Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome to the Circling Back podcast!

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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Welcome back to the Circling Back podcast!

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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