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Faith and Transformation

From Fairy Tales to Faith: Why a Devout Jew Became a Christian Pastor

Pastor Ed Grifenhagen's extraordinary journey from a deeply observant Jewish upbringing to a life devoted to Jesus Christ is a powerful reminder that truth has the power to transform hearts, families, and destinies.

Highlander Studios
February 14, 2026
Faith, Science & Culture

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.

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, 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
Faith and Culture

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.

Marion MacKenzie Pyle
November 23, 2024