Brandon Showalter
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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Netherlands to expand euthanasia law, allowing doctors to end lives of children under 12
The Netherlands is set to pave the way for legalized euthanasia of very young children.
2,000-y-o Jewish ritual bath from Second Temple period unearthed in Galilee
A 2,000-year-old mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, has been uncovered in Galilee on an ancient farmstead.
Franklin Graham criticizes $1M bail for cop who put knee on George Floyd's neck
Evangelist Franklin Graham is saying that the $1 million bail amount reached for the policeman whose actions led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May was not high enough.
Canadian woman loses Supreme Court appeal to stop husband's medically assisted death
A Nova Scotia man has died by euthanasia after his wife's appeal to the Supreme Court to stop the procedure was denied.
Freedom March to host intercessory weekend of testimonies, prayer for revival among LGBT across the US
A movement of men and women who once lived and identified as LGBT are hosting an intercessory prayer weekend amid an uptick of people reaching out to them saying they, too, want to follow Jesus.
Court hearing against UK gender clinic: Attorneys argue minors can't consent to puberty-blocking drugs
A major trial in the United Kingdom took place this week scrutinizing a gender clinic, and will determine if minors can legally consent to take puberty blockers and undergo other experimental gender medicine.
Facebook shuts down Christian ministry's page with no explanation
Facebook has removed the page the Restored Hope Network, a Christian ministry that helps those with unwanted sexual attractions and gender confusion under the banner that they were promoting "conversion therapy."
UK Dept. of Ed. issues guidance against 'born in the wrong body' gender lessons in sex-ed
The U.K. Department of Education released an updated guidance advising schools not to teach trans-ideology in sex-education such as telling children they "born in the wrong body."
California adopts bills allowing males in female prisons, fund for hormones and trans surgery grants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two new transgender bills, including one that allows biological males who identify as female to be placed in women's prisons, and another that establishes a fund using state revenue for gender-transition drugs and surgeries.
Americans intercede in prayer in nation’s capital on day of repentance, Prayer March
Two prayer and worship events emphasizing repentance and intercession for the nation brought tens of thousands to the National Mall on Saturday, with many crying out to God for divine intervention.