Brandon Showalter
Opinion writer and social commentator
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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Archbishop of Canterbury, Anglican Archbishops Comfort Nation After World Cup Semi-Final Loss
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are attempting to comfort the nation of England after their national soccer team lost the semi-final game of the World Cup to Croatia.
LGBT Activists Demand Christian DA Candidate Withdraw From Race for Saying Being Gay, Transgender Is Sin
An LGBT activist group is demanding that a Christian man end his campaign for district attorney in western Pennsylvania because of his church affiliation and beliefs that homosexuality and transgenderism are sinful, like adultery.
Calif. 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Vote Delayed; Opponents Say Law Won't Survive Court Challenge
The California state Senate's debate and vote on a controversial bill banning so-called conversion therapy has been delayed due to public outcry against the legislation, sources say.
All 12 Boys Rescued From Thai Cave; Pastor Says Events Serve as 'Launch-Off' Point for Gospel
All 12 boys along with their soccer coach have been rescued from the cave in Thailand, having been stuck inside for over two weeks, in a story that has gripped the world. And some Christians there say the events have served as an opportunity for sharing the Gospel.
Will Church of England Turn to Pentecostal Preachers to Boost Membership?
The Church of England may be turning to other traditions for revitalization amid plummeting numbers, in hopes that "fresh" preaching styles will reinvigorate and reverse their declining membership.
Texas Pastor Recounts Miraculous Healing From Cerebral Malaria Contracted on Mission Trip
A Dallas-area pastor is recounting his miraculous healing following a diagnosis of cerebral malaria, having contracted the deadly condition from exposure to mosquitoes during a mission trip in Nigeria.
NJ Legalizes Transgender Birth Certificate Alterations, Creates Trans Equality 'Task Force'
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that allows persons identifying as transgender to alter their legal documents to reflect their preferred gender identity.
Porn Fuels Loneliness, Research Finds
Pornography and loneliness feed off of each other in a toxic way, creating a "vicious cycle" that erodes human relationships and the health benefits those relationships provide, according to a marriage and family therapist and scholar.
Liberal Attacks on Amy Barrett's Christian Faith Resurface as Trump Interviews Her for SCOTUS
The speculation about who President Trump will pick for the Supreme Court seat vacated by Anthony Kennedy is heating up, as Democrats signal their distaste for Amy Coney Barrett, who is considered a finalist.
Wayne Grudem: Trump's Border Wall 'Morally Good' Because Bible Cities Had Walls
Reformed theologian Wayne Grudem is weighing in on public policy, arguing that it is a "morally good action" to build a wall on the southern border, a move he maintains is consistent with biblical ethics.
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