Kingdom Builder Podcast

Kingdom Builder Podcast

The Kingdom Builder Podcast is the audio/visual media arm of Today’s Christian Entertainment (TCE). We feature conversations with Christian artists, music industry professionals, authors, actors, filmmakers, and other representatives from faith-based media. Tune in for inspiring stories and insights from those using their talents to build God’s Kingdom across music, film, and more.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 11 mins

Seph Schlueter joins Kelly Meade on Kingdom Builder to share how God is moving through his music, what shaped Counting My Blessings, and what’s ahead on the fall tour with bodie.

 

Connect With Seph Schlueter

Website: https://www.sephschlueter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sephschlueter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seph_schlueter/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seph.schlueter

X: https://twitter.com/sephschlueter

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Mike Laxton hosts Kim Gentry Meyer on Kingdom Builder to explore her book ‘Herald Reflections,’ her unique sound, and the powerful ways she weaves faith into every form of art.

 

Connect With Kim Gentry Meyer

Website: https://www.kimgentrymeyer.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimgentrymeyer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgentrymeyer

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kimgentrymeyer

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...

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Sadé Emoni opens up on Kingdom Builder with Mike Laxton about her transition from mainstream music to R&B for the Kingdom, sharing her heart, her healing, and her mission.

 

Connect With Sadé

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadeEmoniMusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SadeEmoni

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadeemoni

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SadeEmoni

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QT9Ri525Im56ky...

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Kaden Wittig joins Kingdom Builder with Jay Heilman to talk Pillar’s comeback, his directorial debut, and stories that span generations of faith and music.

 

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Chad Gentry joins Kingdom Builder with Mike Laxton to share the heart behind Nineties Worship Night and how 90s worship is stirring the Church again.

 

Nineties Worship Night Docuseries - Episode 1: Revival Fire Fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6qJHWtBkI0

Nineties Worship Night + Yancy - "History Maker" - https://open.spotify.com/track/6Iex9oGvwYHOhc2Km5QPu9?si=4ceace311b034ed0

 

 

Connect With Nineties Worship Night

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Chané shares her story of resilience, creativity, and faith with Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder. Learn how her worship and art are bringing the hope of Jesus to schools and global stages.

 

Connect With Chané

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chanemusicofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chane_music/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CHANE_music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2prZqMnNuyFYxrjIMIUkPE?si=fplHWQ_uR...

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Mike Laxton welcomes Eli Gable to Kingdom Builder for an honest conversation on faith, artistry, and staying true in a challenging music industry. Perfect for emerging creatives.

 

Connect With Eli Gable

Website: https://www.eligableofficial.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eligablemusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eli_gable_music/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eli_gable

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eligablem...

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Join director Dean DeBlois and Jay Heilman on Kingdom Builder as they explore the journey of How to Train Your Dragon from animation to a breathtaking live action experience.

 

Read our review on 'How To Train Your Dragon' (2025) here: https://todayschristianent.com/movie-review-how-to-train-your-dragon-2025-live-action/

 

Connect With 'How To Train You Dragon'

Website: https://www.welcometoberk.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook....

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Worship leader and road manager Tucker Fleischmann joins Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder to share how obedience shaped his life—from stage lights to prison ministry.

 

Learn More About God Behind Bars: https://www.godbehindbars.com/

 

Connect With Tucker Fleischmann

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucker.fleischmann

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tucker.fly

 

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Megan Tossi joins Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder to share her powerful story of faith, music, healing from a shark bite, and the heart behind her debut album Fixate.

 

Listen To 'Fixate' Here https://open.spotify.com/album/3SDDFqWlasXR7sCssqWM3F?si=anNc100jTNWj6rPcw1bGsg

 

Connect With Megan Tossi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganntossi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megantossi/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megant...

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On this episode of Kingdom Builder, host Mike Laxton chats with Pastor John Dreher of Faith Worship Arts about their new album, raising young leaders, and worship that transforms lives.

 

Connect With Faith Worship Arts

Website: https://faithworshiparts.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwaorlando/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithworshiparts/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faithworshiparts

Twitter/X: https://twitte...

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Amir Kovacs joins host Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder to talk Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho, the faith behind the film, and what it took to bring Joshua’s story to the screen.

 

Connect With Book of Joshua - Walls of Jericho

Watch: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/book-of-joshua-walls-of-jericho/umc.cmc.4zyy63m1aprbg97tcl9g9el8q / https://www.fandango.com/book-of-joshua-walls-of-jericho-2024-238884/movie-overview

IMDB: https://www...

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12-year-old Ella joins Kingdom Builder host Mike Laxton to share how bullying led her to create kindness bracelets—and how music gave her strength to move forward in faith and purpose.

 

Connect With @JustBeKindBraceletsByElla

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbekindbraceletsbyella/

 

Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest in Christian music, films, and entertainment news—uplifting content that encourages faith and inspires...

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Don’t miss Amanda Nolan on Kingdom Builder with host Mike Laxton as they talk about the highs, lows, and how God restores through faith, mental health, and music.

 

Mental Health Resources

Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/

988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/

Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/

Focus on the Family – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/mental-health-resources/

 

Connect With Amanda No...

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In memory of Phil Robertson, who passed May 25, Kingdom Builder host Jay Heilman shares a timeless Throwback Thursday discussion on faith and Kingdom purpose.

 

Connect With Duck Dynasty & Phil Robertson

Website: https://www.aetv.com/shows/duck-dynasty-the-revival / https://duckcommander.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPhilRobertson / https://www.facebook.com/duckdynasty

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offi...

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In this special Kingdom Builder episode, Grace Graber tells Mike Laxton how she turned deep pain into healing songs and became a voice for mental health awareness and faith.

 

Connect with Grace Graber

Website: https://www.gracegraber.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracegrabermusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrabermusic/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracegrabermusic

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ggraberm...

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Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave opens up about faith, family, and music in this uplifting Kingdom Builder interview with Jay Heilman.

 

Connect With Big Daddy Weave

Website: https://www.bigdaddyweave.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigdaddyweave

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdwmusic/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bdwmusic

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BDWMUSIC

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BDWmusic

Spoti...

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Bodie joins Mike Laxton of Kingdom Builder in Tampa to talk ego, humility, worship leading, favorite songs, and what really keeps him grounded on the road.

 

Connect with Bodie

Website: https://www.bodie.live/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bodielovesyou/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodie

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bodielovesyou

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bodielovesyou

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bodiebod...

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Roxanne Grace opens up to host Mike Laxton on Kingdom Builder about how God rewrote her story, healed her wounds, and called her into bold, Spirit-led ministry.

 

Connect With Roxanne Grace

Website: https://www.dreamlabelgroup.com/work/roxanne-grace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roxgraceofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxgrace

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roxgrace

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamLabelG...

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On this episode of Kingdom Builder, Jay Heilman talks with Mykelti Williamson about his powerful role in The Last Rodeo and the deep message the film delivers.

 

Connect With Mykelti Williamson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykeltiwmson/

 

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