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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What Is the Alt-Right? 3 Things You Should Know
Much has been made in the recent days about the appearance of the "alt-right," on the American political landscape with Hillary Clinton tying Donald Trump to it in a campaign speech on it in Reno, Nevada last Thursday, but what is it exactly?
Christian Moms Launch 'Bible Basics' Book Series to Teach Core Tenets of Faith to Babies and Toddlers
A millennial entrepreneur has launched a book company for the express purpose of teaching the Bible and core tenets of Christianity to babies and toddlers.
Feminist Writer Denies the Science of Porn Addiction: 'Conservative Christian Propaganda'
As scientific evidence continues to mount that porn addiction is real, one writer is ridiculing the notion, charging that anti-pornography efforts are rooted in "conservative Christian propaganda."
Harvest Megachurch Youth Pastors: Millennials Actually Love the Church if It's Real
Over 11,000 people received or recommitted to Christ this past weekend in Southern California, and the key to this harvest of souls are mobilized millennials who, according to local pastors, actually love the church.
Russell Moore Blasts NPR for Report Saying Baby-Making Is Immoral Because It Harms the Environment
Russell Moore is blasting the notion that children are a burden in response to a recent National Public Radio feature arguing that the way to protect kids from environmental disaster is to not have them in the first place.
Michele Bachmann: God Has Raised up Donald Trump
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann believes that God has raised up Donald Trump to win the general election, saying the candidate has "solid as a rock" people around him and "I don't think God sits things out."
Anti-Trump Evangelicals Seek New Approach to Politics
Several influential evangelicals have formed a new group to distinguish themselves and their approach to politics from Christian leaders who are actively supporting Donald Trump for President.
Rapper KB: For Racial Reconciliation to Happen, Churches Must Stop Ignoring Their Blind Spots
If you ask Christian hip-hop artist Kevin Elijah Burgess, aka "KB," the Church is going to have to confront the blind spots that it has preferred to ignore if real racial reconciliation is to happen.
Phil Wickham: Greg Laurie and Harvest Crusades Have Shaped the Culture in America
Worship artist Phil Wickham believes Greg Laurie and the Harvest Crusades have altered the spiritual landscape in the U.S. and that God is reminding the Church of His fatherly love in this season.
'Good-Old Boy' Mentality Break Down Will Restore Christianity in America, Says for King & Country
for King and Country duo brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone believe that Christianity is undergoing a transition in the United States, and that some things are being lost and broken in order for faith to be rebuilt.
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