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.
Latest
Princeton Pro-Life Students 'Deeply Hurt' by Religious Office Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood
The Office of Religious Life at Ivy League Princeton University recently co-sponsored an initiative to raise funds for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
College Is 'Not a Day Care': Christian Univ Head Talks Postmodernism, Lunacy on Campuses (Interview)
The president of a Christian liberal arts college whose words decrying political correctness in American universities went viral in the fall of 2015 is reissuing his warning about "safe spaces," hypersensitivity and the abandonment of truth on American colleges.
Church of Scientology Drives Members to Suicide, Torments Mentally Ill, Leah Remini Docu-Series Reveals
The Church of Scientology torments those suffering with mental illness and has driven several people to suicide, season 2 of actress Leah Remini's acclaimed A&E docu-series "Scientology and the Aftermath" revealed Tuesday night.
Kindergarten Teacher Hosts 'Gender Transition Ceremony' During Class for 5-Y-O; Kids Traumatized
A California public charter school is coming under fire because of a kindergarten teacher who hosted a "gender transition" ceremony during her class, traumatizing kids.
Digital Addiction, Sexualized Culture Driving Rising Teen Suicide Rates; Fight Is 'Spiritual Battle,' Some Say
Technology and a sexualized culture are driving rising suicide rates among teenagers, according to a prominent Internet safety activist and an author who focuses his ministry on equipping families about technology dangers. And this is a battle that is first and foremost a spiritual fight, they note.
Greg Laurie Condemns White Supremacy at SoCal Harvest: America Needs 'Spiritual Awakening' After Charlottesville
Pastor Greg Laurie is decrying the racial turmoil and violence that manifested in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend, urging Christians to reject every kind of prejudice and hate they see in the world.
Total Solar Eclipse Is an Encounter With the Creator, Invitation to Discovery: Jay Richards
The total solar eclipse on Monday will be an invitation to encounter the Creator of the universe and its astounding divine design, says Christian professor Jay Richards at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Want to Hear From God in Dreams? Get More Sleep, Author Says
If you want to hear from the Lord and encounter Him in your dreams, the answer is to get more sleep and dispense with certain religious mindsets, according to an author and pastoral counselor.
Pastor AR Bernard Leaves Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board Citing 'Deepening Conflict in Values'
One of the ministers serving on President Trump's Evangelical Advisory Board has resigned from the group, citing a "deepening conflict in values" between himself and the administration.
Trump's Evangelical Advisers Respond to Calls for Them to Abandon Him: It Would Be 'Immoral'
A meme circulating on social media from a prominent black minister decries the fact that none of President Trump's evangelical advisers have abandoned him in the wake of his comments about recent racial turmoil in Charlottesville. This stands in stark contrast to notable business CEO figures who have ceased advising the president, the pastor noted.
Most Popular
The untold story of Christian music: Who controls the worship songs we sing?
6 Christians arrested in Egypt over TikTok video deemed offensive to Islam
Allie Beth Stuckey sparks Christian debate over Halloween, horror movies: 'Facilitating fear'
Brazil seeks to reopen case of Christian student facing 10 years’ prison for ‘transphobia’
Multisite churches are growing faster than leadership pipelines can keep up with, research shows
MUST READ
4 things to know about mysterious transgender student mailers in Texas
Young men flocking to pro-life mov't in 'historic numbers' as Students for Life, TPUSA launch campus free-speech series
5 notable reactions to violent riots roiling France: 'They're destroying that country'
United Methodist Church's US membership falls by 174,000 in 2025: report
Jim Bakker’s legacy offers warnings about prosperity gospel, unchecked church power: Trinity Foundation
Cambridge poet Malcolm Guite says King Arthur offers antidote to toxic masculinity
Andy Stanley to step down as head of North Point Community Church next year
Christianity Today republishes article about Elisabeth Elliot's sexuality
Episcopal Church membership has dropped by nearly 500K since 2015
Texas megachurch leaders urge members to cut ties with UMC; vote set for later this month
Franklin Graham meets with top Vietnamese gov't official who vows to 'promote religious freedom'
Author says Evangelicals have overlooked parts of Scripture in debate over spiritual gifts in 'UnRedacted'
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
John Cooper says Skillet’s vulnerable new EP offers hope amid life’s ‘silent screams’
‘A most interesting life’: 4 Christian leaders react to the death of Jim Bakker
5 faith-filled, family-friendly movies streaming this fall
Megachurch pastor Josh Howerton takes flak for climbing ladders during sermon
Kidnapped by her father at 7, Lauren Burns shares story of rescue, redemption
Senate honors Prison Fellowship’s 50 years of pointing prisoners to Christ, restoring families
