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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Millennial author at Exponential: 'Make the Great Commission great again'
A millennial Christian author is urging the church to reconsider its model of ministry to engage millennials, who he describes as "the most cause-oriented generation."
Drag show featuring persons with Down syndrome to occur in Grand Rapids; locals 'horrified'
Controversy has erupted in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a congressional candidate prohibited a venue he owns from being used to host a drag show featuring performers with Down syndrome.
Australia considering religious freedom bill after Israel Folau's firing over 'Hell' post
Australia is considering new religious freedom legislation following the firing of Christian rugby star Israel Folau over his Instagram posts about Hell.
Marianne Williamson decries 'overly secularized' Left, mockery of prayers against Hurricanes Dorian
Democratic presidential candidate and New Age author is pushing back against the "overly secularized" faction of her party for mocking those praying against hurricane Dorian after having suggested the "power of the mind" can deter the storm.
Barna: 'Resilient' young Christians deepening faith amid growing number of church dropouts
New research from Barna indicates that while a higher percentage of young people are dropping out of church the faith of those of stay is resilient in remarkable ways.
Daleiden hearing: Planned Parenthood staffer admits to supplying aborted body parts to broker
Court proceedings are underway to determine whether activists who exposed Planned Parenthood's harvesting of baby body parts for profit will face a criminal trial.
Christian songwriter releases song in solidarity with Hong Kong protesters
A recent graduate of Azusa Pacific University has written a song in hopes of inspiring American solidarity with the people of Hong Kong who have been doggedly protesting a proposed Chinese extradition law and police brutality.
Alyssa Milano sparks debate with Ted Cruz on Bible, guns and Bill of Rights
Actress Alyssa Milano sparked a Twitter debate about the Bible, guns and the Bill of Rights following a series of shootings in Texas, Alabama, and Illinois over the weekend.
Facebook censors pro-life group Live Action as 'false news,' cites pro-abortion fact checkers
Facebook is censoring pro-life group Live Action, claiming that its content is "false news" and using two doctors that perform abortions as fact-checkers.
Abducted Nigerian Christian teen Leah Sharibu alive: reports
The Nigerian government is now indicating that Christian teenager Leah Sharibu, who was captured by Boko Haram in February of 2018, is alive and not dead.
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