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 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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Tavistock gender clinic permits unlawful acquiring of consent from minors, lawyer tells court
A gender clinic in the United Kingdom this week appealed a court ruling that held that minors under 16 cannot consent to experimental puberty-blocking drugs as part of a medicalized gender transition.
Al Mohler blasts VA's decision to cover elective cosmetic surgeries for trans-identified veterans
A prominent theologian has condemned the Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to offer elective cosmetic surgeries to trans-identified veterans as part of their medical benefits package, calling it "cultural coercion."
Feminist academic targeted over advocacy for sex-segregated spaces, criticism of trans ideology
An Australian academic says she is being targeted for launching a website promoting sex-segregated spaces on campus amid ongoing protests to protect trans-identified students.
Vatican makes 'unprecedented' diplomatic move against Italy's proposed LGBT law
In what some say is an “unprecedented” move, the Vatican lodged a diplomatic protest against an Italian bill that would penalize discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
43-y-o trans-identified male qualifies to compete in women’s weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics
A 43-year-old trans-identified biological male has qualified to compete in women’s weightlifting later this summer at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
SBC committee to consider disaffiliating Saddleback Church for ordaining women pastors
A committee within the Southern Baptist Convention is set to consider whether a prominent megachurch led by bestselling author Rick Warren can continue in fellowship with the denomination after it ordained three women pastors last month.
Biden admin. says laws banning puberty blockers, males in women's sports unconstitutional
The Department of Justice argued Thursday that state laws barring the prescription of puberty blockers to trans-identified minors and statutes banning males competing in female sports are unconstitutional.
SBC highlights power of the Gospel in one man's testimony of forgiveness after being left for dead
At age 10, Chris Carrier was kidnapped, stabbed with an ice pick, shot in the head and left for dead in the Florida Everglades. Over two decades later, when his attacker finally confessed, instead of seeking retribution, Carrier shared the Gospel.
NYT issues correction after claiming Babylon Bee is 'misinformation site'
A popular Christian satire site has gotten one of the most influential mainstream newspapers in the nation to retract its characterization of it as a purveyor of “misinformation.”
North Korean defector says indoctrination at Columbia Univ. crazier than Kim regime
A North Korean defector whom Christian missionaries helped escape to freedom now says that an American Ivy League university she attends is crazier than her home country, a despotic regime.
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The untold story of Christian music: Who controls the worship songs we sing?
Bank of America debanked my ministry. It wasn’t alone.
Hillsong Worship's Jad Gillies reflects on church's fall, God's grace as band releases new music
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Andy Stanley to step down as head of North Point Community Church next year
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Teens less likely to identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, prompting debate over why: report
Christian aid groups deploy to Gulf Coast after Hurricane Isaias
5 independent colleges join as founding members of new US accreditor
Teacher sues school for discrimination against her Christian faith in response to abortion question
Ex-Muslim violently attacked for following Jesus urges Christians to share the Gospel
Pastor, scholar debate Islam's compatibiltiy in Western society, Christian-Muslim relations
Pastor Ezra Jin receives human rights award on anniversary of CCP arrest: 'I will not rest'
Frederick D. Haynes wired $2K to woman who mailed him topless photo: lawsuit
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‘A most interesting life’: 4 Christian leaders react to the death of Jim Bakker
