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Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow
by Richard Mendelow
If you don’t like what’s going on in this nation and the world and you want to change it, you may be wondering how. Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow will answer that question. Host Richard Mendelow is a Christian warrior and combat-tested Marine. Each week, he and his guests look at the spiritual battlefield of this world through the lens of faith. You’ll find the help you need to make a difference.Join us for Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow every Saturday at 12:00 pm CT right here on 100.7 FM KKHT, KKHT.com, or iHeart radio.
Episodes
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"Fight the Good Fight: Why Christians Can’t Sit Out This Election"
Staying home on Election Day is not neutral. It’s still a choice. You just let someone else make it for you. Here’s the math. George Barna estimates that for every 100 voting-age Christians in 2024, 56 voted. 44 did not. What would change in this country if those 44 showed up? Too messy. Too...
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"Faith or Sophistry: What Really Shapes Your Vote?"
It sounds reasonable. It’s clever, polished, and easy to agree with. And it’s false. There’s a word for that: sophistry. This election season, it’s everywhere. So how do you tell the difference between what sounds right and what is right? In this episode of “Courageous Christianity with Richard...
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"Before You Vote: The Truth About the Separation of Church and State"
Five words. Lifted from a letter. Turned into a wall between your faith and your vote. Most Christians can repeat the phrase “separation of church and state.” How many know where it came from? It isn’t in the Declaration of Independence. It isn’t in the Constitution. It isn’t in the Bill of…
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"On the Double: Why Taking It Straight to God Matters"
Every conversation is going somewhere. The question is: Who is directing it? When God and His Word enter the conversation late, fear, frustration and opinion have already had time to take command. How far has the conversation already traveled without God? In this episode of “Courageous…
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"Commander's Intent: Finding God's Will in Every Situation"
Host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) draws on a term from his Marine Corps days for this episode: commander's intent. Every mission statement has two parts — what you're supposed to do and why. That “why” is always part of the order, but Colonel Mendelow points to what it does for you when…
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"Seen and Known: The Heart of Prayer"
To speak to a general, Colonel Richard Mendelow needed an appointment. A respectful knock. Permission to enter. Because of Christ, we come into God's presence freely — not because we've earned it, but because His work on the cross has already opened the door. In this episode of "Courageous...
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"Threats to Christianity, Series Finale: It All Comes Back to Us"
You've been told the enemy is out there. Turns out there's one we haven't named. Over the last few weeks, Richard and Christy have talked about the external threats to our faith on “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow” — comfort, opinions that don't line up with Scripture, what the…
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"Threats to Christianity, Part 3: The Quiet Danger of Comfort"
The Marine Corps has a saying: the more you sweat in peacetime, the less you bleed in wartime. It applies just as much to faith as it does to combat. In this episode of “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow…
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"Threats to Christianity, Part 2: The Danger of Opinions"
Fools find no pleasure in understanding, but delight in airing their opinions. Proverbs 18:2 said it 2,000 years ago. Social media continues to prove it. In Part 2 of the Threats to Christianity series, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow address a threat that…
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"Freedom of Speech and the Christian’s Responsibility"
Your words are not your own. That is not a suggestion for Christians—it is the truth of what it means to follow Jesus. Everything you say, post, text, or speak into the world reflects Him. And in a culture where everyone has a voice and many don't seem to have the discipline to use it wisely…
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"Threats to Christianity, Part 1: The Attack on Our Children"
The enemy is not hiding. He is working in your child’s classroom, on their phone, and in the culture that surrounds them every single day. In this first episode of a new series, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow address one of the most urgent threats facing...
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"When You Lose Heart: A Christian Response to Discouragement"
Discouragement is not weakness. It is what happens when you lose heart. And it can happen to anyone. The word itself tells the story. Dis-courage. No courage. No heart. And whether it comes from exhaustion, unmet expectations, or a world that seems to be getting harder by the day, every person...
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"Missed Opportunities, Part 2: Who Would You Be If You Were Paying Attention?"
You have a plan for almost everything. Do you have one for loving your neighbor? In Part 2 of the "Missed Opportunities" mini-series, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow pick up where they left off—and get practical. It is one thing to recognize a missed...
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"Missed Opportunities, Part 1: What Has Your Attention?"
Have you ever missed an opportunity to do something good—not because you didn't care, but because you were somewhere else in your head? On a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) walked past a hungry homeless man with a full meal's worth of leftovers sitting on the...
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"Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later"
250 years ago, men risked their fortunes, their families, and their lives to establish something the world had never seen—a nation built on biblical truth, dedicated to God-given liberty, and committed to the idea that our rights extend not from government, but from our Creator. That nation is...
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Two Words That Change Everything—Series Finale"
You know the feeling. You read something in Scripture, or feel called to do something uncomfortable, and then it starts. Yes, but... Yes, but the world won't like it. Yes, but it won't make a difference. Yes, but look at what everyone else is doing. With this show, the "Real Faith for the Real...
