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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Over 250 Protestant Leaders Sign 'Reforming Catholic Confession' on Essentials of Christian Faith
Over 250 prominent scholars, pastors, and church leaders from around the world released on Tuesday a theological statement affirming the essentials of the Reformation. And its Protestant authors contend that in this 500th anniversary year, the document is a "catholic" statement in its best sense.
James Robison Says God Is Speaking Through Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Implores Christians to Pray
Evangelist James Robison believes that God is speaking through the recent and upcoming storms, and is making passionate pleas for Christians to pray. The crises that Americans have faced and are facing will only be resolved if we come together "like a family," he said.
Christian Baker Jack Phillips Responds to Being Compared to Nazis in the Holocaust
A Christian baker from Colorado is responding to the people, including a state government official, who've compared his argument for religious freedom to those who perpetrated the Holocaust.
Hillary Clinton's Pastor's Book Yanked From Shelves Due to Plagiarism
Hillary Clinton's spiritual adviser's book is being pulled from store shelves and all sales discontinued because it's considerably plagiarized.
Nashville Statement Is Biblical But Lacks Pastoral Wisdom, Further Alienates LGBT Persons: Scholars
The response to the Nashville Statement continues with some scholars now saying it damages the church's already negative reputation with homosexuals, and lacks pastoral wisdom even though they agree with the document theologically.
'The Exorcist' Filmmaker: Filming an Actual Exorcism for New Documentary Was 'Terrifying'
A prominent Hollywood movie director has captured footage of an actual exorcism taking place that was included in a documentary film released last week. The experience, he said, was "terrifying."
David Daleiden, Lawyers Fined $200K for Videos Exposing Planned Parenthood's Baby Body Parts Scandal
David Daleiden, the pro-life activist who exposed Planned Parenthood's selling of aborted baby body parts, and his lawyers were fined $200,000 Thursday as part of an ongoing case involving his undercover film investigation of the abortion giant.
Christian Group Dropped by Online Payment Service Over SPLC 'Hate' Map
Vanco Payment Solutions has cut off services from a Louisiana-based Christian ministry, citing the Southern Poverty Law Center's "Hate Map," which accuses the ministry of promoting "hate, violence, harassment and/or abuse."
Leaders Mourn Loss of Michael Cromartie, 'the Patron Saint of Journalists'
Leading Christian and non-Christian thinkers alike continue to mourn the loss of Michael Cromartie, a well-connected Washington, D.C., mover and shaker some have said should be considered the "patron saint of journalists."
Twitter Bans 'Activist Mommy' for Criticizing Teen Vogue Editor's Promotion of Teen Sex
A popular Christian mom blogger has been suspended from Twitter for jabbing an editor of a teen magazine over his approval of an article instructing youth how to engage in anal sex.
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