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From Communist China to Restoring Sight for Millions
The UPside Conversations latest episode highlights Dr. Ming Wang's extraordinary journey of faith, freedom, perseverance, and one of the most remarkable medical breakthroughs of our time.
The Ideas That Shape Civilizations- Why What We Believe about Our Origins May Be One of the Most Important Conversations of Our Time
Ideas have consequences. They don't simply influence individual opinions—they shape cultures, civilizations, and generations. Throughout history, the ideas embraced by a society have determined how people understand truth, morality, human dignity, and purpose. Few ideas have had a greater influence than the answer to one simple question: Where did we come from? In this week's episode of The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with science educator, author, and museum founder David Rives for a thoughtful exploration of these life-shaping questions.
The Conversation Every Woman Needs To Have
Host Marion MacKenzie welcomes bestselling author Deborah Smith Pegues to The UPside Conversations for one of the most important discussions the show has tackled yet. Most women will face a season — through loss, or through a marriage that ends — when the finances suddenly become theirs to carry alone. On this episode of The UPside, Conversations that Light UP the World, Marion sits down with Deborah, author of The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women, for a warm, honest, and deeply practical conversation about facing financial independence — whether it comes by choice or by surprise.
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.
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.
She Woke Up Deaf-It Saved Her Life. A Heroic Story of Faith, Courage and Resilience
One night, Angel, a busy homeschooling mom, fitness instructor, and woman of vibrant faith — woke up in the middle of the night to a crunching sound in her ear. Then silence. What an MRI revealed would change her life forever: a massive meningioma, a brain tumor that had been growing for nearly a decade, wrapped around the nerves that control hearing, facial movement, and the very functions that keep the human heart beating.
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
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What's Really Out There? Dr. Hugh Ross Brings Biblical Clarity to the UFO Files
A world-class astrophysicist and Christian apologist explains what six decades of research — and Scripture — reveal about UFOs, UAPs, and the beings behind them.
One Man, One Ticket, One Mission: The Untold Story of Faith Under Fire in Northern Nigeria
What does it cost to follow Jesus in Northern Nigeria? For millions of believers, the answer is everything. In this powerful conversation, UPside Conversations host Marion MacKenzie sits down with Brad Brandon — founder of Across Nigeria — a man who left a comfortable life as a senior pastor in Connecticut, bought a one-way ticket to one of the most volatile regions in the world, and never looked back. Over 10 years later, Brad and his 100+ person team operate 23 ministries across Northern Nigeria: rescuing displaced families, running underground congregations, educating thousands of Fulani Muslim children, and bringing the gospel to communities where faith in Christ is a crime under Sharia law. Brad shares what he sees every single day on the ground — the widows, the orphans, the refugees who have lost homes, property, and children because of their faith. He also shares the extraordinary fruit: over 7,000 Muslims who have come to faith in Christ, former persecutors who are now pastors, and a growing coalition of believers refusing to be silenced. This is the story the world isn't telling. And it's one the church cannot afford to ignore.
Heaven Is Real - And It's Nothing Like You Think
Steve Hemphill breaks down Scripture's surprising details about eternal life — from tangible resurrection bodies to divine assignments, heavenly rewards, and why getting excited about heaven changes how you live today.
Trapped 22 Years in a World She Never Chose - Jean Roberson's Journey to Freedom
From a broken home to two decades of exploitation and addiction, Jeanne Roberson's journey to freedom and faith is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's restoring love.
When Heaven Intervenes: Two Angels, and the Miracle Doctors Can't Explain
In 2006, Bruce was crushed beneath a semi-truck in a workplace accident so catastrophic that five of his main arteries were severed. By every medical measure, he should not have survived. But in those moments, Bruce says he left his body, watched the scene from above, and witnessed two enormous angels — one at each end of the truck — whose presence he believes is the only reason he drew another breath.
She Said Yes To God- One Filmmaker's Mission Against Antisemitism
What happens when God interrupts your life with a calling you never expected? In this powerful episode of The UPSide Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley—award-winning documentary filmmaker, ministry leader, and author—to explore faith, obedience, and understanding the urgent rise of antisemitism through a biblical lens. This conversation explores the supernatural moments that led to Lisa’s films, the biblical truth about Israel, and how Christians can respond to the growing global rise in antisemitism. From France to the UK, her work uncovers stories the world cannot afford to forget—revealing a deeper spiritual reality behind today’s headlines.
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A Journey Through Identity, Trauma & Restoration - The UPside Interview with Walt Heyer
Walt Heyer's desperate journey took him through gender transition, and living a new life as a woman for eight years … But, as you’ll hear in this interview, his hopes ended in profound disappointment and regret. Thankfully, this is not where the story ends. What followed was a tenacious pursuit of renewal—back to his identity, back to truth, and ultimately, into deep inner healing in Christ. In this powerful interview, UPside host Marion MacKenzie sits down with Walter for an honest, brave, and compassionate conversation.
Why Some Prayers Are Answered and Others Hit the Ceiling
Many Christians pray faithfully, yet still feel like their prayers are hitting a ceiling. In this episode of The UPside, Marion MacKenzie Pyle sits down with author and teacher Steve Hemphill to explore a question that so many believers quietly carry: Why do some prayers seem to break through, while others remain unanswered? The answer, they explain, is not that God isn’t listening—it’s that there may be spiritual resistance at work.
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Beautifully Scarred: Finding Purpose in Pain, The UPside Conversations with Camey Joy
A powerful story of healing and redemption as Camey Joy shares how God transforms wounds into testimony and scars into purpose.
Make America Good Again: Biblical Principles to Transform How We Speak and Restore Unity
In this thoughtful — and at times deeply moving — conversation, Joe draws from a lifetime in media and decades of walking with the Lord… to share biblical first principles that can transform how we speak, how we listen, and the very spirit we bring into every interaction.
Chris Mitchell on The UPside: Understanding Israel, Prophecy, and the Truth Behind the Headlines
CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell joins The UPside with Marion to discuss Israel, media misinformation, biblical prophecy, and his two powerful new series: Israel Under Fire and Exploring the Land of the Bible.
Stories that Light UP the World: Alexandra Boylan on Faith, Film and the Next Generation
In this episode of The UPside, host Marion MacKenzie Pyle speaks with filmmaker Alexandra, a writer, producer, and actress who has created a series of uplifting films designed especially for young girls and families seeking faith-centered entertainment.
Retirement Redefined: Finding Purpose, Calling, and Kingdom Impact After Your Career Ends
Is retirement just about financial security — or is it a new season of purpose? In this episode of The UPside, author Michael Garst shares a biblical perspective on Christian retirement, faith-based legacy planning, and how to use your God-given gifts for lasting Kingdom impact after your career ends.
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Official Press Release: The UPside Talk Show & Audio Podcast Launches to Bring Weekly Inspiration through Faith-based Lens
Highlander Studios announces official launch of The UPside: Conversations That Light Up the World, a new 30-minute inspirational Christian talk show. Read the full press release and learn where to watch and listen.
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