Grace Graber Murray Hill Theater, Jacksonville, FL — September 26, 2026 When Grace Graber performed “Breakthrough” at Jacksonville’s Murray Hill Theatre on Sept. 26, I brought about a year and a half of personal history into that moment. The song has helped carry me through a lot. Hearing it live, alongside my wife, [...]
STRYPER Throne of Thorns Released: September 25, 2026 (Frontiers Music SRL) Review By: Jay Heilman Few bands from the golden era of heavy metal have managed to keep their creative fires burning as brightly—and as consistently heavy—as STRYPER. More than four decades since first taking [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/17/2026) Survival cinema has a tendency to lean heavily on man-versus-wild logistics—finding shelter, sparking fires, and bracing against freezing temperatures. But in Heart of the Beast, director David Ayer crafts something far deeper: an intense, emotionally resonant examination of loyalty, brotherhood, and raw [...]
Matthew West Jesus Is King Released: September 25, 2026 (Provident) Review By: Jay Heilman Ever since first hearing Matthew West's breakthrough single "More" from his 2003 major-label debut Happy, I have been captivated by his unique gift as a storyteller. Over the last two-plus [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/20/2026) Every once in a while, a documentary arrives in theaters that does far more than just recount historical facts or celebrate an extraordinary life—it grabs your heart, shifts your perspective, and reminds you of the boundless power of faith. That is precisely [...]
ELEVATION RHYTHM – WASHED Tour Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL - September 19, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are concerts built around songs, and then there are nights designed to create an experience around them. ELEVATION RHYTHM’s WASHED Tour clearly falls into the latter category. The group brought the tour to Jannus [...]
for KING + COUNTRY The Most Beautiful Colours Released: September 18, 2026 (Curb) Review By: Jay Heilman It is no secret that Joel and Luke Smallbone have held a permanent spot on my playlists for years. Anthems like "Busted Heart (Hold On To Me)," [...]
Written by: Mike Laxton (8/19/2026) Starring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander, the new biblical epic delivers a powerful, visually impressive telling of Daniel’s early years in Babylon while never losing sight of the faith at the center of the story. I recently had the opportunity to attend [...]
Devin Williams Conquer The World EP Released: May 9, 2025 (Independent) Review By: Jay Heilman In an era saturated with cookie-cutter hooks and predictable trends, few artists carry the staying power, grit, and genuine heart of Devin Williams. The Nashville native has spent the [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (9/9/2026) Ever since Angel Studios announced it had acquired the distribution rights to Runner, the anticipation has been mounting. Months of pulse-pounding trailers promised an enticing cinematic cocktail: high-stakes drama, kinetic combat, and a classic odd-couple dynamic. The core premise is a lean, [...]
