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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Why Fatherlessness Is Not Normal and Dads Need to Hug Their Kids: Author (Interview)
A new book and movie showcases the irreplaceable effect a father has on his children, told from the perspective of a Texas man well-acquainted with the intense pain of being fatherless.
Pastors Debate: Is God OK With Gay Marriage?
The debate continues within evangelical circles regarding acceptance of gay marriage. One pastor saying that embracing it is listening to the Holy Spirit while another maintains God's standards have never changed and the Bible forbids it.
Will Trump Consider This Family Leave Funding Idea That Students for Life Presented to White House?
Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins was at the White House last week and presented an interesting proposal to fund family leave.
Church of Satan Lauds Library for Hosting Five-Horned 'Killer Klown' Drag Queen at Kids' Storytime
A drag queen dressed as a five-horned demon was invited to read stories to children at a California public library, drawing criticisms from local residents and Christians while receiving seeming praise from the Church of Satan.
Reformation Turns 500: Authors Explain 'What Remains at Stake' Between Catholics, Protestants
While many have seen a remarkable togetherness occurring among evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics ahead of Protestantism's 500th anniversary, important institutional and theological issues still separate us, according to two Wesleyan scholars.
Don't Use Religious Arguments to Combat Transgender Activism in Public Schools, VVS Panelists Say
Noted advocates for children and families are unmasking how transgender activism has entered the public school system, and urging Christians to put aside differences with ideological opponents to resist it.
Tony Perkins: Trump Has 'Uncharacteristic Courage,' Defends Bannon's Presence at VVS
The president of the most prominent socially conservative Christian organizations believes that Donald Trump continues to show "uncharacteristic courage" in fighting for the unborn and other social conservative causes
Roy Moore: We Need to Make America 'Good' Again, We Have Forgotten God
The judge who famously fought to keep the Ten Commandments monuments on state grounds in Alabama says America needs to be made "good" again and that God is the source of our morality, but Americans have forgotten Him.
George Barna Explains How Christians Altered America's Future by Supporting Trump Last November
A veteran researcher has detailed how on Nov. 8, 2016, Christian conservatives altered the course of American history by voting overwhelmingly for and delivering victory to Donald Trump to be the 45th president of the United States. And though the mainstream press derides or ignores them, he says, such Christians will retain their influence if and only if they stay alert and engaged.
4 Reactions to the Boy Scouts' Decision to Admit Girls
The Boy Scouts of America have announced that they will allow girls to join the organization, and starting in 2019 they will be able to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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