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Missions Incorporated
by Practical Missions Cohort
This podcast of Practical Missions Cohort exists for incorporating Christians into the Lord's mission of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in Italy so others can flourish in Jesus' global mission whether they go or stay.
Episodes
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351: Endurance in the Field & Updates from Italy
Send us Fan Mail Live from Italy, Jesse Schreck shares an encouraging Bible exhortation from Hebrews 10 and 12 on endurance, perseverance, and avoiding pragmatism in ministry. This episode also features a full field report and photo/video recap of the recent 10-year anniversary conference with…
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350: [Replay] The Centrality of the Church in Biblical Missions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jesse Schreck revisits a foundational teaching from the Practical Missions Cohort archives: the indispensable role of the biblical church in the work of missions. Following a recent ministry trip to Switzerland—where Jesse reflected on the history of the...
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[Ask a Missionary] On the Need for Italian Bible Resources
Send us Fan Mail In this Ask a Missionary segment of the Missions Incorporated podcast, Jesse Schreck discusses the significant disparity between English and Italian biblical resources. While the English-speaking world has access to over 100 different study Bibles, the Italian evangelical…
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[Practicum] - The Temptation to Quit: Lessons from the Mission Field
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Practicum on Missions Incorporated, we head to the streets of Italy on market day to share the Gospel. Jesse Schreck discusses the reality of facing immediate rejection and the spiritual hostility often found in post-Christian, secular cultures. Rather than...
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349: The Architecture of a Conquering Life
Send us Fan Mail As we kick off the fall season, Jesse Schreck shares a powerful exhortation from Hebrews 11, examining three core aspects of the life of faith: crossing over from death to life, the daily discipline of “marching on” in obedience, and the risk of biblical hospitality. Join us as…
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348: Short-term Missions Trips that Make Sense
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strategic impact of short-term missions and the critical need for a shift toward gospel-centered ministry. While the U.S. church invests billions in short-term trips, only a fraction of those resources reaches unreached peoples with the gospel. We...
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347: Sheep Without a Shepherd: Jesus’ Power, Our Fatigue, and God’s Work in Hard Places like Italy
Send us Fan Mail In this interactive Sunday school lesson, missionary Jesse teaches from Mark 6:30-44 (the feeding of the 5,000), showing Jesus’ divine power to multiply small offerings, His compassion for the lost, and the need for rest amid ministry fatigue. He draws out five soul-strengthening...
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346: Why Italy Still Needs the Gospel: Statistics, Realities, and Our Next Steps
Send us Fan Mail A raw, informative update from Jesse Schreck on the mission field in Italy, unpacking eye-opening stats (60 million people, <1% evangelical, 32,000 towns without a gospel witness), the "graveyard of missionaries," and how Practical Missions Cohort is responding through church...
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345: Rest, Compassion, and God's Multiplication: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5,000 | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode recorded on the road in the US, Jesse Schreck shares a powerful sermon from Mark 6 on Jesus feeding the 5,000. What begins as a much-needed rest for weary disciples turns into a beautiful display of Christ's compassion, divine power, and training of His...
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344: The Primacy of Preaching in Biblical Missions
Send us Fan Mail In this live show, we shared some updates and stories from the mission field, and then taught on the key role of faithful preaching in the work of missions. Aspiring missionaries, are you called to reach the lost and advance God’s Kingdom? Join us for a powerful session on why...
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343: Overcoming Anxiety: Seek First the Kingdom (Matthew 6:25-34) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In this message from Matthew 6:25-34, Jesse explores the reality of anxiety in our fallen world—something we all face, whether from global uncertainties, daily pressures, or even joyful but intense moments like childbirth. Drawing from Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount, he...
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342: Short-Term Mission Trips to Italy with PMc: An Overview and Pre-Field Training
Send us Fan Mail In this pre-field training episode (also featured in Missions Academia), host Jesse Schreck provides an essential overview of short-term mission cohorts with Practical Missions Cohort (PMc) in Italy. He explains why Italy—a spiritually barren land with less than 1%...
