About Jay Heilman

Based in Lakeland, FL, Jay Heilman has been an essential voice in Christian media since founding the website Christian Music Review (CMR) in 2004. This initial venture was followed by the launch of the Kingdom Builder podcast/video channel in 2009, further expanding the reach of CMR. In 2016, he rebranded CMR as Today's Christian Entertainment. He is not only TCE's founder, but also acts as the site's lead correspondent and co-host of Kingdom Builder. Outside of TCE and Kingdom Builder, Jay is married to Shannon E., and they manage a lively home with six children and an incredible array of pets. When he’s not hanging out with his wife and kiddos, sharing the message of Jesus or attending amazing concerts, Jay enjoys relaxing and playing the guitar—an instrument he has passionately pursued for nearly 30 years. Life Verse: Romans 8:28

Music News: Vince Gill Releases Brown’s Diner Bar, Third EP in Year-Long Series

Part of His 50 Years From Home Project Featuring Co-writers ERNEST, Jake Worthington, Leslie Satcher, Wade Bowen & Waylon Payne Upcoming Solo Tour Dates to be Announced Soon Subtitle (centered) [Heading 2 Size] NASHVILLE—January 5, 2026— Vince Gill’s year-long project, 50 Years From Home (MCA), continues with its third EP. Brown’s Diner Bar is the next in the [...]

Music News: Today’s Christian Entertainment & Kingdom Builder Mark Biggest Year of Growth in History with Record-Breaking 2025

Exclusive Interviews, Major Tour Coverage & Surge in Viewership Define Most Successful Year to Date Ahead of Major Milestones LAKELAND, FL – December 19, 2025 – Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) is thrilled to announce that 2025 has officially become the biggest year of growth and impact in the history of both the [...]

Tour Review: Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More (2025)

Confessions of a 'Repeat Offender': Why TSO Remains the Ultimate Bucket List Experience Written by: Jay Heilman (12/15/2025) Date: December 13, 2025 Venue: Kia Center – Orlando, FL For my fourth time seeing the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (and my third consecutive year), the "repeat offender"—as guitarist Al Pitrelli affectionately calls us—was back in action. [...]

Tour Review: A Spectacle of Light and Rhythm – for KING + COUNTRY’s “A Drummer Boy Christmas” in Orlando

Written by: Jay Heilman (12/13/2025) Date: December 3, 2025 Venue: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL Of all the concerts I have attended over the last 25 years—spanning both Christian and secular genres—I can confidently say that for KING + COUNTRY puts on one of the most entertaining and downright spectacular [...]

Film News: SOUL ON FIRE NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND DIGITAL – BRING HOME THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Powerful New Film Now Available on Digital Platforms and Bluray/DVD “One of the most moving films I’ve seen in years!” – Today’s Christian Entertainment “Heartwarming!” – Movieguide The powerful true story of SOUL ON FIRE is now available on DVD and digital, arriving just in time for holiday gifting and family movie nights. From Director [...]

Album Review: STRYPER ‘The Greatest Gift of All’

STRYPER The Greatest Gift of All Released: November 21, 2025 (Frontiers SRL) 4.5/5 Written by: Jay Heilman (11/20/2025) I have to admit, my relationship with holiday music has become a bit strained over the years. While I genuinely appreciate the season—specifically the Biblical-focused songs that honor the [...]

Music News: SKILLET RELEASE FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS TRACK “O COME, O COME EMMANUEL” FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT SOUTH AMERICAN SHOWS

22x Platinum Rockers Join A Rock Feed Christmas special December 2 on YouTube Nashville, TN - November 14, 2025 - 22x platinum rock band SKILLET has released its first-ever Christmas recording, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” accompanied by a powerful and moving music video, which was also featured in social collab with FOX & Friends. The release caps off a massive year [...]

Music News: Mercyme Releases “Make It Well” Today – First of New Music from Upcoming Film, I Can Only Imagine 2

New Single Marks the First Music to be Released from Upcoming Film, Slated to Hit Theaters on February 20, 2026 Let the excitement begin! Mercyme has just released the first single from the upcoming Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle-directed I Can Only Imagine 2, which is coming to theaters on February 20, [...]

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