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: for KING + COUNTRY Release First New Song of 2024 with Re-Imagined Michael W. Smith Hit Song, “Place In This World”

Four-Time Grammy-Winning Pop Duo for King + Country Reveal First New Song of 2024, from Unsung Hero Movie “Inspired-By” Soundtrack; the Re-Imagined Track of “Place in This World” feat. Michael W. Smith Duo Gears Up for Grammy Awards and April 26th Theatrical Release of Biopic Unsung Hero Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2024) [...]

Music News: BRANDON HEATH RELEASES HIS FIRST SINGLE OF 2024, “HE DOES (OH BY THE WAY)”

BRANDON HEATH RELEASES HIS FIRST SINGLE OF 2024, "HE DOES (OH BY THE WAY)" Heath Launches “God Is Good” Headline Tour Feb. 15  Featuring Josh Wilson, Natalie Layne Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time GMA Dove Award recipient and Platinum®-selling singer / songwriter Brandon Heath releases his first radio single of 2024, "He Does (Oh [...]

Music News: FLORIDA-BASED ROCK BAND BIG DISMAL RETURNS WITH SECOND SINGLE OF 2023 WITH ROCKER, “STAY IN THE FIGHT”

FLORIDA-BASED ROCK BAND BIG DISMAL RETURNS WITH SECOND SINGLE OF 2023 WITH ROCKER, “STAY IN THE FIGHT” New Single Comes from the Band’s Upcoming 2024 Album ‘Fly Again’ DECEMBER 8, 2023 – Orlando, FL –  Florida rock band Big Dismal – consisting of vocalist, Eric Durrance; guitarist, Chuck Shea; bass guitarist, Gary [...]

Music News: GRAMMY-Nominated Christian Rock Band Pillar Adding 2 Shows to 2024 Schedule and is Releasing Their First Record to Vinyl with ‘One Love Revolution’

GRAMMY-Nominated Christian Rock Band Pillar Adding 2 Shows to 2024 Schedule and is Releasing Their First Record to Vinyl with One Love Revolution Additional Dates Have the Band Hitting Tulsa, OK and Versailles, OH in the Summer of 2024 NOVEMBER 24, 2023 – Tulsa, OK – With the GRAMMY-nominated [...]

Music News: GRAMMY-NOMINATED CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND PILLAR ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE AT ALIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024

GRAMMY-NOMINATED CHRISTIAN ROCK BAND PILLAR ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE AT ALIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 Band Will Perform for the First Time in Nearly a Decade Alongside Fellow Rockers Skillet in July 2024 NOVEMBER 22, 2023 – Tulsa, OK – It has been over eight years since the Tulsa-based Christian rock band, Pillar, released their [...]

Book News: John Cooper’s Second Book, ‘Wimpy, Weak and Woke’, Lands at #1 On Multiple Charts in First Week

John Cooper's Second Book, Wimpy, Weak and Woke, Lands at #1 On Multiple Charts in First Week Press Coverage Widespread for Self-Published "Wimpy Weak and Woke"  The follow-up to his bestselling debut, "Awake & Alive," book profiles "how truth can save America from Utopian destruction" Nashville, TN....November 21, 2023 - John Cooper, lead-singer of 17x platinum [...]

Book Review: ‘Wimpy, Weak and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction’

Written by: Jay Heilman (11/12/2023) A new book called, Wimpy, Weak and Woke: How Truth Can Save America from Utopian Destruction, released today and if I could influence you to pick up one book this week - this would be that book.  What is this book and who [...]

Film News: Angel Studios’ New Film ‘After Death’ Reaches Milestones

Angel Studios’ New Film After Death Reaches Milestones of Top Grossing Documentary Since 2019 and Top Grossing Faith-Based Documentary of All Time (PROVO, Utah — November 7, 2023) Angel Studios, the platform empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund and create, is announcing the box office hit AFTER DEATH has added additional [...]

Music News: Gotee Records’ Terrian Announces Her Full-Length Debut Album, Give It Time, Releasing January 26, 2024

Gotee Records' Terrian Announces Her Full-Length Debut Album, Give It Time, Releasing January 26, 2024 Title Track Along with Music Video Available Now and Included on Spotify's New Music Friday NASHVILLE, TENN. (November 07, 2023) – Gotee Records' powerhouse vocalist Terrian has announced her debut full-length album, Give It Time, which will release on January 26th, [...]

Film News: Damascus Road Productions in Partnership with Eastern Sky Theatre Company Announces the Upcoming National Film Release of ‘Bringing Back Christmas’

Damascus Road Productions in Partnership with Eastern Sky Theatre Company Announces the Upcoming National Film Release of Bringing Back Christmas A Fun and Inspiring Holiday Story of Faith, Perseverance and Angelic Intervention, Reminiscent of It's A Wonderful Life, Opens Nationwide November 17th Through Integrity Releasing Family-Friendly Film Slated to Premiere at Special Dream Center [...]

Go to Top