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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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.
First-ever transgender contestant participates in Miss Universe pageant, loses
The first ever male, who identifies as trans and claims to be a woman, competed in the Miss Universe pageant over the weekend.
How do we know Jesus is the Messiah?
Theologians are explaining how it is possible to know that Jesus Christ was and is indeed the long-awaited Messiah.
Why children's rights must be front and center for conservatives: Heritage panel
Social conservatives must humanize and frame their side of the debate on issues related to marriage and family through the eyes and stories of children in order to be effective, advocates say.
NAE and CCCU boards back LGBT compromise for religious freedom exemptions
Two prominent Christian groups are backing the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity as categories to federal nondiscrimination law in exchange for religious exemptions, a move that is dividing Christians.
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations in Fundamental Baptist churches, investigation finds
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations have been found in Independent Fundamental Baptist churches spanning 40 states and Canada, according to a new report.
Doctors, psychiatrists, lawyers launch petition to define gender by biology in the law
Physicians, psychiatrists, and attorneys are applauding a recently proposed Trump administration memo to define gender in the law based on biology, effectively scrapping "gender identity," and are asking federal agencies to follow through with it.
David Limbaugh explains why Christians must learn about Paul, his work and the early church
The Christian faith cannot be understood apart from the radical obedience and transformation of a persecutor-turned-Apostle, Paul, whose life and words shaped the early church more than any other man.