode 396: Casting Out Demons, we are joined by James, who was originally hesitant to share his experiences but finally made the decision to contact The Confessionals, and we are so glad he did. James has had several encounters with demonic forces that left no doubt in his mind that the spiritual realm is very real. He witnessed an exorcism in church when he was a child, encountered other demonic forces while in church, and even dealt with a demonically possessed woman on the rooftop of a hospital building. James has seen many things, and what he has gone through may hopefully help others understand that they aren’t alone in their experiences with the other realm.

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394: Allegiance To The Darkness (Members)
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394: Allegiance To The Darkness (Members)

In Episode 394: Allegiance to the Darkness, we are joined by Jayne, who was originally a guest on Hammer Lane Legends Episode 23: Vampires, Groupies, and Poop, where she shared her stories about driving for Minneapolis Metro Transit. On The Confessionals, she reveals some of her much darker experiences. When she was a child, Jayne had some kind of “werewolf” spirit in her home, and she wasn’t the only one who witnessed it. Later in college, Jayne made the decision to sell her soul to the devil, and this dark event led to a horrible accident that resulted in Jayne cutting her main artery and all the tendons in her left wrist! She goes on to describe her unsettling experiences with incubus entities that held her up above their heads and passed her around, as well as her bigfoot sightings, and what happened to her mother after Jayne scheduled her interview with us.

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