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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NAE and CCCU boards back LGBT compromise for religious freedom exemptions
Two prominent Christian groups are backing the addition of sexual orientation and gender identity as categories to federal nondiscrimination law in exchange for religious exemptions, a move that is dividing Christians.
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations in Fundamental Baptist churches, investigation finds
Hundreds of sexual abuse allegations have been found in Independent Fundamental Baptist churches spanning 40 states and Canada, according to a new report.
Doctors, psychiatrists, lawyers launch petition to define gender by biology in the law
Physicians, psychiatrists, and attorneys are applauding a recently proposed Trump administration memo to define gender in the law based on biology, effectively scrapping "gender identity," and are asking federal agencies to follow through with it.
David Limbaugh explains why Christians must learn about Paul, his work and the early church
The Christian faith cannot be understood apart from the radical obedience and transformation of a persecutor-turned-Apostle, Paul, whose life and words shaped the early church more than any other man.
Convicted child pornographer promotes pedophilia in peer-reviewed academic journal
A peer-reviewed academic journal has made the controversial decision to publish a piece promoting the normalization of pedophilia.
How should Christian celebrities respond when asked 'the big question' about homosexuality?
More than any other matter, Christians who become famous or in any way visible public figures will one day be asked by media outlets what they think about homosexuality. The question becomes: What and how is the best way to respond?
John MacArthur to students questioning accreditation problems: 'Keep your mouth shut'
Pastor John MacArthur has described the probation of his Master's University and Seminary by an accrediting agency as an "orchestrated" attack, possibly by Satan, and directed students to keep quiet about the controversy.
Can Christians celebrate Hanukkah?
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, began Sunday, a holiday which starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev and lasts for eight days.
What is God's gender?
While the book of Genesis explains God made human beings both male and female in His image, throughout the biblical narrative God is revealed as a Father who refers to Himself in male terms.
Dutch court rejects claims of man who wanted to be trans-age, 20 years younger
A Dutch court has rejected the claims of man who wanted to change his age to be 20 years younger and drew comparisons to the way some people are now legally changing their gender identification.
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Deion Sanders' public prayer in tongues sparks debate on biblicality
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