Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow

If the Bible is outdated, why does it still speak directly to what you're facing today?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...

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...

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 di...

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 i...

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 y...

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 Go...

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 ...

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 Cl...

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&rs...

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 on...

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 ...

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 w...

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 re...