Members Preview | 793: Dogman at the Doorstep

<div>In this episode, Jay recounts a chilling childhood encounter in rural Virginia, where a massive, dog-like creature emerged from the woods, rose onto two legs, and vanished into his family’s property. What followed was a terrifying night of unnatural growls and screams that left his family scrambling for safety and questioning reality. Now, decades later, Jay revisits the memory he once buried, tying it to other strange phenomena and the charged history of the land, convinced that what he saw was no ordinary animal. His story blurs the line between trauma, folklore, and the possibility of something far older stalking the woods.<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><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>Sasquatch and The Missing Man:</strong> <a href="https://merkelfilms.com/">merkelfilms.com</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>: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com<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><br /><br /><strong>OUTRO MUSIC</strong><br /><strong><em>Joel Thomas - Imposter</em></strong><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P2yKtfqMco">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/imposter-single/1816351301">Apple Music</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/47Clsn6klhxGTCbiTHvo6l?si=251f9f6f9e5842bc">Spotify</a>