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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Mother intent on gender-transitioning 8-y-o son into girl awarded decision-making power over therapy, education
A mother who's attempting to gender-transition her 8-year-old son into a girl has been awarded decision-making power regarding her son's healthcare and schooling, essentially reversing a previous ruling that granted the father co-parenting rights.
Scholars warn parents against sex-ed curriculum, programs teaching kids sex is OK at any age
Parents are being urged to protect their children from sexualization and gender confusion by way of Planned Parenthood-backed graphic sex education curricula in public schools.
'Sterilizing children' bill heads to Calif. Senate floor amid public outcry
A committee in the California state Senate voted earlier this week to approve a bill creating a fund for experimental medicalized gender-transition procedures, including cross-sex hormones and body-altering surgeries for both minors and legal adults.
Teens sue Ariz. Medicaid program, claiming discrimination for not funding trans surgeries
Two teenagers in Arizona have sued the state's Medicaid program, arguing that the state was violating their civil rights by declining to pay for gender transition surgeries.
Critical theory is not biblical justice, it locates evil in the wrong place: Tim Keller explains
Acclaimed pastor and theologian Tim Keller is tackling the issue of critical theory, which is taking off in some Christian circles amid a surging push for justice in the United States.
Congressman urges Justice Dept. to investigate violent attacks on Catholic churches
A Republican Congressman has urged the Department of Justice to investigate the recent spate of attacks on Catholic churches, a trend he believes amount to hate crimes.
Summit Church to meet in homes for rest of 2020 due to COVID-19: JD Greear explains why
The Summit Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Durham, North Carolina, whose pastor is the denomination's president, won't be holding services for the remainder of the year due to COVID-19. Instead, they will be hosting small home-based gatherings in a push toward making disciples.
US Christians increasingly departing from core truths of Christian worldview, survey finds
A new survey shows that the majority of Americans no longer believe that Jesus is the path to salvation and instead believe that being a good person is sufficient.
Game company Hasbro removes troll doll amid accusations of facilitating pedophilia, child abuse
Game company Hasbro has removed a toy from the shelves of retailers following complaints that an inappropriately placed button on a troll doll was tantamount to pedophilic grooming.
Trump admin. to provide $35M in DOJ housing assistance for human trafficking survivors
The Department of Justice will be providing over $35 million in grants to victims of human trafficking. The federal funds will be used to provide safe housing.
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