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.

Latest

Nov 11, 2016
Did Electing Trump Save or Hurt Evangelicals?
After white evangelicals helped Donald Trump win the presidency, evangelical leaders are debating whether backing Trump helped or hurt the Church in America.
Nov 10, 2016
Franklin Graham: Media Didn't Understand 'God-Factor' in Election Outcome
Evangelist Franklin Graham is saying this week that as pundits and election analysts attempt to figure out how they made such inaccurate predictions, they failed to understand the hand of God at work.
Nov 10, 2016
Russell Moore on Election 2016: Resist Temptation for Political Power
One of Donald Trump's must outspoken critics is urging Christians to pray for the president-elect, and is calling the church to reject political idolatry following a "traumatizing" election season.
Nov 9, 2016
Franklin Graham Urges Americans to Pray for President-Elect Donald Trump
Evangelist Franklin Graham is congratulating the winners of last night's election and is urging Americans to unite after a long presidential campaign.
Nov 8, 2016
7 Iraqi Christian Girls Miraculously Rescued From ISIS in Kirkuk
Seven Christian girls in Iraq were rescued unharmed from Islamic State militants who invaded their home for several hours as they hid under their beds covered by blankets.
Nov 4, 2016
WikiLeaks: Clinton Campaign Chair Invited to Bizzare 'Spirit Cooking' Dinner
Newly released Wikileaks reveal that Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta was invited to a "Spirit cooking" dinner last summer with famed performance artist Marina Abramovic.
Nov 4, 2016
Steve Jobs, Faith Hill Among 15 Famous People Featured in New Book on Adoption, 'Chosen for Greatness'
If you've ever eaten at Wendy's or used an ipod, your life has been impacted by adoption, according to the author of the new book, "Chosen for Greatness," who's the adoptive father of three boys.
Nov 4, 2016
John Piper: Christians Are Under No Moral Obligation to Vote
Theologian and founder of Desiring God John Piper is saying this week that a Christian is free to not vote; Followers of Jesus, he asserts, must first show their allegiance to another world.
Nov 4, 2016
Popular Children's Magazine Highlights to Feature Same-Sex Parents
Several leading family scholars and authors are decrying the totalitarian nature of the sexual revolution after the popular children's magazine Highlights announced it will start featuring same-sex parents in upcoming issues.
Nov 2, 2016
Jerry Falwell Jr. Says Past Personal Experience with Hillary Clinton Shows She Is a Threat to Religious Liberty
Jerry Fallwell Jr., one of Donald Trump's most prominent evangelical backers, is telling of a personal experience with Hillary Clinton that, he says, shows she is a threat to religious freedom.