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.

Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 (Week of April 25, 2025)

🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – April 26, 2025 Welcome back, family! It’s time once again to dive into the tracks that are making the biggest impact in Christian music this week. Whether you're looking for a pop anthem, heartfelt worship, bold testimony, or an emotional faith reminder—you’ll find it here in this [...]

Faith That Speaks Louder: Joel Vaughn Opens Up on New Single “Testify,” Family, and Unshakable Hope

Joel Vaughn - "Testify" Released: April 25, 2025 (Dream Records) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 25, 2025) When you sit down to chat with someone like Joel Vaughn, you know you're in for more than just a music update. You're stepping into the heart of a [...]

Album Review: Skeleton Psalms (Deluxe Edition) by Disciple – An Amplified Testimony of Hope, Struggle, and Victory

Disciple - Skeleton Psalms (Deluxe Edition) Released: April 25, 2025 (BEC Recordings) 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 25, 2025) If the original release of Skeleton Psalms in 2023 was a bold declaration of faith through gritty, honest rock, then the Deluxe Edition is an even louder anthem—an [...]

Music News: Platinum®-Selling Katy Nichole Announces Sophomore Album, Honest Conversations, Releases Aug. 15

PLATINUM®-Selling Katy Nichole Announces Sophomore Album, Honest Conversations, Releases Aug. 15 Album Pre-order Plus Title Track Are Available Now  Album’s Lead Single “When I Fall” Breaks Into Radio’s Top 10 After Becoming Viral Hit Surpassing 200 Million Views on TikTok Alone  Seeing Packed Audiences on Tour, Nichole Sings Radio Hits Across 14 States [...]

Music News: LVRDR Releases Hope-Filled New Single

LVRDR Releases Hope-Filled New Single “See This Through” Via NRT Music Nashville, TN – April 14, 2025 – Christian Contemporary artist LVRDR (pronounced "La-Ver-Dee-Er") has released his powerful new single, "See This Through", available now on all major streaming platforms via NRT Music. Written, produced, and arranged by LVRDR himself (formerly known [...]

Music News: Haley Jones Releases Powerful Single “Not Today” To Christian Radio

Haley Jones Releases Powerful Single “Not Today” To Christian Radio An Anthem of Faith, Strength, and Victory Over Fear Nashville, TN – Rising Christian singer-songwriter Haley Jones has officially released her bold debut single, “Not Today,” to Christian AC and Christian Hot AC/CHR radio formats. Produced by Joshua David Cockerham, the track delivers a [...]

Music News: Influence Music Wins Church Worship Album Of The Year At 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards

Influence Music Wins Church Worship Album Of The Year At 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards The Worship Collective Earned “The Chorus Award” For Their 2024 Live Album “Day & Night” ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — On April 10, Influence Music won church worship album of the year at the 13th Annual We [...]

Live Review: Experiencing the Easter Sunrise Service at SeaWorld Orlando for the First Time feat. JWLKRS Worship & Z88.3 Radio

Easter Sunrise Service w/ JWLKRS Worship & Z88.3 Radio - SeaWorld Orlando, FL - April 20, 2025 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 20, 2025) Every year, we’ve heard about the Easter Sunrise Service at SeaWorld Orlando — hosted by our friends at Z88.3 — but for one reason or [...]

Movie Review: The King of Kings (2025) — A Beautiful, Kid-Friendly Retelling of the Gospel

4.7/5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 18, 2025) As someone who regularly dives into storytelling and experiences meant for families, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how moving The King of Kings would be. This new animated feature, brought to us by Angel Studios, is an absolute gem—especially [...]

Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 (Week of April 18, 2025)

🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – April 18, 2025 Your weekly dose of what’s hot in Christian music – four tracks, four vibes, one playlist you’ll want to hit repeat on. Welcome back, family! It’s that time again—when I dig into the latest and greatest in Christian music and bring you four songs [...]

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