Members Preview | 787: The Dark Initiation Ritual
Members Preview | 787: The Dark Initiation Ritual  
Podcast: The Confessionals
Published On: Thu Aug 28 2025
Description: On this episode, I sit down with Dakota to unravel a chilling, drug-induced experience that went far beyond hallucination and into the realm of the supernatural. What began as an experimental night spiraled into a dark initiation ritual, complete with chanting, an unexplainable shift into another realm, and an encounter with a sinister goat-headed figure. As we dig into the events of that night, we uncover layers of spiritual manipulation, the lasting impact on Dakota and his brother, and how faith in Jesus Christ became the lifeline that pulled Dakota out of the darkness. This conversation is raw, gripping, and a sobering reminder of the unseen battle for our souls.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you’re able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZTony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comMy New YouTube ChannelMerkel IRL: @merkelIRLMy First Sermon: Unseen BattlesSasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.comMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comSPONSORSSIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionalsGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jack_theproducerOUTRO MUSICJoel Thomas - ImposterYouTube | Apple Music | Spotify