Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow

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 thing.Trying to live as a Christian warrior is another. And when it’s time to decide—when it actually counts—many men don’t stop to consider what’s guiding them. This episode gets into that. Not theory.Not surface-level answers. Clear, practical insight on how decisions are made—and why that matters for you, your family, and the life you’re building. If you’re serious about living as a Christian warrior, this is a conversation you need to hear. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 right now?Are you preparing—or just reacting?Where is your level of zeal? In Part 2 of “The Christian Warrior Series,” the host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow move from definition to application: A Christian warrior is defined by how he lives. Obedience.Commitment.Preparation.Zeal. And the standard is not culture—it’s Christ. So, here’s the question that matters: What does your life actually reflect? Tune in to “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow” now and gain clarity on what it actually means to live this out in your daily life. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow begin a new series examining a critical question: What does it actually mean to be a Christian warrior? Many people carry a picture shaped by movies, culture, or personal opinion. But when that picture is wrong, it affects how we see Jesus—and how we understand the life He calls us to live. In the show, Richard and Christy take a serious look at the difference between the secular idea of a warrior and the biblical reality. A true warrior is not driven by ego.He does not answer only to himself.And he does not act according to emotion or impulse. A warrior lives under authority.He holds himself to a higher code.He serves something greater than his own comfort or ambition. These qualities may appear in earthly roles of duty and service, but they find their fullest meaning in the life of a man who follows Christ. Jesus demonstrated strength that was calm, deliberate, and unwavering in the Truth. He knew who He was, who sent Him, and the mission He came to fulfill. And for those who follow Him, that clarity changes how we live, lead, and stand in a confused world. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms and examine what a Christian warrior truly is—and why that clarity matters now more than ever. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 men keep producing confusion?If experts can’t decide whether eggs are good or bad —why would you entrust your family to cultural certainty?If philosophies shift every decade — what is actually anchoring you? In Part Two of this series, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow move from exposing unstable thinking to confronting its consequences. They examine stoicism, cultural trends, modern movements, and confident experts — and then hold them up against Scripture. Not to argue.To test. Because every man is building his life on something.The question is whether it will still stand ten years from now. What are your children catching from you?Are you filtering the world through the Bible — or the Bible through the world? If you want to live anchored instead of reactive…If you want to lead with conviction instead of impulse…If you want clarity that doesn’t shift with culture… The world is loud. Don’t let it shape you without examination. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow walk through a real decision that forced a choice: follow instinct — or follow Scripture. You’ll hear how to slow your thinking down.How to separate reaction from conviction.How to orient yourself before you act. If you want steadier judgment…If you want your decisions to reflect your faith — not your emotions…If you want to lead your family with clarity instead of impulse… Listen. Tune in now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 episode for a focused conversation about why this moment matters — and what it reveals about our nation. If Scripture truly equips men for every good work, why has it drifted to the margins of so many lives?If joy, righteousness, peace, and purpose are rooted in God’s Word, what happens when it is no longer central? This conversation goes beyond the event itself. It addresses alignment — personally and nationally. Are you reading the Word daily?Is it shaping how you think, lead, and decide?If change is needed in this country, does it begin in institutions — or in men who return to Scripture? Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your character?Are you drifting a little at a time without realizing where it’s taking you? Thirty pounds doesn’t show up overnight.Strong marriages don’t grow by accident.Weak habits don’t form in a day. Scripture is clear: be faithful in little, and you’ll be trusted with much. So what are you doing with the little things? Are you showing up?Are you getting off the X?Are you committing to 15 minutes in the Word at 6 a.m. even when you don’t feel like it? Change doesn’t happen by backing into it. It happens by deciding to move—one step at a time. If you’re serious about living out real faith in the real world, this finale matters. Then act on what you hear. Don’t wait. Show up. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 place. The way you think determines the way you live—and divided loyalties always cost you.This is not about talk. It’s about direction.And direction requires change—because without intentional course correction, the path you’re already on is the one that determines where you end up. This conversation challenges Christian men to recognize where worldly thinking has become the default—and to make deliberate, Christ-centered shifts that realign daily decisions with eternal Truth. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 trained, rehearsed, and internalized long before they are ever needed. The purpose is simple: when the moment comes, you respond with clarity and discipline—not impulse. Richard and Christy draw a direct line between that kind of preparation and the Christian life. Scripture calls believers to self-control, wisdom, and obedience. That kind of faith is built intentionally—by knowing God’s Word, identifying where you are most vulnerable, and establishing clear, Christ-centered responses ahead of time. This conversation challenges men to live ready—to develop spiritual “immediate action drills” rooted in Scripture so their faith is steady, consistent, and lived out with conviction in the real world. Tune in now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 control your walk with Christ and start trusting God to lead it. Scripture makes this clear: fear does not come from God, control is not strength, and real growth requires surrender. And change—when placed in Christ’s hands—is not something to resist. It is often the very means God uses to lead you forward into the abundant life Jesus promises. What are you holding onto that God is asking you to release?What would change if you trusted His promises instead of your own plans?What kind of man would you become if Jesus truly led every decision? Listen to this episode to understand how Scripture speaks directly to this and how to live it out. Tune in now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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—those moments that compel response in military leadership, personal responsibility, and spiritual growth. Do fear and limiting beliefs keep you stuck?Do you recognize when God is using pressure to move you forward?What does it look like to take small, disciplined steps instead of resisting change? This episode challenges Christian men to think clearly, respond intentionally, and take responsibility for the direction of their lives. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 avoid:Are you reacting to the world—or living under God’s direction? What happens when judgment comes easier than accountability?When emotion replaces self-control?When anger feels justified but obedience feels optional? Scripture doesn’t excuse reaction—it calls for discipline.Faith isn’t proven by what frustrates you, but by how you respond when pressure is on. A biblical worldview doesn’t follow culture—it corrects it. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Then put it to work. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow close December’s series by getting practical about real faith for the real world. Not resolutions.Not slogans.A plan grounded in Scripture—and the responsibility to act on it. If God has already given you what you need, what are you waiting for?If faith requires obedience, where have you been delaying?And if drifting is a choice, what would it look like to choose differently? This episode challenges Christian men to start leading and taking ownership of the lives God has entrusted to them. Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can call yourself a Christian and still live like the world is in charge.So what changes that? If you believe in Jesus, what does that belief require of you today?When you say you’re seeking God, are you doing it with all your heart—or only when life slows down?Are you leading your life with intention, or reacting to whatever the day throws at you?If your habits are forming your future, what future are you building right now? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow bring the December series to a decision point: intention is the bridge between what you believe and how you live. God doesn’t call us to drift.He calls us to seek, ask, and knock—on purpose. So, here’s the question: What will you choose for 2026?And will your choices finally match what you say you believe? Listen now at CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Don’t miss it—this episode will challenge you to decide, commit, and live like you mean what you say you believe. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.