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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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?
Researcher attacked over study showing 96% of biologists believe life begins at conception
A University of Chicago doctoral student found out how unpopular the results of a survey were that he conducted about when life begins, particularly his finding that the overwhelming majority of all biologists say it starts at fertilization.
Father shocked jury ruled to allow ‘transitioning’ of 7-y-o son despite plans to ‘cut off penis’
The father at the center of a bitter custody case who is opposing the medical gender transition of his 7-year-old son is noting how Americans stood up when they learned what was occurring.
Nobody has given me a compelling reason to return to church
If you ask David Smith, he'll tell you "love has power in human life" and "that's enough for me." He has no use for the Christian faith, particularly as it is presently showcased in many expressions of the evangelical church in the United States.