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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Prosperity Gospel Scholar Says Belief That Pain Will Always Bring Reward Is a 'Beautiful Lie'
A divinity School professor known for her scholarship on the prosperity gospel is explaining why the notion that "everything happens for a reason" and other Christian-sounding phrases prove futile.
Mike Pence Accepts Joy Behar's Apology for Calling His Christian Faith a 'Mental Illness'
Joy Behar has apologized to Vice President Mike Pence for comparing his Christian faith to a "mental illness" after the ABC network and its sponsors received tens of thousands of complaints.
CJ Mahaney Withdraws From T4G Conference Amid Concerns Over Past Sovereign Grace Sexual Abuse Scandal
The pastor who once led Sovereign Grace Churches, which was embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal that broke in 2012, has withdrawn from an upcoming Reformed conference amid contentions that concerns remain about how the cases were handled.
Sweden Is Refusing to Investigate Muslims' Attacks on Christian Refugees, Persecution Watchdogs Say
The Swedish government actively studies religious persecution of Muslims and Jews, but are largely ignoring attacks against Christians asylum seekers and refugees from the Middle East living in Sweden, Christian leaders say.
C&MA Denomination Decides Not to Discipline Ravi Zacharias Over Credentials, Alleged Illicit Relationship
The Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination has decided not to discipline apologist and author Ravi Zacharias following a review of the accusations against him regarding credential misrepresentation and an alleged affair.
Netanyahu Likens Trump to Bible's King Cyrus, a Comparison Made by Some Evangelicals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likened President Donald Trump to Cyrus the Great, the Persian king who rescued the Jewish people from Babylonian captivity, a comparison some evangelicals have been making since Trump's election campaign.
American Bioethicist Says She Is in Favor of Allowing Euthanasia For Children
Despite repeated assertions that physician-assisted suicide will only apply to terminally ill adults, some say a gradual push is happening toward allowing children to be euthanized.
Planned Parenthood Mocked for Forcefully Stating 'Some Men Have a Uterus'
A branch of the nation's largest abortion provider is being mocked on social media for emphatically stating that some males possess wombs.
Washington State to 'Monetize Wombs,' Legalize 'Baby Selling,' Redefine 'Parent'
Washington state is set to legalize commercial surrogacy, a move children's rights advocates say amounts to the selling of babies, bases the definition of a parent on "intent," and opens avenues for child abuse and other horrors.
Thousands of Mourners Pay Tribute to Billy Graham, 'Epitome of Love,' at US Capitol
Thousands of mourners paid their respects to the late Billy Graham Wednesday and Thursday, following a service in the U.S. Capitol honoring his life.
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Richard Land 'delighted' to see Al Mohler's clarification on blasphemy law comments, but challenges 'religious test' for office
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