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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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.
Trump Phenomenon Related to 'Human Need to Love Something Greater Than Oneself,' R. R. Reno Says (Part 2)
Donald Trump is tapping into a fundamental human need to love something greater than oneself, and people are vulnerable to such "unhealthy expressions" if not given the opportunity to love good, true greater things, says First Things editor R.R. Reno.
World Vision Funding Hamas Charges Not Adding Up, Israel Source Says
Accusations that a World Vision employee in Gaza funneled millions of dollars to the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas makes no sense, according to a non-governmental organization staffer based in Israel who spoke to The Christian Post on condition of anonymity.
Donald Trump's Views on 'Getting to Heaven' Not Biblical, Political Promises Dubious, Scholars Say
Christian historians and philosophers are calling into question some of Donald Trump's recent theological and political statements, noting that Christian success does not necessarily look like increased influence in politics.
Paula White: Donald Trump More 'Hungry for God' Than People Know
Televangelist Paula White said on CNN Friday that Donald Trump is a "man who loves God" and is "hungry in his heart for God," a claim many Christian leaders have long doubted.
Society Will Break Down Unless There Is Christian Renewal in America, R.R. Reno Says (Interview, Part 1)
In an age where police are being murdered in the streets and biological sex is seen as an oppressive social construct, a renown writer is arguing America needs Christian renewal of our society or it will break down.
74 Percent of World's Population Live in Religious Freedom Violating Country, New Report Finds
Religious freedom violation around the world is growing, with nearly 1 in 4 countries having laws directly attacking this freedom, according to a new State Department report released Tuesday.
Tim LaHaye's Memorial Service: 'Left Behind' Author Was Foremost a Man of God, Soul Winner
Megachurch pastor David Jeremiah remembered Tim LaHaye, best known for co-authoring the bestselling book series Left Behind, as someone that challenged him to be a better person every time he met him, during a memorial service for LaHaye Friday morning.
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