What are you focusing on—your circumstances or Christ? This week on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," we’re cutting through the noise. Too many Christian men are stuck, sidelined by frustration, confusion, or comfort. But here’s the truth: your situation doesn’t determine your impact—your mindset does. Host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow share real-life perspectives, straight from Philippians 4:11-13, on how to live with strength, clarity, and g...
Jun 28, 2025•55 min•Ep. 284
Every Christian man faces a crucial question: What kind of legacy are you leaving at home? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," we’re turning the spotlight where it belongs—on the role of fathers. Your testimony begins in your home—in how you lead your family, take responsibility, and reflect the heart of God to your children. Do your kids see a man who seeks God daily? Do they recognize courage, humility, and leadership—because they’ve seen it in you? It’s not too...
Jun 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 283
They’re burning churches, jailing pastors, and killing Christians. What will it take for us to wake up? Over 380 million followers of Jesus around the world are facing extreme persecution—right now. Thousands are being murdered, imprisoned, or driven from their homes because they refuse to deny Christ. What would you do if your faith cost you everything? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) is joined by Ryan Brown, CEO of Open...
Jun 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 282
Are you doing the work God created you to do, or are you waiting for a sign while the world pulls your focus away from your purpose? Every moment you delay in service is a moment evil advances. We weren't saved to sit—we were saved to serve. Remembering those who sacrificed their lives in service, from the beaches of Normandy to your own home, it's the willingness to show up and obey God’s call that makes a difference. In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," the conve...
Jun 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 281
The crowd is loud. Is it leading you closer to Christ or pulling you away? Why do so many Christians compartmentalize their faith—living one way at church and another at work, in politics, or even at home? Are you shaping your life around God's truth or letting the world set your standards? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," the message is clear: The mob is not your friend. Host, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, confront the r...
May 31, 2025•55 min•Ep. 280
What if your frustration in life isn't about your circumstances, but your expectations? Are you expecting ease when God promises endurance? Are you frustrated because you've been shaped by culture instead of Scripture? How often do we fail to realize that our expectations are steering the direction of our lives and our faith ? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," the host, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, ask the hard questions:...
May 24, 2025•55 min•Ep. 279
The world is loud about identity, but are you listening to the right voice? What defines you—your past, your performance, your politics? Or is it the unchanging truth of who you are in Christ? In part two of "Is Your Identity in Christ or in Crisis?" host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, address the cultural chaos driven by confusion about identity. They challenge you to stop living off borrowed beliefs and anchor your life in God's truth. Do your values refle...
May 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 278
Lots of people are talking about how they identify —but do they really know who they are? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret) and Christy Mendelow take on one of the most important questions of our time: Is your identity in Christ—or in crisis? In a culture where people identify as anything and everything, even Christians are getting lost in labels—forgetting the one identity that matters most: child of God. Are you grounded in ...
May 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 277
Why do so many things feel so confusing—and who’s behind it? In Part 2 of “Obscured by the Enemy: Finding Clarity in God’s Word,” host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow continue the conversation on the spiritual tactics used by the enemy to distort, distract, and divide. From politics to media to even well-meaning religious voices, the devil works through confusion to pull believers away from the truth of God’s Word. Are your thoughts and choices rooted in Scripture...
May 03, 2025•55 min•Ep. 276
Is your faith more complicated than it needs to be? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow address how faith has been made unnecessarily complicated—by culture, by confusion, and even by the Church. If God’s Word is clear, why are so many Christians unsure of what to believe—or how to live it out? What happens when we drift from what God has plainly said? Maybe the real challenge isn’t figuring it o...
Apr 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 275
Who is Jesus to you ? That question is at the center of Easter—and your answer changes everything. In this special Easter episode of “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” Host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret), his wingman Christy Mendelow, and their guest, Pastor Alec Brunson, have an honest conversation about what the resurrection means, why it matters, and what it calls each of us to. Do you know about Jesus, or do you actually know Him? Is your faith something you say—or something yo...
Apr 19, 2025•55 min•Ep. 274
If the Bible is outdated, why does it still speak directly to what you're facing today? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow ask the hard questions: Is the Bible still relevant in a world that changes by the minute? Can the Bible really guide the way you live, lead, and make decisions today? They say yes—and point to Scripture to equip you with Truth that doesn't change. From the challenges you fa...
Apr 12, 2025•55 min•Ep. 273
In the final episode of Breaking Ground: Clearing the Way for Courageous Growth , we talk about how growth in your faith doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from facing challenges with courage and in faith. Join Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and wingman Christy Mendelow as they walk with you through the Disruptive Faith Action Guide , a powerful tool designed to help you identify and remove the obstacles standing in the way of your growth and take intentional steps to overcome them. Now is th...
Apr 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 272
If you're tired of surface-level faith, it's time to get serious about what's beneath it. In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret), his Wingman Christy Mendelow, and fellow Christian and pilot Jeff Egli get honest about what it takes to grow: obedience, resistance, and a willingness to be pruned. Is your heart ready for the kind of growth that comes through surrender? Are you willing to let go of what the world values so God can shape som...
Mar 29, 2025•55 min•Ep. 271
Spring just started—but don't mistake warmer weather for real growth. Are you letting God do the work of turning over the soil in your life? Or are you staying comfortable and resisting the very disruption that leads to real change? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), wingman Christy Mendelow, and guest Jeff Egli—a fellow Christian and airline pilot—talk about what it really takes for growth that lasts. Disruption. Challenge...
