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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37 Percent Alabama Evangelicals Say 'More Likely' to Support Roy Moore After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
After U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore didn't deny dating teens but denied sexual misconduct charges, a large segment of Alabama evangelicals said they're more likely to support him.
Tenn. Church May Lose Voting Rights in State Baptist Convention Because It Hired Female Pastor
A Tennessee Baptist church may lose its voting rights and be severed from the state Baptist Convention because of its decision to hire a female pastor, which the Southern Baptist Convention does not allow.
Take a Look Inside the House Where Martin Luther Lived and Studied
In the city made famous by an Augustinian monk whose conflicted soul impelled him to pore over the pages of Scripture and rediscover God's grace, one can visit Martin Luther's place of dwelling.
Take a Peek Inside 'Luther 1517' 360 Degree Panorama in Wittenberg
A 360 degree panorama exhibit puts on display what the town of Wittenberg may have been like in 1517, marking five centuries since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
YWAM: We Sense God Moving in Germany on 500th Anniversary of Reformation
Missionaries marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation sense a spiritual breakthrough for Europe and the entire world.
What American Christians in Wittenberg Were Thinking on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
American Christians were among the tens of thousands who marked the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in the city where it all began.
'Unbelief' and 'Comfortable' Christianity Fueling Millennial Interest in Occult, Astrology, Pastors Say
Millennials are increasingly exploring and turning to occultic spirituality and astrology, as statistics continue showing rising numbers of "nones," those who do not identify with any particular faith. This is in part due to a mindset of fear and unbelief and comfortable Christianity, some pastors say.
Pastor Mark Batterson Describes God's 7 Languages and How to Hear His Voice (Interview)
Prominent megachurch Pastor Mark Batterson says many Christians "have hearing problems" when it comes to God's voice and his new book shows them how to tune in and hear God speak to them.
Georgetown Univ. Students Accused of 'Hatred,' 'Intolerance' for Not Supporting Gay Marriage
Accusations of "hatred" and "intolerance" are being lobbed against a student group at a prominent Catholic University in Washington, D.C. that supports the official Church teaching on marriage and sexuality.
Benny Hinn's Nephew: Hinn Clan Like 'Royal Family' and 'Mafia,' Prosperity Teaching Is 'Twisted'
The nephew of Benny Hinn, who is a pastor in Southern California, is criticizing his uncle's prosperity theology and teaching, explaining how it cost him personally as a member of the Hinn family. The theology his uncle espouses is "twisted," he said.
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