Ron + Hope: Unfiltered

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Stop Running From God Oct 01, 2026

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Are you running from the call of God on your life? What happens when you know you’ve been chosen by God, but you’re still struggling to surrender? Pastors Ron and Hope share their personal journey of discovering, accepting, and walking out God’s call—even when it meant facing difficult assignments, disappointment, and sacrifice. If you’ve ever wrestled with your purpose or wondered why you can’t seem to run from what God has placed inside you, this powerful installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered is for you. It may be time to stop running and embrace the call!

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The Question Justin Bieber Asked Me… Sep 24, 2026

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What do you do when the dream God gave you starts small? How do you stay faithful when the beginning doesn’t look anything like the promise? Pastors Ron and Hope share powerful insight on embracing the process, trusting God’s timing, and refusing to despise the day of small beginnings in this inspiring episode of **Ron + Hope: Unfiltered**. Don’t give up on what God started—your small beginning could be the foundation for something greater than you ever imagined!

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Everything Is Redeemable Sep 10, 2026

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Can God redeem your biggest mistakes and turn them into the launching pad for your next season? Pastors Ron and Hope look back on the highs, lows, major transitions, and unexpected turns that have shaped their 35 years of ministry—and share how God brought purpose even out of the hardest moments. From rebuilding their lives and ministry to taking a leap of faith in California and ultimately leading Redemption on two coasts, their story is proof that everything is redeemable. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can still bring something great out of your mistakes, setbacks, and broken seasons, you won’t want to miss this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered!

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How Do I Balance Marriage and Kids? With guest Chaz Carpenter Sep 03, 2026

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How do you balance marriage, children, work, and everything else life throws at you? What should you know about someone before you say, “I do”? Pastor Ron is joined by his son Chaz for a real conversation about dating, young marriage, parenting, sacrifice, and building a strong relationship in the middle of a busy life. From choosing the right person to navigating the pressures that come after the wedding, they share practical lessons every young adult and couple needs to hear. This installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered is real, raw, relevant, and one you won’t want to miss!

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Our Lowest Point Became Our Greatest Testimony Aug 20, 2026

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What happens when some of the hardest years of your life become the greatest testimony of God’s faithfulness? Looking back on the 2010s, Pastors Ron and Hope reflect on the painful season that tested their marriage, ministry, and faith—and the restoration that followed. From their separation and reconciliation to the unwavering support of the Redemption family, they share how walking through adversity produced greater strength, maturity, and confidence in God’s promises. They also revisit the ministry’s growth, their transition to the West Coast, and the lessons they learned through 35 years of ministry. How can your greatest setbacks become part of your comeback? What happens when you choose to walk out the Word instead of giving up? Hear their powerful story of restoration, resilience, and the faithfulness of God in this installment of *Ron + Hope: Unfiltered*. You won’t want to miss this episode!

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How Do I Avoid Burnout? with Guest Jonathan Mendoza Aug 13, 2026

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What happens when rapid growth, incredible blessing, and overwhelming pressure all collide? Join Pastor Ron and special guest Pastor Jonathan as they look back on Redemption’s explosive growth in the 2000s—from packed services and major building projects to the personal toll of leadership and navigating the recession. Pastor Ron also shares why his vision remains the same today: build a house where God lives, and people will do whatever it takes to get in the room. Hear the stories, lessons, and defining moments behind the journey in this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered.

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Our Wildest Church Stories Aug 06, 2026

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How do you stay faithful when you're starting with almost nothing? What does it look like to trust God through impossible odds, miraculous provision, and humble beginnings? Pastors Ron and Hope share the unforgettable stories that launched Redemption Church in this special episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, reflecting on God's faithfulness throughout the 1990s. If you need your faith encouraged, you won't want to miss this episode!

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How Do I Keep Believing When Nothing Changes? Jul 30, 2026

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Pastor Ron is flying solo in this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, but the message is packed with practical wisdom. How do you hold on to what God has promised when everything around you says it will never happen? What does it really mean to "write the vision and make it plain," and how can a clear vision help you endure life's toughest seasons? Pastor Ron unpacks these powerful truths and shares personal stories from his own journey in ministry that will challenge and encourage you to keep moving forward. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

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What 35 Years Has Taught Us Jul 16, 2026

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What has God taught Ron and Hope after nearly four decades together and 35 years in ministry? From life-changing lessons about money, generosity, and failure to discovering the power of God's timing and faithfulness, this honest conversation is packed with biblical wisdom and practical truth that can transform the way you live. Whether you're facing setbacks, believing for breakthrough, or simply wanting to grow in your walk with God, you won't want to miss this powerful installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered!

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I Want To Give Up Jul 02, 2026

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How do you keep going when life feels overwhelming and the promise seems farther away than ever? Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter share powerful, personal stories of enduring financial hardship, marital brokenness, ministry setbacks, and seasons of deep pain. Discover the biblical principles that gave them the strength to keep moving forward, why vision is essential for endurance, and how focusing on God's promises can carry you through your darkest seasons. If you're ready to stop surviving and start believing again, this episode of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered is for you.

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