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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Pro-life movement in 'season of hope' VP Pence says, citing Jeremiah 29:11
Mike Pence appeared at several major pro-life events Thursday and Friday, stressing that the movement to defend unborn life has strong momentum and is in a "season of hope."
Harvest Bible Chapel-Naples pastor fired amid fallout over James MacDonald sabbatical, scrutiny
The pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel's location in Naples, Florida has been fired after he refused to allow James MacDonald, the longtime pastor of the Chicago-area megachurch to preach there during his "indefinite sabbatical."
Don't forget post-abortive fathers suffering in silence, Save the Storks leader says
A leader in the pro-life movement says the conversation around abortion in America is changing, and urges supporters not to forget about post-abortive fathers who often suffer in silence.
Abortion is at 'tipping point' in society and gov't, pro-life leaders say at March for Life
The decadeslong cause to defend unborn life is nearing the "tipping point" in society and in government, longtime pro-life leaders and legislators say.
How should Christians respond to child drag queens and sexualizing kids?
Mainstream acceptance of sexualizing children was once thought unthinkable, but with society celebrating such things as children performing in drag shows, some are asking: Is pedophilia being normalized?
James MacDonald to take 'indefinite sabbatical' amid scrutiny; elders plan 'peacemaking' process
Harvest Bible Chapel's longtime pastor James MacDonald is stepping away from ministry and leadership responsibilities for an "indefinite sabbatical" as the church elders initiate a "peacemaking process" amid recent scrutiny of the Chicago-area megachurch.
GOP leader removes Rep. Steve King from committee assignments after racist remarks
Congressional Republicans are speaking out against one of their colleagues, Steve King, saying he exemplifies why some continue thinking conservatives do not take racism seriously, amid a growing Congressional push to censure him.
Federal judge blocks Trump's religious exemption to birth control mandate
The Trump administration's expansion of the religious exemption in Obama-era birth control mandate in health insurance plans will not be implemented Monday in 13 states and the District of Columbia as was planned, a federal judge ruled Sunday.
City of Denver bans 'conversion therapy' for minors
The city of Denver recently outlawed what has been commonly referred to as "gay conversion therapy" for minors, the first jurisdiction in the state of Colorado to do so.
Christian legal group pushes back against 'false reporting' insinuating it supports lynching gays
A Christian legal defense group is pushing back against mainstream media coverage of its position on an anti-lynching bill, saying it is now receiving death threats because of the "false reporting."
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