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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Church of England urges gov't to allow singing to return to church amid fading COVID-19
The Church of England is urging that singing be allowed in churches as soon as possible in light of the receding COVID-19 pandemic.
NCAA may move tournament from Idaho over ban on trans-identified males in female sports
National Collegiate Athletic Association officials will weigh a decision to move the 2021 men's basketball tournament games scheduled to be played in Idaho because the state recently passed a bill banning trans-identified males from competing in women's sports.
'Woke' Gospel on race relations in light of George Floyd compromises biblical teaching: scholar
An Anglican scholar is warning that amid ongoing political developments related to racial injustice in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, Christians are embracing a compromised Gospel as it relates to race.
COVID-19: Retracted hydroxychloroquine studies, changes to carrier risk, how virus spreads on surfaces
The global coronavirus pandemic that spurred mass government shutdowns of businesses and the loss of over 30 million jobs in the U.S. has led many to question the ever-changing advice coming from the World Health Organization and other experts who’ve been advising government officials and the public.
Parents for Safe Schools submits record number signatures to repeal Wash. state's sex-ed law
Voters in Washington will get to decide whether to repeal a new law to implement controversial sex-ed programs in public schools statewide after residents gathered the requisite number of signatures to get the referendum on the November ballot.
JK Rowling explains views on transgenderism: 'I refuse to bow down'
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, provided further context to her criticisms of transgender ideology and staunch opposition to women being forced out of their careers for expressing their opinions on the matter.
Christians in America face dire 'reckoning' regardless of 2020 election outcome: Dreher, Erickson
Regardless of the outcome of the 2020 election Christians in the United States will soon face a cataclysmic "reckoning" in light of current cultural dynamics.
Family policy group launches 'Save Girls' Sports' campaign to preserve female athletics
A family advocacy organization is setting in motion a nationwide push to preserve female-only sports amid the rising trend of biological males who identify as transgender competing as though they are girls.
Rachel Hollis, author of 'Girl, Wash Your Face,' announces divorce
The author of the bestselling book Girl, Wash Your Face announced that she and her husband are divorcing.
NCOSE honors Instacart, Doordash for anti-trafficking efforts amid COVID-19 pandemic
A national anti-porn advocacy organization is setting in motion a campaign recognizing nonprofit groups, companies and people who are defending human dignity from any form of sexual exploitation.
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James Talarico's moderate makeover doesn't add up
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Episcopal Church celebrates first trans dean — woman in lesbian marriage to trans-identified pastor
Mel Gibson says ‘Resurrection’ will explore ‘different realms' including 'Hell of the just,' Genesis 1 'firmament'
Brazilian pastor who self-deported when visa expired returns to Texas church
'Prayer is a mighty thing': Church networks offer hope to communities that 'lost everything' in Nepal
Baptist pastor executed by Myanmar military junta amid conflict: watchdog
Abby Johnson warns Lindsay Clancy supporters against ‘conspiracy rot,’ ‘misguided compassion’
Church leaders mourn pastor killed at Big Church Festival in England
SMU cancels 'unapologetically Muslim' CAIR event on campus
Gang kills 47 in church attack, torches animals in Haiti
Apologist William Lane Craig draws backlash for questioning Nicene Creed: 'This is really bad'
Pastor who preached entire Bible in 96 hours says witch converted after cursing him: 'We wanted you to die'
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'
