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
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
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...
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
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.
Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest in Christian music, films, and entertainment news—uplifting content that encourages faith and inspires your spirit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMxE_ZEFaTphIqcInFjTMSA?sub_confirmation=1
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
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...
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/
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....
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/
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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/
Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest in Christian music, films, and entertainment news—uplifting content that encourages faith and inspires your spirit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
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