Members Preview | 906: Are Giants and Fallen Angels Hiding in the Solomon Islands?
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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