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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Christian Student Told to Leave Class for Reading Bible Before Class Started
Reading the Bible before class was enough to get an Arizona college student ordered by his professor to leave the classroom and referred to the department head.
Is It OK to Be Angry at God? Theology Professor Denny Burk Says 'Never'
A Southern Baptist theology professor made waves on the internet over the weekend with a simple tweet asserting that it's never acceptable to be angry at God.
What Is 'Sola Scriptura'? Russell Moore Explains
A prominent leader in the Southern Baptist Convention is clarifying what the often misunderstood Christian doctrine known as "Sola Scriptura" or "Scripture alone" actually means in this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation.
Pro-Lifers Praise Trump Appointment of Fellow Activist to HHS
Pro-life leaders are elated with the appointment of a veteran advocate for the unborn to a senior position in the Department of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration.
Jerry Fallwell Jr.: Evangelicals Have Found 'Dream President' in Donald Trump
One of President Donald Trump's earliest and most prominent evangelical backers is saying that evangelicals have "found their dream president."
Southern Baptist Megachurch Ends Withholding Funds From SBC's Cooperative Program
A Southern Baptist megachurch is resuming its giving to the Cooperative Program following months of saying it would escrow their contributions over significant disagreements with Russell Moore, president of the denomination's policy wing.
'13 Reasons Why' Romanticizes Suicide, Christian Leaders Warn
A popular television series that showcases the story of a teenager who dies by suicide is troubling many people, as schools and Christian leaders alike warn parents about its graphic themes, urging them to not let their children see it.
Bill Nye Is Manipulating Science to Promote Transgenderism, Says American College of Pediatricians Pres.
A leading pediatrician and notable social conservatives are decrying Bill Nye's promotion of sexual deviance and the misuse of science to further transgenderism.
Christian Orphans in North Korea Tortured for Their Faith in Jesus Christ
North Korean orphans are "tortured harshly" if it's discovered they're Christian, and the Chinese government is complicit is these atrocities, according to human rights activists and freedom advocates for North Korea.
James Dobson Reflects on 40 Years in Broadcasting: I Will Never Apologize for Defending Unborn, Marriage
James C. Dobson, one of the most respected and influential American evangelical leaders, is marking his 40th year in broadcasting, having reached hundreds of millions of people over the decades ministering to marriages and families.
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