Mission Sicily
This podcast covers the work of Mission Sicily, a Christian mission serving in Sicily since 2013. The mission focuses on making disciples, planting churches, and building bridges of hope at the crossroads of North Africa and Western Europe. It impacts both indigenous Sicilian communities and new immigrant neighbors with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Listeners can learn how to get informed, connected, and find ways to pray and support the mission.
Episodes
15 Years Later: An Italian Responds
In “15 Years Later: An Italian Responds,” ministry friend and partner Stefano from Piemonte drops in and we revisit five pivotal pieces of advice I was given before ever coming to Italy as a foreign missionary. Listen in as we explore them from an Italian perspective, someone who lives "on mission" serving Jesus in Italy. It's a conversation about culture, credibility, disciple-makin
15 Years Later: Were They Right About Italy?
Fifteen years ago, before I arrived in Italy as a missionary, some of the most experienced evangelical leaders I knew gave me some unusual advice.Not exactly what I expected to hear.They told me:“We don’t need any more American churches here in Italy.”“Don’t expect Italians to see you as a credible voice until you’ve lived here at least ten years.”“Church planting is unusually difficult in Italy.”
It's time to unpack!
On this episode, we're unwrapping 2025 like the gift it was!SummaryIn this episode, Brian Alex reflects on the transformative year for Mission Sicily, highlighting the impact of community engagement, educational growth, and future aspirations for expansion. He shares updates on baptisms, the importance of building relationships within the community, and the ongoing construction projects that s
The Kingdom Mission of God, Part 3
THE KINGDOM MISSION OF GOD, PART 3SummaryIn this episode of the Mission Sicily Podcast, Brian Alex discusses the overarching theme of God's Kingdom mission, emphasizing the importance of discipleship, church planting, and community development in Sicily and beyond. He reflects on the authority given to believers through the Great Commission and the transformative power of the Kingdom of God. The c
The Kingdom Mission of God, Part 2
THE KINGDOM MISSION OF GOD, PART 2SummaryIn this episode of the Mission Sicily Podcast, Brian Alex discusses the ongoing Kingdom mission of God, emphasizing the importance of making disciples, planting churches, and building bridges within the local context of Sicily. He shares updates on the progress of their mission, the significance of theological education, and the need for emerging leaders to
The Kingdom Mission of God, Part 1 (Reprise)
Networking and CollaborationWe're bringing this episode back to the table as it will now appear as a series about the Kingdom Mission of God in Sicily and Italy. As the next episodes will build on this premise, we wanted to put them closer together and make them more accessible (for those who haven't heard it yet or perhaps have forgotten).Jesus' emphasis on the kingdom, during His ear
A New Year of Harvest: join us in this season of reaping!
Summary
In this episode of the Mission Sicily Podcast, Brian reflects on the past year and the progress of Mission Sicily, which focuses on making disciples, planting churches, and building bridges in Sicily and throughout Italy. He shares exciting updates on growth in disciple-making groups, revitalized evangelism strategies, and the rebooting of church-planting efforts. The conversation also hig
Great Grace! Seeing God's Promises Fulfilled
Behind the scenes look at what God has been doing on a personal level (past and present), which has great potential to impact mission (future). So grateful for God's goodness!
Learning The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
On this first episode of a brand new season, and the very first of this year, we wanted to take a look at the day-to-day rhythms that keep this ministry rolling forward. Sure, there are lots of things that happen throughout the week that we won't mention here, from prayer and strategy meetings to counseling and the like. What we will examine are the routine, but strategic, "encounter poin
Risk and Reward in His Harvest Fields
Leading disciple-makers to be daring and courageous in the face of opposition. What does wholesale allegiance to Jesus look like, and what could it inevitably cost you? Join us on this episode as we explore the Risks and Rewards while working in His Harvest Fields!
The Mission Shift in Sicily
A SPECIAL "LIVE" EPISODE!
Recorded on location in Sicily
This is the first time we've been able to sit down and record the three of us together: Gino, Stefano and Brian. We talked about the mission shift we're seeing here in Sicily. A shift that's happening in the church in Italy, as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in His mission to seek and save the lost.
We delve into
The Evolution of Mission
Welcome to the Mission Sicily podcast, made possible by partners like you!
This is the Summer 2023 briefing of the mission, serving in Sicily for 10 years now...
Episode S04 E05: This is a special guest episode with our ministry partner, Stefano Longo, from near Turin. On the show we talk about:
How our individual paths initially crossed, like the tributaries of a river.
How God has taken our
Mission Briefing
You did it! You found us. Welcome to the Mission Sicily podcast!
This podcast contains all the vital information that you'd expect to get out of the digital-print version (PLUS much much more), however, you won't be able to see any of the pictures, click the links, or interact. To get that experience, just go to missionsicily.com where you can connect, follow, subscribe, and get involved.
So, if y
November Briefing
Hey folks, welcome to the Mission Sicily podcast!
This is the 9th episode of the 3rd season, which will take us through to the end of this year 2022.
This podcast contains all the vital information that you'd want to get out of the digital-print version (PLUS much much more), however, you won't be able to see the pictures, click the links or interact, quite as much. To find out more, go to mission
September Supplemental
Hey folks, welcome to the Mission Sicily podcast!
This is the 7th episode of the 3rd season, which will take us all the way through to the end of this year 2022.
This episode contains supplemental information, a progress report of sorts, on the status of the mission. The fruit of the mission, as well as its health and vibrancy, are paramount to its longevity, and so giving it a fair shake on
October 2021 Newsletter
Hey folks, welcome to the Mission Sicily newsletter podcast!
This is the fifth episode of this second season, which will take us through the end of this year, 2021.
This podcast contains all of the vital information that you'd want to get out of the digital-print version, however, you won't be able to see the pictures, click the links or interact, other than listening. So, if you're not signed up
About Brian & Mission Sicily
A short bio on Brian & Mission Sicily introduction
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