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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Churches Are Called to Help the Unemployed Facing Financial and Spiritual Struggles, Russell Moore Says
Unemployed men often face a deeply spiritual struggle, and as they endure the hardship that comes with sudden unemployment, one Christian leader is encouraging churches to do more to provide short-term monetary assistance.
New Age Writer-Turned-Born-Again Christian Steven Bancarz Exposes Demonic Deception of the Occult
Former New Age writer Steven Bancarz, who amassed a fortune from his website, became a born-again Christian last September and is now on a mission to expose this dark spirituality for what it really is: a demonic deception.
Sexting Has Become 'Rite of Passage' for Teens, Internet Safety Activist Warns Parents
A leading internet safety advocate is warning parents about the dangers of sexting, saying that it has become a "rite of passage" among teens.
Amy Schumer Decries Mother's Adultery and Divorce in New Book, 'The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo'
Comedian Amy Schumer has emerged as an apologist against divorce and adultery, decrying her mother's affair with her friend's dad and describing the heartache it caused in her memoir, "The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo."
What Is the Alt-Right? 3 Things You Should Know
Much has been made in the recent days about the appearance of the "alt-right," on the American political landscape with Hillary Clinton tying Donald Trump to it in a campaign speech on it in Reno, Nevada last Thursday, but what is it exactly?
Christian Moms Launch 'Bible Basics' Book Series to Teach Core Tenets of Faith to Babies and Toddlers
A millennial entrepreneur has launched a book company for the express purpose of teaching the Bible and core tenets of Christianity to babies and toddlers.
Feminist Writer Denies the Science of Porn Addiction: 'Conservative Christian Propaganda'
As scientific evidence continues to mount that porn addiction is real, one writer is ridiculing the notion, charging that anti-pornography efforts are rooted in "conservative Christian propaganda."
Harvest Megachurch Youth Pastors: Millennials Actually Love the Church if It's Real
Over 11,000 people received or recommitted to Christ this past weekend in Southern California, and the key to this harvest of souls are mobilized millennials who, according to local pastors, actually love the church.
Russell Moore Blasts NPR for Report Saying Baby-Making Is Immoral Because It Harms the Environment
Russell Moore is blasting the notion that children are a burden in response to a recent National Public Radio feature arguing that the way to protect kids from environmental disaster is to not have them in the first place.
Michele Bachmann: God Has Raised up Donald Trump
Former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann believes that God has raised up Donald Trump to win the general election, saying the candidate has "solid as a rock" people around him and "I don't think God sits things out."
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