Brandon Showalter
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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How Can Christians Speak to Hostile Culture About Sex Without Being Labeled Bigots?
If Christians are going to engage the culture on sex, they are going to have to see it as "a long-term project" and get used to being labeled bigots, says Russell Moore.
5 Things You Should Know About the Women in Ministry Debate
A lively conversation continues to occur surrounding the topic of women's ordination and their roles in the life of the Church, with signs pointing to notable shifts some saying a "crack-up" is underway within evangelicalism.
John Piper: Are You Praying Like a Non-Christian?
There are many self-identified Christians in the world who are praying as if they were non-Christians, says theologian John Piper, adding that when nonbelievers pray, something is missing.
Christian Preschool Charging Discrimination Against Missouri Over Grant Program Gets Support From ADF
A preschool in Missouri that was denied state funds to improve its playground because it's owned by a Lutheran church says the state's discrimination against the school is unconstitutional, as its attorneys file a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Russell Moore: Prosperity Preachers Sitting on Gold Thrones Don't Understand the Persecuted Church
Russell Moore, president of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, says Christians must preserve the Gospel in all of its strangeness in order for the Church's mission to continue.
Christ the Redeemer: 5 Things to Know About Rio's Most Famous Statue
As the 2016 Summer Olympics come to a close this weekend, viewers will have a few more opportunities to see aerial images of the massive representation of Jesus Christ that overlooks Rio de Janeiro. Here are five fascinating facts you should know about the statue that's listed as one of the seven new wonders of the world.
Obama's Plan to Give Gov't Control of Website Naming to Private Group Is 'Dangerous,' Franklin Graham Says
Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling President Barack Obama's decision for the United States to relinquish government control of a key component of the Internet to a private organization "dangerous" and "a shame."
John Piper, JD Greear: Should Parents, Children Attend Church Service Together?
John Piper believes it is essential that families worship together on Sunday in church instead of a separate children's service, while other pastors, including J.D. Greear, agree in part.
Acclaimed Biographer Revives Theory That Bible Prophecy Inspired George W Bush's Invasion of Iraq
An acclaimed biographer is recycling an old allegation that President George W. Bush based his case for war in Iraq on prophetic scriptures in Ezekiel, which has historians and national security experts lambasting the author this week.
Franklin Graham Praises Olympian Allyson Felix, Most-Decorated Track Athlete, Who's 'Grateful to God for It All'
Evangelist Franklin Graham is praising Olympian Allyson Felix who became the all-time most decorated U.S. woman in Olympic track and field history during the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, after she won her seventh Olympic medal in the women's 400-meter final.