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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Scotland Schools to Instruct 5-Year-Olds: Your Gender Is 'What You Decide' It to Be
Five-year-olds in Scotland will be told in classrooms that their gender is "what you decide," according to draft educational guidelines set to be implemented next year in Scottish public schools.
Can a Video Game Church Advance the Kingdom of God?
A virtual church has been launched for gamers, the pastor of which says he is reaching a people group for Christ that the traditional church does not even know exists.
Women Conceived With Donor Eggs, Sperm Speak Out: 'I Often Can't Understand How or What I Am'
Women who were conceived with donor eggs and sperm are speaking about their journey and shock of finding out their biological parents are not who they thought they were.
Al Mohler: Revoice Is 'Halfway House' Between LGBT Culture and Evangelical Christianity
A prominent Southern Baptist leader is criticizing the recent Revoice conference, saying it is awash in confusing language and does not represent faithful Christianity despite its assertions of adherence to biblical sexual ethics.
California Church to Build Brewery, Drink Beer During Services
A California church sold their church building and relocated in a new space where beer is served and plans are underway to build a brewery where church services can occur.
Irish Catholic Leaders, Pro-Lifers Not Backing Down Following Amendment Repeal, Proposed Abortion Law
Catholic leaders and hospitals in Ireland are refusing to comply with the government in light of the nation's vote earlier this year repealing their constitutional amendment that barred abortion nationwide.
Rare Medieval Bible Lost During Reformation Era Returns to Canterbury Cathedral
After almost 500 years, a rare medieval Bible has returned to the library at Canterbury Cathedral and will soon be displayed in exhibition.
Elite Church of England School's Policy Put Students at Risk of Suicide, Report Finds
An independent report has found that a school policy which constantly pushed high test scores at an elite Church of England grammar school has yielded multiple students at risk of suicide.
Planned Parenthood Sues South Carolina to Restore Funding; Pro-life Governor Vows to Fight
Planned Parenthood is suing South Carolina in an attempt to restore funding from the state's Medicaid program that the state's governor recently cut through an executive order.
Bethel Church Responds to Criticism, Explains Why It Did Not Serve as Fire Evacuation Site
Leaders of an influential Redding, California, church are responding to criticism that they did not open their building as an evacuation site as a massive wildfire forced tens of thousands of city residents to flee their homes.
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They destroyed 108 Armenian churches. Now they're erasing more.
Richard Land 'delighted' to see Al Mohler's clarification on blasphemy law comments, but challenges 'religious test' for office
Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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