Brandon Showalter
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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Should I Financially Support My Rebellious Son? John Piper Answers
No easy answers exist as to whether or not parents should financially support their prodigal children, says theologian John Piper, but in some circumstances it might be something God prompts you to do.
Did Obama Wiretap Trump? Experts Weigh In
The former Director of National Intelligence is disputing President Donald Trump's allegations that the Obama administration wiretapped his phones in Trump Tower in the months preceding the election.
Angry Student Mob at Vermont School Injures Professor, Stops Conservative From Speaking
A mob of students at Middlebury College halted a conservative scholar from speaking Thursday, and one protestor assaulted a professor there, sending her to the hospital with a neck injury
Russell Moore: Parents, 'Don't Be Shocked' by Your Teen's Sexual Sin
There's a correct response parents should have upon hearing about their teenager's sexual sin, says Russell Moore, and it doesn't include excusing it as "just a part of growing up" or lashing out at the child.
Andy Stanley Weighs in on Refugee Debate With 'Not So United States of America' Sermon
Pastor Andy Stanley addressed the hotly debated issue of refugees and religious liberty during his Sunday sermon, which was not livestreamed and was only released to online viewers on Thursday.
Should Christians Watch 'The Shack'?
Debate continues to swirl around the new film "The Shack," based on the best-selling novel, as notable Christian leaders contend it contains theological inaccuracies and Christians must be watchful.
Christian Leaders Urge Parents to Boycott 'Beauty and the Beast' Over Inclusion of 'Gay Moment'
Disney's upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" will include an "exclusively gay moment" on screen, a first for the company, according to the film's director. Notable Christian leaders are urging Christian parents to boycott it.
Islam Fastest Growing Religion, Set to Outpace Christianity: Pew
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and is set to outpace Christianity.
Why Should Evangelicals Observe Lent?
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and more evangelicals are starting to observe it despite historic objections to its origin and absence from the Bible.
Evangelical Leaders Say Religious Freedom for All, Not Just Christians
In response to a survey about national security and civil liberties in light of terror attacks, a group of notable evangelicals are rejecting a view of religious freedom that prioritizes Christians over other groups.