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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Oregon Official Who Fined Christian Bakery Owners $135K Loses Election Bid
The Oregon official that fined Christian bakers $135,000 for declining to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony lost his bid to become that state's secretary of state on Election Day.
What Was the Role of Prophecy in 2016 Election?
As post-election analysis continue, some are noticing Christians who prophesied a Trump victory amid seemingly impossible political circumstances and unfavorable media predictions.
Pastor Ronnie Floyd Calls on Church Leaders to Be Gracious in Post-Election Response
Pastor Ronnie Floyd, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is calling on church leaders to respond with grace in their post-election sermons and commentaries to their congregations and the public.
Supermoon: 3 Facts About November's Biggest Moon Since 1948
Stargazers will be able to see a massive supermoon on Nov. 13–14 because the moon will be physically closer to the Earth for the first time since 1948.
Did Electing Trump Save or Hurt Evangelicals?
After white evangelicals helped Donald Trump win the presidency, evangelical leaders are debating whether backing Trump helped or hurt the Church in America.
Franklin Graham: Media Didn't Understand 'God-Factor' in Election Outcome
Evangelist Franklin Graham is saying this week that as pundits and election analysts attempt to figure out how they made such inaccurate predictions, they failed to understand the hand of God at work.
Russell Moore on Election 2016: Resist Temptation for Political Power
One of Donald Trump's must outspoken critics is urging Christians to pray for the president-elect, and is calling the church to reject political idolatry following a "traumatizing" election season.
Franklin Graham Urges Americans to Pray for President-Elect Donald Trump
Evangelist Franklin Graham is congratulating the winners of last night's election and is urging Americans to unite after a long presidential campaign.
7 Iraqi Christian Girls Miraculously Rescued From ISIS in Kirkuk
Seven Christian girls in Iraq were rescued unharmed from Islamic State militants who invaded their home for several hours as they hid under their beds covered by blankets.
WikiLeaks: Clinton Campaign Chair Invited to Bizzare 'Spirit Cooking' Dinner
Newly released Wikileaks reveal that Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta was invited to a "Spirit cooking" dinner last summer with famed performance artist Marina Abramovic.
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Inside my meeting with Reza Pahlavi: His plan for a free Iran
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