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.
Latest
Pro-life groups sue DC over arrests outside Planned Parenthood, usurping free speech
Two pro-life groups have filed a lawsuit against Washington, D.C., over the arrest of two pro-life advocates for writing “Black Preborn Lives Matter” with a piece of chalk outside a Planned Parenthood abortion facility.
Chris Tomlin partners with Sackcloth & Ashes to benefit children nationwide this Christmas
To help children in need this holiday season, worship artist Chris Tomlin is partnering with a company that's donating blankets to children at homeless shelters nationwide.
Bethlehem 'has been devastated' by COVID-19 policies, charity says
A major ecumenical charity is warning about the harmful impact COVID-19 policies are having on tourism to the birthplace of Jesus.
Over 170 arrested in 'unprecedented' child sex trafficking investigation
Over 170 people have been charged in recent months as part of a two-year investigation uncovering a sex trafficking network in Florida that has led to an “unprecedented” number of arrests.
California legislators advocate civil disobedience following new state COVID-19 restrictions
Republican lawmakers in the California state legislature are advocating for people to engage in civil disobedience and are pushing back against new COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Target removes book critical of gender-transitioning girls, relents following pushback
Retailer Target pulled a book critical of the medicalized gender-transitioning of teenaged girls from its shelves only to add it back following customer complaints.
Over 88K sex abuse claims filed against Boy Scouts of America
Sex abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America have now surpassed 88,000, according to lawyers who represent victims who’ve filed claims against the organization.
Declining birth rates linked to secularization, growing hostility toward religion
The dropoff in fertility rates is significantly correlated with increasing secularization, scholar Philip Jenkins says.
Canada court fight continues to bar doctor from performing mastectomy on 17-y-o suffering gender dysphoria
The case of a British Columbia trans-identifying teenage girl who wanted her breasts removed against the objections of her mother is back in court today after a judge prohibited a doctor from performing the surgery. That surgeon and another doctor, who prescribed the girl high dose testosterone, are now attempting to anonymize their names.
Brian Houston: Hillsong Church NYC being investigated after Lentz firing
Hillsong Pastor Brian Houston has announced that an investigation will be launched into its New York church given the recently exposed actions of Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz, who was fired for having an affair, among other issues.
Most Popular
Christian leaders, politicians react to ICC's arrest warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu
SPLC doxxes writers for Babylon Bee's sister site; Elon Musk calls group 'criminal organization'
Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration to be Trump’s attorney general
Psaki claims concerns about males in girls' sports not 'worthy of debate': 'Right-wing propaganda'
Trans lawmaker Sarah McBride won't use women's bathrooms on Capitol Hill
MUST READ
Pastor Jack Graham implores Christians to proclaim truth in a shifting culture
2,400 anti-Christian hate crimes reported in Europe
Master portrait artist Zimou Tan launches Kickstarter campaign for book celebrating the Gospel in art
Gateway Church to layoff staff after 35% drop in tithes amid Robert Morris controversy
Federal prisons blocking faith groups from helping offenders overcome criminal past: senators
Hispanic parents demand action after teacher tells class Trump voters 'wish they were white'
