{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Members Preview | 856: In the Shadow of Goliath","description":"What if the world before the flood was not just history, but a warning? In this episode, Tony sits down with Will Blesch to discuss his book, In the Shadow of Goliath, and the biblical framework behind topics like the Nephilim, Genesis 6, UFOs, hybridization, the Watchers, and the mark of the beast. Will shares how his early fascination with the unexplained, his time exploring the occult and New Age beliefs, and his eventual commitment to Jesus shaped the ideas that led to the book. Together, they examine whether ancient biblical accounts may offer a clearer lens for understanding modern paranormal phenomena and whether the agenda described in Genesis 6 could still be unfolding today.\n\nPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!\n\nIf you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890\nBecome a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/join\nThe Confessionals Social Network App:\nApple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-confessionals/id1666683243)\nGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ\n (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=the+confessionals&c=apps&pli=1)\nThe Counter Series Available NOW:\nThe Counter (YouTube): WATCH HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8Pa8OrFHM)\nThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERE\n (https://odx.tv/thecounter/)\nTony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com\n (https://shop.recomsale.com/merkel/)\nIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click Here (https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/gospel)\n\nBigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream Here (https://merkelfilms.com/programs/bigfoot-the-journey-to-belief)\nThe Meadow Project: Stream Here (https://merkelfilms.com/programs/the-meadow-project-night-investigations)\nMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com (https://merkmerch.com/)\n\nMy New YouTube Channel\nMerkel IRL: @merkelIRL (https://www.youtube.com/@merkelIRL)\nMy First Sermon: Unseen Battles\n (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6jDWvlyuw&t=1160s)\nWill Blesch's Book: In the Shadow of Goliath (https://a.co/d/011HwkAO)\n\nSPONSORS\nSIMPLISAFE: https://simplisafe.com/confessionals\nGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony\n (https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/tony?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=tony) QUINCE: quince.com/tony\n (https://www.quince.com/our-core-collection?utm_source=veritone&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tony)\nCONNECT WITH US\nWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com (http://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/)\nEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com\n\nMAILING ADDRESS:\nMerkel Media\n257 N. Calderwood St., #301\nAlcoa, TN 37701\n\nSOCIAL MEDIA\nSubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h\nShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast (https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast/)\nTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial (https://www.instagram.com/tonymerkelofficial/)\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas (http://www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast)\nTwitter: @TConfessionals (https://twitter.com/TConfessionals)\nTony's Twitter: @tony_merkel (https://twitter.com/tony_merkel)\nProduced by: @jack_theproducer\n (https://www.instagram.com/jack_theproducer/)\nOUTRO MUSIC\nJoel Thomas - Spinning\nYouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D65shzLjJaI) | Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/spinning-single/1786391653) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/3TuiO97PoZm2f6mlYKqMnh?si=RczrrWLtQjiG8WifzZxFxA)","author_name":"The Confessionals","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5002796-the-confessionals","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43610979/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}