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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'Day of Mourning' to be held in Virginia's capital to protest Gov. Northam's infanticide remarks
A grassroots movement of repentance inspired by pro-life advocates as a response to the push to liberalize abortion laws in states across the country will be holding a gathering in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday to fast and pray.
Cornell Univ. disinvites black Christian pro-life speaker because she believes in biblical marriage
A Christian speaker was disinvited from defending the pro-life position in a debate at Cornell University after it was discovered that she holds the historic Christian view on sexuality and marriage.
Mental health crisis: Depression, suicide rates among American youth skyrocketing
American youth are facing a mental health crisis of tremendous proportions, new data shows, as rates of suicide and depression have skyrocketed in the past decade.
World Help facilitating aid to help Zimbabwe recover in aftermath of devastating Cyclone Idai
A Virgina-based Christian aid group is facilitating relief to a Zimbabwe following a devastating cyclone earlier this week.
Trump signs executive order denying funds to universities that stifle free speech
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday stating that federal research grants will be withheld from colleges and universities that are hostile to free speech.
Trans group activist drops police complaint against Christian for 'misgendering' adult child
A transgender rights activist who reported a British Christian journalist to the police for "misgendering" her teenage child has withdrawn her complaint.
Vancouver city council defunds rape crisis center for barring males who identify as female
The Vancouver city council has voted to cut public funding from Canada's oldest rape crisis center because they refuse to allow trans-identified males into spaces specifically reserved for female victims.
Christian journalist to be interrogated by police for 'misgendering' activist's transgender child
A Catholic journalist in England is being told by police that she may have committed a criminal offense because she "misgendered" someone and will soon be interrogated under caution.
Parents of autistic child threatened with removal of custody after rejecting puberty blockers
The parents of an autistic teen in England say they were threatened that their son would be removed from their custody following their objections about giving him puberty blockers.
ECFA suspends Harvest Bible Church amid scandal; former members demand donations be returned
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has suspended Chicago-area megachurch Harvest Bible Church following the firing of its longtime pastor James MacDonald and amid ongoing revelations that the ministry had misappropriated funds.
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Demons are real. Exorcism isn't the answer.
Inside my meeting with Reza Pahlavi: His plan for a free Iran
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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