Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow

We wave the flag—but are we walking in freedom?

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow confront a hard reality. The founders of this country risked everything for liberty rooted in the Truth. Today, that Truth is under attack. As America celebrates independence, too many Christians are bowing to comfort, culture, and compromise. Ch...

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-lif...

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 re...

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,...

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.

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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 Richa...

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...

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 of...

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&mdash...

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...

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 w...

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. 

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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&...

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 th...

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 yo...

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 ...

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 R...

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 denomin...

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...