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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Pushing doctor assisted suicide to increase organ transplants is wrong, doctor says
A Canadian newspaper recently touted that one of the benefits of physician-assisted suicide is the increasing number of organs that are made available for people who need a transplant to survive.
Facebook says 'denying existence' of trans identities on platform is 'hate speech'
In a move that mirrors Twitter's recent update to its user rules forbidding "misgendering" on the platform, Facebook has updated its terms of service to say that "denying existence" of self-determined gender identities will be considered "hate speech."
Religious publication celebrates history of DIY abortions
A progressive secular Jewish magazine is instructing its readers how to perform do-it-yourself abortions at home.
Illinois revamping system to let birth mother identify as father on child's birth certificate
As part of an ongoing push to legally recognize transgender identities, Illinois is changing its policies to allow women who identify as trans to be listed as the father on their children's birth certificates.
Hillsong raises over $1 million for Australian bushfires relief efforts
Known most for their popular worship songs, Hillsong Church, which has planted churches across the globe, is spearheading a relief effort for the bushfires that have besieged the nation and has now raised over $1 million.
Clergy, feminists blast New York’s commercial surrogacy bill as 'dangerous,' ‘gravely immoral’
Following an unsuccessful attempt to legalize commercial surrogacy last year, New York has reintroduced legislation that would permit the practice in the state, a move drawing criticism from religious leaders and others.
Most millennials, Gen Z don’t view marriage, family formation as life goals: study
New research from Barna reveals that younger generations of around the world are more interested in the pursuit of professional success than they are focused on family formation and building a home.
Trans-identifying teen sues New York to change sex on birth certificate
A trans-identifying teenager is suing the state of New York to change the sex listed on her birth certificate.
UK court to decide whether children, teens can consent to taking puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones
The question of whether children and teenagers can consent to taking puberty-blocking drugs and cross-sex hormones to thwart their bodies natural growth as part of transgender experimentation will be adjudicated this week at the U.K.'s highest court.
Australia: Legal action taken against 183 for arson-related offenses as deadly bushfires rage; at least 25 people killed
Australian authorities have taken legal action against 183 people on bushfire-related offenses, some for deliberately setting fires that have ravaged parts of the nation.