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 [...]
Allison Eide “Love Who I Am” Tour Village View Community Church, Summerfield, FL - April 30, 2025 4.9/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 6, 2025) The “Love Who I Am” Tour, Allison Eide’s first-ever headlining run, launched on a meaningful and memorable note the evening of Wednesday, April 30 at [...]
Saphire - "The Light" Released: May 2, 2025 (NRT Music) 5/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (May 2, 2025) There are songs that sound good. There are songs that speak truth. And then there are songs that stay with you — echoing long after the last note fades. [...]
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 [...]
Concert Review: Seph Schlueter - Counting My Blessings Tour Riverview, FL - April 12, 2025 4.7/5 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 15, 2025) When I heard that Seph Schlueter’s Counting My Blessings Tour was making a stop in Tampa, I knew it would be a great night. I’d never seen [...]
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 [...]
