The UPside, Conversations that Light UP the World

Marion MacKenzie
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Inspirational weekly talk show where faith meets real life. Featuring conversations exploring hope, healing, truth, and transformation that change the way you see the world. Every week, award-winning host Marion MacKenzie sits down with thought leaders, faith heroes, filmmakers, healers, and cultural trailblazers for conversations that go beneath the surface. Also available on YouTube and Rumble. To learn more, visit: https://www.highlanderstudios.org/the-upside

  1. 3d ago

    How Do You Rebuild When Your Old Life Is Gone?

    What do you do when the life you knew is suddenly gone?Pastor, worship leader, author, and recording artist Beverly Bilbo knows what it means to rebuild after devastating loss. When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Beverly and her husband Garland were displaced, their congregation was scattered, their church sat under 12½ feet of water, and the future of the ministry they had built was suddenly uncertain. But Katrina wasn’t Beverly’s first storm. Years earlier, her family had endured another deeply painful public crisis that shook her world and eventually contributed to a season of severe panic attacks and fear. Through it all, Beverly discovered the difference between knowing what you believe and learning how to stand on it when life falls apart.She shares how Scripture, worship, prayer, and intentionally redirecting her thoughts became anchors when circumstances seemed overwhelming. Today, Beverly and Garland have rebuilt, their family is thriving, and the next generation is carrying their faith forward. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience doesn’t always mean getting your old life back. Sometimes it means discovering how to build a new one.If you’ve experienced loss, grief, anxiety, disappointment, financial upheaval, betrayal, trauma—or simply a future that looks nothing like the one you planned—this conversation is for you.📚 BEVERLY BILBO’S BOOKS👉 Resilient, Unbreakable, Unstoppable, Undefeatable👉 Free from the Grip of Fear✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every week.👍 LIKE this video to help others discover it.💬 COMMENT below: What has helped you rebuild after a difficult season?📤 SHARE this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.❤️ DONATE: Tax-deductible at https://TheUPside.tv and help us continue producing Conversations That Light Up the World. 🎥 The UPside Conversations with Marion MacKenzie is produced by Highlander Studios, Nashville TN: https://highlanderstudios.orgBeverly Bilbo, Hurricane Katrina survivor, how to rebuild your life, rebuilding after loss, starting over after loss, resilience after trauma, Christian resilience, faith through adversity, overcoming fear, panic attacks and faith, Christian anxiety, finding hope after loss, trusting God through hard times, faith after disappointment, healing after trauma, worship and healing, The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie.

    How Do You Rebuild When Your Old Life Is Gone?

  2. Sep 11

    Modern Prophets: Who's Really Hearing from God? (with Special Charlie Kirk Interview

    Does God still speak today? And if He does, how can we discern His voice from our own thoughts—or from people who claim to speak prophetically for Him?In this fascinating episode of The UPside Conversations, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker Matthew Thayer to explore his provocative new documentary, Can You Hear Me Now? Matthew takes an investigative look at the modern prophetic movement—examining biblical prophecy, discernment, false prophets, the intersection of prophecy and politics, and what Scripture actually tells us about testing the voices we hear.The documentary also features one of the final interviews Charlie Kirk ever gave, recorded just two weeks before his assassination—a conversation that took on an entirely new significance after his death.

    Modern Prophets: Who's Really Hearing from God? (with Special Charlie Kirk Interview

