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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Shroud of Turin: Carbon 14 dating used in 1988 faulty, some say; Museum of Bible to open exhibit
New research is being called for on what many believe is the actual cloth in which Jesus was buried, the shroud of Turin, as the Museum of the Bible prepares for an exhibition on the subject.
Berkeley city council scraps 'manhole' for 'maintenance hole,' gendered words in municipal code
The city of Berkeley is scrapping the word "man" from words like "manpower" and "manhole," eliminating "any gender preference language" within the municipal code.
North Korea more afraid of Christians than nuclear weapons, says formerly imprisoned pastor
A new short documentary film exposes the challenges North Korean Christians have endured in a nation where millions have never even heard the name of Jesus. Despite severely repressive conditions, pastors and scholars are envisioning a new future for the repressed nation.
Oldest Christian letter outside of Bible uncovered
A scrap of papyrus that was uncovered is approximately 1,700 years old and is being called the oldest Christian letter outside of the Bible.
Professor fired after speech opposing puberty-blocking drugs sues university
A Christian legal organization is representing a psychiatrist who was demoted and essentially ousted by the University of Louisville after he spoke publicly in opposition to medicalizing gender dysphoric youth with puberty-blocking drugs and hormones.
Planned Parenthood president ousted after less than a year; pro-life advocates hail 'momentum'
The president of the largest abortion provider in the nation has been ousted from her role amid conflict over the direction of the organization and her messaging strategy.
'Unplanned' has great first weekend opening in Canada; directors thrilled amid opposition
Amid considerable pushback, the pro-life motion picture "Unplanned" had a successful first weekend in Canada, averaging approximately $7,000 per screen.
5 reactions to Trump's 'go back' tweets to Democratic congresswomen
Christian leaders are responding to recent tweets from President Donald Trump in which he suggested that racial minority freshmen Congresswomen return to their countries of origin to help repair their corrupt governments.
Religious 'nones' increasing nationwide; 3 states see evangelical growth
In 46 states and in Washington, D.C., the nones have grown the most. The evangelical population grew in only three states.
Pro-life activist blasts media bias at White House summit on big tech censorship
A prominent pro-life activist President Trump highlighted at the White House Thursday is calling out media bias amid increased focus on the censorship of conservative viewpoints by big tech companies.