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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5 Things to Know About the Russia Investigation, Mueller Indictments, Trump Collusion
On Friday, Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russians in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The indictment provided overwhelming evidence that Russia aimed to sow divisiveness and help Donald Trump win.
Church of England Vicar Seen on Video Smoking Crack, Sniffing Cocaine, Talking About Hiring Escorts
An Anglican vicar has been caught on video in his church-owned home inhaling from a crack pipe, snorting cocaine, watching pornography, and talking about using female escorts.
World Vision Denies Sex Abuse Allegations as Controversy in Humanitarian Sector Escalates
Christian humanitarian group World Vision is denying allegations that its staff paid for sex in nations plagued by crises as controversy engulfs several prominent international relief agencies accused of sexually exploiting vulnerable people.
Meghan McCain Apologizes to Mike Pence for Joy Behar's Hearing Jesus 'Mental Illness' Joke
Meghan McCain, co-host of ABC's "The View" apologized to Vice President Pence and his family for comments made on Tuesday's show where fellow co-host Joy Behar likened the Christian faith to mental illness.
Former Official Claims UN Staff Committed 60,000 Rapes, Sexual Assaults in Past 10 Years
In the past 10 years, United Nations personnel have raped tens of thousands of people worldwide, a former U.N. senior official said, as similar sexual exploitation scandals come to light in British humanitarian group Oxfam.
VP Pence Responds to Joy Behar Mocking Christian Faith as 'Mental Illness'
Vice President Mike Pence has responded to an ABC talk show host who likened Christianity to "mental illness," criticizing the network for allowing open mockery of the faith of millions of Americans.
Ohio Parents May Lose Custody of 17-Y-O Child for Not Supporting Gender Transition Process
An Ohio court is set to determine Friday if the parents of a teen girl who identifies as a boy lose custody because they object to hormone treatments and a "gender transition" process on medical and religious grounds.
'The View' Host Joy Behar Claims Mike Pence Hearing Jesus Is 'Mental Illness'
Some of the ladies on "The View" Tuesday mocked Vice President Mike Pence's Christian faith, saying they don't want a leader who "speaks in tongues" or reportedly hears the voice of Jesus, which Joy Behar said was tantamount to "mental illness."
Schools Having Separate Bathrooms for Boys, Girls Not Discrimination, DOE Clarifies; Left Media Freaks Out
The Department of Education stated Monday that it would not be investigating complaints by transgender students regarding public school bathroom use, since Title IX applies to biological sex and not gender identity.
NYT Columnist Argues Porn Should Be Banned; Some Ask If That's Even Possible
A conservative New York Times columnist has set off a debate following a column he wrote in which he suggested the United States ban pornography, an idea he says makes sense, especially given the #metoo movement.