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Oct 15, 2026 · 25m

Summary

Host Tony Merkel interviews Joanna, a missionary in the Solomon Islands, who shares her family’s experiences with intense spiritual warfare and demonic manifestations. They discuss encounters with giants, cryptids, and fallen angels, as well as the strategic attacks they face, including severe illness and violent confrontations. Joanna details how their ministry, Hope City, serves street people while navigating the island’s deep stronghold of darkness.

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Sponsors: Coca-Cola Zero and WebMD Health Discovered Teaser: Giant and cryptid encounter stories Intro: Host Tony Merkel and episode overview Guest Introduction: Joanna and the Solomon Islands Joanna's backstory and decision to move to missions Ministry work, malaria, and near-death experience Theological shifts and spiritual warfare challenges Host's personal faith journey and martyrdom Strategic enemy attacks and physical health issues Sponsors: Dupixent, Aquaphor, Berkeley, Underdog, Salesforce
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