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.
Episodes
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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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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...
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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....
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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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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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What Marriage Requires with Guest: Andrew Maldonado
What happens when you step into marriage with no healthy model to follow? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron and Red Worship’s Andrew get real about the hidden challenges newlyweds face — from unlearning childhood coping mechanisms to navigating conflict without losing...
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Prayer That Actually Works
How do you build a real prayer life — and what does “praying without ceasing” actually look like? Pastors Ron and Hope break down the truth about prayer — not as a ritual, but as daily communion with God. From focusing your mind to balancing consecrated prayer and relational prayer, they uncover...
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Is it right or wrong for Christians to participate in Halloween? Should families take their kids trick-or-treating, or is that opening a door to darkness? In this eye-opening episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter dive into this controversial topic head-on — addressing...
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Exposing the Jezebel Spirit
Is depression always just a mental or chemical issue—or could there be something spiritual behind it? Pastors Ron and Hope dive deep into the reality of the Jezebel spirit, exposing how it works through manipulation, control, and illegitimate authority to bring fear, anxiety, and oppression into...
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Can You Lose Salvation?
What really happens when you’re preaching across 14 cities, battling spiritual warfare, and still called to lead with authority? In this raw and revealing episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope unpack the true cost of Kingdom advancement, the intensity of confronting demonic...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose with Guest: Jonathan Miller
What do you do when pain seems to define your life? Can scars from betrayal, loss, and trauma truly become fuel instead of prisons? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope sit down with Pastor Jonathan Miller to unpack his powerful story of family crisis, redemption, and…
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Why Happiness Isn't Enough
What does it really mean when someone says, “I just want to be happy”? Is that pursuit leading you closer to God, or down a road of selfishness and destruction? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope break down why chasing external happiness is a red flag, how unhealed…
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Restoring God's Order at Home
What happens when there’s no spiritual leadership in the home? Pastor Ron and Hope tackle this challenging question head-on in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, unpacking what it means for a husband to lead, the unique influence a praying wife carries, and the importance of casting...
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Ummasking Evil in Our Generation with Guest: Jonathan Mendoza
What do tragic events in our culture reveal about the unseen spiritual battle? How should the church respond when evil tries to disguise itself as normal? Pastor Ron, joined by Pastor Jonathan, calls out the church’s responsibility to awaken people to spiritual realities, intercession, and the...
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Craving Something Real with Guests: Lizzie Morgan and Andrew Maldonado
What is happening within Gen Z and young adults that is reshaping the way church and worship look today? Why are so many gathering for hours of authentic worship without big-name leaders or flashy stages? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron sits down with Lizzie Morgan and…
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Hope in Life’s Hardest Moments
How do you find hope when life brings its deepest pain? Pastors Ron and Hope sit down with Pastors Ed and Lisa Young to discuss their heartbreaking loss, the struggles of addiction, and the reality of grief in marriage. They reveal how God’s goodness can still shine through tragedy, and how pain...
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What Parents Should Never Share
What should parents never share with their kids? From arguments and financial stress to past trauma and criticism of the other parent—Ron and Hope dive into the tough conversations many families avoid. In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, they share personal stories, lessons from...
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Breaking Free From Financial Strain
What does it take to rebound from financial loss and live in God’s blessing? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope share their journey — from starting a church with nothing, to losing properties in the recession, to seeing radical generosity unlock miracles. They reveal...
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How to Know When You’re Healed
What does real healing from betrayal and hurt actually look like? How do you know if you’ve truly moved on—or if you’re still carrying the pain in silence? In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Pastors Ron and Hope get raw about church hurt, forgiveness, and how to know when you’re healed.…
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When Love Doesn’t Fit
Does love still exist the way our grandparents knew it? Or have we overcomplicated relationships in today’s hookup culture? In this raw and honest installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope challenge the modern obsession with “finding the right fit” and instead point back to a…
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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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