340: Year in Review - Trusting God Through the Hard Places

344: The Primacy of Preaching in Biblical Missions

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/270895/fan_mail/new] 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 faithful preaching of God’s Word must be central to biblical missions. Many today preach motivational talks or prosperity messages, but not the whole counsel of God. True missionaries must be deep students of Scripture — equipped in theology and sound doctrine. This is not for the faint-hearted or lazy. If you sense a call to missions, don’t miss this equipping session! Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC [https://coff.ee/jesseschreck]  or support the PMc Mission [https://practicalmissions.org/donate] directly. Links: * Jesse's Substack [https://substack.com/@jesseschreck] * Become a PMc Ambassador [https://www.practicalmissions.org/regional-ambassador] * PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] * Mission Facility [https://www.practicalmissions.org/mission-facility] * Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] * PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] * Partner [https://www.practicalmissions.org/partner] * Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] * Missionary Internship [https://www.practicalmissions.org/internships] * PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] * The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community * Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Like 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 Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the show [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

343: Overcoming Anxiety: Seek First the Kingdom (Matthew 6:25-34) | sermon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/270895/fan_mail/new] 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 reminds us that worry doesn't add to our lives but robs us of peace. Through vivid examples of birds fed by our Heavenly Father and lilies clothed in greater beauty than Solomon, Jesus calls us to reject anxious striving and instead trust God's sovereign care. The antidote? Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness—prioritizing faith, obedience, prayer, loving others, and living under Christ's lordship. When we do, God promises to provide all we truly need. The sermon closes with practical keys to a "healthy anxiety": knowing our Heavenly Father, remembering our life belongs to Christ, acknowledging His provision, cultivating contentment, and being anxious for what truly matters—faithfulness in advancing His kingdom. A timely encouragement to cast our cares on Him and seek first the Kingdom. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC [https://coff.ee/jesseschreck]  or support the PMc Mission [https://practicalmissions.org/donate] directly. Links: * Jesse's Substack [https://substack.com/@jesseschreck] * Become a PMc Ambassador [https://www.practicalmissions.org/regional-ambassador] * PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] * Mission Facility [https://www.practicalmissions.org/mission-facility] * Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] * PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] * Partner [https://www.practicalmissions.org/partner] * Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] * Missionary Internship [https://www.practicalmissions.org/internships] * PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] * The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community * Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement * Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - Available Position Like 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 Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the show [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

342: Short-Term Mission Trips to Italy with PMc: An Overview and Pre-Field Training

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/270895/fan_mail/new] 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% evangelicals—needs biblical evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, and how short-term teams play a vital supporting role in "biblical missions proper." Jesse covers the typical daily schedule (morning literature distribution and town saturation, afternoon park ministry with puppets/stories/games for kids, evening Piazza outreach with tracts/mimes/drama), logistics (application process, fundraising, packing, costs ~$1,200–$1,500 excluding flights), cultural adjustments (including riposo breaks), and the unique gospel-focused nature of PMc trips compared to common service-oriented trips elsewhere. He emphasizes key principles for participants: expecting spiritual opposition and staying watchful/united (with book recommendation), trusting in God's sovereignty for salvation, avoiding pride or despair, striving for humility and unity (Philippians 2, 1 Peter 5), sacrificial serving as a living sacrifice (Romans 12), and relying on prayer while proclaiming the gospel boldly (Romans 10, Psalm 127). Ideal for those preparing for summer cohorts, considering future involvement, or simply wanting to understand PMc's work in reaching the lost in Italy.  Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC [https://coff.ee/jesseschreck]  or support the PMc Mission [https://practicalmissions.org/donate] directly. Links: * Jesse's Substack [https://substack.com/@jesseschreck] * Become a PMc Ambassador [https://www.practicalmissions.org/regional-ambassador] * PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] * Mission Facility [https://www.practicalmissions.org/mission-facility] * Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] * PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] * Partner [https://www.practicalmissions.org/partner] * Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] * Missionary Internship [https://www.practicalmissions.org/internships] * PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] * The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community * Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement * Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - Available Position Like 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 Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the show [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

341: Florida Trip, Updates, Thoughts on Christian Education and Missions

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/270895/fan_mail/new] 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 unpacks the unique work of Biblical Missions Proper. The episode closes with the reading of an important blog post on education and missions. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC [https://coff.ee/jesseschreck]  or support the PMc Mission [https://practicalmissions.org/donate] directly. Links: * Jesse's Substack [https://substack.com/@jesseschreck] * Become a PMc Ambassador [https://www.practicalmissions.org/regional-ambassador] * PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] * Mission Facility [https://www.practicalmissions.org/mission-facility] * Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] * PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] * Partner [https://www.practicalmissions.org/partner] * Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] * Missionary Internship [https://www.practicalmissions.org/internships] * PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] * The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community * Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement * Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - Available Position Like 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 Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the show [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

340: Year in Review - Trusting God Through the Hard Places

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/270895/fan_mail/new] 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 1:9 — learning not to trust in ourselves but in the God who raises the dead. Perfect for ministry partners who want the real, behind-the-scenes update and specific ways to pray and get involved. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC [https://coff.ee/jesseschreck]  or support the PMc Mission [https://practicalmissions.org/donate] directly. Links: * Jesse's Substack [https://substack.com/@jesseschreck] * Become a PMc Ambassador [https://www.practicalmissions.org/regional-ambassador] * PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] * Mission Facility [https://www.practicalmissions.org/mission-facility] * Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] * PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] * Partner [https://www.practicalmissions.org/partner] * Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] * Missionary Internship [https://www.practicalmissions.org/internships] * PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] * The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community * Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement * Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - Available Position Like 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 Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the show [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.