  3. Sep 4

    Inside the Making of Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

    What does it take to bring one of the Bible’s most beloved stories to the big screen—and remain faithful to the Scripture that inspired it? Filmmaking brothers Daniel and Matthew Kooman of Unveil Studios have spent more than two decades creating films and documentaries exploring faith, human dignity and some of the most challenging issues of our time. Now they’ve taken on their most ambitious project yet: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, a sweeping new biblical epic opening in theaters nationwide September 18th. Starring Mena Massoud as Daniel and Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar, the film takes audiences into ancient Babylon and the extraordinary story of Daniel and his friends—young men living under enormous pressure to conform, yet determined to remain faithful to God. In this episode of The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Daniel and Matthew to discover what it really took to bring this world to life—from filming in remarkable locations in India and working with horses, armies and massive sets, to the challenges of financing an independent biblical epic and some extraordinary moments the brothers experienced during production. We also explore the bigger question at the heart of Daniel’s story: What does it mean to stand firm when everything is on the line? What does it take to bring one of the Bible’s most beloved stories to the big screen—and remain faithful to the Scripture that inspired it?Filmmaking brothers Daniel and Matthew Kooman of Unveil Studios have spent more than two decades creating films and documentaries exploring faith, human dignity and some of the most challenging issues of our time. Now they’ve taken on their most ambitious project yet: Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, a sweeping new biblical epic opening in theaters nationwide September 18th.Starring Mena Massoud as Daniel and Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar, the film takes audiences into ancient Babylon and the extraordinary story of Daniel and his friends—young men living under enormous pressure to conform, yet determined to remain faithful to God.In this episode of The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie sits down with Daniel and Matthew to discover what it really took to bring this world to life—from filming in remarkable locations in India and working with horses, armies and massive sets, to the challenges of financing an independent biblical epic and some extraordinary moments the brothers experienced during production.We also explore the bigger question at the heart of Daniel’s story: What does it mean to stand firm when everything is on the line?🎬 DANIEL AND THE FIERY FURNACEIn theaters September 18th👉 Tickets + FREE resources: Daniel.movie✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every week. #DanielAndTheFieryFurnace #BookOfDaniel #BibleMovie #ChristianMovies #Faith #KoomanBrothers #TheUPsideConversations Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, Book of Daniel movie, Daniel movie 2026, Daniel Bible movie, Kooman brothers, Daniel Kooman, Matthew Kooman, Unveil Studios, biblical epic, Christian movies 2026, Christian films, faith based movies, Bible prophecy, ancient Babylon, biblical filmmaking, The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie

    Inside the Making of Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

  4. Aug 28

    How Emotional Pain Affects Your Health

    What if the pain you thought you had moved past is still affecting the way you feel—or even the way your body heals?We are body, soul and spirit, and Christian therapist and author Craig A. Miller believes wounds in one area of our lives can affect the whole. In this fascinating episode of The UPside Conversations with Marion MacKenzie, Craig explores the connection between emotional wounds, trauma, anxiety, faith and physical healing—and why an old hurt can sometimes “scream louder than what your mind knows to be true.” Craig also shares practical tools for identifying emotions we may still be carrying, tracing them back to their source, and inviting God into those wounded places. His encouragement is powerful: “Healing can come in layers, because trauma comes in layers.” If you’ve prayed, believed and wondered why there are still places in your heart—or life—that don’t seem to heal, this conversation may give you a new perspective, renewed hope and helpful resources.LEARN MORE:👉 Website: http://www.insightsfromtheheart.com/👉 Healing Videos: https://insightsfromtheheart.com/healing-videos-1👉 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Emotional-Barriers-Healing-Understanding/dp/1641231173✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every week.If you enjoy inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, science, culture, healing, and hope, join us!👍 Like this video to help others discover it.💬 Comment below—we'd love to hear your thoughts.📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement.❤️ DONATE: Tax Deductible at: TheUPside.tvAnd help us continue to bring you conversations that light up the world.Keywords:emotional pain and health, emotional healing, emotional trauma, mind body connection, emotional wounds, trauma and physical health, Christian healing, Christian counseling, Christian therapist, Craig A. Miller, Breaking Emotional Barriers to Healing, Insights From the Heart, healing through faith, Jesus and healing, The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie#EmotionalHealing #EmotionalHealth#MindBodyConnection #ChristianHealing #FaithAndHealing #TraumaHealing #CraigMiller #TheUPsideConversations #MarionMacKenzie

