The Confessionals

Nathaniel Gillis returns to the studio for a mind-bending conversation that tears apart the modern UFO narrative and reframes the phenomenon from the ground up. Drawing from occult history, demonology, biblical scholarship, and firsthand research, Nathaniel argues that what we are seeing may not be extraterrestrial at all, but something far older, capable of manipulating perception, projecting forms, and hiding behind masks humanity has mythologized for centuries. From orbs that shift into apparitions, to physiological “constructs,” to ancient necromancy and Ezekiel’s warning about those who “hunt the souls of men,” this discussion explores the possibility that disclosure is being carefully curated while the deeper esoteric reality remains hidden. They wrestle with initiation rituals, hybridism, apports, sigils, government secrecy, and the unsettling idea that the phenomenon may replicate reality itself to anchor into our world. If true, this isn’t just about UFOs, it’s about a spiritual war that predates modern language and continues behind the veil.
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Joel Thomas - Imposter
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In Episode 552: The Blood Of The Innocent, we're bringing back the incredible Dr. Engle, from Episode 530: Surviving MK-Ultra, who escaped the clutches of the MK-Ultra program and went on to become a highly sought-after medical doctor. But that's not all! Dr. Engle has a jaw-dropping story to share about her mission to rebuild Russia's medical system, which led her to uncover a shocking human trafficking ring that spanned across Europe and the United States. Tune in as Dr. Engle reveals how she and a team of others exposed this heinous crime against humanity.
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Joel Thomas - Jekyll Island
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In this episode of Slingshot Nation, we dive into the accelerating push toward alien and UAP disclosure and ask the deeper question: what is really happening beneath the surface? With recent statements from political leaders, renewed government transparency promises, and shifting language around UFOs and “non-human intelligence,” the narrative appears to be moving fast, but toward what? We explore how disclosure could reshape culture, morality, and even religion, and why believers must stay grounded in Scripture amid growing deception. This isn’t about fear, it’s about discernment, preparation, and keeping our eyes fixed on Christ as turbulent days unfold.
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In this members episode, Tony sits down with Pastor Dave Bryan for a jaw-dropping conversation that moves from the Giants of Kandahar to the hidden search for Noah’s Ark, and finally to the modern-day red heifer prophecy. Dave Bryan shares firsthand testimony from a Navy intelligence source who claimed U.S. special forces engaged multiple armored giants in Afghanistan, along with the chilling aftermath and alleged CIA suppression. The conversation then shifts to a private viewing of video footage said to show the interior of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat, complete with ancient beams and preserved feeding troughs. Finally, Dave recounts his meeting with Robert Mawire and the astonishing story of how seven perfect red heifers were providentially supplied for the rebuilding of the Third Temple in Jerusalem. From underground giants to Temple prophecy, this episode explores the possibility that biblical events are not ancient history, but unfolding in real time.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

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Bigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream Here
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My New YouTube Channel
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Joel Thomas - Agartha (feat. Nergui)
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Pastor Troy Brewer and Ben Brewer, from OpenDoor Church in Dallas, Texas, join Tony to pull back the curtain on a ministry that doesn’t just preach freedom, it hunts it down. From funding and executing rescues to stepping into nations where trafficking networks operate in plain sight, they share stories of walking straight into danger to bring people out. Their travels abroad read like something out of a thriller, filled with sudden spiritual confrontations, close calls, and moments where survival hinged on obedience and prayer. Yet behind the intensity is a relentless conviction that Jesus still sets captives free in real time. This episode is a gripping look at faith in action, where the fight against human trafficking is personal, costly, and anything but theoretical.
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Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com

If you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click Here

Bigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream Here
The Meadow Project: Stream Here
Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com

My New YouTube Channel
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My First Sermon: Unseen Battles

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OUTRO MUSIC
Tony Merkel - You Don't See It