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341: Florida Trip, Updates, Thoughts on Christian Education and Missions
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Jesse shares about this summer's short-term cohorts and various volunteer positions. Then he shares some highlights, encouragement, and takeaways from the recent trip to the Global Impact Celebration at McGregor Baptist in Fort Myers. From Acts 14, Jesse…
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340: Year in Review - Trusting God Through the Hard Places
Send us Fan Mail A heartfelt end-of-year mission report looking back on 2025 and forward to 2026. Jesse shares honest reflections on family life, evangelism efforts, housing challenges, gospel literature distribution, summer teams, media growth, and the deep encouragement found in 2 Corinthians…
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339: Avoiding Spiritual Stagnation: Keys to a Vibrant and Fruitful Life (Heb. 5) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In this episode (339), we examine Hebrews 5: 11–6: 3, where the author pauses his teaching on Christ's high priesthood to deliver a loving rebuke: the believers have become "dull of hearing" from spiritual laziness and comfort, still needing milk when they should be on solid food...
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338: The Church Planting Dilemma: Biblical Missions in Modern Italy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck dives into the challenges and principles of biblical church planting in Italy and Europe today. Exploring the "church planting dilemma," he contrasts pragmatic, results-driven approaches—often marked by shortcuts and...
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337: Breaching the Walls: Advancing the Gospel in Italy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, recorded during an adult Sunday school talk at Foundation Reformed Church, Jesse shares the urgent need for the gospel in Italy, where only a small fraction of the population embraces a biblical understanding of faith. Highlighting the challenges and…
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336: Navigating Italy's Catholic Culture: Evangelizing with Grace and Truth
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 336 of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck tackles a vital question for missionaries in Italy: How should we engage Italians in spiritual discussions, considering their Catholic background? Jesse explores the nuances of Italy’s predominantly Roman Catholic…
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335: Troubled in Spirit: Moved by the Gospel (Acts 17) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we feature a sermon Jesse preached from Acts 17, where the Apostle Paul engages the sophisticated, idol-worshipping Athenians with the transformative message of the Gospel. Titled "Troubled in Spirit: Moved by the Gospel," the sermon explores four key...
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334: Sowing Seeds in Italy: Takeaways from Our Short-Term Mission Cohort
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 334 of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck reflects on the transformative experience of the recent PMc Cohort in Italy. This episode dives into key lessons from a short-term missionary evangelism group that distributed over 10,000 gospel tracts, reached families,...
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333: Strengthened by Grace, Faithful Until the End (2 Tim. 2) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share a sermon Jesse preached from 2 Timothy 2, exploring the Apostle Paul’s final words to his spiritual son, Timothy. Written from a Roman prison, Paul’s letter urges Timothy to stand firm in faith despite overwhelming challenges. We’ll unpack key themes…
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332: Does Italy Still Need the Gospel? A Missionary’s Response
Send us Fan Mail In episode 332 of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck, a full-time missionary in Italy since 2007, tackles a common question: "Why do missions in Italy when it already has the gospel?" With thoughtful insights, Jesse addresses misconceptions about Italy’s spiritual…
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331: Advancing the Gospel: Updates from Italy's Frontlines
Send us Fan Mail Join Jesse Schreck, a missionary serving in Italy since 2007, in Episode 331 of Missions Incorporated, the podcast of Practical Missions Cohort. This episode dives into a first-quarter field report, sharing powerful updates on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in…
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330: Holding the Rope: The Vital Role of Missionary Advocates
Send us Fan Mail In episode 330 of Missions Incorporated, host Jesse Schreck, a full-time missionary in Italy since 2007, explores the critical role of missionary advocates. Based on a blog post from Practical Missions Cohort, this episode highlights how churches and individuals back home can…
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329: No Room for Passivity: Living Devoted to the True Christ (2 Cor. 11) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 329 of Missions Incorporated, the podcast by Practical Missions Cohort, where we dive into the heart of missions work, church planting, and living devoted to Christ. In this episode, missionary Jesse Schreck shares a powerful sermon preached to brothers and...
