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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Sho Baraka Responds to LifeWay Taking 'The Narrative' Off Store Shelves Over 'Penis' Controversy
Rapper Sho Baraka is responding to the controversy surrounding Christian retailer LifeWay removing his album from store shelves because one of his songs contains the word "penis."
Katie Couric's Nat Geo 'Gender Revolution' Ignores Critics Who Say Transgender Agenda Harms Kids
Katie Couric's National Geographic channel special "Gender Revolution" furthers the notion that a person's gender is not determined by their DNA but by psychological self-perception, a belief that harms children, critics say.
LifeWay Removes Rapper Sho Baraka's Album From Stores Over the Word 'Penis'
LifeWay Christian bookstore has announced that it will no longer carry the album of a popular hip-hop artist because of some of the lyrics in his music, specifically the word "penis."
Children Do Better With Married Parents vs. Cohabiting Couples: Study
New research released this week highlights the differences between children who were born into married households versus those with cohabiting and single parents.
Franklin Graham: Trump Should Protect Religious Freedom, 'Despite Threats From Activists'
Franklin Graham is urging President Donald Trump to issue an executive protecting religious freedom in light of "numerous" cases of Christian businesses and organizations being targeted during the Obama years.
Conservatives Pounce on Trump Charge That US Is Morally Equivalent to Russia
Conservatives are taking exception to President Donald Trump's apparent disregard for American exceptionalism.
John Piper: How to 'Pray the Bible'
Theologian and Desiring God founder John Piper is hailing the practice of poring over the scriptures and praying through them in the manner of the earliest Christians.
Benham Brothers Pray for Revival in America During Lady Gaga's Halftime Show
David and Jason Benham opted not to watch Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show and instead spent that time praying for revival in America, and urged thousands to do the same
NFL Star Ben Watson: Black Lives Don't Matter When We Abort Our Children
Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson is weighing in on Black History Month this week, arguing that black lives do not matter when we support the "termination" of black unborn children.
Planned Parenthood Losing Control of Narrative and State Funds in Iowa, Life Advocate Says
Iowa may become the latest state to strip government funds from abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.
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