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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Andy Stanley Defends Teaching Methods Against Charges His Approach Undermines Scripture
Pastor Andy Stanley is defending his approach to preaching amid questions from prominent evangelical leaders who contend his methods undermine the Bible's authority and pave the way for unbelief.
America's Prisons Have a 'Fundamental Sin,' Reform Advocate Says
A new organization is tackling the "fundamental sin" in American prisons by building unlikely alliances and calling the Church to engage prisoners as human beings, not "throwaway people."
6-Y-O Kids in Norway Given Right to Self-Identify as Opposite Sex, Change Gender
Norway has passed a new law that allows children as young as 6 to self-identify as the opposite sex and change their gender identity on official documents.
Univ. of Michigan Adds Gender-Neutral 'Ze' to Pronoun List Used to Identify Students Who Reject 'He, She'
The University of Michigan is implementing a choose your own pronouns policy, having formed a so-called Pronoun Committee consisting of university staff from several campuses who've agreed to use gender-neutral words to identify students who don't want to be identified as either male or female.
Christians Shouldn't Be Pacifists, Christian National Security Experts Claim; Unveil New Foreign Policy Declaration
Dozens of Christian scholars and theologians have signed a joint declaration on American foreign policy in a scholarly journal that outlines a thoughtful, distinctly Christian vision for engaging world affairs.
Is the Calling to Be a Missionary More Honorable Than Other Callings?
Theologian John Piper is suggesting this week that there is a higher honor attached to being a foreign missionary than other callings.
Globalism Is Anti-Christ, Demonic, Theologians Argue
Prominent theologians and scholars are saying this week that while globalism may be a buzzword this election season, too few understand the demonic forces driving this ideology.
James Dobson to Liberty U Students: Don't Focus on Earthly Achievements, 'Life Will Trash Your Trophies'
Dr. James Dobson told Liberty University students on Monday that if you give it enough time, "life will trash your trophies," cautioning them not to focus on earthly accomplishments but on Resurrection day.
How a Secular Jew Came to Faith in Jesus Christ (Interview)
A secular Jew who has come to faith in Jesus contends that Americans do not recognize how powerful the intellectual current of unbelief is in society, a culture where atheism is the default setting.
Franklin Graham Condemns Violent Charlotte Protests, Issues Call to Prayer for 'Nation in Trouble'
Evangelist and Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham is speaking out against the violence perpetrated by some of the protesters in Charlotte this week, and has called for prayer in the midst of the unfolding chaos.
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