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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Beach revival underway in So. Calif: 'A return to a gritty, raw Gospel, Jesus people movement'
A "beach revival" is underway in Southern California in what some say signals the beginning of a new Jesus movement.
Netflix series introduces trans character in kids' show 'Baby-Sitters Club'
A new Netflix series for children features a transgender character, in what some say amounts to propaganda that deliberately confuses kids.
One third of practicing Christians not watching online church services during COVID-19 lockdown: Barna
One-third of all practicing Christians haven't returned to church since the state lockdowns in response to the coronavirus, new research reveals.
Conjoined twin sisters looked at each other for first time after Vatican hospital operation
A set of twin sisters from the Central African Republic joined at the skull were successfully separated following a lengthy surgery at Gesu Bambino, the pope's pediatric hospital in Rome.
Kanye West blasts Planned Parenthood created by ‘white supremacists to do the devil's work’
Rap artist turned gospel music star Kanye West is calling the nation's largest abortion provider was created by "white supremacists to do the Devil's work."
Ancient seal stamp, bulla uncovered in City of David in Israel
An ancient seal stamp and bulla from the time of Nehemiah has been discovered in the City of David archaeological site just outside Old City Jerusalem in Israel.
Our girls are being irreversibly damaged by the transgender craze: book review
Although it has never been easy, the fear of entering womanhood is so excruciatingly painful for some girls they want to escape it entirely. And many are desperately trying by adopting a new persona.
'People are afraid to leave the house': Chicago pastor decries city's gun violence
A Chicago pastor is decrying the violence in the Midwestern city following the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl and the deaths of 14 others who were killed over the holiday weekend.
JK Rowling raises concerns over trans hormones, calls it 'new form of gay conversion therapy'
Author J.K. Rowling has continued to raise concerns about transgender activism, particularly the promotion of experimental puberty blockers prescribed to minors, for which she was recently accused of attacking people who take medication to aid their mental health.
Calif. issues ban on singing in churches amid ongoing pandemic
New COVID-19 guidelines in California forbid singing during worship services to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
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How a 'God moment' became a 25-year mission to serve children with disabilities
Adam Hamilton campaign responds to claims pastor believes non-Christians 'go to Heaven': 'Inclusivism, not universalism'
