Ron + Hope: Unfiltered

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

What Parents Should Never Share

August 21, 2025 • 39 mins
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 counseling, and biblical wisdom to help parents create safe, stable, and healthy homes for their children. Thank you to our partner Green Che...
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Breaking Free From Financial Strain

August 14, 2025 • 42 mins
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 the key principles that kept them moving forward: budgeting for your season, full transparency in marriage, setting spending limits, and n...
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How to Know When You’re Healed

August 7, 2025 • 40 mins
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. From personal stories of devastation to practical signs of healing, this conversation is full of honesty, wisdom, and spiritual truth. If you...
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When Love Doesn’t Fit

July 31, 2025 • 37 mins
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 love that never fails.   From single staff members and dating pressures to marriage rhythms and lasting commitment, they unpack what truly...
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Unlocking the Next with Duaine Johnson

July 24, 2025 • 47 mins
What’s really driving the revival we’re starting to see among Gen Z? Is this next move of God being led by the people instead of the pulpit? And why did a “fatherly moment” during an offering shift an entire church’s giving culture? Pastor Ron and Pastor Duaine Johnson unpack these questions and more in this raw and revelatory episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If you care about where the church is headed next—you don’t want to mis...
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God’s Plan or My Plan?

July 17, 2025 • 39 mins
Ever wonder how one decision can change the entire trajectory of your life? From college choices and career shifts to marriage struggles and ministry pivots, Ron and Hope share jaw-dropping personal stories about the destiny decisions that shaped who they are today.   Was Ron supposed to be a college football coach instead of a pastor? Did a random basketball tryout alter the future of their ministry—and their marriage? How do yo...
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When Trust Is Broken

July 11, 2025 • 39 mins
Is restoration after betrayal really possible? What does it take to rebuild trust once it’s been shattered in a marriage, ministry, or any relationship? How long should you endure the process—and is there ever a true “end” to the pain?   Pastors Ron and Hope open up candidly about their own story of comeback, the painful yet essential steps of ownership, scrutiny, and restitution, and why trust is built on repeated reality—not ju...
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Secrets to a Lasting Marriage with Guests: Reggie & Kelly Steele

June 26, 2025 • 44 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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Answering the Hard Questions

June 19, 2025 • 36 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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Is God In Control?

June 17, 2025 • 39 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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Unequally Yoked

June 5, 2025 • 35 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. Thank you to our pa...
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When the Kids Leave

May 29, 2025 • 36 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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Five Things I’d Do Differently

May 22, 2025 • 35 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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Life After a Move of God

May 15, 2025 • 33 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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Faith Through Financial Storms

May 8, 2025 • 38 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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When To Say Enough

May 1, 2025 • 37 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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When Passion Feels Dry with Guests Red Worship

April 25, 2025 • 37 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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Digging Up the Wells of Anointing

April 18, 2025 • 38 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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Offsetting Your Spouse's Weaknesses

April 10, 2025 • 37 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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Chasing the Glory with Guests David and Nicole Binion

April 3, 2025 • 40 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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