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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4 Memorable Moments From the March for Life 2018
Tens of thousands gathered for the annual March for Life Friday, an event many regarded as especially meaningful since it was the first time a sitting U.S. President addressed the crowd via video live stream from the White House rose garden.
Video of Deported Dad Saying Goodbye to Wife and Kids Goes Viral; Russell Moore Demands Action
The political squabble over DACA and immigration continues to heat up in Washington D.C. with increased attention on a Mexican father now separated from his family after living in the United States for 30 years.
Support for Abortion Required to Apply for Gov't Grants in Canada; Pro-Lifers Push Back
If churches and other Christian groups in Canada want to receive government grants for student summer jobs, support for abortion must be part of their "core mandate," according to a Canadian government official.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Having Too Many Kids? Feminist Says Population Control Worth Revisiting
HGTV's Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are being irresponsible, a feminist argued, since having "too many" children threatens the planet. And though population control is tied to troubling things, it is worth revisiting, she suggested.
New NHS Guidelines Invite Men Who Identify as Women to Have Cervical Exams
Great Britain's National Health Service is offering breast exams and cervical smear tests for men who identify as women despite not having a cervix, according to a new public health guidebook on transgender and nonbinary persons.
Google Manipulating Searches of Conservative Sites, Leaving Liberal Sites Alone, Analysis Finds
Evidence continues to mount that the world's most powerful search engine is deliberately manipulating search results they deem objectionable by providing sketchy fact-check reviews of conservative websites while leaving liberal sites untouched.
Moody Bible President, COO Resign Amid Controversy, Provost Retires
The president and chief operating officer of Moody Bible Institute have resigned amid controversy over the theological direction of the institution and allegations of shady administration practices, the school announced Wednesday. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring.
Investors Demand Apple Combat 'Youth Phone Addiction' as Mental Health Risk for Kids Grows
A rising number of influential voices are sounding the alarm about the dangers of smartphone technology, as major investors in Apple urge the company to address the public health crisis of youth phone addiction.
Moody Bible Fires Radio Host Julie Roys; Tension Builds Amid Faculty Cuts, 'Self-Dealing' Allegations
A popular Moody Radio personality was fired amid controversy over a growing liberal theological drift at Moody Bible Institute and allegations of "self-dealing" among the administration and trustees.
Women Describe Trauma of Abortion in Survey; Nearly 3 in 5 Abortions Done 'To Make Others Happy'
New research reveals the reasons why most women make the difficult decision to have an abortion and chronicles the struggles they face afterward.
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Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
Richard Land 'delighted' to see Al Mohler's clarification on blasphemy law comments, but challenges 'religious test' for office
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