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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Child sex trafficking survivor forced into porn demands gov’t stop Pornhub from profiting off crimes
A sex trafficking survivor who was forced to perform in porn videos and sexually assaulted by multiple men is demanding that Pornhub be held accountable for profiting off child sex crimes after numerous videos were posted on the site that is visited 115 million times every day.
What Christian leaders, other Americans are doing to observe Lent
As Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday, Christian leaders and ministers from various theological streams are commenting on its significance and what humanity might do to participate in it.
Sweden: 1,500 percent documented rise in gender dysphoria in teens since 2008
Mirroring other Western countries, the nation of Sweden has documented an astronomical rise in gender dysphoria diagnoses among teenagers in the past decade.
Jean Vanier, Catholic advocate for the disabled, sexually abused 6 women: internal report
The founder of L'Arche and respected advocate for the intellectually disabled, Jean Vanier, who died last year at age 90, was sexually abusive to at least six women, an investigation has revealed.
'Waves' of repentance, revival occurring in Tennessee
Marked by fasting and sincere repentance, "waves" of revival are breaking out as the Holy Spirit is stirring across the state of Tennessee.
ERLC says scrutiny by SBC Executive Committee is 'disrespectful,' sows division
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention has set in motion to study its policy arm, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, a move the ERLC says creates division and is disrespectful.
Portuguese parliament votes to allow euthanasia for terminally ill amid protests
Despite protests, lawmakers in Portugal have voted to allow euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill in the western European nation.
Trump admin. creates new advisory board to expose research using aborted baby body parts
The Trump administration announced this week that a new ethics board has been formed to investigate the use of fetal body parts in scientific research.
Judge throws out lawsuit against Ohio college for forcing professor to use trans pronouns
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Christian professor who sued his employer for forcing him use opposite sex pronouns when speaking to transgender-identifying persons.
Babies born using IVF face increased risk of dying in first year: study
Babies born via in vitro fertilization face a greater risk of dying during their first year of life than babies conceived naturally, a study has found.
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James Talarico's moderate makeover doesn't add up
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How a 'God moment' became a 25-year mission to serve children with disabilities
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