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 Christian Leaders Offer Perspectives on the Las Vegas Massacre
In what is being called the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, the slaughter of 59 people Sunday night at a music festival in Las Vegas Sunday has gripped the United States with sorrow and horror.
Martin Luther: What You Might Not Know About the Man Who Sparked the Reformation
Few people have punctuated history like Martin Luther, the man who spawned the Protestant Reformation 500 years ago, says author Eric Metaxas, whose latest book chronicles his life and legacy.
Is Dating During High School Harmful? John Piper Answers
A prominent Reformed theologian thinks it's unwise for teenagers to date while in high school, and says that youth, with some exceptions, should postpone it until they're spiritually mature and ready to move toward marriage.
Church of England to Install Luxury 'Pods' in Old Churches for Vacationers to Raise Funds
Several Anglican churches in England are preparing to install luxury "pods" for vacationers within their buildings to defray renovation expenses, bringing together glamorous camping — "glamping" — in old churches, which is being called "champing."
Steve Scalise: 'God Intervened,' a String of 'Little Miracles' Saved My Life
The Louisiana congressman who was shot and nearly killed earlier this year while playing baseball believes "God intervened" and a string of "little miracles" along the way ultimately saved his life.
4 Christian Reactions to Hugh Hefner's Death: The Mansion Is a Myth
Here are the thoughts of some of the leading Christian leaders and writers about Hefner's life and what he left behind.
Steve Scalise Hails 'Power of Prayer,' 'Miracles' in First House Speech After Near-Fatal Shooting
Louisiana Republican Congressman Steve Scalise who was shot at a baseball practice in mid-June returned to Capitol Hill Thursday, praising God profusely for the many "miracles" and answered prayers since that day.
Black Pastor Explains How the Reformation Addressed Social Injustice, Exploitation
When many think of the Protestant Reformation they recall Martin Luther's 95 theses or his emphasis on being saved by grace through faith. But what is not often remembered is the Reformation's addressing of social injustices, according to an African-American pastor who wrote a Ph.D. dissertation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s theology of suffering.
1 in 4 Millennials Have Never Married, May Never Marry or Have Kids: Study
Over a quarter of millennials have never gotten married or had children, and if demographic trends continue many will never marry or start families, according to a new study.
New Ager-Turned-Christian Steven Bancarz Exposes Connection Between Psychedelic Drugs and Witchcraft
A former New Ager who became a born again believer in Jesus is explaining the link between the use of psychoactive substances and the occult.
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They destroyed 108 Armenian churches. Now they're erasing more.
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