
Circling Back with Neil McClendon
Lead Pastor Neil McClendon responds to questions from some of our latest sermons at Grand Parkway Baptist Church.
Episodes
16 episodes
Circling Back 16 : Emptiness, Relationships & Easter Insights
Dive deeper into Pastor Neil McClendon's recent sermons on the Circling Back podcast. Explore why we manage emptiness, how to truly see others, the power of unspoken thoughts, and the freedom found in Christ's righteousness (Good Fr...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:02:31

Circling Back 15 : Five Directives for a Good Life.
This episode dives into 5 statements made in a sermon on Acts 28 and a recent men's event. Listen to hear Neil explain these directives:Prefer perspective over pity.Go through something hard, and don’t wr...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:26

Circling Back 14: Destroying sin, parenting with boundaries, and having awkward conversations.
In this episode, we cover questions from sermons in January and February of 2025. Neil explains the new nature vs. sin nature and what remains of sin in us. You will hear the critical role boundaries play in reclaiming peace in your home. We di...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:37

Circling Back 13: Good Father, ice cream, and the right kind of proud.
In this episode, Neil addresses questions from sermons in December 2024. You will hear about the dangers of relating to God as a bad father. We cover questions about how tuned in kids are to their parents and the Zoe life. Listen to understand ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:28:21

Circling Back 12: Cowards go First, Behind the Music, and The Final Judgement.
In this episode, Neil addresses the deception of the four primary heart idols and how to escape them. You will hear about the smallness of our will and how Jesus saves you from Jesus. Listen to understand why our culture is allergic to criticis...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:06:12

Circling Back 11: Johnny Hicks, Getting Found Out, and Bulls in the Elevator.
In this episode, Neil expounds on the statements, "I'm not being punished, I'm being invited and God has gotten your attention but he never got your heart." You will hear him explain how you can be trusted with God's plan for you. He discusses ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:45

Circling Back #10: Dr. Fish, the Reason for Songs, and Your "If Only"
In this episode, lead pastor, Neil McClendon, responds to questions from sermons in August and September 2024.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:20:32

Circling Back #9 Leaving the Phone Booth, Worshiping the family, and Job parties
In this episode, lead pastor, Neil McClendon, responds to questions from sermons on Acts 16 and 17. You’ll hear about the capacity the gospel gives us to obey. We discuss what to do when someone is of the tradition but not the faith. Listen for...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:58

Circling Back #8: Dangerous Sentiment, Joey Butler, and Self-Awareness
Lead pastor Neil McClendon responds to questions from a series of sermons ranging from Acts 15 and 16. We discuss how reckless sentiment avoids the truth and why we are allergic to being wrong. Listen to understand how our assumptions in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:09:31

Circling Back #7: Spiritual Gifts, Tribulation, and Kairos vs. Chronos
In this episode, we address points from our Sunday sermons in January through March. You will hear Neil expand on points such as, Stop reading the Bible through the Lens of Your Kids. How Desires Change. Are you of the Faith or of the Pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:11:02

Circling Back #6: Doctrine, disappointment, and being a beloved child
In this episode, Lead pastor, Neil McClendon, addresses questions from our advent sermons. How should we experience disappointment and hope? How does embracing Jesus' perfection help me embrace my imperfection? What is the purpose of self...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:51

Circling Back #5: Becoming enjoyable, Dave Busby, and the Sin of Unbelief.
Listen as Neil addresses questions from sermons on Acts 9-12. How do I treat myself like someone I love? What is the proper way to give and receive affirmation? How do we get Romans 8:28 wrong? Is God consistently healing us of our bigges...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:15

Circling Back #4: Unchained Elephants, the Kingdom is Coming, and Mr. Bob's Couch.
In this episode, we address questions from 3 sermons on Acts chapter 8. You will hear Neil explain, how we make the Kingdom about "no" and miss out on its "yes". In what ways can we experience the Holy Spirit as both subtle and practical?...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:10

Circling Back #3: Consequential people, cleaning bathrooms, and the love of control
Lead Pastor Neil McClendon address a few points from recent sermons that our people have asked for further clarity or concepts we think need a deeper dive.In this episode, we address: What are agreements and why do they imprison us? Who...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:01

Circling Back #2: Picante Sauce, Favor, and The 3rd Base Coach
In this episode, we address: Does God speak to us in weird places? How should we understand and experience the favor of God? What happens when kids feel managed by their parents? How do we access what is really motivating our behavior? Why shou...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:16

Circling Back #1: Leaving the Zoo, Domesticating God, and Ebenezers
In this episode, we address: How do we maintain the balance between divine sovereignty and human responsibility? How does dying to self make us unkillable? What is the common desire to be God and how is not getting to be God a good thing? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:18
