Member Preview | 531: The Joshua Tree Cult Leader

<div>In Episode 531: The Joshua Tree Cult Leader we are joined by James. He reached out after hearing Episode <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/theconfessionals/512-desert-portal-death-cult">512: Desert Portal Death Cult</a> because the story being revealed in that episode sounded extremely similar to what he had gone through. James was in charge of soldiers that were getting kicked out of the military and one soldier always stuck out to him more than the others. This soldier lived in a house with other people that would call him "father" and he called them "his children." On an extended weekend, this soldier asked James to take him out to a party in Joshua Tree that had RVs and tents all over which is what was described in episode 512. It turns out we are nearly 100% sure that this location was the exact location from episode 512 but 5 years earlier.<br /> <br /><strong>Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows:</strong> <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/join">theconfessionalspodcast.com/join</a><br /><br /><strong>Come Meet Tony:<br />1. Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference<br />Tickets: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3l1wZHR">https://bit.ly/3l1wZHR</a><strong><br />2. LIVE SHOW in Gatlinburg, TN!<br />Tickets: </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3IC4Ikx">https://bit.ly/3IC4Ikx</a><br /><br /><strong>Watch Expedition Dogman:</strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3CE6Kg0"> https://bit.ly/3CE6Kg0</a><br /><br /><strong>Tony's Studio Equipment:</strong> <a href="https://linktr.ee/mystudiogear">linktr.ee/mystudiogear</a><br /><br /><strong>SPONSORS<br />GET EMP Shield: </strong><a href="https://www.empshield.com/">empshield.com</a> Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase! Listen to this episode for more information! <strong><em>Link: </em></strong><a href="http://bit.ly/3YaMD1N"><em><a href="http://bit.ly/3YaMD1N">bit.ly/3YaMD1N</a></em></a><strong><br />GET ExpressVPN: </strong><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/confess">expressvpn.com/confess</a><br /><strong>GET SIMPLISAFE TODAY:</strong> <a href="https://simplisafe.com/confessionals">simplisafe.com/confessionals</a><br /><strong>GET Hello Fresh: </strong><a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=CONFESSIONALS16&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpm&amp;utm_campaign=podcast16fm&amp;utm_content=confessionals16&amp;featured=family&amp;mealsize=2-4&amp;dm=meals&amp;dm_gifts=gifts">hellofresh.com/confessionals16</a> Promo Code: "confessionals21" for 21 <strong>FREE MEALS</strong>!!!<br /><strong>Get Emergency Food Supplies:</strong> <a href="http://www.preparewiththeconfessionals.com/">www.preparewiththeconfessionals.com</a><br /><strong>Get Beard Oil:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/2FbOhN5">bit.ly/2FbOhN5</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>: theconfessionals@theconfessionalspodcast.com<br /><strong>Subscribe to the Newsletter</strong>: <a href="https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter">https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter</a><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>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 /><br /><strong>Are you a military veteran struggling with thoughts of suicide?</strong><br />Contact <a href="https://wrc.vet/">Watchman Readiness Corps</a> for REAL help. A veteran-run organization that is designed to help through hands-on survival training.<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://wrc.vet/">wrc.vet</a><br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:watchmanreadiness@gmail.com">watchmanreadiness@gmail.com</a><strong><br />Phone: </strong>(214) 912-8714<br /><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wrc_survival/">wrc_survival</a><br /><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/colbywrcvet">colbywrcvet</a>