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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Hong Kong: Chaos breaks out, demonstrators storm gov't building in extradition protests
The pushback against proposed extradition laws in Hong Kong in a protest that was punctuated by the Christian song "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has escalated into mayhem.
Denmark launches new restrictions on parental divorce
The Danish parliament is introducing a mandatory course for parents who have minor children and are seeking a divorce, stipulating they must go through a 3-month "reflection period" before it can be finalized.
Millennials, Gen Z growing more uncomfortable with LGBT movement: survey
A new survey shows that although widely considered to be the most accepting of generations, the LGBT movement is falling out of favor with millennials and younger Americans.
3 million Christians rally in streets of São Paulo to proclaim Gospel, pray to end corruption
Three million Brazilian evangelical Christians took to the streets of São Paulo last week to pray for an end to government corruption and to proclaim the Gospel.
Pastors alarmed by Christian leaders' push for Calif. churches to accept homosexuality, transgenderism
Individuals who once identified as gay are speaking out against a resolution in the California Assembly that calls upon pastors and other civic leaders to affirm homosexuality and transgenderism, and condemn "conversion therapy."
Christian mom forced out of library drag show by cops and harassed by Antifa speaks out
A mother who was physically removed by police from a public library that was hosting a "Teen Pride" LGBT event says what she witnessed amounted to hours of child "grooming."
National Religious Broadcasters says finances are 'solid' amid reports of possible bankruptcy
National Religious Broadcasters is on firm financial footing, a spokesperson said after reports that the organization is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Breast 'binder raffle,' drag show held at public library for 'Teen Pride'
A free breast binder raffle and a drag show are among the activities considered appropriate for tweens and teens at a Seattle-area public library, despite massive public complaints.
Revoice: Churches on left and right mishandle Christians struggling with same-sex attraction
Both theologically conservative and liberal churches have not adequately ministered to Christians struggling with same-sex attraction, according to a Revoice Conference speaker.
Female high school athlete fights back after 2 transgender runners knock girls out of race
A Christian legal organization is representing a Connecticut teenager who was denied the ability to compete in a regional track championship because two trans-identifying males took the top two spots.
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Ex-Muslim violently attacked for following Jesus urges Christians to share the Gospel
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