{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"RELOADED | 841: The Hidden War Inside Disclosure","description":"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.\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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6jDWvlyuw&t=1160s)\n\nSPONSORS\nSIMPLISAFE TODAY: 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\nNathaniel Gillis:\nInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/thenathanielgillis/) | Parasymposia\n (https://parasymposia.com/)\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\n (https://www.instagram.com/jack_theproducer/) OUTRO MUSIC\nJoel Thomas - Imposter\nYouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P2yKtfqMco) | Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/imposter-single/1816351301) | Spotify\n (https://open.spotify.com/track/47Clsn6klhxGTCbiTHvo6l?si=251f9f6f9e5842bc)","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/43834930/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}