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Ron + Hope: Unfiltered

by Ron & Hope Carpenter

Life can throw you curveballs but it can also bring you joy. The key is knowing how to navigate through the ups and downs and come out better on the other side. Ron and Hope Carpenter discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of life and give solid, biblical answers to life’s rain and shine. Join them each week for a new episode of their podcast.

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Episodes

  1. Stop Running From God

    Are you running from the call of God on your life? What happens when you know you’ve been chosen by God, but you’re still struggling to surrender? Pastors Ron and Hope share their personal journey of discovering, accepting, and walking out God’s call—even when it meant facing difficult…

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  2. The Question Justin Bieber Asked Me…

    What do you do when the dream God gave you starts small? How do you stay faithful when the beginning doesn’t look anything like the promise? Pastors Ron and Hope share powerful insight on embracing the process, trusting God’s timing, and refusing to despise the day of small beginnings in this...

  3. Everything Is Redeemable

    Can God redeem your biggest mistakes and turn them into the launching pad for your next season? Pastors Ron and Hope look back on the highs, lows, major transitions, and unexpected turns that have shaped their 35 years of ministry—and share how God brought purpose even out of the hardest moments....

  4. How Do I Balance Marriage and Kids? With guest Chaz Carpenter

    How do you balance marriage, children, work, and everything else life throws at you? What should you know about someone before you say, “I do”? Pastor Ron is joined by his son Chaz for a real conversation about dating, young marriage, parenting, sacrifice, and building a strong relationship in…

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  5. Our Lowest Point Became Our Greatest Testimony

    What happens when some of the hardest years of your life become the greatest testimony of God’s faithfulness? Looking back on the 2010s, Pastors Ron and Hope reflect on the painful season that tested their marriage, ministry, and faith—and the restoration that followed. From their separation and...

  6. How Do I Avoid Burnout? with Guest Jonathan Mendoza

    What happens when rapid growth, incredible blessing, and overwhelming pressure all collide? Join Pastor Ron and special guest Pastor Jonathan as they look back on Redemption’s explosive growth in the 2000s—from packed services and major building projects to the personal toll of leadership and...

  7. Our Wildest Church Stories

    How do you stay faithful when you're starting with almost nothing? What does it look like to trust God through impossible odds, miraculous provision, and humble beginnings? Pastors Ron and Hope share the unforgettable stories that launched Redemption Church in this special episode of Ron + Hope:...

  8. How Do I Keep Believing When Nothing Changes?

    Pastor Ron is flying solo in this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, but the message is packed with practical wisdom. How do you hold on to what God has promised when everything around you says it will never happen? What does it really mean to "write the vision and make it plain," and how can a...

  9. What 35 Years Has Taught Us

    What has God taught Ron and Hope after nearly four decades together and 35 years in ministry? From life-changing lessons about money, generosity, and failure to discovering the power of God's timing and faithfulness, this honest conversation is packed with biblical wisdom and practical truth that...

  10. I Want To Give Up

    How do you keep going when life feels overwhelming and the promise seems farther away than ever? Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter share powerful, personal stories of enduring financial hardship, marital brokenness, ministry setbacks, and seasons of deep pain. Discover the biblical principles that...

  11. Why Your Wife Pulls Away

    What does it really mean for a husband to honor his wife as the “weaker vessel”? Are women weak, or is Scripture pointing to something deeper about love, service, and biblical headship in marriage? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron and Hope unpack how serving one another, paying...

  12. The Real Ron and Hope

    What would you rather: be stranded in the Amazon jungle or left alone in shark-infested waters? Would you rather choose bad breath or body odor? Share a toothbrush or wear your spouse’s underwear? In this hilarious and lighthearted episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter...

  13. How Do I Handle Losing Friends?

    Why do friendships and relationships change when God begins blessing your life? Why do some people leave when you step into a new season? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron and Hope tackle the hard truths about outgrowing relationships, navigating offense, protecting your peace…

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  14. Look To The Ant

    Are quick fixes hurting your future? Why do some people stay stuck while others build lasting success? What does the Bible really teach about diligence, delayed gratification, and planning ahead? Pastors Ron and Hope unpack the wisdom of Proverbs 6, using the example of the ant to reveal powerful...

  15. Navigating Life Through Change

    How do you navigate life when everything seems to be changing at once—your marriage, your family, your health, your ministry, and even your parents? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope get real and raw about caring for aging parents, the emotional toll of major…

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  16. Why Gen Z is Hungry

    Is Gen Z leading the next great move of God? Why are younger generations hungry for deeper worship, discipleship, and authentic encounters with Jesus? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron Carpenter is joined by guest Jonathan Mendoza for a powerful conversation about generational...

