The UPside, Conversations that Light UP the World

Marion MacKenzie

Enlightened conversations that inspire and uplift faith-driven seekers and creatives connect with their purpose and community. Our engaging interviews and intelligent discussions help listeners align their lives with Kingdom values, ultimately nurturing their purpose and fulfillment.

  1. WHAT'S REALLY OTU THERE? Real Truth About UFOs with Dr. Hugh Ross

    2d ago

    WHAT'S REALLY OTU THERE? Real Truth About UFOs with Dr. Hugh Ross

    What do the newly declassified government UFO files really mean — and what does the Bible say about it? In this eye-opening episode of The UPside Conversations, host Marion MacKenzie sits down with world-renowned astrophysicist and Christian apologist Dr. Hugh Ross, who has spent 60 years researching the UFO and UAP phenomenon. Dr. Ross unpacks the science and Scripture behind these mysterious encounters — from the four dimensions we live in to the eleven dimensions of string theory, from interdimensional beings to the occult connections found in decades of UFO research. You will never look at this topic the same way again. In this episode:• Why leading UFO researchers now believe these beings are interdimensional — not extraterrestrial• The shocking physical evidence that proves these craft violate the laws of physics• The undeniable connection between UFO encounters and occult involvement• Why Dr. Ross is 100% confident the declassified files will NOT prove physical aliens• What the Bible has always said about beings beyond our dimension• How Christians should respond to the rising fear and confusion #UFOs #DrHughRoss #ChristianPodcast #UAP #Angels #FaithAndScience #ReasonstoBelieve #TheUpsideConversations #HighlanderStudios #MarionMacKenzie 📖 Dr. Ross's book: Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men — [https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Sky-Lit...] 🌐 Reasons to Believe: reasonstobelieve.org 🔔 Subscribe to The UPside Conversations so you never miss an episode that lights up the world. ✨ 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    29 min
  2. THE UNTOLD STORY OF FAITH UNDER FIRE IN NIGERIA

    May 30

    THE UNTOLD STORY OF FAITH UNDER FIRE IN NIGERIA

    What happens when a pastor walks out of the ICU and buys a one-way ticket to one of the most dangerous places on earth for Christians?In 2022, more Christians were killed in Nigeria than any other country in the world. In the first 100 days of 2023 there were over 1,000 believers martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ. Even more staggering — last year, 72% of all Christians killed worldwide were in Nigeria, according to EWTN News (January 2026) (Alliance Defending Freedom)AcrossNigeria.org /Founded in 2018 by Pastor Brad BrandonMission: Outreach, discipleship, and encouraging persecuted believers — walking through any door God opens to bring the gospel to people who desperately need it, making disciples by investing resources and time, and delivering aid and comfort to join with persecuted Christians in their suffering. What They Do On the GroundSince 2018, Brad and his team have planted five thriving churches in remote, high-risk regions and established schools to teach God's love in hostile areas. Projects include education programs, a refugee facility, church planting, Bible training, peace tours, radio outreach, and a scholarship fund.Who Is Brad BrandonBrad Brandon was a senior pastor in Connecticut when a month in the ICU became a divine turning point. Stripped of everything, he followed an unlikely prompting straight into Northern Nigeria — where 12 states operate under strict Sharia law and faith in Christ is legally punishable by death.Pastor Brad has served over twenty years in pastoral ministry and ten years as a daily drive-time radio talk show host for Salem Communications. He has articles published by the Daily Wire, Washington Times, Townhall, and The Christian Post, and is a contributor on Fox News, Newsmax, Glenn Beck, and Washington Watch. Since 2018, he has been serving in high-risk, highly persecuted areas like northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.🌍 Support Brad's work → acrossnigeria.org Facebook: facebook.com/brad.brandon.31Instagram: @bradmbrandonYouTube: Across Nigeria channelTikTok: @bbrandon0102🔔 Subscribe to The UPside Conversations so you never miss an episode🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    29 min
  3. WHAT IF THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAVEN IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK?

    May 22

    WHAT IF THE TRUTH ABOUT HEAVEN IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK?

    We all have our own ideas and preconceptions about heaven. But what if heaven is not what you think? A clear, biblical perspective could change everything about how you live your life today. UPside host Marion MacKenzie sits down author, speaker and evangelist Steve Hemphill to dive into what Scripture actually says about eternity. This conversation will genuinely excite you and may even change everything you previously thought about the subject. BOOKS ABOUT HEAVEN The Heaven Answer Book by Billy GrahamThe Gift of Heaven by Charles StanleySearching for Heaven by David Jeremiah The Case for Heaven by Lee Strobel My Search for Real Heaven by Steve Hemphill STEVE PODCASThttps://active-fatih.org#Heaven #ChristianFaith #TheUPsideConversations #MarionMacKenzie #SteveHemphill #EternalLife #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndHope #Resurrection #HeavenIsReal #ChristianTalkShow #Afterlife #SpiritualGrowth #GoodNews

    29 min
  4. The Covenant Is Coming: Ryan Dobson on the Epic TV Series That Could Change How the World Reads the Bible

    May 15

    The Covenant Is Coming: Ryan Dobson on the Epic TV Series That Could Change How the World Reads the Bible