    How Emotional Pain Affects Your Health

  5. Aug 21

    What Made This Nurse Walk Away? - Kimberly Overton

    For 25 years, Kimberly Overton believed nursing was more than her profession—it was her calling. Then COVID-19 changed everything. As a critical-care registered nurse, Kimberly found herself confronting pressures within healthcare that she believed violated her professional judgment, personal convictions, and understanding of what nursing was meant to be. Eventually, she faced a decision she never imagined having to make: Could she remain in the profession she loved without compromising her conscience? In this powerful episode of The UPside Conversations with Marion MacKenzie, Kimberly shares what happened during the pandemic, why she ultimately walked away, and what it cost her to stand by her convictions. But Kimberly’s story didn’t end when she left traditional nursing. She went on to become an outspoken advocate for nurses and patients, co-founding Remnant Nursing and founding the Nurse Freedom Network, organizations created to support new approaches to healthcare, patient advocacy, and professional freedom. Whether you agree with every decision Kimberly made or not, her story raises questions that reach far beyond COVID: What happens when your calling and your conscience collide? How much are we willing to risk for our convictions? And what does courage look like when standing your ground may cost you the career you love? This is a candid conversation about nursing, healthcare, COVID-19, medical freedom, conscience, courage, patient advocacy, faith, and what can happen when one life-changing decision sends you in an entirely new direction. LEARN MORE:👉 https://www.remnanthealthcare.org/👉 https://nursefreedomnetwork.org/ ✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every week.If you enjoy inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, science, culture, healing, and hope, join us! 👍 Like this video to help others discover it.💬 Comment below—we'd love to hear your thoughts.📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement. ❤️ DONATE: Tax Deductible at: TheUPside.tv to help us continue producing conversations that light up the world. 🎥 The UPside Conversations That Light Up the World is produced by Highlander Studios: https://www.highlanderstudios.org/ medical freedom, nursing ethics, patient advocacy, informed consent, healthcare freedom, nursing profession, nurses speaking out, conscience and career, courage of conviction, faith and healthcare, The UPside Conversations, Marion MacKenzie

    What Made This Nurse Walk Away? - Kimberly Overton

  6. Aug 15

    From Mafia Madman to Minister-Robert Borelli

    He had the money. The status. The respect. Then cocaine, prison and desperation took it all away.Robert Borelli was drawn into organized crime and eventually associated with the Gambino crime family. But the life that promised power and belonging nearly destroyed him.Cocaine addiction led to homelessness, prison and Rikers Island. At his lowest point, a heartbreaking call with his young daughter brought him to his knees.And there, Robert cried out to God.What followed was a radical transformation—from crime and addiction to faith, freedom and a new life in Jesus Christ.In this powerful episode of The UPside with Marion MacKenzie, Robert shares the story of how God met him at his absolute lowest—and gave him a way forward.If you’re struggling with addiction, shame, regret or a past you can’t escape, don’t wait. Your story isn’t over. There is still time for a new beginning.He had the money. The status. The respect. Then cocaine, prison and desperation took it all away.Robert Borelli was drawn into organized crime and eventually associated with the Gambino crime family. But the life that promised power and belonging nearly destroyed him.Cocaine addiction led to homelessness, prison and Rikers Island. At his lowest point, a heartbreaking call with his young daughter brought him to his knees.And there, Robert cried out to God.What followed was a radical transformation—from crime and addiction to faith, freedom and a new life in Jesus Christ.In this powerful episode of The UPside with Marion MacKenzie, Robert shares the story of how God met him at his absolute lowest—and gave him a way forward.If you’re struggling with addiction, shame, regret or a past you can’t escape, don’t wait.Your story isn’t over. There is still time for a new beginning.LEARN MORE:🌐 @RobertBorelliStories 📙 THE BOOK: The Witness: A Tale of the Life an Death of a Mafia Madman ✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for new episodes every weekIf you enjoy inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, science, culture, healing, and hope👍 Like this video to help others discover it.💬 Comment below—we'd love to hear your thoughts.📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement.❤️ DONATE: Tax Deductible at: TheUPside.tv to help us continue producing conversations that light up the world.🎥 The UPside Conversations That Light Up the World is produced by Highlander Studios: https://www.highlanderstudios.org/#TheUPside #RobertBorelli #MafiaToChrist #ChristianTestimony #Testimony #JesusChrist #Redemption #GodsGrace #SecondChances #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #AddictionRecovery #PrisonTestimony #Transformation #GambinoCrimeFamily #OrganizedCrime #FindingJesus #HopeInChrist #Grace #ChristianInspiration #MarionMacKenzie Robert Borelli, Robert Borelli testimony, Robert Borelli Mafia, Robert Borelli Christian, Robert Borelli interview, Robert Borelli The Witness, Mafia to Christ, Mafia conversion story, former Mafia Christian, Gambino crime family testimony, Gambino crime family, former mobster finds Jesus, mobster Christian testimony, Mafia redemption story, Christian testimony, powerful Christian testimony, prison testimony, prison conversion story, addiction recovery testimony, cocaine addiction recovery, crack addiction testimony, Jesus changed my life, finding Jesus in prison, God second chances, Christian redemption stories, God's grace, power of testimony, Christian transformation, faith after addiction, redemption through Jesus, The UPside Conversations with Marion MacKenzie, Marion MacKenzie

