In this edition of AI we welcome the host of The Confessionals Podcast, CEO of Merkel Media, Tony Merkel. Tony came on to discuss his most recent film, The Shape of Shadows, along with past films and some projects that are coming in the near future. This conversation went much deeper than just talking about documentaries though. Tony begins by rehashing his encounter with a Satanist that sent him into a dark place for awhile. We recover from that though and go on to have a fantastic discussion about spirituality, faith, callings on our lives, and how we believe that God is putting people of His choosing in the places they need to be for a time such as now to expose the real darkness that is at play in the world. This was a really light hearted conversation that will allow you Hillfolk to see Tony expressing a lot of his thoughts and viewpoints instead of just hearing him listen to others. Tony is a great friend and has been a tremendous help to us in growing our show, so it was a real pleasure having him on.Check Tony's work herehttps://www.merkel.media/https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/Become AI Kinfolk over on Patreon atpatreon.com/appalachian_intelligenceJoin our Discord server https://discord.gg/CWUaqrKqPlease rate and review this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Reach out to us with your own stories at appalachianintelligence@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @AiAppIntelPodFollow us on Facebook at Appalachian IntelligenceFollow us on Instagram @appalachianintelligenceSubscribe to our YouTube channel Appalachian IntelligenceSend us weird, wild, cool, and interesting stuff to the show's PO Box atPO Box 855Haysi, VA 24256Intro Music - The Colonel - Zachariah HickmanOutro Music - Dark Dream - Brad Hill Support the show