e=h Hopecast

Season 5, Episode 23: Meet Angela and Enock, Givers of HOPE and Light at a School in Kenya

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:38:00 -0400

Come hear Angela and Enock's heart for the people of Kipsongo, the local slum in Kitale, Kenya. Angela, Enock and their team are bringing HOPE to the students at City of Light School, their families and their community.

Season 5, Episode 22: There's a Hole in the Hope 2 Others Bucket!!

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:46:58 -0400

Meet Joseph, the young man who drilled the first hole for the first Hope 2 Others filter! Be filled with joy as we hear the Stories of HOPE that he has witnessed over the past three years in the lives of his community members, who now have clean water.

Season 5, Episode 21: HOPE for All: Abandoned Babies, Former Street Children, Rural Villages

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:25:03 -0400

Join us as we catch-up with Bishop Ben Tanguli, our Partner in Kitale, Kenya, to learn about the impact education is making in the lives of abandoned babies and former street children. Hear about how having porridge and lunch is giving HOPE to students and teachers at St. Michael's, a rural school that serves over 100 students.

Season 5, Episode 20: Uganda Part 2 - Come See the HOPE at Uganda Family Spirit

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:22:49 -0400

Meet Isaac and Susan Rufunda, coounders of Uganda Family Spirit, who provide love, HOPE and encouragement to 252 students ranging in age from 3-20. Learn how your donations are bringing HOPE through daily meals and teacher salaries.

Season 5, Episode 19: Uganda - Meet Patrick with RADOS

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:10:00 -0400

Join us in Entebbe, Uganda as we share the incredible story of Patrick, a former street boy who now leads a safe-home full of HOPE for 32 children in Mbarara, Uganda.

Season 5, Episode 18: Interns, Part II

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:10:30 -0400

We love summer teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Josue Padilla (e=h graduate turned summer intern) and Dianny Almeida about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.

Season 5, Episode 17: Interns

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:19:00 -0400

Summer is here! And that means teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Estéban Bermúdez and Anita María Taco about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.

Season 5, Episode 16: Doris Estevez and Second Chances, Part II

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:59:00 -0400

What is the model of community development that Second Chances uses, and what is e=h's role in it? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue the conversation with Doris Estevez about the impact of the work we do together.

Season 5, Episode 15: Doris Estevez and Second Chances

Mon, 26 May 2025 06:57:00 -0400

We are so grateful for our partnership with Second Chances! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Doris Estevez and hear a bit of her story, and her calling to the work and ministry of Second Chances!

Season 5, Episode 14: Marypaz Hurtado

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:57:37 -0400

Meet our newest team member, Marypaz! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Marypaz from Costa Rica, our new Office Assistant and Program Coordinator.

Season 5, Episode 13: One School. One Hope. Update with St. Martin's Episcopal School

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:17:00 -0400

Join Celeste Bundy, e=h Executive Director, Joyce Pipkin, Partnership Coordinator for Les Cayes/Cavaillon, and friends from St. Martin's Episcopal School in New Orleans, LA, to learn about their partnership to give HOPE through art to our students in Cavaillon.

Season 5, Episode 12: 2025 First Quarter Update

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:38:00 -0400

There is a lot going on this spring in the e=h world! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they take a look at what has happened this first quarter of the year and what is to come.

Season 5, Episode 11: Everett Key

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:37:14 -0400

We love interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Everett Key, a intern who was with us for six weeks, and hear about all he did and how his time in Ecuador has shaped him.

Season 5, Episode 10: Sewanee 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:59:54 -0400

Sewanee is back in Ecuador! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Sewanee students Samuel McMurry, Dante Studenko Chamorro, and Cedar Bettis about their time in Ecuador and what they learned while serving over their Spring Break.

Season 5, Episode 9: 15th Anniversary Celebration

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:30:34 -0400

e=h turned 15 years old!! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that happened at the 15th anniversary celebration!

Season 5, Episode 8: Africa Update, Part II

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:24:00 -0400

Let's keep talking about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries!

Season 5, Episode 7: The Goat Project

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:24:58 -0400

Let's talk about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and especially the Goat Program!

Season 5, Episode 6: World Water Day with Chip and Celeste

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:59:14 -0400

Access to water is a human right. Yet, 2.2 billion live without safely managed drinking water services, with devastating impacts for their lives and wider society. Join us as we learn ways we can reduce water consumption and provide HOPE through clean water as a way to celebrate World Water Day, which is Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.

Season 5, Episode 5: Cameron and Celeste (Haiti/Costa Rica)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:56:33 -0400

How are the programs going in Haiti and Costa Rica? Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and the 5 programs in the e=h world.

