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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Elite Church of England School's Policy Put Students at Risk of Suicide, Report Finds
An independent report has found that a school policy which constantly pushed high test scores at an elite Church of England grammar school has yielded multiple students at risk of suicide.
Planned Parenthood Sues South Carolina to Restore Funding; Pro-life Governor Vows to Fight
Planned Parenthood is suing South Carolina in an attempt to restore funding from the state's Medicaid program that the state's governor recently cut through an executive order.
Bethel Church Responds to Criticism, Explains Why It Did Not Serve as Fire Evacuation Site
Leaders of an influential Redding, California, church are responding to criticism that they did not open their building as an evacuation site as a massive wildfire forced tens of thousands of city residents to flee their homes.
'Activist Mommy' Blasts SELF Magazine for Trivializing Abortion With Beyoncé Music Advice
An outspoken Christian mom vlogger and conservative activist is slamming SELF magazine for its article advising women about what music to listen to while undergoing abortions.
Wildfire Ravages California; Bethel Church, Victims Say 'God's Got Us'
Northern California is presently besieged by a giant wildfire, complete with "firenados," a blaze that is being counted as among the 10 worst fires in California's history.
'You Cannot Take Jesus Away From Us': Iranian Christians Testify About Being Imprisoned for Christ
Two Iranian Christians are pleading with the world to hear the cries of the Iranian people as they recounted their own ordeal of being imprisoned for their faith.
Parental Rights and International Religious Freedom Intertwined, Advocates Say
Parental rights are increasingly intersecting with religious freedom, particularly the right to direct the education of ones children, defenders of religious freedom say, as the U.S. government emphasized international religious freedom last week.
So. Baptist Missions Agency Opens 2 Investigations Into Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations
The president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention has announced that two investigations are underway regarding the board's handling of past sexual abuse allegations within the organization.
Promoting Religious Freedom May Not Counter Violent Extremism, National Security Expert Says
A longtime journalist and political activist believes religious freedom is not growing much around the world, suggesting it is time to reexamine the conventional wisdom that promoting it serves to deter violent extremism.
'Intimidation' Overtaking Church on Sexuality Issues, Says Pastor Who Challenged Vicky Beeching
A Scottish pastor who wrote an open letter to Christian music artist Vicky Beeching about her new book promoting LGBT theology is warning the church about the kinds of hostile intimidation at work in the culture over sexuality issues.