Brandon Showalter
Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology.
He was first inspired to pursue into a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015.
He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California.
His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.
Latest
Navigating Abuse, Divorce, and Building Marriages in a Culture of Marital Breakdown; Pastors Weigh In
Marital breakdown and divorce are among the touchiest and most painful of subjects in Christian churches.
California Lawmaker Scraps Gay 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Bill, Won't Be Law This Year
Legislation in California that sought to ban what is often derisively referred to as gay "conversion therapy" died Friday, as its main sponsor pulled it from consideration.
Toronto Closes First-Ever Sex Doll Brothel Week Before Opening Day
Toronto has shut down what was going to be the first-ever sex doll brothel in North America just a week before it was slated to open.
LGBT, Antifa Groups Protest Worshipers at Texas Church That Upholds Biblical Views on Sexuality
Antifa groups and gay rights activists protested a megachurch in Texas earlier this week and doxed the pastor's son all because they oppose the church's biblical views on sexuality.
Israeli Christian Plans to Build Town for Aramaean Christians to Preserve Aramaic Language, Culture
An Israeli Christian intends to build a new town in Israel specifically for Christian Aramaeans to preserve their language and culture.
Brown U. Scrubs Website of Study on Gender Confusion Amid Pressure From Transactivists
Brown University has removed an article on gender confusion in young people from its website amid complaints from transgender activists.
Keith Getty Reflects on Songwriting With God, State of Christian Music Today
Keith Getty, known for his theologically rich hymns that are sung in churches worldwide, was honored last year as an "Officer of the Order of the British Empire" by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution in music and modern hymn writing.
Court Ruling Guts Key Law, Child Pornography Now More Likely to Be Produced, Scholar Says
A federal court ruling earlier this month scrapped important regulations on the pornography industry, a move advocates say will likely increase the production and distribution of child porn.
Man Who Set Fire to Historic Texas Presbyterian Church Gets 40 Years in Prison
A Texas man who set fire to a church and caused nearly $800,000 in damage has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Average Lifespan Continues to Decline in US, Other High-Income Nations: Study
Life expectancy is dropping in wealthy nations as the opioid epidemic continues to ravage segments of the U.S. population, new data shows.