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
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Music News: Pillar Announces Bluray/DVD Release for Groundbreaking Docmentary ‘Pillar: Beyond the Frontline’ and Upcoming Uprise Festival Performance

TULSA, OK – March 6, 2026 – Following a triumphant return to the stage, Christian rock heavyweights Pillar are excited to announce that fans can now officially pre-order the Blu-ray and DVD release of their career-defining documentary, Pillar: Beyond the Frontline. The announcement follows a high-impact season for the band, including a successful [...]

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Film Review: Pillar: Beyond the Frontline – A Legacy of Faith, Grit, and Rock

Written by: Jay Heilman (3/5/2026) For many of us, Pillar wasn't just another band on the radio; they were the gateway to a life-changing world of Christian rock. My personal connection to the band was cemented from the very beginning. I remember being instantly hooked the moment I heard "Further From [...]

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Music News: ‘In The Fire’ Heralds Long Awaited Return for Iconic Vocalist Janet Paschal

Gospel Music Hall of Famer’s StowTown Records Debut Single Now Available NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A two-time Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee and one of the genre’s most beloved vocalists for five decades and counting, Janet Paschal returns with “In The Fire.” Her first new single in 15 years, Paschal’s long awaited StowTown Records [...]

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Film News: Angel Announces Season 4 Cast of Popular Animated Series The Wingfeather Saga

PROVO, UT— February 23, 2026 — Angel (NYSE: ANGX), a media and technology company guided by two million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-driven stories, announced today the cast for season 4 of the hit animated adventure television series, The Wingfeather Saga based on the book series by Andrew Peterson. Academy Award winning actor Jim Broadbent [...]

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Film News: First Look at Epic New Film – Young Washington – Coming to Theaters July 4, 2026

Arriving in theaters nationwide the day prior to the United States’ 250th anniversary, YOUNG WASHINGTON chronicles the formative years of George Washington and the events that shaped him into America’s first president. YOUNG WASHINGTON stars William Franklyn-Miller (Dongji Rescue, Medici), Mary-Louise Parker (The Institute, Weeds), Kelsey Grammer (Cheers, Frasier), Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes), and Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler’s List). [...]

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Film News: Prime Video Announces Season Two Premiere Date and New Key Art for House of David

The Epic Drama Will Be Available to Customers on Prime Video Globally on March 27 CULVER CITY, California — February 19, 2026 — Today, Prime Video announced the Season Two premiere of House of David, the epic biblical drama from Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, will debut on March 27, 2026 globally [...]

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Music News: Michael Sweet Announces New Solo Album ‘The Master Plan’

Set for Release on April 3rd via Frontiers Music Srl Album Art: Rafael Tavares, Designer, Tavares Artwork (NEW YORK, NY) — Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter and front‑man of Christian rock icons Stryper, MICHAEL SWEET is proud to announce his new album, ‘The Master Plan,’ his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3, 2026 via Frontiers [...]

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Music News: Megan Woods Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour, The Truth Tour

Tour to Feature Opening Acts, Caleb & John and Jeremy Rosado NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2026) — After a breakout year that has firmly established her as one of Christian music’s fastest-rising new voices, Megan Woods is set to embark on her first-ever headlining tour this spring. The Truth Tour will visit 22 cities across [...]

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