Colonel John T. Cornelius is a 93-year-old Vietnam War pilot, decorated military veteran, and a direct descendant of the Cornelius from Acts 10. In this powerful episode, he shares how faith sustained him through two near-death experiences—one crash landing in Vietnam, and another after ejecting from an F-4 jet upside down over Texas.

From reconnaissance missions to legacy mentorship, John opens up about why he believes God saved him—and how reputation, service, and humility matter most in life. A moving story of survival, legacy, and trust in God.

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:17) Meet Col. John T. Cornelius

(01:14) Growing Up During the Depression

(03:00) Caring for His Disabled Brother

(05:00) Falling in Love at Age 11

(06:30) ROTC and University of Maryland

(08:00) Air Force Training Begins

(09:04) Survival School and Best in Class

(10:10) Crash Landings and Calm Under Pressure

(13:07) Flying 50 Feet Above Vietnam with No Weapons

(15:38) Hit by Enemy Fire Over Laos

(17:00) Emergency Landing at Bambi 2 Base

(22:26) "I Just Want to Get Home"

(23:45) “I’m a Believer, Baby”

(24:14) Why God Spared His Life

(24:59) Mentoring the First Black Female Pilot

(26:00) Ejection Over Texas—What Really Happened

(30:00) Acts 10 Explained

(33:00) Acts 10:44–48 Scripture Reading

(35:20) John's Faith Legacy and Closing

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