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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Kansas Faces Transgender 'Civil Rights' Lawsuit for Refusing to Change Sex on Birth Certificates
A federal lawsuit filed in Kansas on Monday alleges that the state is violating the rights of trans-identified persons by not allowing them to change the sex on their birth certificates.
Atlanta Reaches $1.2M Settlement With Ex-Fire Chief Fired Over Christian Views on Sex, Marriage
The city of Atlanta has reached a settlement with Kelvin Cochran, its former fire chief, who was fired after he distributed a book at work in which he shared his views on sexuality and morality.
Christian Leaders, Home Church of Pastor Andrew Brunson Celebrate His Freedom
Christian leaders and the home church of Pastor Andrew Brunson are celebrating his return to the United States, saying the development is a hopeful signal for the persecuted and is another reason why evangelicals support Trump.
Northern Irish Christian Bakers Who Won Gay Cake Case: 4-Year Long Legal Battle 'Absolutely Worth It'
The Northern Irish couple who declined to bake a cake that read "Support Gay Marriage" and was taken to court says their four-year long legal struggle was "absolutely worth it."
John Piper Misunderstands Depression, Pastor Says; Church Must Destigmatize Mental Illness
If depression does not relent, a pastor will cease to be a benefit his congregation, John Piper says. But another pastor who has lived through serious depression says what is needed is to destigmatize mental illness.
Family Physicians Org. Takes 'Neutral' Stance on Assisted Suicide
The American Academy of Family Physicians is now taking a "neutral" stance on assisted suicide.
Canadian Hospital Unveils Assisted Suicide Plans for Kids, Parents Won't Know Until Child Is Dead
A Toronto children's hospital has unveiled a plan where minors can access physician-assisted suicide and where parents are not notified until the child is already dead.
If You'd Like to Rebuke the Mainstream Media, Buy a Ticket to See 'Gosnell'
You need to go see the new movie "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer," starring actor Dean Cain in the leading role.
New York City Legalizes 'Third' Gender 'X' on Birth Certificates, Mayor Signs Bill
The "third" gender, designated as "X" instead of "M" or "F," is now an officially recognized option to place on birth certificates in New York City.
Witches Outnumber Presbyterians in the US; Wicca, Paganism Growing 'Astronomically'
The population of self-identified witches has risen dramatically in the United States in recent decades, as interest in astrology and witchcraft practices have become increasingly mainstreamed.
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