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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Idaho first state to ban sex change on birth records, males in women's sports
Becoming the first state in the nation to do so, Idaho has adopted legislation barring transgender-identifying individuals from altering their sex marker on their birth certificates and another preserving women's athletics as female-only.
Assisted suicide group is using COVID-19 outbreak to push death as good option, activist group warns
Some groups are using the COVID-19 crisis to legitimize and promote assisted suicide as a viable option for patients using telehealth, a pro-life advocacy group has warned.
Record low number of Americans hold biblical worldview, survey says
Only 6 percent of Americans possess a biblical worldview, according to a new survey.
'Inwood Drive' film review: Unmasking the crimes of abortionists
The film unpacks the history of abortion politics in Indiana and explains how a Baptist congregation found themselves in the middle of the abortion debate when Ulrich Klopfer moved his operation into a building across the street.
Texas orders abortion clinics to stop killing babies amid coronavirus pandemic
Texas has ordered all abortion clinics to stop performing abortions during the conronvirus outbreak, noting that they are elective and unnecessary procedures except in rare cases when a mother faces a medical emergency.
Southern Baptist Convention cancels Annual Meeting amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Southern Baptist Convention announced Tuesday that its Annual Meeting has been canceled due to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope: Confess sins directly to God if no priests available during virus pandemic
Pope Francis is saying that general absolution of sin — confessing directly to God as opposed to through a priest — applies during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
ERLC urges Congress to incentivize charitable giving amid COVID-19 scare
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention is calling upon the federal government to boost incentives for charitable giving amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has shaken the globe.
Ariz. Christian U., George Barna to launch 'Cultural Research Center' to transform US culture
Together with Arizona Christian University, a veteran researcher is launching a first-of-its-kind center this week aimed at restoring a biblical worldview and God’s truth to every area of American culture.
Church of England says only 5 people can attend weddings, including bride and groom
The Church of England has issued new guidance for baptisms and weddings amid the global coronavirus outbreak, limiting attendees to five, including the bride and groom.