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"Fatherhood: What the World Is Getting Wrong and What God Says"
It is not your last mistake that defines you. It is your next opportunity to be the man God wants you to be. In this Father’s Day episode, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow speak directly to what this day is really about. Not the cards, not the grilling, not the...
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"The Plank in Your Own Eye" Anger, Accountability, and the Man in the Mirror"
The only behavior you control is your own. The world gives you plenty of reasons to be angry. Scripture gives you a different instruction—take the plank out of your own eye first. That is Matthew 7. And it is not a suggestion. This week on the show, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and guest…
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"Real Faith for the Real World: From Normandy to Now—The Fight Between Good and Evil Is Far From Over"
82 years ago on June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight pure evil. They didn't negotiate with it. They didn't look the other way. They stood against it at the cost of everything. The battle between good and evil has not ended. It has just moved to different...
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Christians and Politics—It's Not What You Think"
God's Word has something to say about everything happening in the world around you. The border. Transgender issues. The war in Iran. The legalization of marijuana. Every issue, every headline, every opinion. So why are so many Christians forming their perspectives without it? This week, host...
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Antisemitism - What Every Christian Must Know, Part 2"
On Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who sacrificed everything—not just the years they lived, but the futures they never had. To honor that means standing for the freedom and the values they died to protect and one of the most important things every Christian must stand for is something…
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Antisemitism - What Every Christian Must Know, Part 1"
Can a Christian be antisemitic? It sounds like a simple question. The answer will require you to look in the mirror. Antisemitism is one of the most misunderstood and deliberately distorted topics in the world today—and host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and his wingman Christy Mendelow confront it...
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"Real Faith for the Real World: The Truth About the Separation of Church and State"
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...
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Saying Yes to God"
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…
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"Real Faith for the Real World: Every Word You Speak Has a Cost"
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...
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"The Responsibility of Conflict: How a Christian Warrior Must Respond"
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...
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"The Reality of Conflict: What Every Christian Warrior Must Understand"
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,...
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"What is a Christian Warrior? – Part 4"
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…
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"What is a Christian Warrior – Part 3"
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…
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"What is a Christian Warrior? – Part 2"
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…
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"What is a Christian Warrior? - Part 1"
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...
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"The Thinking of Men: Part Two"
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…
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"The Thinking of Men: Part One"
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...
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"America Reads the Bible: A National Call to Return to God's Word"
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...
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"Embracing Change – Part 3"
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...
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"A Mindset That Changes Everything"
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...
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"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...
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"Embracing Change – Part 2"
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...
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"Embracing Change – Part 1"
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...
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"Is Your Anger Righteous?"
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",...
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"What Will You Do With What You Believe?"
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...
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"When Belief Becomes Action"
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…
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"Believing in Jesus"
We began December by asking a necessary question: What’s shaping what you believe? Then we pressed deeper: What do you really believe and to whom do you belong? This week, that line of thinking brings belief into focus. In this show “Believing in Jesus,” host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and...
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"What Do You Really Believe?"
Do you actually believe the story you’re celebrating? December brings lights, music, and tradition—but it also brings the most important question a Christian man can answer: What do you believe? Not what you were taught growing up. Not what culture assumes. Not what feels familiar this time of...
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"What’s Shaping What You Believe?"
Most men don’t realize how much of their life is shaped by the people around them. Not by Scripture. Not by conviction. But by pressure, expectations, and the steady pull to fit in. So let me ask you: Who is calling the shots in your life when you’re not thinking about it? Whose approval affects...
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"Giving Thanks In All Things"
Thanksgiving may be over, but the call to give thanks is not. If gratitude only lasts for a holiday, what good is it in the world we face every day? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow ask a direct...
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"Stop Looking In — Start Looking Out"
What happens when your faith moves from self-focused to outward-focused? What changes when you stop replaying your own concerns and start seeing what God is placing in front of you? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his...
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"In the World Not of the World"
Culture shifts. Politics follows. “Science” nods along. Will you? In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and wingman Christy Mendelow call men to a fixed point—Scripture. Are your convictions set by headlines or by the Word? Are...
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"We’re Better Together: The Power of Godly Brotherhood"
What does it take to be truly transformed? In the Marine Corps, transformation begins the moment you surrender to something bigger than yourself. The same is true in faith. In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman...
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"Give Thanks: Gratitude That Makes a Difference"
True gratitude isn’t found in words. It’s revealed through our actions—when we notice people, respond with kindness, and live in a way that reflects Christ’s light. In this episode of "Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow," host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy...
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If you don’t like what’s going on in this nation and the world and you want to change it, you may be wondering how. Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow will answer that question. Host Richard Mendelow is a Christian warrior and combat-tested Marine. Each week, he and his guests look at the spiritual battlefield of this world through the lens of faith. You’ll find the help you need to make a difference.Join us for Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow every Saturday at 12:00 pm CT right here on 100.7 FM KKHT, KKHT.com, or iHeart radio.
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