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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French man in vegetative state for decade has feeding tube removed, set to die after 6-year battle
A French man who has been in a vegetative state for over 10 years after a car accident is currently being legally starved to death, despite objections from his family and pro-life advocates.
5 things to know about the Jeffrey Epstein arrest, sex trafficking charges
The arrest of billionaire and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges is fueling speculation that many powerful, wealthy people are likely to be exposed or implicated.
APA launches task force on 'consensual non-monogamy,' calls polyamory a 'marginalized identity'
The American Psychological Association has established a task force on "consensual non-monogamy," an effort they say is necessary in order to reduce "stigma" on persons who practice polyamory.
Amazon pulls books by authors who once identified as gay, lesbian
Following the removal of books by a Catholic psychologist amid LGBT activist pressure, Amazon has removed the works of other authors who once lived and identified as gay.
Authorities investigating criminal reports of men buying kids in Mexico before crossing US border
Authorities are investigating claims that migrant men in Tijuana, Mexico, are attempting to buy children from poor, single mothers living at shelters so they increase their chances of being released from border detention centers sooner and gaining asylum in the U.S.
Amazon stops selling books by Catholic psychologist amid LGBT activist pressure
Amazon has permanently removed from its website books by Joseph Nicolosi, who was often referred to as the "father of conversion therapy," a move some say portends censorship of anything Christian regarding sexuality.
Manslaughter charge dropped against woman whose unborn baby died after she was shot
A manslaughter charge has been dropped against an Alabama woman whose unborn baby died during a fight in which she was shot in the stomach five times.
UK gender clinic reports highest record of girls, young kids seeking to transition
The only gender clinic in England has seen a significant increase in girls seeking to "transition" to male, the highest proportion ever recorded, in addition to an increase in younger patient referrals, figures show.
Hong Kong: Chaos breaks out, demonstrators storm gov't building in extradition protests
The pushback against proposed extradition laws in Hong Kong in a protest that was punctuated by the Christian song "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" has escalated into mayhem.
Denmark launches new restrictions on parental divorce
The Danish parliament is introducing a mandatory course for parents who have minor children and are seeking a divorce, stipulating they must go through a 3-month "reflection period" before it can be finalized.
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Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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