Guest: Pastor Steve Dennis Continuing in our series called “Courageous Conversations,” in this show, host Richard Mendelow talks with guest Pastor Steve Dennis and wingman Christy Mendelow about trusting God and the conditioning it requires. No, this is not a show about physical fitness but rather about spiritual fitness and the training necessary to walk as a Christian warrior in this world. Conditioning involves choice. As such, they discuss the choices we make in that walk. Listen in to hear ...
Mar 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 164
This show is the second in the "Courageous Conversations" series. Pastor Steve Dennis joins host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow and they discuss the rules of engagement for conflict. You'll hear a conversation about the realities of life, the conflicts we encounter, and how to handle them as a courageous Christian. You'll walk away with Bible-based principles that you can use to guide your daily choices and actions. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review ...
Mar 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 163
As a follow up to the just wrapped “Current Event” series, this show continues the focus of looking at the world through the lens of faith. Pastor Steve Dennis joins host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow in this episode and together, they break down everyday happenings in life and talk about how to live out your faith daily no matter the circumstances. Listen in for an honest, relevant, and heartfelt conversation and one that will empower you to walk boldly and with compassion t...
Feb 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 162
In this conversation, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow wrap up their latest series looking at current events through the lens of faith. They talk about another current event involving the intersection of a sports figure, faith, and the secular world. And they review their conversations with guests through the series and recap how you can stand courageously on the spiritual battlefield of this world, living out your faith even in the most trying of circumstances. Please add ...
Feb 20, 2023•55 min•Ep. 161
In this episode, Pastor Steve Dennis joins host Richard Mendelow as they continue in the latest series looking at current events through the lens of faith. Specifically, they talk about the woke agenda versus the constitution through the eyes of a Green Beret. You won’t want to miss this important conversation about how you can stand courageously in this fallen world and live out your faith even in the most trying of circumstances. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it....
Feb 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 160
The secular world in which we live today is becoming ever more perverse. It can be hard to live out your faith. The key to doing so is discernment. And that's what host Richard Mendelow and his guest Jeff Egli talked about in the latest episode of Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow in the continuing "Current Event" series. Specifically, they spoke about Jacob Kersey, the nineteen-year-old Georgia policeman who resigned because of the pressure he experienced from living out his faith. ...
Feb 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 159
Do you ever wonder about how to live as a Christian in an ever increasingly sinful culture? If so, make sure to listen to this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow." Lead Pastor Jeff Neal of Logos Community Church in Harlingen, Texas, joins host Richard Mendelow to take a look at the latest current events through the lens of faith. They talk about how you can stand courageously in this fallen world and live out your faith even in the most shocking circumstances. Please add t...
Jan 30, 2023•55 min•Ep. 158
Have you ever wondered how to live out your faith in your everyday world? Do you fear the reactions from others when expressing and taking action aligned with your beliefs, not the world's? Do you wish you could stand courageously against the darkness? If you find yourself nodding and saying, "Yes, that's me," you'll want to listen to this episode of Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow. Pastor Steve Dennis joins host Richard Mendelow and they continue in the latest series looking at cu...
Jan 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 157
With this episode, we begin a series that will hopefully help us to understand how to live a "coherent, consistent, clear, and comprehensive life framework," as Ken Boa says in his book, "Conformed to His Image." For the next while, we are featuring guests on the show who will help us look through the lens of faith at current events in our world. And specifically, in this show, we talk about how sportscaster Dan Orlovsky lived out his faith and prayed on live television when professional footbal...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 155
Please join us for this encore presentation of "Planning for the New Year." It will leave you refreshed and hopeful. Here's more about the show: There's a saying in the Marines: "If you fail to plan, you must plan to fail." Should life be any different? No! It shouldn't. And it isn't. Each of us must have a plan. But how do we make one? That's the focus of this week's show. Host Richard Mendelow is joined by Christy Mendelow as his guest instead of his wingman. Christy brings her experience as a...
Jan 09, 2023•55 min•Ep. 155
There's a saying in the Marines: "If you fail to plan, you must plan to fail." Should life be any different? No! It shouldn't. And it isn't. Each of us must have a plan. But how do we make one? That's the focus of this week's show. Host Richard Mendelow is joined by Christy Mendelow in this episode as his guest instead of his wingman. Christy brings her experience as a certified and Christian coach to the conversation to talk with Richard about planning for the new year. Specifically, they talk ...
Jan 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 154
Merry Christmas. These are two words we use often. But are they two words used to convey the real meaning of Christmas? You may be wondering about this too. If you are, join host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow in this episode as they explore the true meaning of Christmas – the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ - which does, in fact, make Christmas very merry! Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who ...
Dec 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 153
In the previous episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow talked with a Christian warrior about living out his faith. It was a bit of an inside-out conversation – a warrior sharing his innermost thoughts and perspectives. In this show, the discussion is an outside-in conversation. We talk to fellow Marine and Pastor Jeff Neal of Logos Community Church in Harlingen, Texas. We discuss his perspective on the Christmas season, the struggles accompanying it, and his hopes and pr...
Dec 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow are joined by brother-in-Christ Ryan Reed. They talk about his walk with Jesus and his challenges to live out his faith in this secular world as a husband, father, firefighter, and Jui Jitsu professor. Make sure to listen, as you’ll hear a warrior for Christ talking about what he does to live a life worthy of the sacrifices that Jesus made. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and a...
Dec 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 151
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we encourage you to focus on the true meaning of the season and the joy it brings. In this episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow talk about what true joy is, not circumstantial happiness. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God Bless...
