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 (TCE) and Kingdom Builder TV. Mike brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, 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, Mike built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry figures like Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the reach of faith-centered media fuels his mission to produce engaging, spiritually enriching content for TCE readers.

Bringing Christian Hip Hop to TCE: A Mission to Inspire and Engage Through Music

Christian hip hop (CHH) has grown from a niche genre into a powerful cultural force, reaching audiences well beyond church walls and into the mainstream. This expansion offers a unique opportunity for Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) to highlight CHH, inspiring readers with its message of hope and redemption. My journey [...]

By |2024-11-14T17:48:12-05:00November 14th, 2024|Featured, News, Staff Blogs|Comments Off on Bringing Christian Hip Hop to TCE: A Mission to Inspire and Engage Through Music

Movie News: Kingdom Story Company Extends Lionsgate Partnership, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Hits $11M+ Opening

From left Brandon Gregory, Kevin Downes, Adam Fogelson, Andrew Erwin and Tony Young attend the premiere of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever KINGDOM STORY COMPANY RENEWS THREE-YEAR FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH LIONSGATE LIONSGATE’S “THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER,” WHICH JUST HAD AN $11 MILLION + THREE-DAY OPENING WEEKEND, CLOSES OUT KINGDOM’S BIGGEST SLATE [...]

By |2024-11-12T15:59:08-05:00November 12th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Movie News: Kingdom Story Company Extends Lionsgate Partnership, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Hits $11M+ Opening

TCE Exclusive – The Evolution of Skillet: Nearly 30 Years of Defying Expectations

A Retrospective Written by Mike Laxton Few bands can boast the longevity, resilience, and influence of Skillet. From their humble beginnings in 1996 from Memphis, Tennessee, to becoming one of the most successful Christian rock bands in history, Skillet's journey has been anything but conventional. Now, with the release of [...]

By |2024-11-26T17:02:27-05:00October 31st, 2024|Featured, News, Staff Blogs|Comments Off on TCE Exclusive – The Evolution of Skillet: Nearly 30 Years of Defying Expectations

Skillet ‘Revolution’

Written by: Mike Laxton (10/26/2024) Skillet’s latest album, Revolution, set to release on November 1, 2024, marks a pivotal shift as they transition to their independent label, Hear It Loud, after two decades with Atlantic Records. This release maintains their signature rock edge while exploring themes of faith, resilience, [...]

By |2024-11-26T17:01:26-05:00October 31st, 2024|Music, Reviews|Comments Off on Skillet ‘Revolution’

John Waller ‘As For Me and My House’ [CMR Retro]

Written by: Mike Laxton (5/2/2011) Take the acoustic styles of artists such as Brandon Heath and Matthew West, mix in a little Chris Tomlin and Lincoln Brewster praise and worship, mix, and what do you get? A sound that defines John Waller’s latest release, "As For Me and [...]

By |2024-03-15T23:40:14-04:00May 3rd, 2011|Featured|Comments Off on John Waller ‘As For Me and My House’ [CMR Retro]
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