4.7/5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 18, 2025) As someone who regularly dives into storytelling and experiences meant for families, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how moving The King of Kings would be. This new animated feature, brought to us by Angel Studios, is an absolute gem—especially [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – April 18, 2025 Your weekly dose of what’s hot in Christian music – four tracks, four vibes, one playlist you’ll want to hit repeat on. Welcome back, family! It’s that time again—when I dig into the latest and greatest in Christian music and bring you four songs [...]
Madalyn Rae - "Passover" Released: March 14, 2025 (Mindful Records) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 14, 2025) Every once in a while, a song comes along that stops you in your tracks— “Passover” by Madalyn Rae is exactly that. Released just in time for the Passover [...]
Melody Noel - "Closer Than I Know" & "So Good" Released: February 21, 2025 & April 11, 2025 (Influence Music) 4.6/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 11, 2025) There’s a sweet serenity in Melody Noel’s voice that doesn’t just carry a song — it ministers. Over the last [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 (Week of April 11, 2025) Welcome back to Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4—your go-to spot for discovering the latest songs in Christian music that are worth turning up and meditating on. Each track this week brought something unique, whether it was a powerful reminder, a fresh sound, or a [...]
LVRDR - "See This Through" Released: April 11, 2025 (NRT Music) 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 11, 2025) In a world where clarity often seems elusive, LVRDR’s latest single, “See This Through,” stands as a poignant reminder of faith, trust, and the steadfast assurance that God’s [...]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4—your go-to spot for new Christian music that’s moved me, challenged me, or simply stayed on repeat throughout the week. These are new singles (and sometimes albums) that dropped today or earlier this week, and I believe they’re worth your time and attention. Whether [...]
Phil & McKayla Stacey - "More Like Him" Released: February 18, 2025 (Missions Coalition Music Group) 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (04/02/2025) In a recent conversation on Kingdom Builder with host Jay Heilman, Phil Stacey opened up about his latest collaboration with his daughter, McKayla Stacey, on [...]
Josh Bissell - "Wandering Heart" feat. Davies Released: March 7, 2025 (Life's A Journey Music) 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (March 24, 2025) Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Josh Bissell for Kingdom Builder TV, where we discussed his music, faith journey, and how [...]
Coquí - "only Idol" Released: February 21, 2025 (Dream Records) 4.8/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (03/05/2025) In my latest interview on Kingdom Builder TV, I had the privilege of sitting down with Coqui, a rising artist making waves with his unique blend of ethereal 70s rock and [...]
