{"podcast":{"title":"The Confessionals","slug":"the-confessionals-743214","podcast_index_feed_id":743214,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5002796.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5002796","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/41345232.jpg","author":"Merkel Media","episode_count":1126,"summary":"The Confessionals is where the unexplained meets raw, firsthand testimony. Through in-depth conversations, we explore encounters with the supernatural, interdimensional phenomena, cryptids, and mysteries that defy conventional understanding. From eerie paranormal activity and chilling Dogman sightings to UFOs, UAPs, and government cover-ups, each episode pulls back the veil on the hidden forces shaping our reality. If you’re drawn to the unknown, step into The Confessionals, where the stories are real and the mysteries are endless.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T12:19:01.234153+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214"},"episode":{"title":"859: Bloodline Curses and Spiritual Warfare | Mike Brewer","slug":"859-bloodline-curses-and-spiritual-warfare","published_at":"2026-05-05T04:05:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/859-bloodline-curses-and-spiritual-warfare","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8899292","audio_url":"https://arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pdst.fm/e/clrtpod.com/m/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8899292.mp3?modified=1779215254&sid=5002796&source=rss&rssua=transcribr","summary":"What happens when deliverance ministry stops being theory and becomes a direct confrontation with darkness? In this episode, Mike Brewer shares the encounters that thrust him into a life of deliverance ministry, from his first shocking confrontation with a demon in an Applebee’s parking lot to learning how trauma, occult involvement, bloodline agreements, and hidden spiritual strongholds can keep people bound. Mike walks through the moments that shaped his ministry, including violent manifestations, demonic resistance, supernatural intervention, and the hard-won lessons that taught him deliverance is not about hype, fear, or performance, but about loving people enough to fight for their freedom. As the conversation unfolds, Mike explains how God trained him through real-life encounters, why some deliverances require deeper discernment, and how his ministry has expanded from local sessions in East Tennessee to churches and nations around the world. His stories reveal a sobering reality: the spiritual realm is far more complex than many realize, but the authority of Jesus is greater than every curse, kingdom, and demonic assignment. 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/b8f76890 📕 Pre-order Tony's Book: https://a.co/d/0bJS3SaV Become a member for ad-free listening , extra shows , and exclusive access to our social media app : theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ The Counter Series Available NOW: The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HERE The Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERE Tony's Recomm…","meta_description":"What happens when deliverance ministry stops being theory and becomes a direct confrontation with darkness? In this episode, Mike Brewer shares the encoun…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":10352,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-confessionals-743214/episodes/859-bloodline-curses-and-spiritual-warfare/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-confessionals-743214/859-bloodline-curses-and-spiritual-warfare.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}