Ron + Hope: Unfiltered

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