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.

Tour Review: Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant Celebrate Christmas: A Night of Worship and Holiday Joy

Danny Gokey + Natalie Grant - Celebrate Christmas Tour Countryside Christian Church, Clearwater, FL - December 4, 2025 This Christmas season, I had the privilege of attending the Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant Celebrate Christmas show at Countryside Christian Church, which also happens to be my home church. The evening was extra special [...]

Film News: New Documentary ‘Universe Designed’, Draws Early Praise Ahead Of Digital Premiere

NEW CAPTIVATING DOCUMENTARY UNIVERSE DESIGNED, DRAWS STRONG EARLY PRAISE AHEAD OF DIGITAL PREMIERE AVAILABLE TO STREAM TOMORROW ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 12, 2025) Arriving with powerful momentum and growing media attention, the new documentary Universe Designed is poised to spark conversation as it makes its digital premiere tomorrow, [...]

Tour Review: Jeremy Rosado Opens The Feliz Navidad Tour With Heart, Joy, and Testimony in Tampa

Jeremy Rosado - The Feliz Navidad Tour Abundant Love Worship Center, Tampa, FL - December 6, 2025 The opening night of Jeremy Rosado’s The Feliz Navidad Tour brought an atmosphere of warmth, celebration, and genuine community to the Abundant Love Worship Center in Tampa on December 6. The venue—slightly larger than the space [...]

Film Review: Universe Designed — A Mind-Expanding Journey from Wonder to Worship

Written by: Mike Laxton (December 9, 2025) Universe Designed opens with a breathtaking reminder of just how impossibly vast our universe truly is. Viewers are immediately confronted with a scale that stretches human comprehension—50 billion trillion observable stars, which themselves account for only about 0.27% of the known universe. The film uses this [...]

Music News: Samsung TV Plus Presents Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends

Samsung TV Plus Presents Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends The Holiday Special Will Debut Christmas Eve at 8:00 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Samsung TV Plus is celebrating the season with an all-new holiday spectacular, Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! with Phil Wickham & Friends, a festive live worship and Christmas [...]

Tour News: Forrest Frank Announces The Jesus Generation Tour

FORREST FRANK ANNOUNCES The Jesus Generation Tour TICKETS & VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE VIA ARTIST PRESALE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10; PUBLIC ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Presented by TPR and kicking off June 1, 2026 with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs,  FRANK will hit 29 U.S. cities including Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, [...]

Music News: CCM Magazine Celebrates the Christmas Season with Danny Gokey Cover Story

CCM Magazine Celebrates the Christmas Season with Danny Gokey Cover Story (NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine is proud to announce Danny Gokey as the December cover story. The multiple GMA Dove Award-winning and GRAMMY® nominated Christian singer-songwriter stopped by CCM Magazine for an extended interview and exclusive in-studio performances including his powerful new [...]

Music News: Grace Graber closes out a banner year with punk cover of “Lemonade” and Christmas tune “His Favorite Christmas Story”

Grace Graber closes out a banner year with punk cover of “Lemonade” and Christmas tune “His Favorite Christmas Story” “Lemonade” has gone viral as Grace’s latest praise-goes-punk cover, while “His Favorite Christmas Story” brings an old Capital Lights track out of retirement Grace Graber closed out a banner year with two massive [...]

New Music: B. Cooper’s “Peace” is a testimony of gratitude and growth

B. Cooper "Peace" ft. SIV This song is a testimony of gratitude and growth — a reflection on unexpected blessings, faith, and the peace that comes from surrendering to God’s plan. It paints a picture of real-life maturity: settling down, raising a family, and learning that true success isn't measured by shortcuts [...]

Film Review: David — A Musical, Heartfelt, and Imaginative Retelling of Israel’s Shepherd-King

Written by: Mike Laxton (December 1, 2025) The upcoming animated feature David brings fresh life, color, and music to one of Scripture’s most beloved figures. Building upon the Young David short series, this full-length film expands the story with humor, heart, and a surprising emotional depth, all while keeping its roots firmly in [...]

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