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328: Steadfast in Italy: For Gospel Advancers (1 Th. 2) | sermon
Send us Fan Mail This episode features a sermon by Jesse Schreck, exploring how Paul’s resilience in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 inspires missionaries and believers today. With personal updates from his family’s return to Italy and opportunities to join the Practical Missions Cohort, it’s a call to...
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327: Year-End Reflections from Italy: Advancing the Gospel in 2024
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck, a missionary in Italy, shares a comprehensive end-of-year report for 2024 from his ministry, Practical Missions Cohort. The episode delves into the personal and ministry challenges of raising a family while serving in...
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326: Never Too Early: Practical Tips for Missionary Preparation
Send us Fan Mail In episode 326 of "Missions, Incorporated," host Jesse Schreck discusses the importance of early preparation for those feeling called to missionary work. Recorded in Italy, where Practical Missions Cohort focuses on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, this episode…
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325: Missionary Internships - A Gateway to Full-Time Missions
Send us Fan Mail In episode 325 of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck delves into the pivotal role of missionary internships. As a ministry dedicated to evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in Italy, Practical Missions Cohort offers unique opportunities for aspiring missionaries. Jesse...
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324: On Handling Afflictions in a God-honoring Way | sermon
Send us Fan Mail In episode 324 of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck shares a sermon on handling afflictions in Christian living and missions. Originally shared at Levittown Baptist Church, this episode discusses practical insights on enduring trials through a biblical lens. Jesse highlights…
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323: Field Report from Italy: Evangelism, Family, and Ministry Updates
Send us Fan Mail Join Jesse Schreck in Episode 323 of Missions Incorporated, the podcast of Practical Missions Cohort. This episode delivers an in-depth field report from Italy, detailing the latest evangelism efforts, family updates, and ministry developments. Learn about their work in spreading...
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322: Overcoming Common Objections to the Apostolic Method in Italy
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort addresses common objections to the apostolic method of church planting in Italy. Jesse discusses the cultural and logistical challenges of evangelizing and planting churches in Italy, the...
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321: The Missionary Band
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort offers an in-depth look into missionary work in Italy. Learn about the New Testament's 'Missionary Band' concept, the vital need for team unity, and practical evangelism methods. Jesse...
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320: REPLAY: Evangelism in Italy: Engaging with Roman Catholics
Send us Fan Mail In 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…
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319: Is Missions in Italy for You?
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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318: Missionary Update and the Gospel Need in Italy: Field Report
Send us Fan Mail In 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....
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317: Lessons on Evangelism from the Italian Midwife
Send us Fan Mail Embracing Evangelism in Italy: Challenges, Perseverance, and Practical Wisdom This 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...
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316: Overlooked Essentials of Biblical Missions
Send us Fan Mail This 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.…
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315: Defining Biblical Missions
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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314: End-of-Year Field Report from Italy
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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313: Don't Go There - Why Not to Become a Roman Catholic
Send us Fan Mail Today 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…
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312: Overlooked Essentials of Preaching Well Done
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 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 summer…
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311: Reflections From Our Recent Furlough
Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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310: Field Report from Italy - while on Furlough
Send us Fan Mail Today 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…
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309: Q&A - What are some challenges about living in the Italian culture?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcast PMc...
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308: Q&A - What is the hardest part about parenting on the mission field in italy?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcast PMc...
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307: Q&A - What are you working on when you get back to Italy?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcast PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an...
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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?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcast PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an...
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305: Q&A - How can we be of encouragement to you while you are serving overseas?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe and be featured on the podcast PMc Short-term Cohorts - join…
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304: Q&A - What is the meaning behind the name Practical Missions Cohort?
Send us Fan Mail Today 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&A Ask a Question - leave a voice message on Speakpipe...
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This podcast of Practical Missions Cohort exists for incorporating Christians into the Lord's mission of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in Italy so others can flourish in Jesus' global mission whether they go or stay.
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