"Responding, Not Reacting"

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.