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.
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Beer Church Donates to Planned Parenthood; Pastor Says Jesus Killed By White Supremacy
The pastor of a progressive church where beer is served during services says that Christ was killed by white supremacy, and portions of funds given to his church will benefit abortion giant Planned Parenthood.
What Does a Broken Home Cost a Child? $61,600, Study Finds
A new study examining family structures reveals that children from broken families accumulate approximately $60,000 less wealth over the course of their lifetimes than those were raised with an intact family.
James MacDonald Reflects on 30 Years in Ministry, #MeToo, Millennials and Future of Faith in the US
Christians must return to the hard work of making disciples, abandon the less-is-more approach to church, and examine our own failures when considering the ongoing #MeToo fallout, says Pastor James MacDonald.
Transgender Driver's License Bill Derailed After Vote Forced on the 73 Facebook Gender Options
A bill to allow a third gender option in on Massachusetts drivers licenses was derailed last month after a legislator forced vote on the 73 genders available on Facebook.
Out of Wedlock Births Declining in US After Decades of Increase
After decades of rapid growth, the rate of children being born outside of wedlock is now in decline in the United States.
Is It Illegal to Say 'Women Don't Have Penises' in UK? Police Investigate, Mayor Gets Involved
A group of women are facing potential police investigation for stating "women do not have penises" as debate over gender identity issues intensifies in the United Kingdom.
Facebook Bans Activist Mommy Again for 'Hate Speech,' Claims It Was 'Mistake'
Facebook again blocked a Christian vlogger known as the Activist Mommy for "hate speech" this week but now says its actions were a "mistake."
Germany Set to Allow 3rd Gender Option on Birth Certificates Instead of Only Male, Female
Germany is a step closer to allowing its citizens to legally identify as a third gender — instead of male or female — on official documents in which they will be designated as "diverse."
Persuading Someone to Seek Assisted Suicide, Helping Carry It Out May No Longer Be Crime in Calif.
California lawmakers are revising the state's penal code to make advising or helping someone to carry out a physician assisted suicide unprosecutable.
More Footage of Planned Parenthood's Baby Body Parts Operation to Be Released If Gag Order Lifted
The man who in 2015 exposed Planned Parenthood's trafficking of baby body parts procured during abortions has a dozen more "damning and incriminating" tapes to release if a gag order can be lifted.