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 Things to Know About Trump's Education Secretary Pick Betsy DeVos
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make Cabinet appointments and one of his latest choices is turning heads in the school choice advocacy community, with school voucher proponents rejoicing and teachers unions lamenting.
Planned Parenthood Abortionist Thanks God for 'Guiding My Hand' When Killing Babies
A Planned Parenthood abortionist was caught on videotape thanking God for helping her perform abortions as she stood next to a large photo of a 21-week-old aborted baby.
3 Things to Know About Trump's AG Nominee Jeff Sessions
As President-elect Trump proceeds to fill his Cabinet, speculations are swirling regarding his approach to governance in light of who he selects for key positions, particularly for Attorney General, the nation's chief law enforcement officer.
John Piper: Interracial Marriage Should Be Celebrated in the Church
Theologian and Desiring God founder John Piper says contrary to how he was raised and once thought, interracial marriage among Christians should not only be permitted but celebrated in the Church.
Designers Refuse Melania Trump, So Should Wedding Vendors Be Able to Refuse Gay Weddings?
A high-profile fashion designer who is refusing to design clothes for Melania Trump is fueling conversation surrounding freedom of association and religious liberty in America, with conservatives and libertarians alike decrying the double standard.
Rick Warren, Father Robert Barron Decry California's Assisted Suicide Law, Culture of Death
Pastor Rick Warren and Father Robert Barron are decrying the culture of death and California's new law that allows physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.
$800,000 Approved for Planned Parenthood Investigation by Republicans as Defunding Efforts Ramp Up
Leading pro-lifers are vowing this week to keep fighting for the unborn in a new presidential administration as congressional Republicans amp up their investigation into Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
Christians in South Sudan Jubilant Over Trump Victory, Religious Freedom Advocate Says
Christians and Muslims from both South Sudan and the Nuba and Darfur regions of Sudan are celebrating President-elect Donald Trump's victory in last week's elections, according to a human rights advocate who has worked extensively in the region.
Franklin Graham Hails Defeat of Oregon Official Who Fined Christian Bakers $135K
Evangelist Franklin Graham is hailing the defeat of the Oregon official who fined Christian bakery owners $135,000 last year after they declined to participate in a same-sex wedding ceremony in 2013.
Did 81 Percent of Evangelicals Really Vote for Trump? Not So Fast, Some Say
Much of the media is reporting that 81 percent of evangelicals voted for Trump, using exit polling data. Notable conservative evangelicals are challenging this statistic, contending the figure is somewhere between 35 and 45 percent, and many of them did so begrudgingly.
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Inside my meeting with Reza Pahlavi: His plan for a free Iran
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