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.

The Sheep Detectives Review: A Clever, Heartfelt Whodunit from an Unexpected Flock

When I first heard that I would have the opportunity to screen The Sheep Detectives, I’ll admit—it wasn’t a film that was initially on my radar. But after catching the trailer and seeing Hugh Jackman attached to the project, my interest was immediately piqued. Known for his standout performance in The Greatest Showman, [...]

Music News: Kingdom Impact Group Announces Publishing Partnership with Josh Grove

KINGDOM IMPACT GROUP ANNOUNCES PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION PARTNERSHIP WITH RISING ARTIST JOSH GROVE Strategic collaboration supports long-term growth as momentum builds around new single “New Life” KALAMAZOO, Mich. — April 22, 2026 — Kingdom Impact Group, LLC (KIG) announces a new publishing administration partnership with emerging Christian artist and songwriter Josh Grove, marking [...]

New Music: Josh Grove Releases Powerful New Single “New Life” Declaring Freedom Through Christ’s Sacrifice

JOSH GROVE RELEASES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “NEW LIFE” DECLARING FREEDOM THROUGH CHRIST’S SACRIFICE 16-YEAR-OLD ARTIST CONTINUES RISING MOMENTUM WITH BOLD CHRISTIAN ROCK ANTHEM Kalamazoo, MI – April 17, 2026 – Josh Grove releases his latest single, “New Life,” a powerful Christian pop/rock anthem that reflects on Christ's sacrifice and the victory of [...]

New Music: The Band JAREN Releases New Song “just look at HIM”

THE BAND JAREN RELEASES NEW BOLD SINGLE "JUST LOOK AT HIM" NASHVILLE, Tenn. (APRIL 10, 2026) Rising sister rock duo The Band JAREN continues their rapid rise in the CCM scene with the release of their bold and deeply personal new single, “just look at HIM,” available everywhere today. Known for their raw [...]

New Music: NEWS! Grace Graber releases highly-anticipated ‘PUNK X PRAISE Vol 1’ collection, packed with covers that have garnered over 6 million social media views

Grace Graber releases highly-anticipated PUNK X PRAISE Vol 1 collection, packed with covers that have garnered over 6 million social media views Grace Graber’s first PUNK X PRAISE collection features punk pop takes on worship standards, as produced by Josiah Prince of Disciple FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Grace Graber has released her highly [...]

New Music: Presence Music Releases “Kingdom Of Light”

PRESENCE MUSIC RELEASES “KINGDOM OF LIGHT” DEBUTING NEW VOICE, XENA ALEXANDRIA A POWERFUL PRAYER FOR SPIRIT-LED LIVING IN A WORLD OF NOISE AND CONFUSION Duluth, MN – April 10, 2026 – Presence Music returns with their latest single, "Kingdom of Light," a vibrant and faith-filled worship anthem featuring new artist Xena Alexandria. [...]

Music News: Reach Records and 2819 Worship Announce New Partnership, Signaling A Powerful Move In Worship Music

REACH RECORDS AND 2819 WORSHIP ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP, SIGNALING A POWERFUL MOVE IN WORSHIP MUSIC Atlanta, GA - Reach Records, the influential label founded by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lecrae and home to some of the industry’s most impactful voices, including Tedashii, Anike, Hulvey, and Trip Lee, officially announces the signing of Atlanta’s [...]

New Music: Roxanne Grace Releases New Song “Old Friends”

Roxanne Grace Releases New Song "Old Friends" Los Angeles, CA (April 10th, 2026) — Contemporary Pop artist Roxanne Grace announces the release of her latest single, "Old Friends," a poignant and relatable track that captures the universal ache of feeling disconnected but the want to find a connection. The song was written [...]

Event Review: Jeremy Rosado Leads Worship at Z88.3’s SeaWorld Easter Sunrise Service

Easter Sunrise Service w/Jeremy Rosado & Dr. Joel Hunter Presented by Z88.3 SeaWorld Orlando, FL - April 5, 2026 There are moments you plan for—and then there are moments you simply know you can’t miss. When it was announced that Jeremy Rosado would be leading worship at SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Easter Sunrise Service, [...]

New Music: Ryan Daniel Cole Returns After 10 Years with “Oh What A Day”

RYAN DANIEL COLE RETURNS AFTER A DECADE WITH “OH WHAT A DAY,” A SONG OF HEALING, SURRENDER AND OBEDIENCE TAMPA, Fla. — After stepping away from music for more than a decade following the end of Among the Thirsty, former frontman Ryan Daniel Cole is returning — not to reclaim a platform, [...]

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