  17. How To Argue

    What is the real goal when conflict shows up in a marriage—winning the argument or finding resolution? Why do so many disagreements spiral out of control when two people who love each other simply see things differently? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope get…

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  18. Faith Under Pressure

    What do you do when life suddenly places you in the role of caretaker for aging parents? How do you balance marriage, ministry, finances, and emotional strain all at once? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope open up about a difficult season of caring for Hope’s...

  19. Faith Under Pressure

    What do you do when life suddenly places you in the role of caretaker for aging parents? How do you balance marriage, ministry, finances, and emotional strain all at once? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope open up about a difficult season of caring for Hope’s...

  20. The Power of Transfer

    What does the next move of God look like for a new generation? Can passion alone sustain revival, or does it require discipleship and spiritual transfer? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron sits down with Andrew to discuss generational impartation, the hunger rising in Gen Z…

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  21. The Power of Transfer

    What does the next move of God look like for a new generation? Can passion alone sustain revival, or does it require discipleship and spiritual transfer? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron sits down with Andrew to discuss generational impartation, the hunger rising in Gen Z…

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  22. Supporting Your Spouse in Difficult Times

    What do you do when life suddenly shifts and you’re forced to carry more than you expected? How can you support your spouse when they’re overwhelmed with family, pressure, and unexpected responsibility? Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter unpack real-life lessons on marriage, caregiving, and…

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  23. Supporting Your Spouse in Difficult Times

    What do you do when life suddenly shifts and you’re forced to carry more than you expected? How can you support your spouse when they’re overwhelmed with family, pressure, and unexpected responsibility? Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter unpack real-life lessons on marriage, caregiving, and…

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  24. Unlocking God-Given Potential

    What does it really mean to have potential—and how do you actually recognize it in yourself or others? Why do so many people miss greatness right in front of them, and what role does environment, faithfulness, and heart play in unlocking it? Pastor Ron unpacks these questions AND MORE in this...

  25. Unlocking God-Given Potential

    What does it really mean to have potential—and how do you actually recognize it in yourself or others? Why do so many people miss greatness right in front of them, and what role does environment, faithfulness, and heart play in unlocking it? Pastor Ron unpacks these questions AND MORE in this...

  26. The Discipleship Crisis

    What does it mean to update the “wineskin” without losing the “wine”? Pastor Ron explains why churches must adapt methods to reach new generations while never compromising the core mission of worship, discipleship, and the Word of God. In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, he shares personal...

  27. The Discipleship Crisis

    What does it mean to update the “wineskin” without losing the “wine”? Pastor Ron explains why churches must adapt methods to reach new generations while never compromising the core mission of worship, discipleship, and the Word of God. In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, he shares personal...

  28. The Power of Preparation

    How can you prepare today for the life you want tomorrow? From health and diet choices to financial discipline and long-term planning, Pastors Ron and Hope share practical wisdom from their own journey in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If you want insight on building a healthy body…

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  29. The Power of Preparation

    How can you prepare today for the life you want tomorrow? From health and diet choices to financial discipline and long-term planning, Pastors Ron and Hope share practical wisdom from their own journey in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If you want insight on building a healthy body…

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  30. Learning How To Press Through the Pain

    What do you do when life blindsides you with pain you didn’t see coming? How can a loving, good God allow you to walk through seasons that feel crushing, confusing, and unfair? Pastors Ron and Hope tackle these honest, hard questions in this powerful installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If…

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  31. Learning How To Press Through the Pain

    What do you do when life blindsides you with pain you didn’t see coming? How can a loving, good God allow you to walk through seasons that feel crushing, confusing, and unfair? Pastors Ron and Hope tackle these honest, hard questions in this powerful installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If…

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  32. How to Make Godly Decisions

    How do you make wise, God-led decisions in the moments that shape your future? What do you do when your past choices didn’t bring the outcome you hoped for? Pastors Ron and Hope dive deep into the power of decision-making, personal responsibility, and the role of wisdom in this installment of Ron…

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  33. How to Make Godly Decisions

    How do you make wise, God-led decisions in the moments that shape your future? What do you do when your past choices didn’t bring the outcome you hoped for? Pastors Ron and Hope dive deep into the power of decision-making, personal responsibility, and the role of wisdom in this installment of Ron…

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  34. Marriage That Goes the Distance

    Why do so many couples invest everything into their wedding day—but almost nothing into staying married? What does it really take to go the distance when life gets hard, forgiveness feels impossible, and trust has been broken? Pastors Ron and Hope tackle these real, raw questions as they unpack...

