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   28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

   RELOADED | 597: Fort Polk Dogman

   In Episode 597: Fort Polk Dogman, Gabriel shares his encounter with a mysterious creature while he was in the military in 2010. The encounter took place during a training mission in a remote area known as "The Box" inside Fort Polk, Louisiana. Gabriel and his sergeant were tasked with harassing a fake military base during the night, but Gabriel was left alone after his sergeant went back to retrieve a forgotten radio. As he waited alone in the woods, he described feeling a sudden eerie silence in the natural sounds, and he noticed strange occurrences, including a pulsating red light and a…

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   25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

   UFO Disclosure, Wormholes & Skinwalker Ranch: Does the New Drop Connect the Dots? | Slingshot Nation

   The latest UFO disclosure drop may be connecting dots that have been sitting in plain sight for decades. We dive into newly released UAP material involving strange craft encounters, unexplained injuries, warp-drive concepts, wormholes, government contractors, and the $22 million program connected to Skinwalker Ranch—where researchers investigated everything from UFOs and orbs to poltergeist activity and Bigfoot-like creatures. But what if these stories aren’t separate at all? We examine reports of massive cloud-like UAPs, government research into breakthrough propulsion, Bigelow-linked…

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   24 Sep 2026 · 11 min

   Members Preview | 900: Can Christians Have Demons or Is Deliverance Spiritual Deception?

   Can Christians have demons, or does salvation mean demonic influence is no longer possible? In this powerful conversation, Tony Merkel sits down with evangelist Ben Hughes to explore Christian deliverance, spiritual oppression, the Holy Spirit, and the supernatural power of God. Ben shares his dramatic conversion story, his first encounters with deliverance, and what he says he has witnessed after decades of ministry; including demons leaving Christians, miraculous healings, and lives radically transformed by Jesus. The conversation also tackles one of the biggest questions facing the modern…

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   22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

   899: Underground Mission for Souls | Steve Kang

   What could make a man abandon everything he believed and risk his life to follow Jesus? Tony Merkel sits down with Steve Kang to hear his incredible journey from a radical Buddhist upbringing to becoming a passionate follower of Christ. After a devastating spiral led to a life-threatening crisis, Steve says he experienced the terrifying reality of Hell before his life took a dramatic turn toward Jesus. His transformation would eventually take him into underground churches in China, where he witnessed Christians risking everything for their faith. This is a powerful story of redemption,…

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   21 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 44 min

   RELOADED | 678: The Dark Recruitment

   In episode 678: The Dark Recruitment, Ross sits down in studio for a gripping conversation that will take you deep into the unsettling and mysterious realms beyond our everyday reality. Ross joined us in studio a month prior to this recording to share a battle he's had since he was merely 2 years old. His story was dark and full of very dramatic twists and turns, but things took a turn while discussing portals. Ross became visibly uncomfortable and made Tony aware that there was a dark entity attached to Ross that despised him. At that moment Tony shut off the cameras and began to engage in…

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   17 Sep 2026 · 13 min

   Members Preview | 898: Her Hellhound Encounter Exposed Generational Darkness

   Can something follow a family for generations without anyone fully understanding what it is? Tony Merkel sits down with Kathryn to unpack a disturbing encounter at her parents’ home that turned an ordinary night into a terrifying confrontation with something she couldn’t explain. What happened next forced her to confront the reality of spiritual warfare and ultimately discover the power and protection found in Jesus Christ. As they dig into her family’s history, the more it appears her encounter may not have started with her. If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical…

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   15 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 23 min

   897: 1,500 Demons & Her Escape From Witchcraft | Jenny Joy

   How deep can someone go into witchcraft before there seems to be no way back? Jenny Joy joins Tony Merkel to share a disturbing journey through childhood trauma, occult practices, demonic encounters, and an underground witchcraft temple that pulled her deeper into darkness. Even after coming to Jesus, Jenny says the spiritual battle was far from over, leading to a series of intense deliverance experiences that exposed just how much torment had followed her for years. Her story moves from terrifying encounters and spiritual bondage into a fight for freedom, healing, and a completely…

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   14 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

   RELOADED | 841: The Hidden War Inside Disclosure

   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…

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   11 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 3 min

   Lindsay Clancy, Jonathan Cahn & Shawn Ryan: Is Demonic Possession Rising? | Slingshot Nation

   Is demonic possession becoming more visible in public? In this episode of Slingshot Nation, Tony, Jack, and Derek examine several disturbing recent stories, including Jonathan Cahn’s attack on an airplane, the Lindsay Clancy case, and the shocking Times Square stabbing in New York involving a woman armed with large knives who continued advancing after police deployed Tasers. The guys ask whether these incidents could point to something deeper happening spiritually or whether there are other explanations that need to be considered. The conversation will break down the signs of demonic…

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    10 Sep 2026 · 15 min

    Members Preview | 896: The Second Heaven Battleground

    What if the spiritual war around us is happening in a realm we can’t see? Tony Merkel revisits the incredible experiences of Hunter, Jade, and Caleb, three men whose encounters with the Second Heaven begin connecting in ways that are difficult to ignore. From Dogman and mysterious portals to direct encounters with spiritual warfare, their stories suggest that the supernatural world may be far more active—and much closer to our reality—than most people realize. As their experiences begin lining up, Tony explores what these encounters could reveal about the unseen battle taking place around us…