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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Oldest Christian letter outside of Bible uncovered
A scrap of papyrus that was uncovered is approximately 1,700 years old and is being called the oldest Christian letter outside of the Bible.
Professor fired after speech opposing puberty-blocking drugs sues university
A Christian legal organization is representing a psychiatrist who was demoted and essentially ousted by the University of Louisville after he spoke publicly in opposition to medicalizing gender dysphoric youth with puberty-blocking drugs and hormones.
Planned Parenthood president ousted after less than a year; pro-life advocates hail 'momentum'
The president of the largest abortion provider in the nation has been ousted from her role amid conflict over the direction of the organization and her messaging strategy.
'Unplanned' has great first weekend opening in Canada; directors thrilled amid opposition
Amid considerable pushback, the pro-life motion picture "Unplanned" had a successful first weekend in Canada, averaging approximately $7,000 per screen.
5 reactions to Trump's 'go back' tweets to Democratic congresswomen
Christian leaders are responding to recent tweets from President Donald Trump in which he suggested that racial minority freshmen Congresswomen return to their countries of origin to help repair their corrupt governments.
Religious 'nones' increasing nationwide; 3 states see evangelical growth
In 46 states and in Washington, D.C., the nones have grown the most. The evangelical population grew in only three states.
Pro-life activist blasts media bias at White House summit on big tech censorship
A prominent pro-life activist President Trump highlighted at the White House Thursday is calling out media bias amid increased focus on the censorship of conservative viewpoints by big tech companies.
Oklahoma Southern Baptists aid detained migrants at border
Southern Baptists are heading to the southern border of the U.S. to minister to migrants presently being detained and in transition.
Man paralyzed in car crash dies of starvation after doctors remove feeding tube
Vincent Lambert, a man who was left paralyzed from a car accident more than a decade ago, has died in France after his feeding tube was removed.
UK doctor ousted for refusing to call bearded man in hypothetical scenario 'she': court hearing
A Christian physician lost his job in a British government agency after he said he would refuse to call a bearded man who is six feet tall "madam," according to court proceedings.
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They destroyed 108 Armenian churches. Now they're erasing more.
Richard Land 'delighted' to see Al Mohler's clarification on blasphemy law comments, but challenges 'religious test' for office
Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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