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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Police in the United Kingdom have apologized to an African pastor after he was accused last week of breaking COVID-19 regulations as he held a virtual service.
Belgium investigating around 10 allegedly illegal euthanasia deaths
Belgian authorities are now investigating approximately 10 allegedly illegal euthanasia-related deaths in Leuven, a city east of Brussels.
John Piper warns Christians against critical race theory that makes god of self
Theologian John Piper weighed in on critical race theory, describing it as making a god of oneself, but also cautioned believers not to wrongly place that label on others.
Episcopal Church will be dead in 20 years, researcher says; denomination continues 'dire' decline
The Episcopal Church might soon cease to exist if the trajectory keeps going, as some describe the denomination's future as bleak in light of plummeting numbers.
Christian medical group urges churches to stop gathering amid pandemic: Don't make church an idol
The Christian Medical and Dental Association is urging churches to pause in-person meetings in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-creator dies 7 years after diagnosis
The co-creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised awareness about ALS has died, seven years after his diagnosis.
Christian bookstore forced to close after 2 customers arrested for violating UK lockdown orders
Two men were arrested at a Christian bookstore in England that stayed open to customers despite orders to close amid ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns that require businesses to remain closed until December.
COVID restrictions in UK may ease for Christmas church services
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions might be eased for Christmas church services in the United Kingdom as part of a newly announced plan.
Senior Pastors Eric and Candace Johnson resign from Bethel Church
After 18 years of ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California, Senior Pastors Eric and Candace Johnson have announced that they will be formally stepping down in February 2021.
States may be violating federal law by funding sex textlines for kids, family groups warn
State health departments are potentially in violation of federal law with the promotion of anonymous sex-text hotlines, family advocacy groups across several states say.
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