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. 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, Mike built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry figures like the late Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the reach of faith-centered media fuels his mission to produce engaging, spiritually enriching content for TCE readers.

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 [...]

Concert Review: Seph Schlueter’s “Counting My Blessings Tour” Stops in Tampa – A Night of Worship, Connection & Surprises

Concert Review: Seph Schlueter - Counting My Blessings Tour Riverview, FL - April 12, 2025 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 15, 2025) When I heard that Seph Schlueter’s Counting My Blessings Tour was making a stop in Tampa, I knew it would be a great night. I’d never seen [...]

The Power of the “Passover:” Madalyn Rae’s Stunning Debut Will Wreck You in the Best Way

Madalyn Rae - "Passover" Released: March 14, 2025 (Mindful Records) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 14, 2025) Every once in a while, a song comes along that stops you in your tracks— “Passover” by Madalyn Rae is exactly that. Released just in time for the Passover [...]

Music News: Melody Noel Releases Second Single + Pre-save For Debut EP

Influence Music’s Melody Noel releases second single “So Good” and pre-save link for debut Christian EP Back to Praise Out now, “So Good” marvels at God’s ability to provide our hearts peace ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. — Today, Influence Music artist and creative director Melody Noel drops her second single, “So Good,” and the [...]

Melody Noel Reflects God’s Nearness and Goodness in “Closer Than I Know” and “So Good”

Melody Noel - "Closer Than I Know" & "So Good" Released: February 21, 2025 & April 11, 2025 (Influence Music) 4.6/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 11, 2025) There’s a sweet serenity in Melody Noel’s voice that doesn’t just carry a song — it ministers. Over the last [...]

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