An exclusive reflection written by TCE's Jay Heilman The Questionable Date Twenty years ago today, the calendar aligned to read 06/06/06, causing a bit of a stir across the cultural landscape. Interestingly enough, despite the date, there weren’t actually any major shock-value heavy metal albums slated for release that day; instead, the secular [...]
For nearly three decades, Sevendust has stood as a titan of the hard rock landscape, defined by a sonic architecture that is as brutal as it is beautiful. Their impact is so far-reaching that they have become a cornerstone influence for the Christian rock market, with lead guitarist Clint Lowery serving [...]
Three Voices, One Kingdom: Our Unforgettable Nashville GMA Week and Dove Awards Experience Our recent trip to Nashville for GMA Week and the Dove Awards was the culmination of years of remote collaboration for the three of us—Jay, Kelly, and me (Mike). As the team behind Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE) and Kingdom [...]
Jay's Top 7 of 2005: A 20-Year Musical Rewind My journey into the world of Christian music began in June 2003, shortly after I gave my life to Christ. Since music has always been an integral part of my identity, those first couple of years exploring the vast expanse of [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – May 9, 2025 🎧 Mental Health Awareness Month EditionThis week’s picks highlight powerful themes of healing, surrender, identity, and praise—perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month. It wasn’t easy narrowing it down with so much great music out this week, but here are four standout tracks that moved [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – May 3, 2025 Each week, I spotlight four standout Christian songs that caught my attention—whether for their message, production, vocals, or heart. It’s never an easy list to make with so much good music out there, but these four rose to the top for me this week. [...]
At Kingdom Builder, we’ve always believed in the power of music, faith, and testimony to bring healing, encouragement, and connection. This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're launching a special series of interviews featuring new faces and perhaps some familiar friends, all sharing their personal journeys through mental health struggles—and [...]
🎧 Mike’s Weekly Fresh 4 – April 26, 2025 Welcome back, family! It’s time once again to dive into the tracks that are making the biggest impact in Christian music this week. Whether you're looking for a pop anthem, heartfelt worship, bold testimony, or an emotional faith reminder—you’ll find it here in this [...]
🎧 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 [...]
🎧 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 [...]
