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New Christian Talk Show Gains National Recognition While Showcasing Today's Leading Voices of Faith

Highlander Studios' The UPside Conversations earns recognition from NRB and CONTENT while featuring nationally recognized leaders in faith, media, science, entertainment, health, leadership, and culture. Just five months after its launch, The UPside Conversations, produced by Nashville-based Highlander Studios, is already gaining national recognition from two of the most respected organizations in Christian media while attracting an impressive roster of guests whose work is influencing audiences around the world.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Family, Faith & Parenting

Who Will Shape the Next Generation? Helping Little Hearts Find Big Faith

Every generation faces the challenge of preparing children for an increasingly complex world. Yet one remarkable statistic continues to stand out: the overwhelming majority of Christians come to faith before the age of eight. In the latest episode of The UPside Conversations, host Marion MacKenzie Pyle welcomes renowned children's ministry pioneer Jean Thomason, best known as Miss PattyCake, for an inspiring conversation about why the earliest years of a child's life are so spiritually significant. Together, they explore the biblical foundation for early childhood discipleship, the lasting impact of music and joyful learning, and the vital role parents, grandparents, teachers, and caretakers play in shaping a child's faith. Their discussion offers timely encouragement, affirming that long before neuroscience highlighted the importance of early childhood development, Scripture had already revealed the power of planting seeds of faith in young hearts.

Faith and Culture

Only 13%? The Faith Gap In America We Can't Ignore

What if someone handed you an X-ray of America's spiritual health? According to research discussed by National Religious Broadcasters President and CEO Troy Miller, nearly 60% of Americans affirm the core doctrines of Christianity. They believe in the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the saving work of Christ. Yet when asked whether those beliefs consistently shape their daily decisions and worldview, only 13% said yes. It's a startling revelation—and one that helps explain much of the confusion, anxiety, loneliness, and spiritual hunger we see around us today

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026