Moment of Truth
Moment of Truth is a short-form podcast from the weekly radio show Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow. Each week, in just a few minutes, you’ll hear a direct, Biblical challenge to help you live courageously in today’s world. It’s clear. It’s scriptural. It’s real faith for the real world.
You’ll find insights rooted in Scripture, Christian leadership, courageous faith, and biblical manhood. Whether you’re a husband, father, veteran, or follower of Jesus navigating the cultural confusion of our time, this podcast will help you sharpen your focus and take action.
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Episodes
21 episodes
Faith in Action
What does your life reveal about what you believe? James 2 makes a simple point: faith that never moves isn’t faith. It’s talk.So, ask yourself: when God puts something in front of you, do you act on it? Do your choices confirm the convi...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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5:36
Draw the Line
Where do you draw the line?In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul warns believers not to withdraw from the world—but not to blend in with it either. The line is clear: engage the world without becoming like it.But how do you live that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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5:44
Thank Him — In All Circumstances
What if the one command you keep overlooking is the very weapon God designed to change your heart—and your world?In this “Moment of Truth” from the weekly radio show “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” Colonel Richard J. Men...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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5:32
Immediate Action Drills for the Christian Warrior
When life hits hard, do you react—or respond?In the military, Immediate Action Drills train you to respond without hesitation when chaos erupts. The same principle applies to your faith.Second Timothy 2:15 says, “Do y...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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6:50
Overcome the Darkness
In a world consumed by chaos, compromise, and hate, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s right. But Romans 12:21 says, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”In this week’s “Moment of Truth” from the weekly radio...
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Episode 17
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6:47
Who’s in Command?
Who’s really in command of your life?Psalm 144:15 says, “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.” But this isn’t about feelings—it’s about allegiance. When God is Lord, your priorities change. Your strength, discipline, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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4:18
Put Away Childish Ways
“When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.” (1 Corinthians 13:11 NIV) Paul wasn’t talking about age—he was talking about growing up in Christ.Faith that stays childish cannot withstand the pressures of today’s world. To...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:13
Courage is a Choice
Romans 12:9 commands us: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, we are reminded of the hate, deception, and distraction pressing in on our world. Yet Charlie’s life p...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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9:24
Stand Firm in the Darkness
Charlie Kirk’s assassination shook us all. On the eve of 9/11’s remembrance, we’re confronted with the full force of darkness pressing in on our world. Violence, corruption, and compromise surround us on every side.Philippians 2:15–16 co...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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8:26
Built for a Mission
You were built by God for a mission.Ephesians 2:10 says you are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared in advance. That means your life has orders—straight from the Commander.So here’s the question: are you...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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2:55
Guarding What Is Holy
Jesus warned in Matthew 7:6: “Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”Look around—what does this world really reward? Not righteousness, humil...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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5:48
Choose the Truth
If you want more of God, you have to make room for Him. That means rejecting the lies of the world and replacing them with the Truth of God’s Word.James 4:4 warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God. In this "Moment of Trut...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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5:28
What Your Choices Say About You
You say you want more of God. But are your choices proving it?Jesus said, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much” (Luke 16:10). The little things—your words, your habits, your follow-throug...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:05
What Do You Want More?
You say you want more of God. But what do you want more?More time in the Word—or more time on your phone? More peace—or more control? More godly influence—or more comfort in your current circle?In this week’s “Mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:35
Disruptive Faith: The Strength of Surrender
What if the next step in your faith isn’t bigger—but smaller?Last week’s “Moment of Truth” called us to disruptive faith. This week, Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) takes it further—with a simple verse that reorders everything:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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3:34
Disruptive Faith: Has Jesus Really Changed You?
What if the very thing you're holding onto is what’s holding you back? Jesus didn’t come to improve your life—He came to transform it.In this week’s “Moment of Truth,” Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) challenges Chris...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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2:36
When Pressure Hits
Some moments in life demand a deeper kind of response.This week's Moment of Truth challenges Christian men to think beyond knee-jerk reactions. When tragedy strikes or pressure mounts, it’s easy to respond with frustration or ju...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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5:38
When Tragedy Strikes: In the Midst of the Unthinkable
When the unthinkable happens, what holds you up?In this week’s “Moment of Truth,” Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) shares a powerful reminder from Psalm 145:13: “The Lord is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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4:32
Freedom Isn’t Just a Right—It’s a Mission
What do you do when evil seems to be winning?You don’t retreat. You don’t grow silent. And you definitely don’t stop doing good.In this week’s “Moment of Truth,” Colonel Richard J. Mendelo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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