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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Christian pastors, activists mocked in drag queen fundraiser for Planned Parenthood
An abortion rights activist group held a drag show fundraiser for Planned Parenthood last week in which local pastors were mocked on stage as part of an "auction."
Children's hospital study: Excessive screen time changes brains of kids
New research out of a prominent children's hospital in Ohio has found that too much time in front of digital screens fundamentally changes parts of the brain.
Push to bar puberty-blocking drugs, medical gender-transitioning of children widens to 3 states
Following the outcry over 7-year-old James Younger in Texas, whose mother is seeking to medically transition him into a girl named Luna, the push to ban medical gender-transitioning for minors is expanding to other states.
Harvest Bible Chapel formally disqualifies former pastor James MacDonald, citing 1 Timothy 5
The elders of Harvest Bible Chapel have formally disqualified their former and founding pastor, James MacDonald, from ministry Sunday, emphasizing his actions do not meet Scriptural requirements to be an elder.
Puberty blockers yield 'the most insidious child sterilization programs ever devised,' doctors say
Endocrinologists are pushing back against a recent statement by the Pediatric Endocrine Society which asserts that puberty-blocking drugs are "reversible" and effective at alleviating the distress of "having the wrong puberty."
Former LGBT-identified men, women and Pulse survivors share stories of transformation at US capitol
Men and women who once identified as LGBT shared their personal stories of transformation with lawmakers Wednesday after the House passed a bill earlier this year that would bar citizens from accessing counseling and therapies for unwanted same-sex attraction.
13th century painting depicting Christ being mocked on way to cross, found in France, sold for $27M
An early Renaissance work of art depicting the mocking of Christ as he made his way to be crucified was found in the kitchen of a French woman and was sold for approximately $27 million on Sunday.
Kanye West: God 'wanted people to see my pain' so 'more people can relate'
Rapper Kanye West continues to make waves with his recent profession of faith in Jesus, sharing with comedian James Corden how he encountered God.
Polyamory next? Activists push to legally accommodate multi-partner relationships
A brewing push is afoot to overhaul the structure of the law to accommodate polyamorous relations, and consensual non-monogamous arrangements.
Leaving Christianity: Teaching an incomplete Gospel?
Are churches failing their congregants when it comes to helping them grow confidently in their faith?
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