Season 5, Episode 4: What Can You Do to Change the World?

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:48:27 -0500

Join Chip Smith, e=h cofounder, and Celeste Bundy, Executive Director, as they chat about all that you are a part of through Education Equals Hope around the world.

Season 5, Episode 3: The New Hopecast

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:37:00 -0500

A new vision! Cameron and Jorge Luis share how the Hopecast will be expanded this season with more international updates, how you can change the world, and more!

Season 5, Episode 2: Updates Galore, Part II

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:35:00 -0500

Part two of the update for Spring and Summer 2024 update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that has happened in the e=h world.

Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome back, the launch of Season 5!

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:33:45 -0500

And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 5, and an update for Spring and Summer 2024.

Season 4, Episode 25: Moses Vincent III & Kamilla Haidaienko

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:36:00 -0400

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview two two first time participants, Moses Vincent III and Kamilla Haidaienko, about the Spring Break Outreach with e=h.

Season 4, Episode 24: Sewanee: Professor Chris Silver

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:30:00 -0400

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview professor of religious psychology, Dr. Chris Silver.

Season 4, Episode 23: Sewanee: Fernando Totti Rodriguez

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:26:23 -0400

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Student Team Leader Fernando Totti. He discusses his experience in Ecuador in 2023, what he put into practice over this last year, and his time here in 2024.

Season 4, Episode 22: Henri Richards

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:13:23 -0400

Checking out e=h and the inner workings of an international NGO. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview high school student Henri Richards as he reflects on his "Winterim" intern experience.

Season 4, Episode 21: Robbie Watson

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:39:07 -0500

Community development has much to do with power and empowerment. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Robbie Watson (whom you may remember from season 2) as we continue the conversation about healthy community development.

Season 4, Episode 20: Derek and Kristin Holder

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:40:00 -0500

The gift of a Vision Team continues! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview EW Process/Lord and Company employee Derek Holder and his wife Kristin. Hear the perspective of long time supporters (through EW Process) but new-to-Ecuador team members as they look at the differences and similarities between ministry sites.

Season 4, Episode 19: Cole Martin & Micro-Finance

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:37:00 -0500

Micro-finance and micro-savings programs are two more ways that we can support those in desperate and difficult situations. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Cole Martin and hear about his passion for seeing communities transformed through micro-finance.

Season 4, Episode 18: Vision Team Feb 2024: Danny Peck and Jon Tschanz

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:43:00 -0500

The gift of a vision team and long term partnership. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Methodist youth pastor Danny Peck, and Methodist pastor Jon Tschanz. Hear what this vision team did and the impact on them plus what they saw in the communities.

Season 4, Episode 17: Julie Pease and Health Initiatives

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:52:00 -0500

How does health tie into education? What can we do to support our e=h students in a wholistic way? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Julie Pease, RN, and hear how e=h and health initiatives are working together.

Season 4, Episode 16: Ministry Development Process and a Candid Conversation About Ecuador

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:18:34 -0500

How do we start new ministry sites? How can we do it well while walking in relationship, especially now in this interesting time as Ecuador faces new challenges? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they explore these topics.

Season 4, Episode 15: Caroline in Africa, Part II

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:01:00 -0500

e=h has the privilege of supporting students in seven countries, and our own Caroline Allen had the chance to visit three of those countries in October 2023! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, to hear about the second part of Caroline's time in Africa.

Season 4, Episode 14: Caroline in Africa

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:01:03 -0500

Season 4, Episode 13: Rocio Martinez, Part II

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:25:00 -0500

Today is part two of our interview with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as Rocio shares more about the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the scholarship coordinators at each site.

Season 4, Episode 12: 2023 Top Ten

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:11:00 -0500

Another year is in the books! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many events that have taken place in the e=h world over the last 12 months.

Season 4, Episode 11: Rocio Martinez, Part of the e=h Team

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:11:07 -0500

Merry Christmas everyone! Today we get to be with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Rocio and hear the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the coordinators.

Season 4, Episode 10: Brenda Martinez, Part II

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:26:00 -0500

Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their conversation with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.

Season 4, Episode 9: Brenda Martinez

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:24:00 -0500

Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they catch up with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.

Season 4, Episode 8: Thankful

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:05:00 -0500

Being thankful is not just for one day! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many ways they are thankful, with a deeper look into what has happened in the e=h world this fall.

Season 4, Episode 7: Luis C. Part IV

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:06:13 -0500

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they finish their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Season 4, Episode 6: Rusty Bland and KeHE

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:17:20 -0500

(Don't worry, part 4 of Luis's story is coming). A big welcome to Rusty Bland, the Executive Vice President for People Engagement & Serving for KeHE. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, as she chats with Rusty about why he has come to work with e=h three times in one year, and about his hopes and dreams for KeHE and e=h.

