How Do I Handle Losing Friends?

How Do I Handle Losing Friends?

From Ron + Hope: Unfiltered by Ron & Hope Carpenter

June 11, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Ron and Hope discuss the challenges of losing friends and navigating relationships as life changes.

Why do friendships and relationships change when God begins blessing your life? Why do some people leave when you step into a new season? In this installment of Ron + Hope: Unfiltered, Ron and Hope tackle the hard truths about outgrowing relationships, navigating offense, protecting your peace, and understanding why your circle often gets smaller as your influence grows. They share personal stories about ministry, friendship, purpose, leadership, and the painful reality of changing seasons. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, left behind, or questioned why relationships shift as life changes, you won’t want to miss this honest and eye-opening episode! S5E17 (#215)   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…

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Hosts: Ron Carpenter, Hope Carpenter

Topics covered

  • friendship
  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • change
  • influence
  • ministry

Keywords

  • friendship
  • relationships
  • personal stories
  • change
  • influence
  • spiritual growth

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