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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'Waves' of repentance, revival occurring in Tennessee
Marked by fasting and sincere repentance, "waves" of revival are breaking out as the Holy Spirit is stirring across the state of Tennessee.
ERLC says scrutiny by SBC Executive Committee is 'disrespectful,' sows division
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention has set in motion to study its policy arm, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, a move the ERLC says creates division and is disrespectful.
Portuguese parliament votes to allow euthanasia for terminally ill amid protests
Despite protests, lawmakers in Portugal have voted to allow euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill in the western European nation.
Trump admin. creates new advisory board to expose research using aborted baby body parts
The Trump administration announced this week that a new ethics board has been formed to investigate the use of fetal body parts in scientific research.
Judge throws out lawsuit against Ohio college for forcing professor to use trans pronouns
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Christian professor who sued his employer for forcing him use opposite sex pronouns when speaking to transgender-identifying persons.
Babies born using IVF face increased risk of dying in first year: study
Babies born via in vitro fertilization face a greater risk of dying during their first year of life than babies conceived naturally, a study has found.
Women aren't trying to take over SBC pulpits, please stop fighting, Beth Moore says
Concerned that the Southern Baptist Convention is being "torn apart' by the devil, author and Bible teacher Beth Moore addressed the subject of women preaching, a contentious issue within the denomination that doesn't allow women to be pastors.
American constitutional government will die unless great spiritual awakening occurs, scholar says
Without a religious awakening, the American system of government will not last much longer, according to a renowned political scientist who is not a Christian.
Protestants to take Catholic communion at Calvin's Cathedral in Geneva on leap year day
In a first since the Reformation era, Protestants are set to receive communion during a Catholic mass at a historic Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, John Calvin's adopted home.
Navy chaplain accused of violating Constitution for encouraging soldiers to 'lead like Jesus'
A U.S. Navy chaplain has been accused of violating the U.S. Constitution for teaching an optional 12-week seminar called "Lead Like Jesus" at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island.
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