Colonel John T. Cornelius is a 93-year-old Vietnam War pilot, decorated military veteran, and a direct descendant of the Cornelius from Acts 10. In this powerful episode, he shares how faith sustained him through two near-death experiences—one crash landing in Vietnam, and another after ejecting from an F-4 jet upside down over Texas.
From reconnaissance missions to legacy mentorship, John opens up about why he believes God saved him—and how reputation, service, and humility matter most in life. A moving story of survival, legacy, and trust in God.
(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer
(00:17) Meet Col. John T. Cornelius
(01:14) Growing Up During the Depression
(03:00) Caring for His Disabled Brother
(05:00) Falling in Love at Age 11
(06:30) ROTC and University of Maryland
(08:00) Air Force Training Begins
(09:04) Survival School and Best in Class
(10:10) Crash Landings and Calm Under Pressure
(13:07) Flying 50 Feet Above Vietnam with No Weapons
(15:38) Hit by Enemy Fire Over Laos
(17:00) Emergency Landing at Bambi 2 Base
(22:26) "I Just Want to Get Home"
(23:45) “I’m a Believer, Baby”
(24:14) Why God Spared His Life
(24:59) Mentoring the First Black Female Pilot
(26:00) Ejection Over Texas—What Really Happened
(30:00) Acts 10 Explained
(33:00) Acts 10:44–48 Scripture Reading
(35:20) John's Faith Legacy and Closing
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