Hope Reigns

What’s it really like to serve in a community after a storm?

On this episode of Hope Reigns, we’re hearing directly from the field as EDOH Volunteer Leader Ron Kidman and volunteer Marla Weatherford share about their time serving in Pensacola following Hurricane Isaias.

From the people they’ve met to the moments they won’t soon forget, Ron and Marla give us a glimpse into what it looks like to show up, serve, and bring hope to families in the middle of recovery.

Pull up a seat and hear their stories from the field!

You might not think of office administration when you think about disaster response—but it’s an important part of keeping an outreach moving!

On this episode of Hope Reigns, EDOH Missionary Kathleen Halliburton joins us to talk about the need for office administrators on EDOH outreaches and the many ways those behind-the-scenes skills help make serving in the field possible.

Interested in this serving opportunity? Click here and let us know - https://eightdaysofhope.com/join-our-administrators/.

We’ll also hear from Teresa Seelen, Donor Director of Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic, about the next phase of their new facility in Tupelo! EDOH is helping bring the expansion to life, creating space where mothers can hear their babies’ heartbeat, receive counseling, attend parent education classes, be encouraged by a mentor, and find support as they navigate parenthood.

Two amazing must-listen conversations!

On this episode, we hear from EDOH Leader Jeffrey Byrd about an exciting opportunity to serve with heavy equipment! You don’t need prior experience, but anyone using EDOH equipment will receive hands-on training to learn how to properly operate each piece of equipment according to EDOH guidelines. Don't miss the chance to learn a new skill and use it to serve families and bring hope after disaster!

We’re also excited to connect with Missionary Danny Fuller for an update on the EDOH Headquarters Expansion project. He shares the progress being made and gives us a look at how this expansion will help EDOH continue serving communities in need.

EDOH Feeding Director Darren Bellanger to discuss EDOH’s need for feeding leaders across the country.

Jeramy and Cody Reeves of Band Reeves to discuss their partnership with EDOH and the Ben Fuller tour currently happening.

Hear from Interim Safe House Director, Caleb Neyland, as he shares how your experience in construction, plumbing, electrical, flooring, finish carpentry, and more can bring Hope to the hopeless!

Let us know your skillsets: https://edoh.io/1BvLoq.

In this episode, we hear from EDOH Equipment & Logistics Director Anthony Torrez about our need for volunteer drivers and what it takes to become a driver with EDOH.

We're also excited to connect with our good friends, Pastor Dennis Walton & Church Administrator Dr. Alexis Nelson of Faith Temple of Christ in Merrillville, IN, to discuss their recent partnership with EDOH during the rapid response outreaches in NW Indiana (faithtempleofchrist.org).

What is it like serving with Eight Days of Hope during a Rapid Response? Meet two of our volunteers, Christina and Ty, who recently served in Northwest Indiana following devastating tornadoes. They have some incredible testimonies that you don’t want to miss!

Interested in serving with us? Text HOPE to 86373 to receive up-to-date serving opportunities.

Following the catastrophic devastation in Nepal, Eight Days of Hope raised money to send to a ministry, Restoring Hope Nepal, serving free, hot meals to impacted families.

We’re humbled to talk to Leah Duke, the Executive Director of Restoring Hope Nepal, about the relief efforts they’ve been able to do and share the eternal hope of Jesus with their neighbors in need.

To learn about this organization, click here - restoringhopenepal.org.

Recent Deployments, Ministry Updates, and More!

Loving and serving sometimes looks like a chainsaw, sweat, and heavy equipment.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11, a derecho traveled 330 miles across multiple Midwest states, producing numerous tornadoes in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. In Northwest Indiana alone, over 183,000 customers were still without power 24 hours after the impact of the tornadoes that touched down.

Over three weeks, our team has been able to serve through Mass Feeding, a Rapid Response heavy team, and a. full Rapid Response deployment. Today we're humbled to give you an on-the-ground update from Rapid Response Director, Dustin Sullivan.

Please join us in prayer for this community as they recover more and more each day!

We love building the kingdom together! Recently, Shawn Pappas of Pappas Plumbing joined us as we served the brokenhearted. Hear his testimony and learn more about Shawn's heart on this episode of Hope Reigns. For more, visit pappas-plumbing.com.

Thank you for listening to Hope Reigns! We love being able to share God-sized stories from the mission field each week. We hope that you are blessed by these rich conversations and consider joining us one day! If you'd like to learn more about our ministry, how to get involved, visit eightdaysofhope.com.

Today we hear from one of our summer interns, Jacob King. Located at our Buffalo satellite location, Jacob was able to gain amazing experience as he supported our team gearing up for EDOH - Buffalo 2026, safe house builds, and more!

We also hear from EDOH missionaries, John and Jeanne Jones, as they have been on the road for multiple weeks with our Safe House, Mass Feeding, Rapid Response teams around the country.

We are so excited to introduce some of our newest ministry partners to you on this episode, Cody and Jeramy, a Christian music (family) duo.

It was such a blessing to meet Band Reeves during the Spring 2026 Black Sheep tour! They bring so much intention and heart to the platform that God has allowed them to have, and we are thrilled to do Ministry side by side with them!

Learn more about them here - https://www.bandreeves.com/.

Caleb Neyland, the EDOH Interim Safe House Director, Shares about Our Upcoming Safe House Project in Corning, NY

Trace Gillis, Director of EDOH Buffalo, Talks 2026 Buffalo Outreach

We are partnering with The Potter's Hands Foundation to build another safe place around our country where exploited women can receive the help and hope they need. On this episode of Hope Reigns, we are joined by their Executive Director, Deborah Kuehner, to discuss the project! To learn more about this Ministry, visit thepottershandsfoundation.org.

Also, Steve and Zach Tybor discuss the start of EDOH - Buffalo 2026!

We are so grateful for our National Partners! As National Partners, these generous businesses, ministries, churches, etc. provide finances to underwrite the fixed costs of the Ministry. This means that any of YOUR donations pass through our hands and are fully used wherever you designate it to go - Safe House Construction, Mass Feeding, Rapid Response, Rebuilds, or EDOH - Buffalo.

Today, we're excited to hear from Joe Marshall, one of our longtime National Partners who believe in the mission of EDOH!

We also are joined by Trenton Wigginton, the EDOH Development Coordinator, for an update and peek into his world.

Our Rapid Response team is currently serving in Avoyelles Parish, LA, following the flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur.

For two weeks, we are removing soiled content and sorting belongings for families, clearing debris from yards, and more. We are humbled to bring hope and help to these heartbroken families as they navigate the days ahead!

After years of serving with the Ministry and being one of the voices of Hope Reigns, our great friend Mike Failla is beginning a new season of life. We are so thankful for all he has done, the Lord's work through Mike, to make an eternal impact in thousands of lives. His impact has and will continue to ripple far past what we know. What a joy have served alongside Mike! God bless you!

After years of serving with the Ministry and being one of the voices of Hope Reigns, our great friend Mike Failla is beginning a new season of life. We are so thankful for all he has done, the Lord's work through Mike, to make an eternal impact in thousands of lives. His impact has and will continue to ripple far past what we know. What a joy have served alongside Mike! God bless you!