Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow

"2025 and God's Purpose: Aligning Your Path with His Values - Part 1"

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A Marine colonel explains why he's already training for January 1st as if deploying to a spiritual battlefield.

Richard Mendelow opens the episode by stating it's September but he's already focused on January 1st, comparing spiritual preparation to military deployment training. He argues against waiting for New Year's resolutions, advocating for immediate alignment with God's values. Christy Mendelow references a conversation with Bunny Pounds about 'being the change.' They discuss how people often focus on external factors like politics while neglecting personal discipline. Richard introduces Joshua 1:8 about meditating on God's law for success. Christy shares an article from 'Mustard Seed Moments' where the author realized she should ask 'What is your purpose for me, Lord?' instead of 'What is my purpose?' Richard describes his transition from military to civilian life, highlighting the loss of external structure. Christy introduces the concept of the '18-inch delta' between head knowledge and heart belief about identity in Christ. Richard recounts a vivid story of landing with his team in Afghanistan at Combat Outpost Delhi, using it as an analogy for spiritual readiness. They discuss how people often treat prayer as a last resort rather than first response. Richard asks listeners to examine whether they see God as a tyrant or loving father, referencing Jeremiah 3:19. Christy emphasizes the need to read the Bible directly rather than relying on others' perspectives. Richard shares his personal story of hearing God's voice while flying an airplane. They discuss using God's word as a 'true compass' for planning, contrasting it with worldly measures. The episode concludes with Galatians 5:1 about freedom in Christ and practical steps like values exercises.

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A September conversation about preparing spiritually for God's values and priorities before January arrives.

September is used here as a starting line for getting thoughts and daily habits aligned with God's values before January arrives. Richard Mendelow and Christy Mendelow shape the conversation around deployment and spiritual-battlefield language, then bring it back to ordinary…

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You want a January reset that starts before the calendar does, with your next step trained in prayer instead of panic.

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