Dec 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 150
How can we be more like the settlers who, with God’s help, carved this nation out of a hostile wilderness? How can we fill the holiday season with gratitude, goodwill, and good works? And how can we begin to shape a happy and prosperous new year? In this episode of Courageous Christianity on the weekend after the Thanksgiving holiday, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow tackle the subject of gratitude as the foundation of everything good. Beginning with a discussion of brain s...
Nov 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 149
The votes are in, the elections have just passed, and the people have spoken. The question to ask now is, "As a Christian American, what's next?" Whether we favor the results or not, it's time to get down to the business of being Christian Americans. Have we done all we can to glorify the God who gave His Son and to shine His light? That's what we highlighted in this show. Listen to hear more about what's next for you! Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share th...
Nov 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 148
The votes are in, the elections have been held, and the people have spoken. The question to ask now is, "As a Christian American, what's next?" Whether we like the results or not, it's time to get down to the business of being Christian Americans. Have we done all we can to glorify the God who gave His Son and to shine His light? That's what we're talking about in this show. Listen to hear more about what's next for you! Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share ...
Nov 14, 2022•55 min•Ep. 147
This year, election day is this Tuesday, November 8th in the United States. – And as a Christian, you must vote. Either Christians will shape the world, making it look more like the Kingdom of God, or the world will shape us. Elections are our opportunity to stand united for Christ. To hear more about the critical nature of your vote, you'll want to catch this episode of Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow. Host Richard Mendelow is joined by Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-pa...
Nov 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 146
As a Christian, you must vote. Either Christians will shape the world, making it look more like the Kingdom of God, or the world will shape us. In this show, Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow talk about being engaged Christians in the voting process with President and founder of Christians Engaged, Bunni Pounds. They talk about how changing our world is an inside-out process. No change will happen until we change our hearts by turning to Jesus; where our heart is, so will be our ...
Oct 31, 2022•55 min•Ep. 145
What are your desires for your children and their children? Are you willing to step up to the ballot box to make your desires known, to shape culture and politics, or will you let strangers with a very poor track record for success decide your children’s future? That’s what host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow are talking about with guest Judge Wayne Mack on this weekend’s show. This is an essential conversation and part of our “Vote by Faith” series. These are perilous times a...
Oct 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 144
With this show, we begin a new series entitled, “Vote by Faith,” and with it we hope to encourage Christians to vote in the upcoming November elections. And in this episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow are joined by an incredibly talented musician and former Navy Corpsman, Dave Bray USA. They talk about mission of his music, the impact you can have as a Christian, and the critical role we play as we vote our faith. You’ll hear some great music, a conversation from the ...
Oct 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 143
In this episode of “Courageous Conversations,” host Richard Mendelow, his wingman Christy Mendelow, and guest Pastor Steve Dennis asked the question, “Who is influencing you?” Romans 6:16 tells us, “Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey…?” Who is influencing you? Is it the world? Is it politics? Is it the media? Or is it Christ? These are important questions to consider as you strengthen your walk with Christ. Make sure to...
Oct 10, 2022•55 min•Ep. 142
In this episode we talked about second and third order effects of our choices. Basically, if you want a better world, every choice matters because of the second and third order effects which can be restorative and healing or devastating and far-reaching. Choose God in everything. It’s your choice. And that was our focus in this show as we continued in our series called “Courageous Conversations.” Listen for a passionate and empowering conversation! Please add this podcast to your library, rate i...
Oct 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 141
Continuing in our series called “Courageous Conversations,” in this show we talked about conditioning. No this is not a show about physical fitness, but rather about spiritual fitness and the conditioning it requires walk as a Christian warrior in this world. Conditioning involves choice. As such, we discussed the choices we make in that walk. Listen in to hear an empowering conversation that will give you encouraging ideas about how to become a stronger Christian. Please add this podcast to you...
Sep 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 140
With this episode, we continue in our series called “Courageous Conversations.” The most important element of this series is that we look at the world through the lens of faith and not the other way around. Specifically, in this show, we talked about obeying God’s Word and how to do so in this fallen world despite our flesh. Listen to hear an open and honest conversation and one that will help you make better choices in your Christian walk. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and r...
Sep 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 139
This show begins a new series called “Courageous Conversations.” The most important element of this series is that we look at the world through the lens of faith and not the other way around. We look at current events, relevant situations of our times, and everyday happenings in our lives. Each conversation leads to how we must live out our faith no matter the circumstances. Join us for an honest, relevant, and heartfelt conversation and one that will empower you to walk boldly and with compassi...
Sep 12, 2022•55 min•Ep. 138
Reformation in this nation begins with men. In the wrap-up of their "Fatherhood" series, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow spoke to psychotherapist Tom Stevens about this reformation. Listen in to hear their conversation about how you can help lead in this most necessary change. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. To catch all previous episodes and learn more about this ministry, visit ...
Sep 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 137
Host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow are joined by Allen Carter, author of "Letters from a Father," in this episode as they continue their series focused on fatherhood. In his book, Allen shares 70 heartfelt letters that he wrote to his three children during their teenage years. Not intended to be public, heartfelt prompts from his parents to share with the world the lessons and love that comprise these letters convinced Allen to publish them. And in this show's discussion, we ...
Aug 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 136
In this episode, host Richard Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow talked to Pastor Steve Dennis about fatherhood. Specifically, they discussed the idea that the solution to almost every problem we have in this struggling world begins with strong, loving fathers, "directing their children and their households in the way of the Lord" (Genesis 18:19). Tune in now to hear this eye-opening conversation. Please add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. And share this and all epis...
Aug 22, 2022•55 min•Ep. 135
