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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Christian former Auburn football coach wins Alabama Senate race
Tommy Tuberville, the former football coach of Auburn University, has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama.
Austria terrorist attack suspect identified as ISIS sympathizer
A suspect involved in the terror attack near an Austrian synagogue in which four people were killed and 17 other wounded was an Islamic State sympathizer, authorities say, amid an ongoing investigation.
Trump to garner 'near-unanimous' support from Conservative Christian 'SAGE Cons' on Election Day
A key voting bloc that was instrumental to President Donald Trump's victory in 2016 is even more committed to his reelection with "near-unanimous" support, new survey data show.
New Zealand to legalize euthanasia as referendum passes by a wide margin
New Zealand will be the latest country to legalize the practice of euthanasia as a result of a nationwide referendum. The final vote tally will be confirmed Friday.
Faith community, small group participation dropped during pandemic: survey
A new survey has found that among Bible readers, participation in a community of faith, such as small groups, has dropped significantly, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
US Marshals rescue 27 missing children in 5-day Virginia operation
The U.S. Marshals have rescued 27 missing children in Virginia amid ongoing operations around the country.
Over 60% of likely voters oppose gender transition for kids, allowing boys in girls' sports
The vast majority of Americans, regardless of their political affiliation, support the preservation of single-sex spaces and women's sports as female-only, a new survey has found.
GoFundMe takes down 'puberty is not a medical condition' billboard campaign; new effort launched
GoFundMe has shut down the efforts of parents attempting to raise money to display billboards that say "puberty is not a medical condition" for violating its user rules.
Therapist raises concerns over Canadian bill to make body affirmation illegal
A Christian therapist is raising concerns about a bill that's being debated in the Canadian Parliament would ban counseling sessions in which therapists affirm a patient's decision not to seek gender transition and accept the body they were born with.
'Puberty is not a medical condition' billboard unveiled in Los Angeles; push for other cities starts
A billboard aiming to force discussion on the gender-transitioning of minors has been erected in Los Angeles and it asserts that "puberty is not a medical condition."
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