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The Confessionals

Merkel Media

Portals Opening in Joshua Tree | Slingshot Nation

DEC 12, 2025134 MIN
The Confessionals

Portals Opening in Joshua Tree | Slingshot Nation

DEC 12, 2025134 MIN

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<div>A bizarre statue in Joshua Tree has gone viral, with many claiming it’s opening a real spiritual portal in the desert. In this episode, we dig into where this story came from and why Joshua Tree has repeatedly appeared in portal and gateway encounters shared on <em>The Confessionals</em> over the years. We examine the symbolism surrounding the statue, the idea of spiritual gateways, and the patterns that suggest certain locations act as access points to the unseen realm. The conversation expands into music, Hollywood, and live performances, exploring whether lyrics, imagery, and mass participation events are being used to open spiritual doors—intentionally or not. As the lines between art, ritual, and belief continue to blur, this episode asks a pressing question: are these portals real, and if so, who is opening them?<br> <br> Please <strong>pray</strong> for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!<br> <br> If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s<strong> GoFundMe:</strong> <a href="https://gofund.me/b8f76890">https://gofund.me/b8f76890</a><br> <br> Become a member for <strong>ad-free</strong> <strong>listening</strong>, <strong>extra shows</strong>, and <strong>exclusive</strong> access to our <strong>social media app</strong>: <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/join">theconfessionalspodcast.com/join</a><br> <br> <strong>The Confessionals Social Network App:</strong><br> <strong>Apple Store:</strong> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-confessionals/id1666683243">https://apple.co/3UxhPrh</a><br> <strong>Google Play:</strong> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/search?q=the+confessionals&amp;c=apps&amp;pli=1">https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ</a><br> <br> <strong>Tony's Recommended Reads: </strong><a href="https://shop.recomsale.com/merkel/">slingshotlibrary.com</a><br> <br> If you want to learn about <strong>Jesus</strong> and what it means to be <strong>saved</strong>: <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/gospel">Click Here</a><strong><br> </strong><br> <strong>My New YouTube Channel</strong><br> <strong>Merkel IRL:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@merkelIRL">@merkelIRL</a><br> <strong>My First Sermon: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6jDWvlyuw&amp;t=1160s">Unseen Battles</a><br> <br> <strong>Bigfoot: The Journey To Belief:</strong> <a href="https://merkelfilms.com/programs/bigfoot-the-journey-to-belief">Stream Here</a><br> <strong>The Meadow Project:</strong> <a href="https://merkelfilms.com/programs/the-meadow-project-night-investigations">Stream Here</a><br> <strong>Merkel Media Apparel:</strong> <a href="https://merkmerch.com/">merkmerch.com</a><br> <em><br> </em><strong>SPONSORS</strong><br> <strong>SIMPLISAFE TODAY:</strong> <a href="https://simplisafe.com/confessionals">simplisafe.com/confessionals</a><br> <strong>GHOSTBED: </strong><a href="https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/tony?utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=tony">GhostBed.com/tony</a><br> <br> <strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong><br> <strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/">www.theconfessionalspodcast.com</a><br> <strong>Email</strong>: [email protected]<br> <br> <strong>MAILING ADDRESS:</strong><br> Merkel Media<br> 257 N. Calderwood St., #301<br> Alcoa, TN 37701<br> <br> <strong>SOCIAL MEDIA</strong><br> <strong>Subscribe to our YouTube</strong>: <a href="https://bit.ly/2TlREaI">https://bit.ly/2TlREaI</a><br> <strong>Reddit:</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/">https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/</a><br> <strong>Discord:</strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h">https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h</a><br> <strong>Show Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconfessionalspodcast/">theconfessionalspodcast</a><br> <strong>Tony's Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonymerkelofficial/">tonymerkelofficial</a><br> <strong>Facebook</strong>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast">www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas</a><br> <strong>Twitter</strong>:<a href="https://twitter.com/TConfessionals"> @TConfessionals</a><br> <strong>Tony's</strong> <strong>Twitter</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/tony_merkel">@tony_merkel</a><br> <strong>Produced by</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jack_theproducer/">@jack_theproducer</a> </div>