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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New Mexico bill would lead to assisted suicide tourism, activists warn
A proposed bill in New Mexico would essentially make assisted suicide possible in all 50 states and make the southwestern state a tourist destination for those wanting to end their lives, some say.
Ohio fails to override Kasich's veto of 6 week heartbeat abortion ban
The Ohio state legislature has failed by one vote to override Gov. John Kasich's veto of a bill banning abortion as early as six weeks, which is when a baby's heartbeat can first be detected.
Doctors speak out: Lupron and the 'diabolical' push to sterilize, gender-transition confused kids
Pediatric endocrinologists, whose voices are being stifled, are sounding the alarm about a "diabolical" push to put children confused about their bodies on puberty suppressants and hormone blockers like Lupron to change their physical sex.
Apple pulls Christian ministry's 'ex-gay' app
Apple pulled a Christian ministry's app after LGBT advocates said it portrayed being gay as a "sickness," a charge the ministry says is false.
Ex-Planned Parenthood director says abortion giant isn't pro-woman, treats pregnant employees 'like trash'
The nation's largest abortion provider is under fire for mistreating its pregnancy employees, a move pro-life advocates note is not surprising.
US birth rates drop sharply, may plummet to lowest levels ever: report
New research reveals that fertility in the United States have declined significantly and could fall to their lowest rates ever.
Theology professor dismissed by Southwest Baptist U. appeals firing
A theology professor who was fired from Southwest Baptist University will be appealing the decision and asking to be reinstated on Friday.
Bill intended to gut Roe v. Wade sits on Ohio Gov. Kasich's desk; pro-lifers urge him to sign it
An Ohio bill banning abortions at six weeks is being seen as legislation that would trigger a Supreme Court review in hopes of dismantling Roe v. Wade, now a possibility with the new composition of the high court bench.
A gender-neutral Santa? Yes, some say: survey
Santa Claus has become the latest thing some now say ought to be gender-neutral.
Harvest Bible Chapel, James MacDonald scrutinized for culture of fear, intimidation; church denies
A prominent Chigaco-area evangelical megachurch is under scrutiny for an alleged culture of intimidation, fear, and suspicious financial activities, allegations the church says amount to an unfair attack from a journalist with an "unhealthy fixation" on it.