About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment, serving as a key member of the leadership team at Today’s Christian Entertainment and Kingdom Builder, and as the Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group., LLC—a creative services collective specializing in PR, media, radio promotion, and artist development for faith-driven creatives. Through KIG, Mike leads strategic campaigns, develops press and media initiatives, oversees publishing admin services, and equips artists with tools to expand their reach and impact within both Christian and mainstream spaces. He brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, TV, streaming media, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. Mike previously served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a premier platform for Christian hip hop and culture, and as Executive Producer of Rawk 'N Review, a radio show that spotlighted Christian rock and independent artists. Through these roles, he has built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry leaders like the late Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the influence of faith-centered media fuels his mission to create engaging, spiritually enriching content and to help artists thrive through innovative PR, publishing, and media strategies.

New Music: Every Nation Music Announces Revive, a Powerful Live Worship Album Born from Prayer, Unity, and the Presence of God

Every Nation Music Announces Revive, a Powerful Live Worship Album Born from Prayer, Unity, and the Presence of God NASHVILLE, TN — Every Nation Music is excited to announce the release of Revive, a new live worship album distributed by Integrated Music Rights, part of the Integrity Music family. In June 2025, songwriters [...]

New Music: DAMIAN Releases New Self-Titled Album, DAMIAN

DAMIAN Releases New Self-Titled Album, DAMIAN Los Angeles, CA (November 7th, 2025) – Christian Pop trio DAMIAN, the brother band known for their blend of sun-soaked Pop, is thrilled to announce their new release of their deeply personal, self-titled album, DAMIAN. The new record releases today via DREAM Records, marks a significant [...]

New Music: Life.Church Worship Expresses “So Much” To Be Grateful For In New Spanish Release

Life.Church Worship Expresses "So Much" To Be Grateful For In New Spanish Release OKLAHOMA CITY (November 7, 2025) – When daily worries threaten to overshadow our blessings, sometimes we need a reminder to pause and give thanks. Life.Church Worship delivers exactly that with "Tanto," the Spanish-language version of their worship anthem "So [...]

Tour Recap: CAIN Live & In Color Tour Brings Worship, Hope, and Healing to Brandon

CAIN - Live And In Color Tour Bell Shoals Church, Brandon, FL - October 24, 2025 On Friday, October 24, Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Florida, came alive with vibrant color, contagious joy, and heartfelt worship as CAIN’s Live and In Color Tour made its stop in the Tampa Bay area. The [...]

Three Voices, One Kingdom: Our Unforgettable Nashville GMA Week and Dove Awards Experience

Three Voices, One Kingdom: Our Unforgettable Nashville GMA Week and Dove Awards Experience Our recent trip to Nashville for GMA Week and the Dove Awards was the culmination of years of remote collaboration for the three of us—Jay, Kelly, and me (Mike). As the team behind Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) and Kingdom [...]

Tour Recap: Brandon Lake’s ‘King of Hearts’ Tour Ignites Orlando’s Kia Center

Brandon Lake - King of Hearts Tour Kia Center, Orlando, FL - October 3, 2025 A night of worship, revival, and unforgettable moments of faith Living in Tampa, I don’t always look forward to driving out to Orlando—especially when traffic turns what should be a short trip into a long one. But when [...]

Movie Review: ‘Soul On Fire’ Burns Bright With Hope and Humanity

Written by: Mike Laxton (October 8, 2025) Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films has built a reputation for powerful, faith-filled storytelling, and their upcoming release Soul on Fire continues that legacy. Inspired by John O’Leary’s 2016 bestselling memoir On Fire and directed by Sean McNamara (Soul Surfer, Reagan), the film tells the remarkable true story [...]

Tour Recap: Steven Curtis Chapman Celebrates ‘Speechless’ 25th Anniversary in Sarasota

Steven Curtis Chapman - Speechless '25 The Tour Suncoast Community Church, Sarasota, FL - September 26, 2025 When I first heard that Steven Curtis Chapman was doing a 25th anniversary tour for his album Speechless and would be coming to Sarasota, I couldn’t jump at the chance fast enough. This album holds a special [...]

New Music: Jonah Greene & CADO Release New Single “All I Want”

Jonah Greene & CADO Release New Single “All I Want” A Heartfelt Anthem of Surrender and Perseverance Charlotte, NC – Christian hip-hop artist Jonah Greene and producer CADO have teamed up to release their powerful new single “All I Want,” available today on all streaming platforms. Blending rap, R&B, and worship, “All [...]

Music News: Influence Music releases eighth album ‘One True God’ with music video for focus track “More”

Influence Music releases eighth album One True God with music video for focus track “More”  This album ushers in a new era defined by boldness, surrender and unwavering faith in Christ ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — On Sept. 19, Influence Music released their eighth album, One True God, with an accompanying music video for the project’s [...]

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