{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eagles Nest Church Podcast","title":"It's Time to Play Defense (Reconstruction Series)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2239,"description":"Reconstruction is both a physical and spiritual process, as Pastor Lee Jenkins explains through the story of Nehemiah. As the church undergoes visible changes, it also faces unseen spiritual battles, requiring prayer, courage, and focus. This message emphasizes the importance of playing defense when facing opposition and staying committed to God's mission.\nVerses:\n\nNehemiah 4:6–9, Nehemiah 4:12–14, Nehemiah 4:15–18, Nehemiah 6:1–3\nKey Points/Topics Covered:\nThe dual nature of reconstruction: seen and unseen\nOpposition is inevitable when doing God's work\nPrayer is the first line of defense\nFear is a tactic of the enemy to paralyze progress\nStay focused and do not get distracted by political or spiritual attacks\n\nTime Stamps:\n\n00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Reconstruction Series\n04:30 - Prayer for Victims of Political Violence\n08:45 - Worship and Declaration: No Weapon Formed Shall Prosper\n12:00 - Scripture Reading from Nehemiah 4\n15:30 - Message Title: It's Time to Play Defense\n20:00 - Understanding the Enemy's Tactics\n25:15 - Real-Life Opposition Faced by the Church\n30:45 - How to Play Defense: Pray\n35:00 - How to Play Defense: Don’t Be Afraid\n40:30 - How to Play Defense: Protect Yourselves\n45:15 - How to Play Defense: Don’t Get Distracted\n50:00 - Closing Prayer and Encouragement\nMain Takeaways:\n\n- When doing a great work for God, expect opposition and prepare to defend your mission.\n- Prayer is not passive; it is a powerful weapon that calls on divine protection and guidance.\n- Distractions are designed to pull you away from your purpose—stay focused and refuse to come down from the wall.\nCall to Action:\n\nSubscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone who needs encouragement, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org to stay connected and support the mission. Join us in person in Roswell, Georgia, for worship and community.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MJJHtoFbvAamTGKnCFnUxTHHjiwEBi-4pDPOl4Vp_n4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZWRi/NTUxMmY0NmYwOGEx/MDFlMGIyOTQ5YjFk/OWRhMS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}