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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Married Couples Who Attend Church Services Together Are Less Likely to Divorce: Study
Married couples who attend church services together are more likely to live longer, are less likely to be depressed, and less likely to get divorced, according to a new study conducted by a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Electroshock Therapy for Gays in Church Basements? Pastoral Counselors and Christian Psychologists React to 'Conversion Therapy' Claims
Christian psychologists and pastoral counselors are decrying the fear mongering over "gay conversion therapy" for minors, arguing that the state is trying to control legitimate therapy.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Under Attack for Attending Bible Believing Church; Benham Brothers Respond
Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV's No. 1 series "Fixer Upper," are being lambasted in secular media this week for attending a church that espouses the traditional view of marriage and sexual morality.
Fastest-Growing Churches Have Modern Worship, Teach Literal Interpretation of the Bible: Study
A Canadian study has found that Mainline Protestant churches that have both modern worship services and teach a literal interpretation of the Bible grow faster.
What's Next for #NeverTrump?
As the reality of an incoming Donald Trump administration sets in, several notable Christians and conservatives who refused to vote for him, known as #NeverTrumpers, are reiterating their feelings about Trump albeit with a variety of qualifications.
3 Areas Where Democrats Hope to Work With President-Elect Trump
Speculations continue to mount as to how President-elect Donald Trump will govern, and several prominent Democrats are vocalizing potential areas of agreement where their party can work with the new administration.
4 Things to Know About Trump's Education Secretary Pick Betsy DeVos
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make Cabinet appointments and one of his latest choices is turning heads in the school choice advocacy community, with school voucher proponents rejoicing and teachers unions lamenting.
Planned Parenthood Abortionist Thanks God for 'Guiding My Hand' When Killing Babies
A Planned Parenthood abortionist was caught on videotape thanking God for helping her perform abortions as she stood next to a large photo of a 21-week-old aborted baby.
3 Things to Know About Trump's AG Nominee Jeff Sessions
As President-elect Trump proceeds to fill his Cabinet, speculations are swirling regarding his approach to governance in light of who he selects for key positions, particularly for Attorney General, the nation's chief law enforcement officer.
John Piper: Interracial Marriage Should Be Celebrated in the Church
Theologian and Desiring God founder John Piper says contrary to how he was raised and once thought, interracial marriage among Christians should not only be permitted but celebrated in the Church.
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