REal People

Real Stories

a Living God

Life Upside Down is a cinematic podcast that is telling real stories of broken people that point to a living God. Host’s Ryan and Karina Martinez challenge you to LIVE LIFE beyond the surface-level and seek a God who can turn your life upside down.

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Conversations They Have…

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Life, Faith, and family

They share honest stories of how Christ meets people in brokenness and continues to transform lives and work in our world today. They believe every part of life can be seen through the lens of faith and openly discuss the real lessons learned while walking with God day by day. They are also passionate about the family unit and believe strong families have the power to shape culture, speaking candidly about parenting and marriage—from everyday struggles to pursuing dreams and navigating conflict together.

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Dynamic Guest Interviews

They sit down with a wide range of guests to hear real-life stories of how God has moved in their lives. Through honest conversation, they explore powerful testimonies, meaningful experiences, and thoughtful perspectives on culture and faith. Each interview opens the door to deeper understanding, highlighting how God works through people’s unique journeys while engaging the questions and challenges of the world around them.

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Don't Just Exist…

You were told this is what life should look like.
So why does it still feel empty?

The same patterns. The same chase.
The same questions that never quite go away.

What if the answer isn’t doing more…
but seeing everything differently?

Turn your perspective upside down.

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Step outside the patterns that keep leaving you empty.

Follow Life Upside Down and discover real stories, fresh perspective, and lasting hope that inspires you to truly live life.

Live Life With Purpose

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What people are saying

  • "Ryan and Karina have an amazing natural chemistry on microphone - full of humor, wit and good storytelling! Their deep love for each other and the Lord shines through so strongly in each episode. Also, each of their stories is so beautiful, heart-breaking, and raw - full of jaw-dropping twists and turns... felt like I was watching a blockbuster movie, or dramatic miniseries in the first five episodes!"

    -Ben

  • "Ryan and Karina have such a gift for easy conversation as they share their stories with vulnerability and hope!"

    -Amy

  • “ My teen daughter and I had such a positive experience attending the live show hosted by Karina and Ryan. It was informative, engaging, and filled with powerful insights about building and sustaining healthy marriages. We walked away feeling encouraged, more knowledgeable, and with renewed faith that strong, intimate relationships are not only possible—but worth pursuing. It was an uplifting experience we’ll both carry with us!  ” 

    -Chancy

  • "Thank you for sharing your life with everyone and being so transparent about your walk with Jesus. It's refreshing to hear people of my age group living life "upside down". I've recommended your podcast to friends and family 100/10!"

    -Veronica

  • Ryan and Karina do an awesome job of talking about the things all of us can relate to in our daily lives and how they process them from a very humble Christian perspective. What I love about this podcast is that you get to hear each of them doing that individually as a man and a woman, but you also get to hear them doing that together as a husband and wife and as parents. Couldn't recommend this podcast enough to help encourage you in your faith and your commitment to Christ being the center of your daily life and your family life. Item

    -Braden

  • "Ryan and Karina are so humble and knowledgeable on life and life with Christ in general. Their podcast speaks to my life in a way I can realte. I love listening while I'm working out or going for a run. Highly recommend!"

    -Jenny

  • "Each episode feels like a warm conversation with family, diving into topics that matter most in life: faith, love, and personal growth. Ryan and Karina's genuine connection shines through, making their discussions not only spiritually enriching but also relatable and uplifting."

    -Mario

Take the first step.

Turn your life
upside down.

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