Circling Back with Neil McClendon

By Neil McClendonReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Circling Back with Neil McClendon episodes

October 02 Circling Back 33 : When Hearing Exceeds Seeing: Overcoming Doubt, False Repentance, & The Goodness of God
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpack sermons from Matthew 11, diving deep into the true cause of spiritual doubt, the toxicity of pseudo-apologies, and why 1 John 1:9 is so frequently misused as a "get-out-of-jail-free card" for sin management.
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1 hr 7 min
September 18 Circling Back 32 : Provision, Received Speech, & The Trap of "Distinguishment"
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and Lead Pastor Neil McClendon dive into Matthew 10, covering God’s absolute responsibility for provision, spiritual intimacy through "received speech," and the dangerous cultural idol of "distinguishment"—our endless need to self-glorify and stand apart.
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1 hr 10 min
August 21 Circling Back 31 : The Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Slowing Down, Discernment, & Parental Pathos
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpack the second half of Matthew 9, addressing why Jesus never gets in a hurry, how spiritual depression differs from clinical depression, and why your family needs your emotional connection (pathos) rather than your positional authority (ethos).
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58 min
July 24 Circling Back 30 : Glorifying God in Sex, True Listening, & Holding Out for "New"
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McLendon dive deep into the second half of Matthew 9, addressing provocative sermon points on sexual ethics, the hidden epidemic behind mental health struggles, and the profound difference between settling for "better" versus pursuing "new".
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1 hr 13 min
June 11 Circling Back 29 : People Pleasing, Rejecting Rescues, & Christ-Like Experiences
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and Lead Pastor Neil McClendon dive into Matthew 8 to discuss the psychology of people pleasing, why parents should stop rescuing their kids from rejection, and how our mental health would improve if we embraced "Christ-like experiences."
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42 min
May 14 Circling Back 28 : Why Unanswered Prayer is a "No" & The Danger of False Hope
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon revisit sermons from Easter weekend and the book of Matthew to discuss the grit required in prayer, the "impassibility" of God, and the sobering reality of Jesus’ words: "Depart from me."
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42 min
April 02 Circling Back 27 : Breaking the Brand: Reputation vs. Reward & Killing Anxiety
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In this hard-hitting episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon dive back into Matthew 6 to discuss the spiritual dangers of building a "brand," the root of modern anxiety, and the sobering warning James 5 gives to those living in luxury while neglecting the kingdom.
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47 min
March 13 Circling Back 26 : Will Heaven Be What It Could Have Been?
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and Lead Pastor Neil McClendon dive deep into Matthew 6, tackling the challenging teachings on practicing righteousness, the heart of prayer, and the "severe mercy" found in fasting.
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1 hr 7 min
February 13 Circling Back 25 : Differentiating Joy from Happiness, Rejecting the King & Facing Your Prisons
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Host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon revisit the closing sermons of 2025 to discuss the profound difference between joy and happiness, the core of human sin, and the "Herods" that threaten our peace.
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51 min
January 24 Circling Back 24 : Can You Live in Sin and Still Experience God’s Plan?
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In this episode, host Pastor Blake Hardcastle and lead Pastor Neil McClendon revisit the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew 1 and the story of Joseph to discuss the reality of living in sin, the true meaning of a "man after God's own heart," and the "Gentleman Jesus" myth.
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46 min