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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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.
Kavanaugh Promises to 'Heed Message of Matthew 25' at White House Ceremony
After a brutal political fight that roiled the nation, Justice Brett Kavanaugh took the judicial oath in the White House Monday promising to "heed the message of Matthew 25."
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi Death Sentence Hearing Postponed Again, Judgment Reserved
The death sentence hearing for Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi, who has been jailed for eight years under the nation's blasphemy laws, has been postponed yet again.
Was Jesus a Carpenter?
In popular accounts of the life of Jesus, he is often portrayed as a carpenter. But is it true?
Tim Keller: Too Many Christians, Preachers 'Enjoy' Condemning People, Opposite of God's Attitude
Too many preachers and Christians "enjoy" condemning people, Tim Keller said, and that is the exact opposite God's attitude.
Should Christians Lift Hands in Worship? Pastors Weigh In
Should Christians raise their hands during worship services? The motivations behind the act are key to answering the question, two pastors have argued.
UK Baby May Be First Ever Born Without a Mom, Only 'Father' as Birth Parent
A baby born in Britain might be the first ever to not have a mother listed on the birth certificate because the woman who gave birth identifies as a man.
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Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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