{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eagle Community Church of Christ","title":"The Invitation: Count the Cost","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1695,"description":"Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy. Instead, He invited people to honestly consider what discipleship would require.\nIn this message from The Invitation series, John Gunter walks through Luke 14, where Jesus challenges His followers to count the cost before committing their lives to Him. Through practical examples and biblical teaching, we're reminded that discipleship is not about adding Jesus to an already full schedule. It's about making Him the highest priority from which every other decision flows.\nFollowing Christ costs something, but nothing compares to the surpassing worth of knowing Him.\nKey Themes:\n Following Jesus requires reordered priorities. \n Small daily decisions shape our spiritual lives. \n Discipleship is intentional, not accidental. \n Every area of life should be surrendered to God. \n Christ is worth every sacrifice. \nKey Scriptures:\n Luke 14:25-35 \n Matthew 16:24-26 \n Philippians 3:7-11 \n Romans 12:1-2 \nEagle Community Church of Christ\nMont Belvieu, Texas\nLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ztrp-e1kfEhoFNuUnZ4PIfa_NbAaVQGgyohMINXN_F4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyMDE1LzE2MjQz/MDM4NjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}