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: TEN-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINEE TAUREN WELLS’ NEW EP, TAKE IT ALL BACK, IS OUT TODAY

TEN-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINEE TAUREN WELLS’ NEW EP, TAKE IT ALL BACK, IS OUT TODAY Four-Track EP Features Wells’ New Single, “Crazy About You” Plus New Collaborations With We The Kingdom, Katie Torwalt, Davies and Fred Hammond Wells Performs On “Fox & Friends” On Sunday, August 20 Ten-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Tauren Wells [...]

Book News: Holman Bibles and New Growth Press Announce the Release of the CSB Life Counsel Bible

Holman Bibles and New Growth Press Announce the Release of the CSB Life Counsel Bible Unique project explores hundreds of everyday issues, as well as ‘adds to the rich biblical literature in the expanding biblical counseling space’ This week marks the release of The CSB Life Counsel Bible—a collaborative effort between Holman Bibles [...]

Music News: for KING + COUNTRY DROPS “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? (THE SINGLE)” MUSIC VIDEO

for KING + COUNTRY DROPS “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? (THE SINGLE)” MUSIC VIDEO DELUXE EDITION ALBUM “WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? +” TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 15 (PRE-ORDERS BEGIN TODAY) NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 11, 2023) Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning and RIAA Platinum-selling Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY drops their [...]

Music News: PHIL JOEL ENCOURAGES THROWING “ARMS AROUND THE WORLD” IN LATEST SINGLE FROM MULTI-ARTIST ALBUM, A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH

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Music News: AWARD-WINNING RAPPER KB DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, HIS GLORY ALONE II AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

AWARD-WINNING RAPPER KB DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, HIS GLORY ALONE II AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE COLLAB WITH FORMER LABEL MATE LECRAE ON NEW SINGLE “MIRACLES”, OUT NOW Aug 11, 2023 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Having recently appeared on GM3’s ‘Faith Friday’ segment and kicked off the Summer Worship Nights Tour in his hometown of [...]

Music News: Futures Drops New Song “Holy Spirit”

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Music News: Lacey Sturm and Lindsey Stirling Release Stirring Collaboration “Breathe With Me”

Lacey Sturm and Lindsey Stirling Release Stirring Collaboration “Breathe With Me” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Lacey Sturm has released a collaboration with violin virtuoso Lindsey Stirling, titled “Breathe With Me.” The song is available for streaming on all major platforms via stem.ffm.to/breathewithme. In this mesmerizing track, Sturm's powerful, emotive vocals intertwine seamlessly with Stirling's [...]

Music News: Theocracy Releases New Single “Return To Dust” – Announces New Record, Mosaic, Out October 13, 2023

Theocracy Releases Single and Music Video for Highly Anticipated New Cut, "Return To Dust" Pre-Order Available Now For Upcoming October 13th Release, Mosaic ATHENS, GA - August 11, 2023 - Last week, US progressive power metal quintet THEOCRACY announced their signing to Atomic Fire Records, and the new partners aren't wasting any time [...]

Music News: RED RELEASES FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN THREE YEARS, RATED R, SEPT. 29

RED RELEASES FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN THREE YEARS, RATED R, SEPT. 29th SiriusXM Octane Test Drive Premiered Lead Single, “Surrogates,”Available Everywhere Today Guitarist Anthony Armstrong Produces Resonant, Hard-Hitting Album That Tackles Relevant Topics RED Headlines International “The RATED R Tour” Beginning Sept. 8 GRAMMY® nominated, RIAA Certified Gold®-selling alternative metal band RED releases its first full-length [...]

Music News: GRAMMY-WINNING MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING GROUP CASTING CROWNS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

GRAMMY-WINNING MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING GROUP CASTING CROWNS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS THE FIRST TWO SONGS FROM THE UPCOMING MILESTONE ALBUM RELEASED TODAY NASHVILLE, TN, (AUGUST 04, 2023) GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns will celebrate the band's 20th Anniversary this fall. In anticipation of the album, Lifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years, two songs were released today: "All Because [...]

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