How Well Do We Actually Know Each Other?

Why God Still Hasn't Answered Your Prayers

We spend so much time asking God for a clear answer. A sign. A direct word. But what if God already moved — and it looked like an opportunity instead? In this episode we get into why God works through open doors rather than loud voices, what it actually looks like to walk in faith without having the full picture, and how the hardships you've been trying to avoid might be the very thing shaping who you're becoming. Faith without action is dead. And the door you've been praying about might already be open — you just haven't walked through it yet. 🕊️ We dive into: * Why God gives opportunities instead of direct answers — and what that means for how we move * The role of hardship in refining your character and wisdom * How to recognize a God-given open door vs one you're forcing open yourself * Biblical examples of faith and opportunity in action * What it looks like to build through the opportunities in front of you right now * Practical steps to discern God's will when the path isn't clear * Encouragement for anyone who has been waiting on God and starting to lose hope 📱 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: ⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4]https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠]   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd [https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825] Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast] iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/ [https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/] Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002679161 [https://deezer.com/show/1002679161] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Opportunities in Faith 01:00 God's Opportunities vs. Clear Answers 05:05 The Role of Hardships in Growth 07:37 Acting on Faith and Opportunities 09:40 The Importance of Action in Faith 14:01 Recognizing God's Open Doors 16:22 Building Through Opportunities 19:22 Reflection and Growth Over Time 24:03 Character Development Through Opportunities 28:23 Discerning God's Will in Opportunities 31:35 Practical Steps to Recognize Opportunities 34:12 Encouragement for Those Waiting on God

How Well Do We Actually Know Each Other?

We sat down, answered questions we've never fully said out loud, and let the conversation go wherever it went. This one covers everything — relationship habits, personal growth, parenting fears, love languages, dreams we've quietly let go of, and what we're still figuring out about each other after 3 years of marriage and two kids. No script. No filter. Just us. 🕊️ We dive into: * The daily habits and annoyances that actually reveal a lot about who we are * How we've each grown since getting married — and where we're still growing * Our real fears about parenthood and raising kids with faith and intention * Love languages and the small acts that make the biggest difference * Dreams we've set aside and what we're still reaching for * Rapid fire questions that got more honest than expected 🎙 The Imperfect Walk Podcast is a faith-based podcast hosted by Andrew and Sara Forbes exploring marriage, personal growth, parenting, faith, and the realities of walking with God through imperfect seasons of life. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Leave a comment, subscribe, and come back every week for conversations that go a little deeper. 📱 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: ⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4]https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠]   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd [https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825] Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast] iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/ [https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/] Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002679161 [https://deezer.com/show/1002679161] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Game 07:05 Deepening the Conversation 13:38 Parenting Concerns and Worries 15:28 Navigating Parenting Challenges 18:49 Judgment and Character Assessment 23:17 Fears and Expectations of Parenthood 27:14 Reflections on Parental Influence 29:12 Rapid Fire Q's 33:49 Communication and Growth in Relationships

Did God Design You to Build?

Is your drive to build something God-given — or just ambition? That's the question we're sitting with in this episode. We get into the difference between ambition and calling, what the Bible actually says about building and creating, and why we believe every person is designed to build something — not just entrepreneurs. Whether that's a business, a family legacy, a ministry, or a community — God has always been in the business of building through His people. We also spend time in Proverbs 31 and what that woman's story tells us about faith, stewardship, and what it actually looks like to build with purpose. 🕊️ We dive into: * The real difference between ambition and calling — and how to tell which one is driving you * What the Bible says about building, creating, and stewardship * The Proverbs 31 woman as an investor and entrepreneur — not just a good wife * How to discern God's specific purpose for your life * Navigating the tension between ambition and idolatry * Practical steps to start building now with what's already in your hands If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Leave a comment, subscribe, and come back every week for conversations that go a little deeper. 📱 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: ⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4]https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠]   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd [https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825] Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast] iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/ [https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/] Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002679161 [https://deezer.com/show/1002679161] Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery 03:02 Understanding the Call to Build 06:21 Distinguishing Ambition from Calling 11:35 The Role of Women in Entrepreneurship 17:03 Stewardship and Building for the Future 22:08 Navigating Ambition and Idolatry 25:48 Taking Action and Building Now

Will 3 Kids Break Us? Pregnancy complications, juggling 3 jobs, trusting God & more

We're one month away from our third baby and we're not going to sugarcoat it — this season has been a whole journey. The pregnancy complications, the unknowns, potty training a toddler while growing a human, trying to keep up with sports and activities, and honestly not managing every sacrifice as well as we'd like. This episode is us being real about all of it. We talk about what this pregnancy has actually looked like, how we're navigating the chaos of a growing family before baby number three arrives, and what God has been showing us through it all. If you're expecting, already in the thick of parenting, or just trying to hold everything together — this one is for you. 🕊️ We dive into: * What the transition from two to three kids has really looked like for us so far * Navigating pregnancy complications and learning to trust God through the unknown * Potty training in the middle of one of the busiest seasons of our lives * Balancing kids sports and activities and the sacrifices that come with it * Being honest about the things we haven't managed well this season * How we're balancing work, family, and personal growth without losing ourselves * The emotional and spiritual side of this season of parenthood God gave us the skills we needed for this season — even when we didn't feel ready. This episode is proof of that. 📱 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: ⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4]https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠]   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd [https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825] Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast] iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/ [https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/] Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002679161 [https://deezer.com/show/1002679161] Chapters 00:00  Navigating Parenthood: The Journey to Three Kids  10:00  Facing Pregnancy Challenges and Unknowns  20:05  Balancing Life: Work, Family, and Personal Time  29:01  Reflections on Growth and Future Aspirations

Things We Had to Stop Blaming Our Childhood For

Some of the patterns you're living in right now didn't start with you. The way you respond to conflict, the stories you tell yourself, the cycles that keep showing up — a lot of it traces back further than you think. In this episode, Sara and Andrew get honest about how childhood experiences shape our behaviors, our beliefs, and the way we see ourselves as adults. They share personal stories, talk through the science and reality of generational patterns, and have a real conversation about what it actually takes to stop operating from a place of survival and start living with intention. This isn't about blaming your past. It's about understanding it — so you can finally move beyond it. It’s about evolving from victim mentality and embracing our ability to grow and take accountability as adults so we can break free. 🕊️ We dive into: * How unprocessed childhood experiences quietly drive adult behavior * Why victim mentality feels safe (and how to get out of it) * What breaking generational cycles actually looks like in real life * Practical steps to building a growth mindset that sticks 🎙 The Imperfect Walk Podcast is a faith-based podcast hosted by Andrew and Sara Forbes exploring marriage, personal growth, parenting, faith, and the realities of walking with God through imperfect seasons of life. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Leave a comment, subscribe, and come back every week for conversations that go a little deeper. 📱 CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: ⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4]https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theimperfectwalk?si=dfYFKWrbxa49FMx4⁠] Instagram: ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectwalk?igsh=MWhzYXRnNHNhcmZxYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠]   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@theimperfectwalk?_t=ZS-90nw7w9wMQn&_r=1] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd [https://open.spotify.com/show/2l4eTusT2aSXetY0X4hsDd] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-walk-podcast/id1848250825] Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast [https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3a8a04ad-b75d-485f-940f-1305166dc7df/the-imperfect-walk-podcast] iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/ [https://iheart.com/podcast/302697029/] Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1002679161 [https://deezer.com/show/1002679161] Chapters 00:00 Childhood Reflections and Personal Growth 08:33 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 16:25 Breaking the Cycle of Victim Mentality 26:33 Embracing a Growth Mindset