Paul was stoned and left for dead, yet opposition and hardship are normal in biblical missions. This clip explains why: from cultural adaptation and language barriers to direct persecution, fatigue, and spiritual warfare against the flesh and enemies of the gospel. True advancement of the kingdom often demands real sacrifice—comfort is rarely part of the call. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

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 Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

Exploring the striking attitude of early Christians who, despite their own needs, pleaded for the privilege of contributing to the gospel's advance elsewhere, inspiring today's listeners to see their role in supporting missionaries and the work of the gospel. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

A passionate excerpt challenging believers to move beyond self-focused comfort and live fully for the One who died and rose for them, as Paul declares in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. Jesse confronts spiritual laziness—perhaps too much ease or "one too many Proseccos"—and urges a return to foundational truths, shaking listeners awake to disciple others and embrace their higher purpose. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

A missionary reflects on Italy's pivotal role in God's redemptive plan—through the crucifixion under Roman authority, the road system and Pax Romana that spread the early gospel—and contrasts it with the nation's current spiritual barrenness dominated by dead religion, while expressing hope for a future biblical reformation among the Italian people. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

In this clip, hear an urgent invitation to join one of the 2-3 planned short-term mission cohorts in Italy this year. If your summer is open for a 7- or 10-day trip, visit practicalmissions.org to explore dates, apply soon, raise support, and come ready to serve—everything from logistics and lodging to on-field ministry is handled so you can focus on sharing the Gospel and advancing Christ's work together. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

This clip highlights the massive gap between the evangelical landscapes of the United States and Italy. In almost any state in the US, there are more reformed evangelical believers than in the entire country of Italy combined. The U.S. overflows with seminaries, Christian schools, high-quality books, countless podcasts, and endless online content. Italy faces the opposite reality: structured Christian homeschool curricula don’t exist, evangelical homeschooling is extremely rare (perhaps only the speaker and a handful of families nationwide), Christian schools are virtually nonexistent, and most believers simply send their children to state schools. Two drastically different worlds for Christian families. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

A discussion on how Vera Vita Ministry connects unreached Italians—who often have never encountered evangelicals or biblical churches—with solid gospel resources, translations, and local Italian-produced content like that from Coram Deo, showing them they're part of Christ's global and growing Italian body. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

Airplanes, tiny apartments, suitcases, homeschooling on the move—a missionary family reflects on the strenuous but beautiful realities of cross-cultural ministry with young children. Through it all, God provides, carries us, and fills our journey with His grace and joy. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached