Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow

You have been told that faith has no place in politics. That the church and the state must be kept separate. That a Christian should stay in his lane. But what if that idea—the one you have accepted as fact—was never true to begin with?

In this week's episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow tackle one of the most consequential lies sha...

Saying yes to God is easy when the path is clear. But what about when it isn't?

In this week's episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow bring a front-row account of what happens when someone says yes to God without knowing where it will lead. Bunni Pounds had a vision to have the Bible read over the American people. She didn't know where the money ...

You see it every day. The news, the commentary, the reactions, the words people throw out without thinking.

In this week's episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow is joined by his wingman Christy Mendelow and guest Jeff Egli. They look at a real-world situation—the release of Dennis Coyle after being detained in Afghanistan—and what followed in the comments on social ...

When you live out your faith according to the Truth of God’s Word, you may find yourself in moments of conflict, because your beliefs will not always align with what others believe, accept, or promote.

When those moments arise, how do you respond? Do you stay anchored in the Truth, or do you find yourself reacting in the moment? Are you speaking in a way that reflects Christ, or getting drawn into something that doesn’t...

If you choose to stand firm in your faith, you will come into conflict. Not because you are looking for it, but because living according to the Truth will put you at odds with a world that rejects it.

So, what do you do when that happens? Do you step into it, or do you step back?

For decades, Christians were the clear majority in this country. Today, that number has dropped significantly and it raises an honest question—how d...

You can listen to a series like this and agree with it, but at some point, it comes down to what you’re actually going to do with it. Because it isn’t about information. It’s about how you live.

You can see what’s happening around you. Things aren’t steady, people are searching, and a lot of what’s being offered won’t hold up when it matters. So, what’s the answer? Is it really about ...

You’re making decisions every day.

Some small.
Some that carry real weight.

And what you rely on to make those decisions is shaping your life—whether you realize it or not.

In “What Is a Christian Warrior? – Part 3,” host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow take this series to where it matters most—wisdom.

Because defining what a Christian warrior is, is one thin...

Last week, we asked the question: What is a Christian warrior?

We challenged the picture shaped by culture and began to look at what Scripture actually shows—a man under authority, living by a higher standard.

Now we take it further.

If that’s true…what does it actually require of you?

Is obedience something you’ve settled—or something you negotiate?
What does real commitment look like in your life...

What comes to mind when you hear the word warrior?

A man with a weapon?
A fighter driven by anger?
Someone who dominates others?

Or something entirely different?

What if a warrior is actually defined by discipline, humility, obedience, and strength under control?

What if the greatest warrior who ever lived did not conquer with weapons—but with the Truth?

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,...

Picture a crowded high school lunchroom.

Noise. Pressure. Messaging from every direction.
Voices telling young men what matters. What’s right. What’s normal.

You would pray for clarity over that young man.
You would ask God to protect his thinking.

But here’s an important question: Are you any less surrounded?

If every generation insists it’s smarter than the last —
why does the thinking of me...

Most men believe they think clearly.

But what if much of our thinking is simply inherited, emotional, or shaped by whatever voice is loudest in the moment?

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to see what governs you. Look at your daily decisions. What defines “right” in your home? What defines “fair” at work? What defines “good” in your conversations?

This week on "Courageous Christianity w...

As America approaches its 250th birthday, something significant is happening in Washington, D.C. For 84 continuous hours, the entire Bible will be read aloud at the Museum of the Bible — from Genesis to Revelation.

Bunni Pounds, visionary behind America Reads the Bible and Founder of Christians Engaged, joins Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and Christy Mendelow on "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow" in this epis...

Big change doesn’t start big.

It starts small.

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, close out a three-part conversation on change by examining where real transformation actually begins—and why it’s so often overlooked.

Are you waiting for motivation before you act?
Are you ignoring the small habits that shape you...

Most men don’t reject Heaven outright.
They just live as if the world is the priority.

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," retired Marine Colonel Richard J. Mendelow is joined by his wingman, Christy Mendelow, to examine how divided focus quietly redirects a man’s life. Scripture is clear: divided allegiance always produces divided outcomes—and something inevitably takes first pl...

Strong men don’t wait for the moment to decide who they will be. They decide ahead of time.

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret)—a retired Marine and airline pilot—and his wingman Christy Mendelow invite Christian men into a higher standard of spiritual readiness.

In aviation and the Marines, immediate action drills are not optional. They are tr...

Most men don’t resist change because it’s unclear.
They resist it because it requires trust—trust in Someone greater than themselves, not their own strength, experience, or control.

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman, Christy Mendelow, continue the “Embracing Change” series with a direct challenge: stop trying to...

History shows us that moments of disruption demand leadership.
Pearl Harbor shattered America’s status quo—and forced action.
Apathy in Britain led to hesitation, delay, and devastating loss.

So, what happens when change confronts you?

With this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and Christy Mendelow open a new series by examining forcing functions—t...

Anger feels justified everywhere right now—but is it actually righteous?

When frustration builds, who do you blame?
Culture? Politics? Other people?
Or do you pause long enough to ask what Scripture says about your response?

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow", Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) is joined by Ministry Pastor Steve Dennis to confront a hard question Christian men can’t ...

A new year doesn’t change anything by itself. You do.

So, here’s the question: Are you starting the year ahead with clarity—or just hoping things improve?

What is God actually calling you to steward right now?
Your time? Your discipline? Your priorities? Your decisions?
And are you treating those things with intention—or leaving them to chance?

In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Rich...