Blessing Offor Real Released: August 8, 2025 (Capitol Christian Music Group) 4.6/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (August 8, 2025) In an era where musical production often overshadows lyrical depth and authenticity, Blessing Offor delivers something refreshingly different with his latest 16-track album, Real. Following his breakout success with My Tribe [...]
MercyMe WONDER & AWE Released: August 8, 2025 (Fair Trade Services) 4/5 Written by: Lori Lebel Markwas (August 8, 2025) MercyMe’s Wonder & Awe is a heartfelt, honest, and refreshingly diverse album that takes listeners on a spiritual and emotional journey through the highs and lows of the Christian walk. [...]
Written by: Jay Heilman (7/29/2025) When I took my kids to see DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys in theaters back in the spring of 2022, I went in with minimal expectations—mostly thinking about how I was going to “entertain” my children for the next hour and a [...]
4.5 / 5.0 Written by: Sybill Emmanuel (July 30, 2025) I watched Sketch for the first time with my 15-year-old brother, and surprisingly, he was engaged from beginning to end. Although my brother was mostly interested in the “cool monsters”, the film struck me as having a relatable storyline: a family [...]
Jeremy Rosado - The Waiting Room Released: July 11, 2025 (Capitol Christian Music Group) Written by: Mike Laxton (July 11, 2025) I first connected with Jeremy Rosado shortly after his American Idol journey—long before The Voice spotlighted his undeniable talent even more. Back then, I was supporting an independent label and [...]
Written by: Mike Laxton (July 8, 2025) In Herald Reflections, singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist Kim Gentry Meyer invites readers into a richly layered devotional experience that intertwines music, art, scripture, and the heart of a messenger. As someone who regularly writes devotionals inspired by music, I approached this book with a [...]
Kutless - The Seventh Seal Released: June 27, 2025 (BEC Recordings) 4/5 Written by: Lori Lebel Markwas (June 27, 2025) Kutless’s new 6-song EP, The Seventh Seal, marks a powerful return to the band’s heavier rock roots, blending hard-hitting anthems with moments of emotional honesty. Across the album, [...]
4.8 / 5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (June 9, 2025) For those who love the original animated film, this live-action retelling of How To Train Your Dragon does not disappoint — it elevates the story with breathtaking realism, emotional depth, and cinematic beauty. From the stunning visuals of Berk [...]
CCV Music’s Hollow (Deluxe Edition): A Resurrection Anthem That’s Anything But Hollow Released: June 6, 2025 (Harmony Group) 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (June 6, 2025) Until recently, I hadn’t heard of CCV Music—the worship collective from Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona—but after diving [...]
Hope Harding - "Healing" Released: May 9, 2025 (Pure Mosaic Services) 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 16, 2025) In an era where faith and mental health are finally sharing the same conversation space, Hope Harding’s new single “Healing” lands with a poignant and powerful resonance. This track [...]
