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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 [email protected]. 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

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 [email protected]. 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

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 [email protected].   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

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 keys to lasting leadership. Through powerful biblical insight and real-life analogies, this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered will challenge you to keep showing up, keep pressing, and keep “dripping” until breakthrough comes. If you’re believing God for more, this episode is a must-watch.   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.   S5E1 (#199)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected].   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

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 talk trust, ego, chemistry, prophetic moments, sound excellence, and how worship leaders can help pastors embrace the hunger of a new generation. Before you plan your next worship night… make sure you watch this episode!   Thank you to our recent partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RONANDHOPE and use code 50RONANDHOPE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. S4E48 (#198) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected].   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

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 growing cold. If you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, disappointment, or moving on from relational pain, this episode brings real clarity and real healing. 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 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping. S4E47 (#197) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected].   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

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 of Focus, why your life follows what you meditate on, and how Scripture gives you the tools to shift your thoughts, heal your soul, and rewrite your future. With raw honesty and practical wisdom, they show how they rebuilt their lives after devastation—and how you can too. If you’ve ever struggled with your thoughts, this episode is a must-watch.   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 20% off for two months with free shipping. S4E46 (#196) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected].   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

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 own marriage. They share raw personal stories, including Ron’s unforgettable (and disastrous) engagement night, the seasons of separation that tested them, and the type of love that restores what feels broken. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate love, hurt, forgiveness, or boundaries in relationships, you need this episode.   Thank you to our recent partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RONANDHOPE and use code 50RONANDHOPE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E45 (#195)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 stories and practical wisdom on choosing gratitude, creating new traditions, handling tough emotions, and keeping peace when expectations collide. Don’t miss this one!   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 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E44 (#194)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 connection.   They break down why “dying to yourself” is harder than anyone admits, how love languages can either open or shut down intimacy, and the subtle daily choices that make or break a marriage. If you want practical wisdom, honest stories, and game-changing perspective, this episode is one you can’t afford to skip.   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 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E43 (#193)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 practical ways to deepen your connection with God. You’ll also hear powerful insight on the Lord’s Prayer model, declarations of faith, and the difference between discipline and delight in prayer.   Don’t miss this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered — it’s real, raw, and guaranteed to reignite your prayer life!   S4E42 (#192)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 what the Bible does (and doesn’t) say about it, how personal conviction plays a role, and why it’s more about your heart than the holiday itself.   Before you decide whether to celebrate or sit it out, you need to hear this balanced, biblical conversation — Real, Raw, and Relevant.   Thank you to our recent partner... GreenChef - Head to http://www.Greenchef.com/50RONANDHOPE and use code 50RONANDHOPE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E41 (#191) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 people’s lives. They unpack how this spirit operates in both men and women, how it targets leadership, and how to confront it in your home, relationships, and church. This is a powerful and eye-opening episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered you won’t want to miss!   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 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E40 (#190)   Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected].   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

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 resistance at LXP, and tackle controversial questions like whether you can lose your salvation, what adoption in Christ really means, and the difference between being saved and actually walking in Kingdom power. If you’ve ever been confused by terms like sanctification, Kingdom living, or spirit of adoption, this episode brings clarity with real, honest conversation and the unfiltered truth you won’t hear in a typical church setting—you do not want to miss it.   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 20% off for two months with free shipping.   S4E39 (#189) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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

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 the lessons behind his new book Healing Hurts. Together, they dive deep into the reality of “leading while bleeding,” the dangers of hidden wounds, and how transparency and forgiveness open the door to transformation. If you’ve ever wrestled with bitterness, church hurt, or lingering scars, this conversation will bring hope and freedom.   S4E38 (#188) Are there any topics you’d like us to discuss? Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? Send them to [email protected]. 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