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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Entrepreneur Creates 'If-Then' Science-Inspired Journal to Help Busy Christians Complete Daily Bible Reading
A West African entrepreneur is launching a new Bible journal employing the science of "if-then planning" to help busy Christians in a culture of distractions solidify their Bible-reading habits and quiet times.
Church Didn't Report Bishop's Child Sexual Abuse Crimes Because He Was Gay, Former Archbishop Says
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams suggested this week that the reason the Church of England neglected to take action in a specific sexual misconduct scandal was because the offending bishop, jailed in 2015 for several crimes, was gay.
Nancy Pearcey: Christians Should 'Build Bridges' With Feminists to Resist Transgender Ideology
A former agnostic who became a Christian apologist is urging conservatives to build bridges with unlikely allies to combat the movement to normalize transgenderism, particularly the gender transitioning of young people.
Members of Congress Defend Dignity of Down Syndrome Babies After 'Offensive' Washington Post Column
Leading congressional pro-lifers are voicing their alarm and dismay at Washington Post column that argued in favor of women aborting their babies if the only reason was a positive pre-natal test for Down Syndrome.
Farrakhan Says He's Doing 'God's Work Like Jesus' After Criticism for Saying Jews 'Satanic'
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is claiming he is being smeared since he does his work "like Jesus" amid controversy over a speech last month in which he called Jews "satanic."
Police Interrogate Stay-at-Home Mom for Tweets Critical of Teen's Sex Change Surgery
Police in England interrogated a stay-at-home mom for tweeting her disapproval of sex reassignment surgery for a minor, a move some say indicates alarming governmental censorship of free speech, especially speech related to transgenderism.
Prosperity Gospel Scholar Says Belief That Pain Will Always Bring Reward Is a 'Beautiful Lie'
A divinity School professor known for her scholarship on the prosperity gospel is explaining why the notion that "everything happens for a reason" and other Christian-sounding phrases prove futile.
Mike Pence Accepts Joy Behar's Apology for Calling His Christian Faith a 'Mental Illness'
Joy Behar has apologized to Vice President Mike Pence for comparing his Christian faith to a "mental illness" after the ABC network and its sponsors received tens of thousands of complaints.
CJ Mahaney Withdraws From T4G Conference Amid Concerns Over Past Sovereign Grace Sexual Abuse Scandal
The pastor who once led Sovereign Grace Churches, which was embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal that broke in 2012, has withdrawn from an upcoming Reformed conference amid contentions that concerns remain about how the cases were handled.
Sweden Is Refusing to Investigate Muslims' Attacks on Christian Refugees, Persecution Watchdogs Say
The Swedish government actively studies religious persecution of Muslims and Jews, but are largely ignoring attacks against Christians asylum seekers and refugees from the Middle East living in Sweden, Christian leaders say.
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