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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Prominent Southern Baptist Leader Frank Page Resigns, Citing Unspecified 'Personal Failing'
The president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee has stepped down from his position citing an "inappropriate relationship," and is retiring from active ministry.
Evangelicalism Is in Humiliating Need of Reform, Repentance: Beth Moore
A popular Christian evangelist and author is imploring the church to repent, saying Christians remain in defense mode when in truth they are "blowing it" and should cry out to God.
Is It Wrong to Pray to Not Get Pregnant If You Can't Handle Any More Kids?
Theologian John Piper is weighing in on whether or not it is selfish to pray against becoming pregnant due to the stress another child would bring.
LGBT Activists Target Trump's Pro-Life Christian Delegate at UN, Label Her 'Anti-Trans'
Far-left activists are targeting a Christian representing the Trump administration in a U.N. delegation for her past advocacy against the Obama administration's transgender bathroom mandate and for reportedly saying the U.S. is "pro-life."
Anti-Sex Trafficking Orgs Hail Congress for Passing Bill Stopping Tech Giants From Enabling Traffickers
Internet safety activists and anti-sex trafficking advocates are jubilant over the Senate's passage of the FOSTA SESTA bill, calling it a "David and Goliath victory" against tech companies and traffickers.
Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Miracles to Christians 'Embarrassed' by the Supernatural
The Case for Christ author Lee Strobel is out with a new book making the case for miracles to an evangelical Christian audience, who is in many ways "embarrassed by the supernatural," he says.
Top 5 Protestant, Catholic Cities in the US: Barna
New research from Barna Group showcases the breakdown of the most Catholic and Protestant, both mainline and nonmainline, cities in America as part of its ongoing tracking of religious demography.
Julie Roys Explains Why She Spoke Out Against Moody Bible, Decries Evangelical 'Machine'
The woman who lost her job after calling attention to the doctrinal drift and suspicious administration activity at Moody Bible Institute is explaining why she spoke out, decrying the evangelical Christian "machine."
Karen and Charlotte Pence on Vice President's Faith, Creating Marlon Bundo's First Book (Interview)
A new children's book by second lady Karen Pence and her daughter, Charlotte, details a day in the life of the vice president, told from the perspective of their pet rabbit, Marlon Bundo.
Abortion Speech Law Case Heard at Supreme Court; Pro-Life Advocates Anticipate Win
Hundreds of pro-life advocates assembled on the steps of the Supreme Court to rally in support of crisis pregnancy centers, contesting a California law which compels them to advertise and promote abortion.
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Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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