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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Parents Sue Philadelphia for Banning Catholic Agency From Placing Kids With Foster Families
Foster parents in Philadelphia have filed a lawsuit against the city over its new policy banning Catholic Social Services from placing children in foster homes because the city regards their biblical beliefs on same-sex marriage as discriminatory.
Beth Moore: Legalism Is a Python, Will 'Crush the Life Out of You'
Author and evangelist Beth Moore is warning about the danger and deceit of religious legalism, particularly how when it exceeds compassion it is like a deadly snake that will inevitably "crush" you.
Ontario Issues First Gender X 'Nonbinary' Birth Certificate
The Canadian province of Ontario is now allowing individuals born there to remove 'male" or "female" on their birth certificates altogether or opt for a "nonbinary" designation.
SWBTS Head Paige Patterson Apologizes to Women for 'Inappropriate' Language
Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, issued on Thursday an apology for his past statements, including how he described advice he gave in a domestic violence situation as well as a sermon illustration involving a "built" teen girl.
5 Things to Know About the Paige Patterson Controversy
The largest Protestant denomination in America is embroiled in controversy over past remarks about abuse and divorce from of one of its top leaders, Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Trump Scraps Iran Nuclear Agreement, Calls Deal 'Rotten' and 'Defective'; Obama Responds
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States would be withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, considered one of the Obama administration's significant accomplishments, calling it "rotten" and "defective."
'Conversion Therapy' Warnings Are 'Fake News,' Pulse Nightclub Shooting Survivor Says
A survivor of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando believes it is time for Christians to exchange "church Christianity" for "lifestyle Christianity," and that the mainstream media narrative about "conversion therapy" amounts to "fake news.
Nat'l Day of Prayer at US Capitol Focuses on Ephesians 3:4, Appeals for Unity in Midst of Violence
Passionate worship and fervent prayer and intercession for unity in a polarized nation rose from a space just outside the Capitol Rotunda this week.
Former Transwoman, Gay Male Prostitute Shares New Life in Christ
An event proclaiming freedom of all kinds of sexual identity issues is set to occur this weekend in Washington DC, spearheaded by a man who identified as a gay and transgender for approximately 15 years. Several former LGBTQ speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be sharing their stories of how they encountered the living God.
Rachael Denhollander Claims Evangelical Church Is 'Perpetually Stuck' When Addressing Sexual Abuse
The woman who led the charge in bringing down USA Gymnastics Dr. Larry Nassar for his sexual crimes against gymnasts under his care is speaking out again about abuse in the evangelical church. The evangelical church is "perpetually stuck" when it comes to dealing with it, she argues.