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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Trump, Pope Francis Proclaim Support, Offer Help for Sick Baby Charlie Gard
President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are voicing support for a British couple whose sick 10-month-old son was slated to have his life support cut off despite their objections.
Twitter Censors Pro-Life Ads Showing Unborn Babies by Citing Its 'Hate Policy'
Twitter is refusing to allow a pro-life group buy ads that promote the dignity of unborn life because they claim the content violates their "hate and sensitive policy," according to a leading pro-life activist.
European Human Rights Court Says Baby on Life Support Must Die, Parents Call Decision 'Heartless'
A European high court has ruled against a British couple who've asked that life support not be removed from their infant son, a move they and others are criticizing as a violation of their parental rights.
Why Are More Evangelicals Supporting Gay Marriage?
Polls showing rising numbers of evangelicals supporting same-sex marriage show the influence of culture and failures of churches, according to two experts interviewed by The Christian Post.
Planned Parenthood Docs 'Break Babies' Necks' If Born Alive, Former Patient Claims
A woman who sought an abortion at a Planned Parenthood clinic says she was told that if her baby was born alive, the doctor would kill it outside of the womb by "breaking its neck," which is illegal.
Evangelist to Launch 50,000 Teenagers to Share Gospel, Believes Great Revival Coming
Teens today face a host of challenges that were unimaginable to past generations, especially as the culture now even calls into question what it means to be male or female. But one Colorado evangelist is not deterred and is empowering tens of thousands of them with the Gospel.
Author Who Once Embraced Homosexuality Explains Why He No Longer Calls Himself 'Gay' (Interview)
To call oneself "gay" is to shortchange sexual reality, says lay minister Daniel Mattson, who used to identify as homosexual but now leads a chaste life despite having same-sex attractions.
Online Sermons Causing Low Church Attendance?
Declining church attendance is partly because of basic economics and a Christian media-saturated world, which has unfortunately communicated that the time and place for worship does not really matter, according to author Skye Jethani.
LifeWay: Americans Value 'Personal Freedom,' Want to Avoid Shame
New research from LifeWay about what Americans value reveals they prize "personal freedom" most, a finding one leading pastor and radio host believes reflects a "me-centered" culture.
Church of England Installs Digital Collection Plates to Increase Millennial Tithing
Collection plates in the Church of England are being digitized, an effort leaders say will enable millennial churchgoers to give more easily since many no longer carry cash.
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