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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Book News: Break Free from Hidden Spiritual Chains: Renowned Teacher Allen Parr Reveals How to Overcome Spiritual Bondage in ‘Breaking Through’

Book Releasing June 9 Invites Readers to Discover Keys to Renewing Their Minds, Breaking Destructive Patterns, Stepping Into Abundant Life God Designed Nashville, TN, April 23, 2026 – Allen Parr, a prominent YouTube creator of The BEAT and an ordained pastor, announces the release of his transformative new book, Breaking Through: How Ordinary Believers Experience Extraordinary [...]

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News: GOEX, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Announce Sustainable Apparel Partnership

Design and Sustainability Meet in a New Collection Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Vision KANSAS CITY, Mo. — April 22, 2026 — GOEX, a sustainable apparel brand rooted in ethical manufacturing, announced a new licensing partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation today, launching a series of design-driven collections inspired by the work [...]

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Music News: Uprise Festival Announces 2026 Festival Lineup

2026 Lineup to Feature Brandon Lake, Skillet, tobyMac, Pillar and More Shippensburg, PA — Uprise Festival, one of the premier Christian music festivals in the nation, has announced its 2026 festival lineup. The two-day event will feature more than 40 artists and speakers, with Brandon Lake, Skillet, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, Crowder, and more [...]

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Music News: Rising Star Jenna Raine Conquers Heartbreak Through the Power of Friendship with “It Takes a Village,” Out Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging artist Jenna Raine unveils her first release of the year with the wildly relatable track “It Takes A Village,” available everywhere today via Warner Records. Written by Raine alongside Sasha Sloane, Nate Ferraro and Couros, the song highlights the power of friendship and family in the face of heartbreak. The hopeful message reminds listeners that [...]

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Music News: Alexander Pappas Releases Worship Project, Sunday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (APRIL 24, 2026)  Worship leader and songwriter Alexander Pappas releases his new project, SUNDAY, with Integrity Music, marking a significant shift in both his sound and songwriting focus. Known for his work with Hillsong Young & Free and as a co-writer on globally recognized songs including “Alive,” “Wake,” “Real Love,” and “Echo” (Elevation Worship), Pappas brings [...]

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Music News: Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans Returns for Year Two

Beloved Holiday Tour Expands to Arenas Nationwide Following Breakout Debut Season NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2026) — Following a celebrated inaugural run that captivated audiences across the country, Christmas Together, featuring three of Christian music’s most beloved and enduring voices, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans, returns this holiday season with [...]

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Music News: Peter Burton Releases New Single, “So Long”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2026) On the heels of his first No. 1 radio single, "Where Would I Be," Peter Burton releases a new song, "So Long." Establishing himself as a new voice in Christian music, Burton returns with an anthemic track to say farewell to things holding you back from God's plan. "So Long" [...]

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Film News: Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun

Shen Yun at 20: A Milestone Season and the Untold Story Revealed GLOBAL PHENOMENON SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS EMBARKS ON ITS TRIUMPHANT 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AT LINCOLN CENTER IN NYC COINCIDING WITH THE RELEASE OF FILMMAKER FIONA YOUNG’S DOCUMENTARY UNBROKEN: THE UNTOLD STORY OF SHEN YUN  GROUNDBREAKING BEHIND-THE-SCENES FILM RELEASED WORLDWIDE ON [...]

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Album Review: Michael Sweet ‘The Master Plan’

The Master Plan: Michael Sweet’s Soulful Return to His Melodic Roots Released: April 3, 2026 (Frontiers) Written by: Jay Heilman (3/27/2026) While Michael Sweet has spent the last decade delivering high-octane heavy metal both with Stryper and through powerhouse collaborations like Sweet & Lynch and Sunbomb, his [...]

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