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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Sexual Violence Reports in Target Spike After Transgender Bathroom Policy: Study
A new study documents the increase in sexual violence incidents at Target stores since the company officially announced two years ago that men who identify as female can enter women's bathrooms and changing rooms.
Moody Bible Admin. Still Not Addressing Concerns, Julie Roys Says; Former Prof. Files Lawsuit
Following a leadership shakeup at Moody Bible Institute the doctrinal direction of the school is being brought into focus as is the administration's willingness to overlook things that contradict its policies, according to a former employee.
How Schools Are 'Programming' Children, Imposing Transgender Ideology: Propaganda Expert
A former intelligence professional, who is a historian of the Soviet Union, is warning that schools in America are starting to embrace a propaganda operation designed to squash thought and demand allegiance to political correctness and gender ideology.
Why does Christianity exalt the human body and secularism seek to destroy it?: Nancy Pearcey (Interview)
Arguably no subject divides Americans more passionately than what it means to be a human being, especially when it comes to sexuality, identity, and the body.
Pope Francis Received Letter From Chilean Sex Abuse Victim Despite Denials, Report Claims
Allegations of neglecting to address clergy sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church are resurfacing with a report indicating Pope Francis had received a 2015 letter from a survivor despite denials to the contrary.
5 Commercials That Stuck Out During Super Bowl 52
Here are five Super bowl LII commercials that were particularly memorable.
Understanding Jesus Through the Eyes of an Arab Christian, Jerusalem Native (Interview)
An indigenous Arab Christian from Jerusalem is connecting Western Christians with believers in the Middle East in a new book to help them understand the moments leading up to Jesus' death and the Gospel through an ancient near Eastern lens.
Amb. for Int'l Religious Freedom Sam Brownback: Advancing Religious Liberty Is 'America's Most Noble Effort'
Vice President Mike Pence swore in Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as the new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Thursday, a key State Department post that advocates for persecuted religious minority groups worldwide.
Netherlands Euthanizes 29-Y-O Mentally Ill Woman; Bioethicists Ask 'Where Does This End?'
The Netherlands has euthanized a 29 year old woman who was not diagnosed with a physical disease but was suffering psychologically, an example of the growing allowances for what is being called "dignified death."
Strategies for Reaching Gen Z Not Working, We Must Equip Teens to 'Engage Not Enrage': Evangelist
Amid reports of skyrocketing atheism among Generation Z, an evangelist who mobilizes youth to share the Gospel is urging Christians to redouble their efforts to reach young people.
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