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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Pastor Urges Americans in Richest City to 'Open Their Eyes' to Widespread Homelessness Around Them
A San Jose pastor is calling on Christians living in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States to wake up to the reality that thousands of people in their midst have no place to call home.
Iraq's Last Remaining Christians Determined to Stay Despite Risk of Being Killed by ISIS
Iraqi Christians who were forced to flee their homes two years ago and are now living in refugee camps say they are determined to stay and help rebuild the country despite the risk of being killed by Islamic State militants.
Religious Freedom of Military Chaplains Under Attack for Event Saying Religious Freedom of Military Chaplains Is Under Attack
A secular foundation is demanding the Defense Department investigate several Christian military chaplains, saying they violated federal rules by praying publicly while in unifrom at a July event promoting religious freedom, though advocates say the charges have "no legal basis."
Brian 'Head' Welch to Christians: Transformation Doesn't Happen Overnight, Let God Do His Work (Interview)
Korn's Brian "Head" Welch says he finds it tiring to invite people to know Jesus when religious people chase them away with harsh words.
Pedophilia the Next Sin to Be Normalized? Professor Questions Whether Adult-Child Sex Is Really Immoral
An academic book that suggests the moral status of pedophilia is unclear, has some prominent social conservatives saying that we are now on a familiar, troubling path toward normalization of things once considered unthinkable.
Mark Driscoll Says Storms of Life Led Him to Open New Arizona Church
Ex-Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll preached at The Trinity Church in Scottsdale for its official opening on Sunday, saying he ended up there as a result of storms in his life.
World Vision 'Shocked' Its Funds Were Allegedly Given to Hamas Terrorist Group
A leading Christian nongovernmental organization says they are alarmed at allegations that one of their employees funneled millions of dollars from their budget to a Palestinian terrorist organization.
Franklin Graham Denounces University Student Gov't That Punished Student for Saying 'All Lives Matter'
Franklin Graham blasted the University of Houston student government Thursday for suspending its vice president, Rohini Sethi, who posted "Forget #BlackLivesMatter; more like #AllLivesMatter" on social media, calling the move an attack on free speech.
Stressed Out Dads Impede Children's Learning Habits, Research Shows
Stressed-out fathers slow their children's learning and cognitive abilities, according to new research.
Donald Trump, Builder of Strip Clubs, Pledges to Enforce Anti-Obscenity Laws
Donald Trump recently signed a pledge to enforce anti-obscenity laws, a move internet safety activists are applauding even as Trump has built casinos with strip clubs.
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