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, artist development, publishing administration, merchandise solutions, and booking management for faith-driven creatives. Through KIG, Mike leads strategic campaigns, develops press and media initiatives, and equips artists with tools to expand their reach and impact within both Christian and mainstream spaces. In addition to his work with KIG, Mike hosts The Artist Spotlight on Clear Hits Radio, a long-form audio series featuring in-depth interviews and music from Christian hip-hop, urban praise, and gospel R&B artists. Each episode blends personal stories with fully licensed music, giving listeners an immersive experience that highlights both the artist’s journey and creative work, helping amplify voices in Christian music and connect artists with a growing audience. Mike brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, TV, streaming media, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. He 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, merchandising, booking, and media strategies.

Film News: New Documentary ‘Universe Designed’, Draws Early Praise Ahead Of Digital Premiere

NEW CAPTIVATING DOCUMENTARY UNIVERSE DESIGNED, DRAWS STRONG EARLY PRAISE AHEAD OF DIGITAL PREMIERE AVAILABLE TO STREAM TOMORROW ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 12, 2025) Arriving with powerful momentum and growing media attention, the new documentary Universe Designed is poised to spark conversation as it makes its digital premiere tomorrow, [...]

Tour Review: Jeremy Rosado Opens The Feliz Navidad Tour With Heart, Joy, and Testimony in Tampa

Jeremy Rosado - The Feliz Navidad Tour Abundant Love Worship Center, Tampa, FL - December 6, 2025 The opening night of Jeremy Rosado’s The Feliz Navidad Tour brought an atmosphere of warmth, celebration, and genuine community to the Abundant Love Worship Center in Tampa on December 6. The venue—slightly larger than the space [...]

Film Review: Universe Designed — A Mind-Expanding Journey from Wonder to Worship

Written by: Mike Laxton (December 9, 2025) Universe Designed opens with a breathtaking reminder of just how impossibly vast our universe truly is. Viewers are immediately confronted with a scale that stretches human comprehension—50 billion trillion observable stars, which themselves account for only about 0.27% of the known universe. The film uses this [...]

Music News: Samsung TV Plus Presents Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends

Samsung TV Plus Presents Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends The Holiday Special Will Debut Christmas Eve at 8:00 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Samsung TV Plus is celebrating the season with an all-new holiday spectacular, Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends, a festive live worship and Christmas [...]

Tour News: Forrest Frank Announces The Jesus Generation Tour

FORREST FRANK ANNOUNCES The Jesus Generation Tour TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE VIA ARTIST PRESALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10; PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Presented by TPR and kicking off June 1, 2026 with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs,  FRANK will hit 29 U.S. cities including Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, [...]

Music News: CCM Magazine Celebrates the Christmas Season with Danny Gokey Cover Story

CCM Magazine Celebrates the Christmas Season with Danny Gokey Cover Story (NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine is proud to announce Danny Gokey as the December cover story. The multiple GMA Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY® nominated Christian singer-songwriter stopped by CCM Magazine for an extended interview and exclusive in-studio performances including his powerful new [...]

Music News: Grace Graber closes out a banner year with punk cover of “Lemonade” and Christmas tune “His Favorite Christmas Story”

Grace Graber closes out a banner year with punk cover of “Lemonade” and Christmas tune “His Favorite Christmas Story” “Lemonade” has gone viral as Grace’s latest praise-goes-punk cover, while “His Favorite Christmas Story” brings an old Capital Lights track out of retirement Grace Graber closed out a banner year with two massive [...]

New Music: B. Cooper’s “Peace” is a testimony of gratitude and growth

B. Cooper "Peace" ft. SIV This song is a testimony of gratitude and growth — a reflection on unexpected blessings, faith, and the peace that comes from surrendering to God’s plan. It paints a picture of real-life maturity: settling down, raising a family, and learning that true success isn't measured by shortcuts [...]

Film Review: David — A Musical, Heartfelt, and Imaginative Retelling of Israel’s Shepherd-King

Written by: Mike Laxton (December 1, 2025) The upcoming animated feature David brings fresh life, color, and music to one of Scripture’s most beloved figures. Building upon the Young David short series, this full-length film expands the story with humor, heart, and a surprising emotional depth, all while keeping its roots firmly in [...]

New Music: Tasha Layton Debuts New Holiday Video for Her New Song “Christmas All Year Long”

TASHA LAYTON SPREADS THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH HER NEW HOLIDAY SONG AND VIDEO, "CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG"  Upcoming Christmas Tour with Brandon Heath  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NOVEMBER 25, 2025) Chart-topping singer, songwriter, and author Tasha Layton ushers in the holiday season with her brand-new Christmas single, “Christmas All Year Long, available now on all streaming platforms here. The [...]

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