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 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.
Only 1 in 10 Americans Have Biblical Worldview, Just 4 Percent of Millennials: Barna
Only 10 percent of Americans hold a distinctly biblical worldview, even though 46 percent of adults in the United States claim to lead a Christian life.
Assisted Suicide Sounds Compassionate but Reality Is Different, Human Rights Advocates Say
Legalizing assisted suicide opens the door for all kinds of human rights abuses, puts a price on human life, and diminishes the dignity of the human being, according to conservative leaders gathered at CPAC.
Carrie Underwood's 2-Year-Old Son Goes Viral Singing 'Jesus Loves Me'
Country star Carrie Underwood's son Isaiah, who turns 2 years old today, is rocketing across the Internet singing about the love of Jesus.
Trump Resetting Abortion Narrative, Storytelling Key To Pro-Life Advances, Leaders Say
In order to advance the mission of saving unborn children, pro-lifers have to change the way they talk about abortion, according to acclaimed filmmakers and women's health advocates. And, some argue, President Trump has positively changed the landscape on this issue.
Muslim-Turned-Christian Author of 'Wholly Different' Says Islam Is a 'Rebellion Against the Bible'
A former Muslim who received Christ 20 years ago is urging Americans to see the clear distinctions between Islamic and biblical values because the two are, she says, "wholly different."
John Piper Answers: When Will Christ Return?
Theologian and Desiring God founder John Piper is tackling a debate that has divided Christians for ages: How soon will Christ return?
How Should Christians Think About Lethal Injection? Christian Ethicists Respond
Christian leaders are weighing in on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's recent comments about the death penalty, particularly lethal injection, which she suggests may be "our most cruel experiment yet."
Privacy Advocates, Christian Leaders Praise Trump's Rescindment of Obama's Transgender Bathroom Mandate
Privacy advocates and Christian leaders are hailing the Trump administration's rescindment of the Obama-era decree stating that students in public schools must be able to use the bathroom of their choice, based on their self-determined gender identity.
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