About Mike Laxton

Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment. He serves as Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group, LLC (KIG), a purpose-driven PR and artist services firm dedicated to equipping Christian creatives through public relations, radio promotion, publishing administration, and strategic messaging rooted in the Gospel. In addition to leading Kingdom Impact Group, Mike serves as Host of Kingdom Builder, where he leads in-depth conversations with artists, creatives, and ministry leaders across Christian music and media. He also serves as a Contributing Editor for Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE), providing reviews, interviews, and feature content covering Christian music, film, television, streaming media, and books. Through these platforms, he helps amplify Gospel-centered voices while creating meaningful, culture-shaping conversations. Mike also hosts The Artist Spotlight, produced in partnership with Clear Hits Radio—an online platform specializing in Christian rap, Christian hip hop, and urban praise. The show features long-form interviews and licensed music, highlighting both established and emerging voices within faith-driven urban music culture. Previously, Mike served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a leading Christian hip hop platform, and as Executive Producer of Rawk ’N Review, a radio program spotlighting Christian rock and independent artists. With over a decade of experience in Christian media, he remains committed to building Kingdom impact through strategic storytelling, authentic relationships, and excellence in execution.

Streaming News: UP Faith & Family to Exclusively Premiere the Hit Series, “Heartland” S.18 Beginning April 17

UP Faith & Family to Exclusively Premiere Season 18 of the Hit Series, "Heartland" in the U.S. Beginning April 17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKmFXxllVvU&feature=youtu.be ATLANTA – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service to watch uplifting movies and series all commercial free, will be the first place in the U.S. to premiere Heartland season [...]

Music News: Nineties Worship Night And Yancy Collaborate To Cover Popular 1990s Worship Song

Nineties Worship Night And Yancy Collaborate To Cover Popular 1990s Worship Song Nashville, March 21, 2025: Nineties Worship Night announces its inaugural collaboration with Dove Award winning artist and singer/songwriter Yancy on a remake of the 90s worship classic "History Maker," originally recorded by the band Delirious? on their King Of Fools [...]

Vere Music: Empowering Independent Artists in a Digital Age

Vere Music: Empowering Independent Artists in a Digital Age Rusty Harmon, a seasoned music industry professional with a career spanning decades, is fundamentally reshaping the landscape for independent artists through his company, Vere Music. While Vere Music has had impressive growth, including a 2025 Grammy nomination and collaborations with established artists, Harmon’s [...]

Music News: Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single “Resurrecting Reasons” (feat. Decyfer Down) – Out 3/28/25

Grammy-Nominated Rock Veterans Disciple Announce The New Single "Resurrecting Reasons" (feat. Decyfer Down) - Out 3/28/25 New York, NY – (March 14, 2025) – In their acclaimed career spanning nearly three decades, veteran hard rockers Disciple have recorded 13 studio albums, earned 18  #1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. [...]

Music News: New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available

New Song ‘Turn’ By Joel Vaughn Now Available Los Angeles, CA (March 14th, 2025) — Nashville artist, Joel Vaughn releases his new song “Turn” today on all digital platforms via DREAM Records. Gearing up for what is a busy season of shows and releases, “Turn” is the next step’s vision that will [...]

Jordan Feliz & Friends Deliver a Powerful Night of Worship

Concert Review: Jordan Feliz Presents Praise God For That Tour With Special Guest Riley Clemmons, Featuring Jon New Port Richey, FL - March 8, 2025 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (March 9, 2025) Some concerts are entertaining. Others are uplifting. And then there are those rare shows where you can [...]

Music News: TOBYMAC Releases 9th Studio Album, ‘Heaven On My Mind’

7X GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC RELEASES 9TH STUDIO ALBUM, HEAVEN ON MY MIND "Determination and a refusal to lose hope pulsate through" "vibrant and uplifting listening experience" on album where he "redicovers joy" Features in BILLBOARD & PEOPLE Profile the Singer and the Stories that Shaped the Project Hits Deep 2025 Rolls Through End of [...]

Music News: Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant “Miscarriages”

Phil King Offers Hope Amidst Loss With Poignant "Miscarriages" NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Unveiling one of his most emotive and powerful singles yet, acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Phil King bows “Miscarriages.” Written and produced by King with children’s choir and string arrangements by Tyler Michael Smith, “Miscarriages” aims to bring comfort to grieving parents [...]

Coqui’s Musical Journey and ‘“only Idol”’ Review – A Kingdom Builder TV Exclusive

Coquí - "only Idol" Released: February 21, 2025 (Dream Records) 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/05/2025) In my latest interview on Kingdom Builder TV, I had the privilege of sitting down with Coqui, a rising artist making waves with his unique blend of ethereal 70s rock and [...]

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