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 Is It Good That Marriage on Earth Will End in Heaven? John Piper Explains
Scripture states that marriages on Earth will come to an end in eternity — that is good news and even Christians who never marry should rejoice about this, says author and theologian John Piper.
Twitter Censors Blackburn Senate Ad Criticizing Planned Parenthood's Selling of Baby Body Parts
Twitter is suppressing a video from a Republican Senate candidate for mentioning Planned Parenthood's selling of baby body parts and her role in stopping it, calling it "inflammatory." Pro-lifers and conservatives are pushing back.
Christians From All 50 States Praying in Nation's Capital for 'Spiritual Shift' in America
Tens of thousands of Christians from every state in the U.S. have assembled on the National Mall this weekend to sing and worship and pray for a "spiritual shift" in America.
Francis Chan Urges Believers to Reject 'Cop-Out' Christianity, Lose Your Life for the Gospel
Francis Chan is calling on Christians to be willing to give up their lives for Jesus and not compromise the Gospel by hiding behind otherwise good causes.
Anti-Christian Hostility Hasn't Risen, but It Has Changed as Secular Progressives Hold More Wealth, Power
New research examining cultural hostility toward American Christians shows that believers are incorrect to assert that animus toward them has increased.
Tens of Thousands to Gather in Nation's Capital for 'America's Tent of Meeting': Awaken the Dawn
Tens of thousands of Christians are expected to assemble on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this weekend to pray and implore God for divine intervention and to rescue the next generation for a nation in crisis.
4 Christian Leaders Offer Perspectives on the Las Vegas Massacre
In what is being called the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, the slaughter of 59 people Sunday night at a music festival in Las Vegas Sunday has gripped the United States with sorrow and horror.
Martin Luther: What You Might Not Know About the Man Who Sparked the Reformation
Few people have punctuated history like Martin Luther, the man who spawned the Protestant Reformation 500 years ago, says author Eric Metaxas, whose latest book chronicles his life and legacy.
Is Dating During High School Harmful? John Piper Answers
A prominent Reformed theologian thinks it's unwise for teenagers to date while in high school, and says that youth, with some exceptions, should postpone it until they're spiritually mature and ready to move toward marriage.
Church of England to Install Luxury 'Pods' in Old Churches for Vacationers to Raise Funds
Several Anglican churches in England are preparing to install luxury "pods" for vacationers within their buildings to defray renovation expenses, bringing together glamorous camping — "glamping" — in old churches, which is being called "champing."
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