Mar 22, 2025•55 min•Ep. 270
Are you following Jesus or just following opinions? Last week, we exposed a dangerous reality—too many Christians are letting culture, influencers, and politics shape their faith instead of standing firm on God's Word. We tackled the dangers of syncretism, denominational thinking, and political agendas that distort truth. This week on “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow take that conversation further. The Bible ...
Mar 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 269
Are you standing firm on God's Word, or have you unknowingly compromised your faith? Too many Christians are letting culture, influencers, and politics shape their beliefs instead of relying on the Bible as the ultimate source of truth. On this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow expose the dangers of syncretism, the deception of denominational thinking, and why political agendas should never define y...
Mar 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 268
What happens when your faith clashes with the expectations of the world? Do you feel the tension between the life you’ve always known and the life Christ is calling you to live? On the latest episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," we’re tackling the struggle of standing firm in faith when old friendships, family dynamics, and past ways of thinking pull in the opposite direction. The world doesn’t make it easy, but Jesus never said it would be. How do you set boundaries that ...
Feb 28, 2025•55 min•Ep. 267
Are you exhausted trying to meet everyone's expectations? Work, family, responsibilities—it may feel like it never stops. But here's the real question: Whose strength are you walking in? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow tackle the tension men face between meeting the world's demands and standing firm in Jesus' priorities. If you strive in His strength to meet His expectations, you will fulf...
Feb 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 266
Love isn't chocolates, flowers, or fleeting feelings. It's not the empty promises the world sells on Valentine's Day. Real love—the kind that lasts—is a choice. A command. A calling. In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), his wingman Christy Mendelow, and guest Jeff Egli take on the truth about love—not the world's version, but God's. They'll dig into the one gift that never fades: love rooted in Christ. When the world frustrates yo...
Feb 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 264
What does it take to truly follow Jesus? A comfortable, routine faith—or a disruptive one that transforms everything? This week on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) welcomes back Pastor Chip Borden for the second episode in a two-part series on disruptive faith. They continue their conversation to unpack what it means to embrace the disruption Jesus brings. If your faith isn’t shaking up your priorities, relationships, and daily choices, are ...
Feb 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 264
Has your faith changed your life—or just your Sundays? This week on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Pastor Chip Borden joins the conversation to challenge everything you think about faith. Real faith isn’t comfortable. It’s disruptive. It shatters old habits, reorders priorities, and demands action. Abraham left everything behind. Jesus called His followers to surrender. What has your faith cost you? Don’t settle for a belief that makes no impact. Tune in for more. If you'd like...
Jan 31, 2025•55 min•Ep. 263
If the year already feels like it’s flying by, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: it’s never too late to start planning with purpose. On this week’s episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow unveil the CLEAR Framework—Clarity, Love, Earthly Good, Awareness, and Resilience. Are your goals aligned with God’s purpose? Are you prepared for the challenges ahead? Whether you’re leading your family, influenci...
Jan 24, 2025•55 min•Ep. 262
Have you ever thought about the ways you serve Jesus in your daily life? Whether you're at work, running errands, or spending time with family, every moment holds an opportunity to glorify Him. In this episode, join Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret) and Christy Mendelow on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow." Together with their guest, Dirk Smith, Vice President of Eastern European Mission, they discuss the transformative impact of sharing the Bible and how serving God in everyday life ...
Jan 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 261
What's the difference between a plan that works and one that falls apart? If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real, godly change in your life, tune in this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow." Host Colonel Richard Mendelow (Ret.) and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, unpack the secrets of successful planning. They introduce the CLEAR framework, a faith-centered guide rooted in Clarity, Love, Earthly Good, Awareness, and Resilience. You'll learn how t...
Jan 10, 2025•55 min•Ep. 260
What kind of year do you want 2025 to be? Deuteronomy 30 reminds us that God sets before us life and blessings or death and hardship—and the choice is ours. Are you ready to choose life by aligning with Christ, trusting Him, and following His ways? In this replay episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow" host, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), and his wingman Christy Mendelow unpack a vital truth from God’s Word: everything is a choice. Rooted in His commands, our decisions lea...
Jan 03, 2025•55 min•Ep. 259
How do our choices shape our lives? Tune in to this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow" to find out. Host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow reflect on a thought-provoking passage from Deuteronomy 30, where God presents a clear choice between life and death, blessings and curses. What does it mean to truly choose life as we step into a new year? How can our choices shape not only our lives but also the lives of our loved ones? Join the duo f...
Dec 26, 2024•55 min•Ep. 258
What does true strength look like? Is it found in power, control, or recognition—or in humility, surrender, and service? Tune in to hear host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow explore the idea that true strength begins in humility in this episode of “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow." They'll discuss how seeing yourself as small and embracing tiny opportunities to serve can lead to a more meaningful life rooted in faith. As Christmas reminds us of th...
Dec 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 256
What kind of government do you believe could truly solve the challenges we face? A benevolent king? A perfect ruler? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," the host, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, explore a truth that's been in front of us all along: Jesus is the King we need. How often do we reject His perfect governance for the flawed systems of men? In a world where our decisions impact generations, why do we continue to rely...
Dec 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 256
What happens when your faith comes under attack? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," the host, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret), and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, explore a critical question: How can the challenges we face as Christians refine and strengthen us rather than defeat us? Looking to history—like the attack on Pearl Harbor—they uncover how unexpected assaults can unite us, sharpen our resolve, and call us into meaningful action. Today, Christians are ...
Dec 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 255
