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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Evangelicals Most in Favor of Letting Pastors Preach Politics From Pulpit: Poll
A new survey shows a substantial number of evangelicals favor scrapping the rule that forbids religious organizations and other tax-exempt entities from participating directly in politics, while others think the move might damage the Church's witness.
Matt Chandler: Compromising a Godly Spouse Just to Get Married Yields 'Heartbreak'
Pastor Matt Chandler has some advice for young Christian singles on Valentine's Day: Compromising a devout Christian spouse just for the sake of getting married will almost always result in more heartbreak.
John Piper: Difference Between God's Judgement and Discipline Is 'Infinite'
Pastor John Piper says the difference between the punishment for sin versus the pain of discipline and suffering from past sin is "infinite."
John Piper: Is Your Dog a Distraction in Your Christian Life?
Pastor and Reformed theologian John Piper is weighing in this week on how much pets can distract from the Christian life, saying that they can indeed be a distraction but can also point you to God.
Puerto Rican Baptist Groups Boycott Franklin Graham Over Support for Trump's Executive Orders
Some Baptists groups in Puerto Rico have said they will no longer support Franklin Graham's evangelistic rally in San Juan this weekend because he supports President Donald Trump's policies, claiming they are "contrary to the values of the Kingdom."
Mark Driscoll: Real St. Valentine Would Be 'Mortified' at What Feb. 14 Has Become
Pastor Mark Driscoll is weighing in this week on un upcoming holiday that many women love but men dread, saying the real St. Valentine would be "mortified" by what Feb. 14 has become.
Sho Baraka Responds to LifeWay Taking 'The Narrative' Off Store Shelves Over 'Penis' Controversy
Rapper Sho Baraka is responding to the controversy surrounding Christian retailer LifeWay removing his album from store shelves because one of his songs contains the word "penis."
Katie Couric's Nat Geo 'Gender Revolution' Ignores Critics Who Say Transgender Agenda Harms Kids
Katie Couric's National Geographic channel special "Gender Revolution" furthers the notion that a person's gender is not determined by their DNA but by psychological self-perception, a belief that harms children, critics say.
LifeWay Removes Rapper Sho Baraka's Album From Stores Over the Word 'Penis'
LifeWay Christian bookstore has announced that it will no longer carry the album of a popular hip-hop artist because of some of the lyrics in his music, specifically the word "penis."
Children Do Better With Married Parents vs. Cohabiting Couples: Study
New research released this week highlights the differences between children who were born into married households versus those with cohabiting and single parents.
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