Sinopsis
This podcast is a part of the Practical Missions Cohort mission agency which exists to carry out the work of missions in Italy and church planting in Italy.Listen to get insight into missionary church planting in postmodern and post-catholic Italian culture and to receive updates about our ministry and the opportunities you have to get involved personally in order to make an eternal impact for the gospel in Italy.
Episodios
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320: REPLAY: Evangelism in Italy: Engaging with Roman Catholics
17/06/2024 Duración: 18minSend us a textIn this episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort shares an episode replay from 2018 and discusses the challenges and strategies of evangelizing in Italy, specifically addressing interactions with Roman Catholics. Jesse recounts experiences from the mission field, highlights cultural differences, and emphasizes the importance of rightly preaching the Gospel. This episode also features a replay from 2018, tackling the complex question of whether true Christians can be found within the Roman Catholic Church and how to navigate these situations in Italy's predominantly Catholic context.Links:Support PMcPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - available positionPMc Missions BlogFreely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Ital
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319: Is Missions in Italy for You?
01/06/2024 Duración: 44minSend us a textIn episode 319 of Missions Incorporated, hosted by Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort, the podcast explores whether missions work in Italy might be for you. Updates from the mission field, family updates, and ministry opportunities are discussed. The episode covers the realities of missionary life in Italy, the cultural and spiritual landscape, and the significant need for the Gospel in this Roman Catholic-dominated country. Jesse shares his personal experiences and challenges in Italy, emphasizing the refining process of sanctification that missions work entails. The episode also includes insights on homeschooling in Italy, details on upcoming vision trips and short-term missions, and prayer requests for the ministry.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:11 Ministry Updates and Announcements 00:26 Challenges and Realities of Missions in Italy 06:43 Personal and Family Updates 08:11 Homeschooling in Italy 12:00 Flooding and Local Events 14:50 Vision Trips and Short-Term
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318: Missionary Update and the Gospel Need in Italy: Field Report
16/04/2024 Duración: 40minSend us a textIn this episode of the Missions Incorporated podcast, Jesse Schreck of Practical Missions Cohort shares a detailed field report from Italy, emphasizing the crucial need for evangelism and church planting in a country where less than 1% of the population identifies as evangelical. Despite Italy's deep Christian heritage, the majority of its population is either Roman Catholic or atheist, with many small churches struggling to make an impact. Jesse discusses the role of Practical Missions Cohort and Vera Vita ministry in addressing these challenges through training missionaries, fostering biblical church growth, and providing discipleship. The episode also covers personal updates from the Schreck family, including the birth of their third child, Simeon Knox, and highlights the importance of missionary newsletters and podcasts in sharing updates and prayer requests. Jesse encourages the participation of ministry partners and outlines various prayer needs for the mission's work, including
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317: Lessons on Evangelism from the Italian Midwife
29/03/2024 Duración: 01h01minSend us a textEmbracing Evangelism in Italy: Challenges, Perseverance, and Practical WisdomThis video, featuring insights from Jesse Schreck of Missions Incorporated, explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by missionaries in Italy, amidst its deeply rooted yet often non-practicing Catholic culture. It emphasizes the necessity of perseverance, the embrace of suffering for the gospel, and adapting evangelistic methods to connect with 'ready hearts.' Drawing on scriptural examples, particularly Paul's journey, and practical tips, including lessons learned from an Italian midwife, the video advocates for a persistent, tailored approach to evangelism. Personal anecdotes, the importance of diversity in missionary methods, and the critical nature of enduring hardship as part of one's Christian duty are discussed. The overarching message encourages viewers not to lose heart in the face of adversity but to continue supporting evangelistic work in Italy, offering ways to engage and c
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316: Overlooked Essentials of Biblical Missions
06/03/2024 Duración: 01h08minSend us a textThis episode, featuring Jesse Schreck of Missions Incorporated and Practical Missions Cohort, delves into the often overlooked but crucial aspects of biblical missions, highlighting the importance of a deeply rooted understanding of God, the gospel, grace, the Church, and love. By exploring the challenges and opportunities in Italy's mission field, characterized by nominal Catholicism, the discussion underscores the need for missionaries to avoid pragmatic approaches and instead ground their work in essential biblical truths. The episode emphasizes the inexhaustibility of learning about God, advocating for a missionary approach that treats evangelism not as a mere venture but as a faithful stewardship of the Great Commission. Listeners are encouraged to deepen their biblical understanding and engage directly with missions that embody these core principles, ensuring their work is both authentic and impactful.Links Mentioned:Support PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the
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315: Defining Biblical Missions
01/02/2024 Duración: 55minSend us a textIn episode 315 of Missions Incorporated, a podcast for Practical Missions Cohort, the show focuses on defining Biblical Missions and Biblical Missions Proper. This episode unpacks the confusion that exists regarding missions today and investigates some disputable mission concepts such as Disciple Making Movements. Jesse highlights the real intention behind Biblical Missions as per the scriptures, emphasizing it as a gospel ministry carried out through local churches to actively support the Great Commission. The podcast also provides updates about their ongoing ministry in Italy and offers their audience participation opportunities in various programs, including summer cohorts and vision trips.Links Mentioned:Radius Article on DMMSupport PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc M
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314: End-of-Year Field Report from Italy
28/12/2023 Duración: 43minSend us a textIn today's episode, we unpack and share our quarterly/end-of-year newsletter in a more personal format for ministry partners and friends. We recommend watching or listening with family and friends during your devotional or family worship time. God bless!In this ep. of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck reflects on a year of evangelism and faith in Italy. He discusses his family's life, the challenges and surprises they encountered, and the crucial role of prayer in their journey. Jesse also details the various projects and activities undertaken by Practical Missions Cohorts, a ministry dedicated to evangelizing Italy's population, where less than 1 percent are evangelicals. He passionately emphasizes the necessity for the Word of God to be the center of mission work. Jesse also introduces his upcoming projects, including the PMC Missions Academia and new courses, encouraging listeners to join their mission.00:01 Introduction and Mission Statement00:35 Podcast Purpose and Re