    From Mafia Madman to Minister-Robert Borelli

  7. Aug 6

    From Fairy Tales to Faith- Why I Left Judaism

    For the first 35 years of his life, Pastor Ed Grifenhagen never imagined he would become a Christian pastor.Raised in a deeply devout Jewish home, he was immersed in the traditions, customs, and heritage of Judaism from childhood. Although he respected the Bible as a source of moral teaching, he dismissed its supernatural claims as little more than fairy tales. Then an honest search for truth led him down a path he never expected. Embracing Jesus as the promised Messiah came at a cost. It meant reexamining everything he believed, risking rejection from those closest to him, and following the evidence wherever it led. What began as a spiritual search became a life-changing encounter with Christ that transformed not only his faith but the entire direction of his life. Today, Pastor Ed serves as the lead pastor of a thriving church, has faithfully shared the Gospel with his own family despite the challenges that journey sometimes brought, and continues to impact lives through multiple ministries. He is also the author of the inspiring devotional, 365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know, helping readers discover how the Hebrew language and Jewish culture bring fresh meaning and depth to the Scriptures. In this inspiring first conversation on The UPside Conversations, Pastor Ed shares his extraordinary story of faith, courage, truth, and transformation.I 📖 Learn more about Pastor Ed's devotional, 365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know: https://www.edgrifenhagen.com/ ✅ Subscribe for more inspiring conversations that light up the world. 👍 Like this episode if it encouraged you. 💬 Leave a comment—we'd love to hear your thoughts. 📤 Share this interview with someone who needs hope today. ❤️ If you value this show support it at: theupside.tvThe 🎥 The UPside Conversations is produced by HighlanderStudios.org, in Nashville, TN Pastor Ed GrifenhagenDevout Jew to ChristianJewish conversion testimonyJewish believer in JesusJewish Christian testimony #PastorEdGrifenhagen#JewishToChristian#FoundJesus#ChristianTestimony#FaithJourney#SpiritualTransformation#JesusIsMessiah#TheUPsideConversations#MarionMacKenzie#ChristianFaith

    From Fairy Tales to Faith- Why I Left Judaism

  8. Jul 31

    Why He Gave Away $5 Billion

    In Part Two of this unforgettable conversation, award-winning host Marion MacKenzie sits down with internationally acclaimed eye surgeon, scientist, inventor, and humanitarian Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, whose extraordinary life inspired the Angel Studios feature film Sight.After escaping Communist China at age 17 with just $50 and an English dictionary, Dr. Wang earned degrees from Harvard Medical School and MIT, pioneered revolutionary vision-restoring technology, and made the remarkable decision to share his breakthrough freely with physicians around the world—technology estimated to be worth $5 billion.But Dr. Wang says his greatest mission isn't restoring eyesight.It's helping people see beyond their differences. In this inspiring conversation, you'll discover: ✔ Why Dr. Wang gave away life-changing medical technology ✔ The breakthrough that has restored sight to millions worldwide ✔ His humanitarian work serving blind children around the globe ✔ How faith and science can work together to change lives ✔ Why compassion may be the greatest vision of all Whether you're inspired by remarkable life stories, medical innovation, faith, perseverance, or the power of generosity, this episode will challenge and encourage you. LEARN MORE:🌐 Wang Vision Institute: https://www.drmingwang.com ✅ SUBSCRIBE to The UPside ConversationsIf you enjoy inspiring conversations about faith, leadership, science, culture, healing, and hope: ✅ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. 👍 Like this video to help others discover it. 💬 Comment below—we'd love to hear your thoughts. 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement. ❤️ DONATE: Tax Deductible at: TheUPside.tv to help us continue producing conversations that light up the world. #DrMingWang #SightMovie #AngelStudios #MedicalBreakthrough #EyeSurgeon #faithandscience

    Why He Gave Away $5 Billion
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Inspirational weekly talk show where faith meets real life. Featuring conversations exploring hope, healing, truth, and transformation that change the way you see the world. Every week, award-winning host Marion MacKenzie sits down with thought leaders, faith heroes, filmmakers, healers, and cultural trailblazers for conversations that go beneath the surface. Also available on YouTube and Rumble. To learn more, visit: https://www.highlanderstudios.org/the-upside

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