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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National Day of Prayer 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 'precursor to revival, God's glory'
While interceding for revival via livestream as part of the National Day of Prayer, with some Christian leaders offering that the nation is on cusp of awakening, the precursor being the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most American Christians don't know their purpose in life is to 'love, serve God': survey
New data from a multi-part survey exploring how Americans view the world shows that while the majority believe life has a specific purpose, less than one-fifth say life’s purpose is knowing and loving God.
More Brits turning to prayer during coronavirus lockdown: survey
Prayer is on the rise in the United Kingdom amid widespread social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new nationwide survey reveals.
Harvard Law School appears to cancel anti-homeschooling summit amid pandemic
An invite-only anti-homeschooling conference that was to take place at Harvard Law School appears to have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bioethicists warn against potential COVID-19 vaccines using cells from aborted babies
Christian bioethicists in the United Kingdom and the United States are warning against a potential coronavirus vaccine in which British scientists are using fetal cells from aborted babies.
David Platt weighs in on how Christians should engage government in Secret Church simulcast
McLean Bible Church Lead Pastor David Platt weighed in on how Christians should engage the government from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that while it's not an easy task, it's vital.
New Testament prof. says Christians shouldn't be pushing for economy to reopen, even if unemployed
A renowned New Testament scholar rebuked Christians who are protesting states' stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that one's right to life supersedes another's right to work.
Hungarian Parliament to vote on bill to define gender as 'sex at birth,' ban sex marker changes
Hungary is expected to vote on a bill that would define gender based on one's biological sex and ban attempts to change an individual's gender ID marker on official documents.
Petition backs female-only sports at Olympics, demands suspending transgender rules
A new petition is demanding the International Olympic Committee suspend their guidelines on transgender-identifying male athletes for the upcoming games in Tokyo next year.
Record number of abortion pill reversal calls to pro-life ministry amid COVID-19 crisis
A record number of calls have been received by the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, which helps women seeking to reverse the effects of the abortion pill.