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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Israel Folau joins new rugby team, forbidden from talking about faith
An Australian rugby player known for his outspokenness is joining a new team but is forbidden from talking about his faith.
Brazil’s president appoints Intelligent Design advocate to head top education agency
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has named an advocate for Intelligent Design as the head of a government agency that oversees the nation's university graduate programs.
Trump rolls out 'deal of the century' with Israel, annexation of West Bank
President Trump rolled out what is being called the "deal of the century" with Israel that includes annexation of parts of the West Bank and creates the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Detransitioner joins legal challenge against UK gender clinic, says trans medicalization 'torturous and unnecessary'
A British woman, who was given hormone blockers and opposite sex hormones as part of a gender transition, is suing the clinic that gave her the drugs, arguing she was medically harmed.
Trump signs bill authorizing $375M in grants for houses of worship to defend against violence
The Trump administration has authorized millions in federal grants for churches and other houses of worship and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of defending against violence amid rising hostility to religion, specifically anti-Semitism.
Katrina Jackson: Pro-lifers at 'turning point,' end to shedding innocent blood is here
The Louisiana state senator set to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court in March in defense of a law she authored believes the pro-life movement has reached a critical juncture in history.
March for Life 2020: Gen Z college leaders say science, compassion will save the unborn
For the young pro-lifers leading the March for Life this year, it is science and compassion that will win the day for the cause to save the unborn.
UK Christian charity backs lawsuit against gov’t for scrapping internet porn block
A Christian organization is backing a lawsuit against the U.K. government over its failure to implement age restrictions on pornography websites to protect children.
Missouri bill introduced to ban 'age-inappropriate' Drag Queen Story Hour in state public libraries
A bill has been introduced in the Missouri state legislature to restrict drag performers from reading to small children at libraries, a phenomenon that has upset parents nationwide.
Trump proclaims National Sanctity of Human Life Day on 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
President Donald Trump has proclaimed Jan. 22 as National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
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