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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Louie Giglio: God's Mercy Is Found Only 20 Inches Away. Here's Where
Passion Movement founder Pastor Louie Giglio kneeled down on stage to lead tends of thousands of millennials to lift up a moving prayer in which at one point he said, "God's mercy is only 20 inches from us," at the Together 2016 event at the National Mall.
Is the Christian Right Dead?
Donald Trump signals the death of the Christian Right, the newspapers report. But the "Religious Right is dead" headline is not new. Is this time any different?
Religious Freedom in the Military Under Increased Assault, Advocates Say
Christians must remain vigilant in light of increased assaults on religious liberty in the military, Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty Director Ron Crews argued Tuesday.
Denver Pastor Starts 'Doubters Club' to Engage Skeptics With the Gospel (Interview)
When Preston Ulmer set out for Colorado with missions on his heart, one of his first stops was at a coffee shop in Denver's Highlands neighborhood.
Christians in Russia Fear KGB-Style Crackdowns After Putin Signs Law Banning Evangelism
Russian evangelicals are expressing alarm in light of President Vladmir Putin's signing of a so-called anti-terrorism law last Thursday that imposes harsh restrictions on religious freedom by banning religious gatherings in homes as well as evangelism and missionary activities.
Iowa Commission Revises Church Transgender Bathroom Regulations Brochure; Problems Remain, ADF Says
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission revised their online brochure that previously stated transgender bathroom provisions in state law apply to churches when the service is open to the public.
Popular Pastor Quits School Board Post Over Policy Teaching Students Safe Homosexual Sex, Abortion
A popular Southern California pastor and school board member says he could be sued for voting against implementing a policy that mandates teaching pro-LGBTQ sexual ethics in public schools.
Russell Moore to Churches: If You Ignored Shootings of Sterling, Castile, 'Black Lives Are Invisible to Your People'
Amid the killing of five Dallas police officers by a lone sniper Thursday night and two officer-involved shootings in which two black men were shot dead earlier this week, Russell Moore is calling on white evangelicals to acknowledge America's structural sins.
Anglican Church of Canada to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage at General Synod
The Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote Monday on a resolution to change the denomination's definition of marriage to include same-sex couples.
Churches Can't Have Sex-Segregated Bathrooms, Make Transgender Feel Unwelcome, Unless Closed to Public, Iowa Commission Says
Iowa churches are required to base bathroom use upon gender identity, not biological sex, and could be barred from making statements that make a transgender person feel unwelcome, unless services are closed to the public, the Iowa Civil Rights Commission has stated.
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