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.

Latest

Nov 11, 2018
'God's Voice' Conference to Respond to Revoice, 'Queering' of Churches
An upcoming conference is set to occur in February to respond to the "queering" of evangelical Churches, particularly the Revoice conference that took place earlier this year.
Nov 11, 2018
What Did Jesus Say About Children?
Arguably some of the most moving words of Jesus center on what he said about the most innocent among us: children.
Nov 6, 2018
Woman Seeks Biological Embryo 'Swap' With Stranger Because She Wants Boy, Not Girl
An New York-based actress named "Lisa" reached out to other women in order to exchange her and her husband's own embryo for another because she wants a boy and not a girl.
Nov 6, 2018
Adoption rates not collapsing because of greater IVF success, contrary to claims, advocates say
Adoption and children's rights advocates are rejecting the notion that advances in in-vitro fertilization have caused the collapse of adoption, as is being claimed.
Nov 4, 2018
Was Jesus a Nazirite?
A question some have about the life of Jesus was whether or not he was a Nazirite, and took a Nazirite vow.
Nov 4, 2018
Barna: How Is Christian Faith Lived Out on the Job?
A new survey on vocation suggests that in the workplace Christians hold to high standards of professional integrity.
Nov 3, 2018
Ex-LGBT Men, Women Say 'Boy Erased' Film Is 'Inaccurate,' Frames Christianity Unfairly
Former LGBT-identified persons say God is moving in remarkable ways in the midst of cultural confusion surrounding sexuality and the misinformation pushed in films like "Boy Erased."
Nov 1, 2018
Unmasking the Horrors of Rent-a-Womb Inc.: A Review of '#Big Fertility: It's All About the Money'
If you know of any woman considering becoming a surrogate mom, I implore you, please move heaven and earth to convince her not to proceed.
Nov 1, 2018
VP Pence Asking Messianic Rabbi to Pray at Rally Infuriates Jews, 'Offensive,' Some Say
Vice President Pence's asking a Messianic Jewish rabbi to pray at a political rally in Detroit ignited a controversy this week, given the Saturday massacre of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Oct 31, 2018
British Woman Claims She Had Sex With 20 Ghosts, Now Engaged to Poltergeist
A British woman is claiming that she's had sex with 20 ghosts and is now engaged to a spirit and hopes to have a phantom baby with "him."