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313: Don't Go There - Why Not to Become a Roman Catholic
19/12/2023 Duración: 46minSend us a textToday we share some ministry updates and dive into a lesson on Why Becoming Roman Catholic is not a good idea for a Christian. This lesson was inspired by Dr. James White when he recently shared some very insightful comments regarding evangelical crossing over to the Roman Catholic Church. We discussed that from the perspective of an evangelical missionary in Italy.Related Links:Support PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextMore Links:PMc Promo VideoThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc NewslettersMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPodcast Producer - available positionPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) |
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312: Overlooked Essentials of Preaching Well Done
24/11/2023 Duración: 51minSend us a textEp. 312 of Missions Incorporated - today we share some ministry updates, announcements, and prayer requests. Then we dive into a teaching lesson on preaching as it relates to missions.Related Links:Support PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc NewslettersMore Links:PMc Promo VideoThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPodcast Producer - available positionPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join
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311: Reflections From Our Recent Furlough
06/11/2023 Duración: 44minSend us a textIn today's episode, we share some announcements, updates, and prayer requests and then some reflections from our recent time in the US. Highlights, encouragements, challenges, discouragement, hopes, and a certain concern. To God alone the glory.Related Links:Support PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc NewslettersMore Links:PMc Promo VideoThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPodcast Producer - available positionPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the
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310: Field Report from Italy - while on Furlough
02/10/2023 Duración: 37minSend us a textToday we give a ministry update using some new gear contributed through a generous supporter of the ministry to Italy. We go through the latest newsletter and share in a more in-depth and personal way about the latest happenings in Italy and here in the US. Thanks for being a part of this ministry to the Italian people and God bless!Related Links:Support PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc NewslettersMore Links:PMc Promo VideoThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPodcast Producer - available positionPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |
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309: Q&A - What are some challenges about living in the Italian culture?
05/09/2023 Duración: 09minSend us a textToday we answer a question that we received during a dinner gathering with brothers and sisters from our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group
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308: Q&A - What is the hardest part about parenting on the mission field in italy?
29/08/2023 Duración: 12minSend us a textToday we answer a question that we received during a dinner gathering with brothers and sisters from our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group
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307: Q&A - What are you working on when you get back to Italy?
22/08/2023 Duración: 08minSend us a textToday we answer a question that we received during a midweek gathering with our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Coho
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306: Q&A - What is a “piazza” and what role does it play in the work of the ministry in Italy?
15/08/2023 Duración: 09minSend us a textToday we answer a question that we received during a midweek gathering with our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Coho
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305: Q&A - How can we be of encouragement to you while you are serving overseas?
08/08/2023 Duración: 05minSend us a textToday we answer a question that we received during a dinner with friends from our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookFollow Jesse Schreck:The Italian Cohort (Discord) | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | GabLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Co
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304: Q&A - What is the meaning behind the name Practical Missions Cohort?
31/07/2023 Duración: 14minSend us a textToday we answer the question that we received during a Q&A with our home church, Levittown Baptist Church, on Long Island. What is the meaning behind the name of PMc and how did you choose the name? Related Links:Missionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo
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303: Short-term PMc Cohorts | What, Why, and How
24/07/2023 Duración: 33minSend us a textIn today’s episode has been recorded while we are in the US (audio only). We discuss the life-changing short-term ministry opportunity available through PMc for you and your church.Praise God, the Travel Fund has been reached. Related Links:PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerPMc Promo VideoVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPodcast Producer - available positionMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian
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302: The Missionary Furlough | What, Why, and How
17/06/2023 Duración: 47minSend us a textIn today's episode of Missions Incorporated (n. 302), the podcast of Practical Missions Cohort, we discuss the particulars of the missionary furlough. We also share some important announcements and updates for ministry partners and some stories from the front lines.Travel FundPMc Promo VideoUpcoming Missions Livestream | Defining Biblical MissionsVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcastPMc NewslettersPMc InstagramPMc FacebookLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in It
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301: The Good Neighbor Principle
24/05/2023 Duración: 43minSend us a textIn ep. 301 of Missions Incorporated, the podcast of Practical Missions, we talk about the art of good neighboring as it relates to evangelism. We discuss how to avoid feeling burdened about the need to evangelize in your immediate circle of influence (family, neighbors, co-workers) because it often leads to severed relationships and/or awkwardness. Before diving into today's lesson we also share some ministry updates, prayer requests, and opportunities. Travel FundUpcoming Missions Livestream | Defining Biblical MissionsVision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian contextPMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summerMore Links:Support PMc The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPMc AcademiaMissions Incorporated videosPMc Missions BlogJesse's interview on Provoked PodcastItalian Worship songsMissionary Q&AAsk a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the p