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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'You can't steal our worship': Trailer containing entire church's contents stolen
A Florida pastor says his entire church was stolen when a van containing all the contents was taken from a parking lot.
White people should start joining majority black churches, says multiethnic ministry director
If racial reconciliation is to ever occur within the American church, more white people need to make the "leap" to join majority black churches, speakers at Misso Alliance's Awakening Conference advised.
Testosterone being given to 8-y-o girls, age lowered from 13: doctors
Medical doctors and a mom of a trans-identifying child are urging the government to shut down medical operations that are harming children.
Spontaneous healing after prayer in Jesus' name featured in peer-reviewed medical journal
A peer-reviewed medical journal published a documented case of spontaneous healing after prayer in Jesus' name. A young man who wasn't able to eat without a feeding tube for 16 years has been healed of gastroparesis.
'Unplanned' movie will cause men to repent for mistreating, abandoning women and shift the culture
Earlier this week, I attended a prescreening of the movie "Unplanned" which is based on the true story and spiritual journey of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson, who is now an ardent pro-life advocate and speaker.
'Unplanned' was birthed by faithful prayer, says 40 Days for Life founder
The story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life advocate, is powerfully portrayed in the upcoming film "Unplanned," a story birthed by thousands of hours of fervent prayer.
'Day of Mourning' to be held in Virginia's capital to protest Gov. Northam's infanticide remarks
A grassroots movement of repentance inspired by pro-life advocates as a response to the push to liberalize abortion laws in states across the country will be holding a gathering in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday to fast and pray.
Cornell Univ. disinvites black Christian pro-life speaker because she believes in biblical marriage
A Christian speaker was disinvited from defending the pro-life position in a debate at Cornell University after it was discovered that she holds the historic Christian view on sexuality and marriage.
Mental health crisis: Depression, suicide rates among American youth skyrocketing
American youth are facing a mental health crisis of tremendous proportions, new data shows, as rates of suicide and depression have skyrocketed in the past decade.
World Help facilitating aid to help Zimbabwe recover in aftermath of devastating Cyclone Idai
A Virgina-based Christian aid group is facilitating relief to a Zimbabwe following a devastating cyclone earlier this week.
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