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.
Latest
Jewish Lesbian, Radical Feminists, Conservative Christians Unite to Fight Transgender Bathroom Laws
Radical feminists, right-leaning Christians, and a Jewish lesbian who is a former drill sergeant are uniting to fight against "gender identity" laws, policies they say pose an grave threat to women and girls.
Human Rights Advocates Slam Georgetown Professor's Defense of Slavery, Non-Consensual Sex
A Georgetown University professor has outraged human rights advocates and Muslim students with his recent defense of slave labor and non-consensual sex.
Christian Leaders Decry Beyoncé's Ode to Pagan Fertility Cults at Grammys
Far too many Christians are becoming desensitized to the blatant paganism that's being promoted in culture, as evidenced by Beyoncé's display at the Grammys Sunday where she dressed and performed as Roman, Hindu, and African goddesses.
Scholar on How to Rebuild America From the 'Sewer' of Cultural Rot
An esteemed English professor who refused to go along with campus "diversity" programs believes American culture is disintegrating and is now offering a prescription to bring the United States out of what he views as the "sewer" of cultural rot.
Evangelicals Most in Favor of Letting Pastors Preach Politics From Pulpit: Poll
A new survey shows a substantial number of evangelicals favor scrapping the rule that forbids religious organizations and other tax-exempt entities from participating directly in politics, while others think the move might damage the Church's witness.
Matt Chandler: Compromising a Godly Spouse Just to Get Married Yields 'Heartbreak'
Pastor Matt Chandler has some advice for young Christian singles on Valentine's Day: Compromising a devout Christian spouse just for the sake of getting married will almost always result in more heartbreak.
John Piper: Difference Between God's Judgement and Discipline Is 'Infinite'
Pastor John Piper says the difference between the punishment for sin versus the pain of discipline and suffering from past sin is "infinite."
John Piper: Is Your Dog a Distraction in Your Christian Life?
Pastor and Reformed theologian John Piper is weighing in this week on how much pets can distract from the Christian life, saying that they can indeed be a distraction but can also point you to God.
Puerto Rican Baptist Groups Boycott Franklin Graham Over Support for Trump's Executive Orders
Some Baptists groups in Puerto Rico have said they will no longer support Franklin Graham's evangelistic rally in San Juan this weekend because he supports President Donald Trump's policies, claiming they are "contrary to the values of the Kingdom."
Mark Driscoll: Real St. Valentine Would Be 'Mortified' at What Feb. 14 Has Become
Pastor Mark Driscoll is weighing in this week on un upcoming holiday that many women love but men dread, saying the real St. Valentine would be "mortified" by what Feb. 14 has become.
Most Popular
Demons are real. Exorcism isn't the answer.
Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
Michael Youssef sounds alarm over Islamists in Texas ahead of AWAKE Houston
Richard Land 'delighted' to see Al Mohler's clarification on blasphemy law comments, but challenges 'religious test' for office
Inside my meeting with Reza Pahlavi: His plan for a free Iran
MUST READ
Sam Brownback condemns South Korea's 'shocking' treatment of ex-Trump diplomat
9/11 survivor recalls witnessing the 'best of America' overshadow 'pure evil'
Robert Jeffress: James Talarico’s beliefs are ‘evil’ and ‘not Christian’
New York marks 25 years after 9/11 in spectacle of hope and grief
Former Allen University board member sues board, AME Church, alleging fraud
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell declares ‘enough is enough’ at first-ever RNC midterm convention
Sing Conference: Wes Huff explains why 2,000 years of evidence supports the Bible
Hispanic Pentecostals gather in DC to plead 'mercy' as TPS for El Salvador expires
‘The Shack’ co-creator addresses universalism, theological criticism ahead of ‘unplanned sequel’ book
Josh Howerton draws parallels between Lindsay Clancy case, graphic story from Judges: 'What have we become?'
Episcopal Church celebrates first trans dean — woman in lesbian marriage to trans-identified pastor
Mel Gibson says ‘Resurrection’ will explore ‘different realms' including 'Hell of the just,' Genesis 1 'firmament'
Brazilian pastor who self-deported when visa expired returns to Texas church
'Prayer is a mighty thing': Church networks offer hope to communities that 'lost everything' in Nepal
Baptist pastor executed by Myanmar military junta amid conflict: watchdog
Abby Johnson warns Lindsay Clancy supporters against ‘conspiracy rot,’ ‘misguided compassion’
Church leaders mourn pastor killed at Big Church Festival in England
SMU cancels 'unapologetically Muslim' CAIR event on campus
Gang kills 47 in church attack, torches animals in Haiti
Apologist William Lane Craig draws backlash for questioning Nicene Creed: 'This is really bad'
Pastor who preached entire Bible in 96 hours says witch converted after cursing him: 'We wanted you to die'
How a 'God moment' became a 25-year mission to serve children with disabilities
