Insights With Marcia

Insights with Marcia is a podcast where nurse practitioner and wellness expert Marcia Upson shares practical wisdom, personal stories, and proven strategies to help you create a healthier, more intentional life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each episode blends real-life experience with actionable tips so you can grow, thrive, and live with purpose.

Insights With Marcia is a health podcast hosted by Marcia Upson, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Marcia Upson hosts Insights With Marcia, a health show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  Surviving Castro’s Cuba: Pastor Rafael Cruz on Freedom, Faith, and Destiny

  Aug 17, 202643 min

  Pastor Rafael Cruz shares his journey from Castro's Cuba to finding faith and freedom. In this powerful episode, Marcia sits down with Pastor Rafael Cruz for an extraordinary look into his journey from living under communist oppression in Cuba to experiencing true freedom in America. Pastor Cruz shares his first-hand account of the Cuban revolution, surviving intense beatings in an army garrison, and escaping to Texas with only a scholarship and a job as a dishwasher. He breaks down how the hand of God protected his life before he even knew Him, his dramatic conversion from alcoholism to faith, and how he spoke biblical destiny over his son, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT to help spread these crucial stories of faith and freedom! Stay Connected with Insights with Marcia Want to hear more amazing stories? Follow "Insights with Marcia" on all our social media platforms and share your story with us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightswithMarcia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightswithmarcia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573269812443 X: https://x.com/InsightsMarcia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insights-with-marcia/id1839525407

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  Episode #45

  Why 1/3 of the Bible Is About Dreams & Visions (And How to Understand Yours)

  Aug 10, 202650 min

  Did you know that over one-third of the Bible is made up of dreams, visions, and the actions taken from them? In this episode, Marcia sits down with author and speaker Dr. Charity Virkler Kayembe to explore the supernatural yet practical world of dream interpretation. Charity breaks down why God speaks to us while we sleep, how our hearts remain awake to receive heavenly revelation, and why you should never discount a "crazy" dream. Learn why dream dictionaries don't work for personal heart language and how you can easily decode your dreams using the 5-step DAESI method (Dream, Action, Emotion, Setting, Interpretation). Connect with Dr. Charity Kayembe: Website: www.glorywaves.org Books: https://a.co/d/00oJIMWZ Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT with your dream questions or recent dream stories! Stay Connected with Insights with Marcia Want to hear more amazing stories? Follow "Insights with Marcia" on all our social media platforms and share your story with us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightswithMarcia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightswithmarcia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573269812443 X: https://x.com/InsightsMarcia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insights-with-marcia/id1839525407

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  Episode #44

  Surviving an AK-47 Hunting Accident: How God Preserved My Life | Chris McRae

  Aug 4, 202643 min

  Pastor Chris McRae shares his miraculous survival after an AK-47 hunting accident. In this episode, Pastor Chris McRae returns to tell the extraordinary, true story detailed in his book, A Shot in the Dark. While on a pastor's retreat, Chris was accidentally shot by an AK-47. Despite facing a massive exit wound, losing heavy amounts of blood, and undergoing 14 surgeries, Chris survived an injury that should have been fatal. Chris walks us step-by-step through that terrifying night in the woods—from the intense pain and saying goodbye to his family, to pulling himself into the back of a truck, hearing the rescue helicopter, and discovering that God was not done with his life. If you are going through a season of deep pain or feel like your life is spiraling out of control, this episode will remind you that your destiny is never a random "shot in the dark". Connect with Pastor Chris McRae & Get His Book: www.chrismcraeministries.org https://a.co/d/02vxvkJh Visit Sojourn Church in Carrollton, TX: www.sojournchurch.org Stay Connected with Insights with Marcia Want to hear more amazing stories? Follow "Insights with Marcia" on all our social media platforms and share your story with us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightswithMarcia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightswithmarcia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573269812443 X: https://x.com/InsightsMarcia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insights-with-marcia/id1839525407

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  Episode #43

  How to Speak Life and Unlock Biblical Miracles | Bruce Van Natta

  Jul 27, 20261h 2m

  In this powerful episode, Marsha sits down with old friend and miracle survivor Bruce Van Natta (Sweet Bread Ministries) to unpack a critical, often-untaught kingdom principle: the supernatural power of your words. Bruce survived a horrific accident where a heavy diesel truck crushed him, severing major arteries. After experiencing creative miracles firsthand—including his intestines growing back—he now travels the world teaching believers how to stop begging and start operating in true biblical authority. Connect with Bruce Van Natta & Sweet Bread Ministries and find his books! www.sweetbreadministries.org Stay Connected with Insights with Marcia Want to hear more amazing stories? Follow "Insights with Marcia" on all our social media platforms and share your story with us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightswithMarcia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insightswithmarcia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573269812443 X: https://x.com/InsightsMarcia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insights-with-marcia/id1839525407

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  Episode #42

  11 and 0 at the Supreme Court: The Unprecedented Surge of Religious Liberty

  Jul 20, 202646 min

  In this milestone episode, we sit down with constitutional attorney Kelly Shackelford, the President and CEO of First Liberty, fresh off an extraordinary meeting inside the Oval Office on Friday, June 26, 2026. Kelly shares an exclusive update on the historic, first-ever Religious Liberty Commission. He breaks down how the current Supreme Court majority has fundamentally shifted toward originalism, resulting in everyday citizens holding more structural religious freedom today than at any other point in their lifetimes. From First Liberty's perfect 11-0 winning record at the Supreme Court to the landmark rulings protecting high school coaches, corporate employees, and family choices in education, this deep-dive interview exposes the reality of constitutional law. We discuss the heart-wrenching stories of military families, the iconic Navy SEALs vaccine mandate case, and why defending the First Amendment is critical for every American—including atheists, agnostics, and people of all faith traditions. Get Involved & Protect Your Rights: www.firstliberty.org If you or your house of worship face legal discrimination, request free legal defense at: firstliberty.org Scroll down on their homepage and click "Be an Insider" to receive vital, weekly email briefings on federal cases. Track public testimony from the multi-city hearings by searching the Department of Justice portal for the Religious Liberty Commission. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT to help protect civil liberties across America! 0:00 – IRS Regulation vs First Amendment Rights 00:34 – Meet Kelly Shackelford, First Liberty CEO 01:05 – Religious Freedom in America: Then vs Now 01:50 – How the Supreme Court Shifted on Religious Liberty 05:39 – Why Religious Freedom Matters to Everyone 07:33 – Inside the Religious Liberty Commission 11:28 – Navy SEALs Fired Over Vaccine Mandate 18:27 – Shields of Strength: The Banned Military Dog Tags 23:48 – "Separation of Church and State" Misused 24:57 – What the Constitution Really Says 27:06 – Teacher Fired for a Cross: Marisol Castro's Case 29:07 – Coach Kennedy Supreme Court Precedent 31:29 – Parental Rights vs Public Schools 36:15 – The Johnson Amendment Explained 40:24 – Religious Liberty Commission Update at the White House 43:15 – How to Get Help from First Liberty

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