Season 4, Episode 5: Luis C. Part III

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Season 4, Episode 4: Luis C. Part II

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Season 4, Episode 3: Luis C. Part I

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Luis C., one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Season 4, Episode 2: Quarterly Update, Part II

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Part 2 of the third quarter update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that happened in the e=h world in July, August, and September 2023.

Season 4, Episode 1: Welcome Back + the Launch of Season 4!

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:07:14 -0400

And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 4, and the quarterly update for July, Aug, and Sep 2023.

Season 3, Episode 37: Quarterly Update & Signing Off for the Season

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400

It is hard to believe that we are at the Season 3 wrap-up! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share the quarterly update for April, May, and June, and then sign off for the season!

Season 3, Episode 36: Summer Teams - The Cross Team

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0400

The second short-term mission team of the summer was a combination from the Chapel of the Cross, in Chapel Hill, NC, and Holy Cross, in Simpsonville, SC! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the team: Anne Smith, Lara Reller and Katherine Greene, and explore what surprised them and why they keep coming back to Ecuador to serve.

Season 3, Episode 35: Summer Teams - St. Paul’s, Augusta, GA

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:02:40 -0400

Summer teams are here! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews four members of the St. Paul's team from Augusta, GA: Kim Butler, Havilah Chandler, Coleman Graham, and Gene Helmich. She explores what surprised them about their time here and much more!

Season 3, Episode 34: Summer Interns, Part III

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Our summer interns have settled in, completed training, and our first teams have arrived! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Chivita García, Neyser Aguirre, and Willy Ordoñez, who are back for their second year as e=h interns! She explores what they learned last summer, why they have decided to come work with e=h again, and the power of community.

Season 3, Episode 33: Summer Interns, Part II

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:16:19 -0400

Last March, the Chapel of the Cross, from Chapel Hill, NC, brought a team from their campus ministry, and this summer we are delighted to have three of them back as interns! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Bella Dunn, Hadden Probst, and Jesus Cabrera to hear why they came back and what they are learning.

Season 3, Episode 32: Interns are Here!

Mon, 29 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Our summer interns have arrived! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as she interviews Danna Carrion, Tripp Shippen, and JD Cortez. She explores why they have decided to come work with e=h, what they have learned so far, and what they hope God will teach them.

Season 3: Episode 31: 12 Dimensions of Color, Part II

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Culture impacts everything we do in life, and is especially important when woking cross-culturally as e=h does. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they reflect on the training they received on the 12 Dimensions of Color by Knowledge Workx: the importance of knowing your own culture so you can stretch across to meet others in theirs.

Season 3, Episode 30: 12 Dimensions of Color, Part I

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Season 3, Episode 29: Three Colors of Worldview by Knowledge Workx

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Culture impacts everything we do in life, and is especially important when woking cross-culturally as e=h does. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they reflect on the training they received on the Three Colors of Worldview and the real life examples of how it plays out.

Season 3, Episode 28: Home Visits

Mon, 01 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Getting to visit someone in their home brings a depth of relationship that little else does. And we have seen it bring healing. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they explain why and how e=h does home visits, and the impact on hosts and team members.

Season 3, Episode 27: Quarterly Update

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they review the first quarter (and a little more) of 2023.

Season 3, Episode 26: Communications Initiatives

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400

We are upping our communications game! Caroline Allen and new hire Mika Insuasti explain the goals and initiatives of the newly formed communications department of e=h. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, Caroline, and Mika as the share the goals and methods of e=h communications strategy across platforms.

Season 3, Episode 25: Colin Rice

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Sewanee Spring Outreach team returns to e=h Ecuador!! Due to Covid, the last time Sewanee was able to send a spring break team was in 2019. It was a joy to welcome Sewanee students back to Quito and see how they grow and learn as a community. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview senior Colin Rice and hear about his spiritual journey here in Ecuador.

Season 3, Episode 24: Yazmine Ali and Michaela James-Thrower

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Sewanee Spring Outreach team returns to e=h Ecuador!! Due to Covid, the last time Sewanee was able to send a spring break team was in 2019. It was a joy to welcome Sewanee students back to Quito and see how they grow and learn as a community. In this episode two juniors, Yaz and Mickey, share their unique perspectives on what outreach is like for them, as women of color from the DC area studying at the University of the South. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Yaz and Mickey.

