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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Trump faced 'overwhelming pushback' from conservative Christians on Syria policy, Sen. Graham says
President Donald Trump faced "overwhelming" pushback from conservative Christians for his decision to pull troops out of the northern region of Syria in a move that was viewed by many as an abandonment of Kurdish allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham said, but he was ultimately persuaded by the argument that Syrian oilfields needed protection.
Jerry Falwell Jr. and Charlie Kirk started a think tank and called it 'Falkirk'
A new center at Liberty University is opening to combat the idea that, among other things, Jesus was a socialist.
All Democratic presidential candidates back taxpayer-funded abortions
Every Democratic presidential candidate that remains in the race is now on record saying they support taxpayer-funded abortion at the federal level.
Harvest Bible Chapel releases financial records review exposing misuse of church funds
A legal and financial review of Harvest Bible Chapel's records has revealed that their founding and now former pastor James MacDonald was paid over $1 million annually, amid other instances of malfeasance.
5-y-o boy hurled from balcony at Mall of America now walking; credits angels, Jesus
The 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America in Minnesota is now walking "perfectly," and is giving credit to angels who caught him and to the love of Jesus.
Did the flood of Noah cover the entire earth? Hugh Ross on what the Bible says
Contrary to the claims of Young Earth creationists, Noah's flood was geographically local, not over the entire earth, scientist Hugh Ross maintains.
UK pro-life activist blames transgender activists for US travel restriction amid harassment
A British pro-life advocate and Catholic journalist was refused entry to the United States Tuesday, in what appears to have been a scheme carried out by trans activists and their allies.
Hong Kong ablaze as protests intensify: 'We might as well go down fighting'
The protests in Hong Kong continues to intensify, as hope wanes among natives, some of whom say they are afraid but might as well go down fighting.
Evangelical PM slams Israel Folau for linking Australia wildfires to God's wrath
Australian rugby star Israel Folau is generating controversy again this time for his remarks linking eastern Australia's brushfire crisis with the wrath of God.
Salvation Army responds to 'misinformation' about ministry, Chick-fil-A ending giving
The Salvation Army is urging the public to seek the truth about who they are in light of Chick-fil-A's decision to restructure their philanthropic giving and end their multi-year funding commitments to the organization.
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