Episodes

  • Unlocking God-Given Potential

    Unlocking God-Given Potential
    Mar 20 2026
    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 installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, offering real, raw insight into how to spot and steward potential in every area of life. Thank you to our Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope and use code 50ronandhope to get 50% off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. S5E9 (#207) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com #RonCarpenter #HopeCarpenter #UnfilteredPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • The Discipleship Crisis

    The Discipleship Crisis
    Mar 12 2026
    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 insights from decades of ministry and calls believers back to a biblical model of faith that transforms lives daily — not just on Sundays. Thank you to our recent Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope and use code 50ronandhope to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. S5E7 (#206) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • The Power of Preparation

    The Power of Preparation
    Mar 6 2026
    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, a strong marriage, and a future marked by intentional preparation, you won’t want to miss this episode! Thank you to our Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope and use code 50ronandhope to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. S5E7 (#205) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com #RonCarpenter #HopeCarpenter #UnfilteredPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Learning How To Press Through the Pain

    Learning How To Press Through the Pain
    Feb 26 2026
    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 you’ve been fighting discouragement, wrestling with your faith, or wondering how to keep going when it hurts, this episode will remind you why you can’t quit—and how pressure can produce purpose. Thank you to our recent Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope and use code 50ronandhope to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. S5E6 (#204) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com #RonCarpenter #HopeCarpenter #UnfilteredPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • How to Make Godly Decisions

    How to Make Godly Decisions
    Feb 20 2026
    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 + Hope: Unfiltered. If you’re ready to stop living by chance and start living with intention, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Thank you to our Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RonAndHope and use code 50ronandhope to get fifty percent off your first month, then twenty percent off for two months with free shipping. S5E5 (#203) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Marriage That Goes the Distance

    Marriage That Goes the Distance
    Feb 19 2026
    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 covenant love, boundaries, forgiveness, and what healthy marriage actually looks like in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered. If you want a marriage that lasts—not just survives—you don’t want to miss this episode. Thank you to our Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/RonAndHopeGraza and use code RonAndHopeGraza to get 50% off your first month, + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. This 50% off offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait. S5E4 (#202) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website:http://www.ronandhope.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • What Makes Marriage Work

    What Makes Marriage Work
    Jan 29 2026
    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 cultivating intimacy, fun, and trust through every season, this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered is real, practical, and refreshing. Whether you’re dating, newly married, or years in, this conversation will challenge and encourage you! Thank you to our recent Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/RonAndHopeGraza and use code RonAndHopeGraza to get 50% off your first month, + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. This 50% off offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait. S5E3 (#201) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website:http://www.ronandhope.com #RonCarpenter#HopeCarpenter#UnfilteredPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • What We’d Do Differently

    What We’d Do Differently
    Jan 29 2026
    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: Unfiltered. From sustaining love to navigating seasons of pressure and growth, this episode is real, raw, and full of wisdom you won’t want to miss. Thank you to our Partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/RonAndHopeGraza and use code RonAndHopeGraza to get 50% off your first month, + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. This 50% off offer is only available for a limited time, so don't wait. S5E2 (#200) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to unfiltered@ronandhope.com. Follow Ron Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/ron.carpenter/ Follow Hope Carpenter at https://www.instagram.com/pastorhope.carpenter/ Subscribe to Ron's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/pastorroncarpenter Subscribe to Hope's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TUxyS_-elLEOORZ2YiunA Website: http://www.ronandhope.com #RonCarpenter #HopeCarpenter #UnfilteredPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins