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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Nov 26, 2020
Christian medical group urges churches to stop gathering amid pandemic: Don't make church an idol
The Christian Medical and Dental Association is urging churches to pause in-person meetings in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Nov 24, 2020
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-creator dies 7 years after diagnosis
The co-creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised awareness about ALS has died, seven years after his diagnosis.
Nov 24, 2020
Christian bookstore forced to close after 2 customers arrested for violating UK lockdown orders
Two men were arrested at a Christian bookstore in England that stayed open to customers despite orders to close amid ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns that require businesses to remain closed until December.
Nov 24, 2020
COVID restrictions in UK may ease for Christmas church services
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions might be eased for Christmas church services in the United Kingdom as part of a newly announced plan.
Nov 23, 2020
Senior Pastors Eric and Candace Johnson resign from Bethel Church
After 18 years of ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California, Senior Pastors Eric and Candace Johnson have announced that they will be formally stepping down in February 2021.
Nov 22, 2020
States may be violating federal law by funding sex textlines for kids, family groups warn
State health departments are potentially in violation of federal law with the promotion of anonymous sex-text hotlines, family advocacy groups across several states say.
Nov 21, 2020
Pro-life groups sue DC over arrests outside Planned Parenthood, usurping free speech
Two pro-life groups have filed a lawsuit against Washington, D.C., over the arrest of two pro-life advocates for writing “Black Preborn Lives Matter” with a piece of chalk outside a Planned Parenthood abortion facility.
Nov 20, 2020
Chris Tomlin partners with Sackcloth & Ashes to benefit children nationwide this Christmas
To help children in need this holiday season, worship artist Chris Tomlin is partnering with a company that's donating blankets to children at homeless shelters nationwide.
Nov 20, 2020
Bethlehem 'has been devastated' by COVID-19 policies, charity says
A major ecumenical charity is warning about the harmful impact COVID-19 policies are having on tourism to the birthplace of Jesus.
Nov 18, 2020
Over 170 arrested in 'unprecedented' child sex trafficking investigation
Over 170 people have been charged in recent months as part of a two-year investigation uncovering a sex trafficking network in Florida that has led to an “unprecedented” number of arrests.

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