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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Washington Post op-ed ties pro-lifers to white nationalism; takes swipe at Catholic author, backpedals
A Washington Post op-ed that tied pro-lifers to white nationalism is being decried for its misrepresentation of J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy.
Is China's 'social credit' surveillance system coming to America?
China's "social credit" system, a high-tech operation that tracks and assigns points in relation to the daily activities and behavior choices of its citizens, is being developed in Silicon Valley.
Spirituality of low importance to Generation Z, but they love Chick-fil-A
New research reveals that the youngest generation in America, Generation Z, ranks spirituality as their lowest value but ranks Chick-fil-A with the highest of marks.
Yale professor, computer scientist rejects Darwinism, now finds Intelligent Design compelling
An Ivy League professor of computer science has abandoned Darwinism and denounced evolution as an improbable scientific theory. Intelligent design, he now says, is an argument worthy of deeper consideration.
Canada denies home healthcare to ALS patient, pays for assisted suicide instead
The family of a Canadian man says the government-run healthcare system failed their son who felt his only option was to die by physician-assisted suicide after his requests for home healthcare were denied.
So. Baptists launch 'Caring Well Challenge' to combat abuse within churches
Southern Baptists will take part in the 'Caring Well Challenge' on Sunday, an initiative aimed at equipping congregations to care for survivors of abuse and prevent it from happening within the church.
'Unplanned' actress launches scholarship for college students facing unplanned pregnancies
The actress who portrayed Abby Johnson in the pro-life film 'Unplanned' has launched a scholarship fund for college students facing unplanned pregnancies.
Gospel theology must shape Sunday worship services, not loud music, Baptist pastors says
Congregational singing ought to be what your church is known for and it's vital that the accompaniment does not drown out their voices, says Baptist pastor Mark Dever.
Democratic presidential candidates talk God, faith and Trump as primaries near
Democratic presidential hopefuls are talking about prayer and their journeys of faith as the 2020 primaries near, making appeals to crucial voting blocs.
Former New Age writer on what Dem presidential candidate Marianne Williamson thinks about Christ
A Christian apologist who once believed in New Age spirituality criticized Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson's teachings about Jesus Christ.
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