Season 3, Episode 23: Anne Miller

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:59:19 -0400

Anne Miller, a long time supporter and advocate for e=h, joins Jorge Luis Rodriguez to explore the topic of leadership from the 'inside' of organizations. Both are PKs (Pastors' Kids) and both have had the privilege of knowing leaders as people first, and then through their leadership roles. Join them for a candid conversation of how that has shaped them and how leadership can support each other across the miles.

Season 3, Episode 22: International Ministry Update

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Executive Director of e=h Celeste Bundy joins us with insights and updates about the e=h programs in the other six countries apart from Ecuador: Haiti, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Costa Rica, and Lancaster, SC, USA. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Celeste and get all the news.

Season 3, Episode 21: Lee Plumblee

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0400

Lee Plumblee is a lawyer in Greenville, SC, and a long time supporter of e=h, here on his second Vision Team. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, and Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, as they interview Lee and learn how he got connected and why he is so dedicated to the ministries of e=h.

Season 3, Episode 20: Haiti Update

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Joyce Pipkin spearheads the e=h projects in Les Cayes and Cavaillon. Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they hear updates from Joyce about how the programs are going post-pandemic and post-earthquake, still in the midst of the current political unrest.

Season 3, Episode 19: Hope 2 Others Water Project with Bishop Ben and Chip Smith

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Education begins with clean water! Well, most of life begins with clean water. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Bishop Ben Tanguli, and e=h cofounder Chip Smith as we dive into how the Hope 2 Others (H2O) water project works in Kenya, and the results that have already been seen.

Season 3, Episode 18: Bishop Ben Tanguli

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Bishop Benjamin Tanguli oversees E=H's ministry partnership in Kenya, East Africa. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they learn about Bishop Ben's ministries in Kenya, a little of his story and how he got involved with E=H.

Season 3, Episode 17: Bishop Daniel Richards, Part 2

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Bishop Daniel from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina shares about short-term missions, and then turns the tables to ask Cameron some questions. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they all share about their lives, stories, challenges, and joys of the work of E=H.

Season 3, Episode 16: Bishop Daniel Richards in Ecuador

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:28:23 -0500

This last week we had the great joy and pleasure to welcome the new Diocesan Bishop from Upper South Carolina to the Hopecast. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Bishop Daniel and hear his story and how it intertwines with that of E=H.

Season 3, Episode 15: Board Members in Ecuador

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:41:52 -0500

E=H board members Chris Ritrievi and Greg Dunaway are in town! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for their interview with Chris and Greg to hear their stories and the reason they serve on the board.

Season 3, Episode 14: Laura Jennings Estevez and the Second Chances Program

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Jorge and Laura Jennings Estevez have taken the ministry of Casa Gabriel and expanded it into the three-pronged program of Second Chances. Laura joins E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, to share about how the program has grown and what they are doing now.

Season 3, Episode 13: The Stats Behind the Program

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500

How many students are in the E=H scholarship program? How many girls? How many boys? How many need help with food?! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share some of the statistics that have been collected (thank you, John Allen), and the stories that go with them.

Season 3, Episode 12: 2023 and What is to Come

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500

A new year and a new full calendar! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look ahead to 2023 and review why we do what we do.

Season 3, Episode 11: Stories of Hope

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Sometimes the students of E=H can feel far away as we refer to them in just a general way! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share 5 different students' specific stories, and describe the impact E=H is making in their lives.

Season 3, Episode 10: Top 10 of 2022

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500

Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look back over the top 10 events that marked the E=H year of 2022.

Season 3, Episode 9: Casa Adalia, a new structure coming!

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500

There are changes coming in the ESME world, especially as the residential program (formerly Casa Adalia) transitions to a new structure, Though change can be hard, the heart and desire to support those coming out of vulnerable situations is the same!! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look at the new integrated structure and how it doesn't change what we get to do with ESME!

Season 3, Episode 8: Amadas Christmas Parties

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500

Amadas is the part of End Slavery Ministry Ecuador that does outreach to those active in prostitution in the city center. Each year the Amadas program holds Christmas parties for those in the brothels. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Veronica Andrade, the coordinator of the E=H program with Amadas, about the stories and impact of the E=H program with Amadas.

Season 3, Episode 7: Micro-Privilege

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:55:52 -0500

What is the difference between privilege and entitlement? How do we make sense of the disparities that we see in the world? Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about micro-privilege, what it is, and what do we do with it.

Season 3, Episode 6: Christmas cards are here!

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:22:32 -0500

Each year, our students write Christmas cards to their sponsors, and we match students to the sponsors who help make their education possible. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about the ins and outs of this process and the surprise blessings along the way.