  35. Marriage That Goes the Distance

    Why do so many couples invest everything into their wedding day—but almost nothing into staying married? What does it really take to go the distance when life gets hard, forgiveness feels impossible, and trust has been broken? Pastors Ron and Hope tackle these real, raw questions as they unpack...

  36. What Makes Marriage Work

    What actually makes a marriage work over the long haul? Is it passion, trust, companionship—or something deeper? Pastors Ron and Hope share honest insights from 35+ years of marriage, unpacking why marriage doesn’t fix problems, it reveals them. From the importance of having no secrets, to...

  37. What Makes Marriage Work

    What actually makes a marriage work over the long haul? Is it passion, trust, companionship—or something deeper? Pastors Ron and Hope share honest insights from 35+ years of marriage, unpacking why marriage doesn’t fix problems, it reveals them. From the importance of having no secrets, to...

  38. What We’d Do Differently

    What would you tell your younger self if you could go back? How do mentorship, healing, marriage, and intentional love shape a life well lived? Pastors Ron and Hope reflect honestly on lessons learned through decades of marriage, ministry, and faith in this powerful installment of Ron + Hope:...

  39. What We’d Do Differently

    What would you tell your younger self if you could go back? How do mentorship, healing, marriage, and intentional love shape a life well lived? Pastors Ron and Hope reflect honestly on lessons learned through decades of marriage, ministry, and faith in this powerful installment of Ron + Hope:...

  40. Leadership (Power of Diligence)

    What separates leaders who break through from those who burn out or quit too soon? Why do small, unseen habits matter more than big, flashy moments? Pastor Ron dives deep into the power of diligence—revealing why consistent preparation, steady faithfulness, and internal motivation are the true…

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  41. Leadership (Power of Diligence)

    What separates leaders who break through from those who burn out or quit too soon? Why do small, unseen habits matter more than big, flashy moments? Pastor Ron dives deep into the power of diligence—revealing why consistent preparation, steady faithfulness, and internal motivation are the true…

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  42. Letting God Take Over

    How does prophetic worship actually work — and what makes some church environments unlock something deeper than predictable Sunday sets? What happens when worship goes off-script, a pastor hands away the mic, and spontaneous moments start shaping culture? Pastor Ron sits down with Red Worship to...

  43. Letting God Take Over

    How does prophetic worship actually work — and what makes some church environments unlock something deeper than predictable Sunday sets? What happens when worship goes off-script, a pastor hands away the mic, and spontaneous moments start shaping culture? Pastor Ron sits down with Red Worship to...

  44. Healing After Being Used

    Why does it sting so deeply when the people closest to us let us down? After a raw late-night conversation, Hope opened up about feeling used—and in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, she and Pastor Ron break down how to process hurt, forgive honestly, and protect your heart without...

  45. Healing After Being Used

    Why does it sting so deeply when the people closest to us let us down? After a raw late-night conversation, Hope opened up about feeling used—and in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, she and Pastor Ron break down how to process hurt, forgive honestly, and protect your heart without...

  46. Why You Stay Stuck - And How To Break Out

    What do you do when your thoughts won’t quiet down and your past keeps pulling you backward? In this eye-opening installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope share their personal journey through trauma, mental chaos, and the battle to take their minds back. They break down the Law…

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  47. Why You Stay Stuck - And How To Break Out

    What do you do when your thoughts won’t quiet down and your past keeps pulling you backward? In this eye-opening installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope share their personal journey through trauma, mental chaos, and the battle to take their minds back. They break down the Law…

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  48. Does Love Have Boundaries?

    What does real love actually look like—does it have boundaries, limits, or conditions? In this powerful Thanksgiving episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope unpack the true meaning of love, from the Greek definitions of Scripture to the painful, beautiful moments that shaped their...

  49. Does Love Have Boundaries?

    What does real love actually look like—does it have boundaries, limits, or conditions? In this powerful Thanksgiving episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope unpack the true meaning of love, from the Greek definitions of Scripture to the painful, beautiful moments that shaped their...

  50. Holiday Joy Vs Pressure

    What do you do when the holidays don’t go as planned—when family schedules clash, traditions shift, and stress starts building? In this candid episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope get real about navigating Thanksgiving and Christmas in blended, growing families, sharing honest...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life can throw you curveballs but it can also bring you joy. The key is knowing how to navigate through the ups and downs and come out better on the other side. Ron and Hope Carpenter discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of life and give solid, biblical answers to life’s rain and shine. Join them each week for a new episode of their podcast.

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Life can throw you curveballs but it can also bring you joy. The key is knowing how to navigate through the ups and downs and come out better on the other side. Ron and Hope Carpenter discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of life and give solid, biblical answers to life’s rain and shine. Join them...

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