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Faith, Science & UFOs

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Faith & Global Missions

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Faith, Heaven & Eternity

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Miracles & The Supernatural

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Faith & Inspiration

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Faith & Inspiration

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Christian News & Media

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.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024
Spiritual Revival

The Great American Prayer Revival- A Conversation with Sen. Hank Erwin and the Vision Behind GAP26

Veteran journalist and former Alabama State Senator Hank Erwin joins The UPside to share the heart behind GAP26, the Great American Prayer Revival — a nationwide call rooted in Ezekiel 22:30 inviting believers to stand in the gap for spiritual renewal in America.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Calling and Purpose

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Mental Health & Healing

The UPside – Lynn Eldridge’s Journey from Mental Illness to Radical Freedom

In this powerful episode of The UPside – Conversations That Light UP the World, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Christian speaker and author Lynn Eldridge, who shares her extraordinary journey from decades of diagnosed bipolar disorder, addiction, and depression to radical freedom through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from her books Bipolar to Beloved and Perceptions, Lynn offers faith-filled principles for inner healing, identity restoration, and lasting transformation.

Press & Media

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.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Arts & Culture

Imagination, Worship, and the Calling of Kingdom Artists

Dr. Byron Spradlin explores imagination as a God-given calling, the priestly role of artists, and why creativity is central—not peripheral—to faith and mission, in this episode of The UPside hosted by Marion MacKenzie.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024
Health & Wellness

Autism, Healing Miracles, and a Father’s Fight for His Son

A father shares his family’s journey after his son is diagnosed with autism, including the medical, holistic, and faith-based choices that led to healing. From The UPside: Conversations That Light UP the World, hosted by Marion MacKenzie.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024
Faith & Inspiration

Blooming in the Dark: Dr. Paula Mosher Wallace’s Journey from Captivity to Hope

After surviving over 30 years of abuse in a cult, Dr. Paula Mosher Wallace emerged as a global voice of hope. In this powerful UPside conversation, she shares how faith, healing, and purpose can bloom even in the darkest places.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024
Music & Purpose

Legendary Drummer Zoro’s Story of Faith, Music, and Perseverance

World-renowned drummer Zoro shares the powerful story behind Maria’s Scarf—a journey of poverty, faith, a mother’s love, and the perseverance that carried him from survival to the global stage.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024
Film

The Untold Journey Behind the Film "Reagan"

What does it take to bring a decades-long dream to life? Film producer Mark Joseph reveals the relentless pursuit behind Reagan—a story of setbacks, perseverance, and unexpected breakthroughs.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024