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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C&MA Denomination Decides Not to Discipline Ravi Zacharias Over Credentials, Alleged Illicit Relationship
The Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination has decided not to discipline apologist and author Ravi Zacharias following a review of the accusations against him regarding credential misrepresentation and an alleged affair.
Netanyahu Likens Trump to Bible's King Cyrus, a Comparison Made by Some Evangelicals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened President Donald Trump to Cyrus the Great, the Persian king who rescued the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a comparison some evangelicals have been making since Trump's election campaign.
American Bioethicist Says She Is in Favor of Allowing Euthanasia For Children
Despite repeated assertions that physician-assisted suicide will only apply to terminally ill adults, some say a gradual push is happening toward allowing children to be euthanized.
Planned Parenthood Mocked for Forcefully Stating 'Some Men Have a Uterus'
A branch of the nation's largest abortion provider is being mocked on social media for emphatically stating that some males possess wombs.
Washington State to 'Monetize Wombs,' Legalize 'Baby Selling,' Redefine 'Parent'
Washington state is set to legalize commercial surrogacy, a move children's rights advocates say amounts to the selling of babies, bases the definition of a parent on "intent," and opens avenues for child abuse and other horrors.
Thousands of Mourners Pay Tribute to Billy Graham, 'Epitome of Love,' at US Capitol
Thousands of mourners paid their respects to the late Billy Graham Wednesday and Thursday, following a service in the U.S. Capitol honoring his life.
Small Mississippi Town Sued for Declining to Issue Permit for Gay Pride Parade
A small town in Mississippi that declined to grant a permit for a gay pride parade is now being sued by two university students.
'Hands Off Our Kids,' Protesters Say to Judge in Transgender Custody Case
A backlash is ensuing over an Ohio court decision which removed a 17-year-old child from her parents' custody so she could begin a gender transition process her parents opposed.
How Will Christians 'Judge Angels'? John Piper Explains
Reformed theologian and Desiring God founder John Piper is weighing in on a line in the New Testament that has boggled the minds of many — what Scripture means when it says Christians "will judge angels."
Planned Parenthood's Annual Numbers Reveal It's Fueling 'Culture of Death': FRC Report
The Family Research Council has released a comprehensive report outlining how the largest abortion provider in the United States is fueling a "culture of death," and exposing its deceptive messaging techniques.
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