    What if the greatest stories ever told came alive on screen — not as a Sunday school lesson, but as prestige television? In this powerful conversation, Ryan Dobson (son of Dr. JamesDobson, Focus on the Family) pulls back the curtain on The Covenant, a multi-season epic series bringing the Old Testament to life — Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David,Ruth, Esther, Daniel, and more. With the original CFO of The Chosen, an award-winning director, and screenwriter Andrew Klavan, the dream team behind this groundbreaking project is set to ignite a generation. Only 7% of American families read the Bible. The Covenant is here to change that. Watch now — and find out how YOU can be part of history at thecovenant.tv. #TheCovenant #RyanDobson #OldTestament #TheChosen #BibleSeries #FaithAndFamily #ChristianTV #BiblicalDrama #JamesDobson #FaithBasedMedia #UpsideConversations #MarionMacKenzie#HighlanderStudios #BibleIlliteracy #CrowdfundedTV #PrestigeTVChristian

    29 min
  5. TRAPPED FOR 22 YEARS IN A WORLD SHE NEVER CHOSE

    May 12

    TRAPPED FOR 22 YEARS IN A WORLD SHE NEVER CHOSE

    She fled a broken home. She spent 22 years in a world that nearly destroyed her. Then God intervened. Jeanne Roberson's story begins with a dysfunctional home she escaped as a young teenager. Lured by false promises of stardom and stability, she was drawn into the adult entertainment industry — exotic dancing and club culture — by someone she trusted. What followed was more than two decades of exploitation, addiction, shattered dreams, and failed attempts to break free. But God never stopped pursuing her. In this powerful testimony, Jeanne shares how a rock-bottom moment and a divine encounter changed everything — leading her out of captivity and into a life of healing, purpose, and restored identity in Christ. Today she is a survivor advocate, author, and speaker whose memoir Shattered for Glory is transforming lives and stirring faith around the world. If you've ever felt trapped — by trauma, shame, addiction, or your past — Jeanne's story is proof that freedom is possible and restoration is real.  Learn more about Jeanne: InspiringSouls.com Jeanne's Book: Shattered for Glory #SurvivorStory #ShatteredForGlory #ChristianTestimony #FaithAndRedemption #HealingJourney #GodRestores #SurvivorAdvocate #TraumaToTriumph #FreedomInChrist #HopeAndHealing #BrokenMadeBeautiful #ChristianWomen #RedemptionStory #PurposeThroughPain #TrueStory #MarionMacKenzie

    29 min
  6. THE MIRACLE DOCTORS CAN'T EXPLAIN

    May 1

    THE MIRACLE DOCTORS CAN'T EXPLAIN

    Angels are mentioned 273 times across 34 books of the Bible. These messengers are not mythology. They are not metaphor. And for Bruce Van Natta, they are not theory.Bruce van Natta was crushed beneath a semi-truck in a workplace accident so catastrophic that his chest was crushed and 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.In this episode of The UPside, award-winning host Marion MacKenzie sits down with Bruce Van Natta — author of Saved by Angels and featured voice in CBN's investigative series Angels & Demons with journalist Billy Hallowell — for a conversation about miraculous survival, the reality of the unseen realm, and what his encounter with Heaven means for the rest of us.In this conversation you'll discover: → What Bruce experienced during his near-death, out-of-body encounter beneath the truck → How two angels appeared — and what the doctors' own accounts confirmed → What the Bible actually teaches about angels, and their role in human affairs → How Bruce's story connects to CBN's compelling series Angels & Demons → What it means to carry a testimony the natural world cannot explain → How one unsurvivable moment became Bruce's life missionIf you've ever wondered whether Heaven is paying attention to your life — this conversation was made for you.👇 Subscribe, share, and leave a comment below — we read every one.🎙️ Also on Youtube and Rumble 🌐 Full episodes + guest resources: highlanderstudios.org/the-upsideWith God, there is always an UPside.#BruceVanNatta #SavedByAngels #AngelsAndDemons #NearDeathExperience #AngelsAreReal #ChristianTestimony #MiraculousHealing #TheUPside #MarionMacKenzie #FaithPodcast #ChristianTalkShow #Supernatural #BillyHallowell #CBN #SpiritualWarfare #HopeAndHealing #ChristianInspiration #HighlanderStudios ##AngelsAreReal #ChristianTestimony #MiraculousHealing #TheUPsideConversations #MarionMacKenzie #FaithPodcast #ChristianTalkShow #Supernatural #BillyHallowell #CBN #SpiritualWarfare #HopeAndHealing #ChristianInspiration #HighlanderStudios #FaithAndMiracles

    28 min
  7. SHE SAID YES TO GOD- ONE FILMMAKER'S MISSION AGAINST ANTISEMITISM

    Apr 24

    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, 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. #TheUPsideConversations#ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture#SayYesToGod#FaithJourney #DocumentaryFilm#FaithStories#ObedienceToGod #Antisemitism#IsraelAndTheBible#BiblicalTruth

    29 min
  8. HE LIVED AS A WOMAN FOR 8 YEARS- Trauma, Identity & True Peace

    Apr 17

    HE LIVED AS A WOMAN FOR 8 YEARS- Trauma, Identity & True Peace

    His desperate journey took him through gender transition, and living a new life as a woman for eight years … But, as you’ll soon hear, 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.👉 Learn more about Walter Heyer here:Waltheyer.comEmbracingGodsDesign.com SexChangeRegret.com👉 Share: If this episode encouraged you, be sure to share with others who might need this message. 👉 Subscribe: Eery time you like and comment or subscribe to our channel you help us continue to bring you conversations that elevate, equip, and inspire your faith, your purpose, and your everyday life. #LifeTransformation #FaithAndIdentity #overcomingtrauma #childhoodabuse #healingjourney #RedemptionStory #waltheyer #sexchange #identity #upsideconversations #HighlanderStudios

    29 min
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