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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UK council drops X-rated sex ed program for kids after Christian group intervenes
A controversial sex-ed curriculum that included lessons on masturbation, pornography and gender spectrum was dropped by a county council in England after parents and Christian activists protested.
Kavanaugh cites Roe v. Wade when writing on 'erroneous precedents' in court decision about verdicts
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh cited two major abortion-related decisions in a concurring opinion spelling out when "erroneous precedents" ought to be overturned.
Harvard prof. calls for ban on homeschooling, responses emerge
A Harvard Law School professor is calling for a presumptive ban on homeschooling, arguing that it poses harmful risks to children.
Calif. county facing backlash for banning singing for online church services
A county order in California is coming under criticism for its forbidding of singing in churches while recording online services during the COVID-19 pandemic unless those participating are singing from home.
Shutdown of economy may cause more harm than COVID-19, Dr. Phil says
The shutdown of the economy may eventually cause more poverty and mental health-related destruction than the coronavirus, according to television personality Dr. Phil McGraw.
Millennials, Gen Zers showing greater interest in Gospel amid COVID-19 pandemic, Greg Laurie says
A megachurch pastor whose Palm Sunday service was watched online by President Trump says that amid the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing numbers of young people are starting to embrace the Gospel.
Planned Parenthood was paid nearly $25,000 for aborted baby body parts, unsealed documents show
Newly unsealed documents show that over the course of three months in 2012, Planned Parenthood was paid thousands of dollars for the body parts of aborted babies, directly related to their "usability."
Idaho faces lawsuit over law barring trans-identified boys from competing in girls' sports
The ACLU is suing the state of Idaho over its new law prohibiting males, particularly those who self-identify as transgender, from participating in girls' sports at the high school and university levels.
New Mexico megachurch sues state over policy limiting gatherings to 5 or fewer
An evangelical church in Albuquerque is suing the state of New Mexico, arguing that the governor violated their First Amendment rights with her policy limiting gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Dome of historic church in Haiti goes up in flames, devastating UNESCO World Heritage site
A historic church in Haiti that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site has been significantly damaged following a fire that engulfed and destroyed its wooden dome.
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