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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Christianity Is Europe's 'Last Hope' Amid 'Advance of Islam,' Says Hungary's Prime Minister
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called Christianity the "last hope" for Europe as the continent struggles to integrate millions of Muslim migrants who've fled their countries of origin.
Young Earth Creationist, Wheaton College Students Speak at 1-Y Anniv. Release of 'Is Genesis History?'
A documentary that makes a scientific case for a historical, six-day creation will be shown again in movie theaters nationwide Thursday, with extra footage highlighting the pushback it has received even from within the Christian community.
How to Stop Fighting in Your Marriage and Win the Spiritual Battle (Interview)
If you want to save your marriage from endless fighting, the key is learning to win the spiritual battle. And that means consistently choosing to fight not with each other but doing battle together against the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy, a renowned author says.
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.
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