Ron + Hope: Unfiltered
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
June 26, 2025 • 48 mins
What does it really take to build a lasting marriage—especially when the world says walking away is easier? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope are joined by their lifelong friends Reggie and Kelly Steele to talk about the real journey of marriage: the struggles, the comebacks, the late-night conversations, and the little choices that keep love alive. They dive deep into why most couples quit too soon, h...
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June 19, 2025 • 39 mins
What’s one thing you’re excited about in this season? How do you know when God is speaking—or if He’s silent? Can you trust the yucky feeling in your gut? And what does true love look like when you’ve been through the worst together?
Ron and Hope celebrate 35 years of marriage by getting real about intimacy, peace-led decision making, healing from heartbreak, and the power of multicultural church. Plus, they dive into a candid ...
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June 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Why do bad things happen—even to people who love God? Why is there so much suffering if God is good? And is He really in control of everything that happens on Earth? In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope tackle the hard truth about suffering, free will, and God’s original design for humanity. If you've ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your pain, this conversation is a mu...
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
Is it ever okay to date someone who doesn’t share your faith? What if you’re already married and they’re not a believer? In this raw and real episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope share deeply personal stories, biblical insights, and Spirit-led wisdom to help you navigate one of the most difficult relationship decisions you’ll ever face. Don’t miss this one—it might just change how you love.
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May 29, 2025 • 40 mins
What happens when the kids are finally out of the house—and you realize you barely know your spouse anymore? How do you parent in each season: babies, teens, and grown adults? And is it possible to fully give yourself to motherhood without losing who you are? Pastors Ron and Hope open up with honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom about parenting through every stage of life in this heartfelt episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. Wheth...
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May 22, 2025 • 39 mins
What would Pastor Ron do differently if he could go back? In this introspective solo episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron shares the five biggest lessons he’s learned after decades in ministry — from choosing obedience over opportunities to prioritizing the secret place over the spotlight. Whether you’re in leadership, ministry, or just trying to live wisely, this episode will challenge you to reflect, refocus, and make th...
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May 15, 2025 • 36 mins
What really happens behind the scenes after a presence-driven conference? Ron and Hope get real about the exhaustion, the spiritual pull, and the unexpected miracles following the Transfer Conference. From live podcasts turning into altar calls to a literal power outage being worshipped back on, this episode reveals the raw moments where heaven met earth. Hear how generations collided, the enemy tried to interfere, and why stewardi...
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May 8, 2025 • 41 mins
What do you do when money runs out, pressure sets in, and everything you built feels like it’s falling apart? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope get brutally honest about surviving financial devastation, living on faith, and sticking together through every storm. From eating off envelope budgets to losing it all during the 2008 recession and COVID collapse, they reveal how obedience, giving, and gri...
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May 1, 2025 • 41 mins
Where do you draw the line—with friends, family, or even your spouse? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope open up about the importance of boundaries in every type of relationship. Can men and women be best friends? Should you vent about your spouse to others? What if your in-laws are tearing your marriage apart? The Carpenters share wisdom, stories, and biblical insight from 35 years of marriage and mini...
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April 25, 2025 • 42 mins
What does it really take to maintain passion for ministry after decades in the game? How do you stay fresh in worship when the setlist looks the same and the schedule gets heavier? In this power-packed episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron sits down with Terrance, Trinity, and Lizzie to talk about leadership, worship culture, and what happens when you miss the moment. If you lead, sing, or just want more of God, this is one...
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April 18, 2025 • 40 mins
What does it mean to pass down the power of God from one generation to the next? Has the modern church lost touch with the miraculous? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope dive deep into generational gaps, the hunger of Gen Z, and why we must re-dig the wells of revival. Hear stories of personal encounters, prophecies, and supernatural moments that shaped their journey—and discover what Transfer Conferenc...
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April 10, 2025 • 40 mins
What do you do when your spouse's weaknesses start to frustrate you? Are you supposed to ignore them, fix them, or fill in the gaps yourself? In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope get real about the areas where they fall short—and how they’ve learned to support each other instead of going to war over their differences. From household roles and tech troubles to post-ministry burnout ...
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April 3, 2025 • 44 mins
Welcome back to Unfiltered—where we keep it real, raw, and relevant! In this episode, Ron & Hope dive into everything from personal struggles to deep spiritual truths. Ron is battling a cold, but that won’t stop him from bringing the fire!
This week, we’re talking about generational faith, the power of impartation, and how the church is shifting across different generations. Are we losing something in the process? What happens wh...
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March 27, 2025 • 39 mins
What happens when church becomes more about production than presence? Is it possible to have lights, cameras, and crowds—and still miss the move of God? In this gripping episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastor Ron Carpenter is joined by gospel legend and friend Pastor Tye Tribbett to talk about the spiritual state of the modern church. From “casting out devils in San Francisco” to “worship becoming a brand,” no stone is left untu...
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March 20, 2025 • 41 mins
What does it take to make a marriage truly thrive? Is your relationship built on a foundation of service, or are you focused on what you can get? In this powerful episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope dive deep into Marriage as Ministry, sharing hard-won wisdom on how selflessness and intentionality create a fulfilling marriage. From navigating life’s challenges to understanding how small, everyday acts of service...
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March 13, 2025 • 42 mins
Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Between work, family, and responsibilities, it’s easy to get worn out. In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron and Hope dive into the reality of weariness—how it affects your faith, your relationships, and even your decision-making.
What are the four energy tanks every person has? How do you recognize when you’re depleted—and more importantly, how do you refill them? Ron shares perso...
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March 6, 2025 • 40 mins
Is your struggle spiritual, or is it something that needs wisdom and guidance? Can you cast out a demon, or do you need counseling? Ron and Hope dive deep into this critical question in this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. They break down the differences between deliverance and strongholds, why both are necessary, and how many people mistake needing wisdom for needing an exorcism. Don’t miss this powerful discussion that just mi...
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February 27, 2025 • 42 mins
What really keeps a marriage strong through the ups and downs? How do you know if you've found "the one"? And what happens when life throws challenges that force you to start over? In this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Pastors Ron and Hope dive into the realities of marriage—past, present, and future. They discuss the lessons they’ve learned through decades together, the importance of compatibility beyond attraction, and why h...
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February 24, 2025 • 41 mins
Pastor Ron sits down with the Red Worship team to discuss their upcoming music releases and Transfer Conference. The team shares intimate details about their songwriting process, the impact of seeing churches worldwide embrace their music, and their heart for authentic worship. Plus, get exclusive details about the May 7th Transfer Conference featuring Janice Sjostrand, Tye Tribbett, Naomi Raine, the Binions, and more special guest...
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February 13, 2025 • 42 mins
What does it take to build a worship culture that bridges generations and creates space for authentic encounters with God? Pastor Ron sits down with the core team of Red Worship to discuss the delicate balance between modern production and genuine spiritual experience. From navigating church protocols to witnessing powerful moves of the Spirit, this candid conversation unpacks what authentic worship leadership looks like in today's...
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