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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TLC's 'The Little Couple' Talk About the Challenges, Joys of Adopting Two Foreign Born Children
A married couple of reality television fame that has adopted children from overseas like to say that even though their children were born in Asia, it's almost as though they are biologically related.
Jars of Clay, Minn Vikings GM Talk Hopes for the Future of Adoption at CCAI Gala
If the hundreds of thousands of children living in foster care are to ever be adopted, good messaging is absolutely essential, say Christian alternative band Jars of Clay and the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings Rick Spielman.
Satanic Temple Moves to Salem as Churches Plan 'Kingdom-Oriented Response'
As the Satanic Temple opens its international headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts, on Friday, one church is opting not for protests and demonstrations, but a more Kingdom-oriented response.
How Should Christian Parents Talk to Kids About Evil in the World, Like ISIS?
Many parents dread talking about evils like genocide with their children, but Russell Moore, president of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, says it's a subject they must not avoid.
Franklin Graham Blasts Obama Spox for Saying War on Terror a 'Narrative Fight'
Evangelist Franklin Graham is expressing his displeasure this week at the White House for its handling of the recent terror attacks in Minnesota, New York City and New Jersey.
Tim Keller Makes Sense of God for Skeptics, Argues Secularism Is Declining (Interview)
Pastor Tim Keller is on a mission to make sense of God, and if you ask him, Christianity not only makes sense, it offers so much more than what many realize.
Belgium Carries Out First 'Mercy Killing' of 17-Y-O by Physician-Assisted Suicide
A terminally ill 17-year-old has died in Belgium by physician-assisted suicide just two years after restrictions on euthanasia were lifted in the country to allow children to end their life, a move one family advocate is calling "tragic" and "atrocious."
ESV Bible Translation Revisions 'Potentially Dangerous,' Biblical Scholar Warns
A debate is stirring over revisions made to the final translation of the English Standard Version Bible regarding gender, with one biblical scholar saying the changes are "potentially dangerous."
Religion Contributes $1.2 Trillion to US Economy, More Than Top 10 Tech Companies Combined, Study Finds
Religious groups contribute $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy, more than the top 10 tech companies combined.
Tim Kaine's Support for Same-Sex Marriage Repudiated by His Bishop; Church Can't Change Christ's Teaching, Catholic Scholar Says
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Kaine has elicited a strong response from his bishop for his comments suggesting the Catholic church will eventually recognize same-sex marriage, and a prominent Catholic scholar is also disputing his words.
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