Season 3, Episode 5: So Very Thankful

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -0500

Thanksgiving is almost here! Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share the perspectives of students, church members and pastors about what they're thankful for.

Season 3, Episode 4: Rev. Gary and Kacey Eichelberger

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -0500

The Rev. Gary and Kacey Eichelberger, from St. Andrew's in Greenville, SC, share their observations, learnings and challenges from the October 2022 E=H Vision team. Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H co-founder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian co-worker, as they dive into the Eichelbergers' stories and experience.

Season 3, Episode 3: Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Part 2

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -0500

Part 2 of the team from EDOW! Join the Rector and Deacon from the Church of the Ascencion in Silver Springs, MD, Rev. Joan Beilstein and Rev. Terri Murphy, as well as the Venerable Sue von Rautenkranz, Archdeacon in EDOW, Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat about where they serve, why a rector should take the time to do short-term missions and why the Archdeacon keeps coming back!

Season 3, Episode 2: Mildred Reyes and Rosa Briones, Episcopal Diocese of Washington

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0400

In October 2022, E=H got to host several in-person teams. Mildred Reyes, Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington, and soon-to-be-ordained-deacon, Rosa Briones, were on one of those teams and share about their mission experience in Ecuador. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview these two and hear about their roles in supporting the Diocese of Central Ecuador through E=H.

Season 3, Episode 1: Welcome back - the launch of Season 3!

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0400

And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 3, and the quarterly update for July through October 2022.

Season 2, Episode 39: Quarterly update and signing off for the season

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Can you believe it is the end of Season 2?! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they wrap up the numerous events of the past three months, including celebrating Cameron's 20th year of ministry in Ecuador, ABC readings, summer intern recruitment and training, and much more. Thank you for listening and see you in September for Season 3!

Season 2, Episode 38: Why do you keep coming back?

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400

The Rev. Susan Hardaway and Laura 'Smitty' Lipscomb have led a combination of seven short-term teams to Ecuador. Why do they keep coming back? Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview these two leaders and explore their reasons for continuing to support E=H through short term mission experiences.

Season 2, Episode 37: More Teams Summer 2022

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400

We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview two members of the short term team from Christ Church from Elizabeth City, NC - the Rev Daniel Cenci, and Jeremiah Magnuson - as well as their team host, Jamie Holodak. We'll hear why they came and what they have experienced.

Season 2, Episode 36: Teams Summer 2022

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400

We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the short term team from the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina - Maria Williamson, Cadan Gore, and Emily Dewey - and hear why they came and what they have experienced.

Season 2, Episode 35: Freedom Rodriguez

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Welcome new E=H full-time staff Freedom Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Freedom and hear about his story, his call to missions, and how he brings his passion and professional art career to E=H.

Season 2, Episode 34: Nancy Rodriguez

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Welcome new E=H full-time staff Nancy Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Nancy and hear about her story, her call to missions, and how she brings her passion and professional art career to E=H.

Season 2, Episode 33: Summer Interns

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400

We are so excited to "have a summer" again filled with interns and short-term teams. On today's Hopecast, join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis as they invite four of the summer interns into the studio to talk about their summer training, what they are doing, and most importantly, what they are learning.

Season 2, Episode 32: Hope 2 Others

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

H20, Hope 2 Others: Education begins with clean water. E=H is piloting a water filter project in Kenya that is transforming the way our schools and partners get to do life there. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, Co-co-founder Chip Smith, and Executive Director Celeste Bundy, as they unpack the potential of this project and spend a few minutes celebrating the past and future of ministry together.

Season 2, Episode 31: Christian Anderson

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Christian Anderson is an E=H board member, a priest at a supporting church, and the inspiration behind our Hopecast. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and Christian, as they discuss all things E=H and practical steps to increase awareness of E=H in your home community.

Season 2, Episode 30: Raquel Erazo, Part 3

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Raquel Erazo holds a degree in sociology and social work, and as the daughter of the pastor in Carmen Bajo, she grew up noticing the differences between her life and the lives of those in her community. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Raquel and hear her story and how E=H has played a critical role in the development of the Carmen Bajo community.

Season 2, Episode 29: Raquel Erazo, Part 2

Mon, 09 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 28: Raquel Erazo, Part 1

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:18:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 27: Robbie Watson, Part 3

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Robbie Watson holds a Master of Education in Community Development. He is part of the El Refugio/Calacali ministry site, and shares his story, insights and goals with us. Join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Robbie, hear about his path to Ecuador, and how education and community development are intricately entwined.

Season 2, Episode 26: Robbie Watson, Part 2

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400

Season 2, Episode 25: Robbie Watson, Part 1

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400