Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Appears in 535 Episodes
527: The Secret to Stress-Free Potty Training [RE-AIR]
If you’ve been thinking that summer is the perfect time to potty train, this one’s for you! Christine Clark joins Karen and Emily today - she’s a mom, preschool teache...
526: [RE-AIR] How to Handle Big Emotions and Bigger Attitudes
From tantrums to name-calling to after-school meltdowns, this listener-favorite episode is packed with practical help for moms dealing with big emotions…and even bigge...
525: [RE-AIR] Do Less For Your Kids - Parenting for the Long Haul
We're re-airing one of our most popular episodes this week! Karen and Emily sit down with Elizabeth Pehrson to discuss how moms can parent with purpose by focusing on ...
524: My Kid Saw Porn...Now What?
Pornography exposure is happening younger and more often than most parents realize, and it’s affecting both boys and girls. In this episode, Karen and Erin Mashaw are ...
523: Simple Ways to Make Summer More Fun
Summer doesn't have to be packed with fancy vacations or elaborate plans to be memorable. In this episode, Karen and Emily share simple, practical ways to add more lau...
522: How to Build Work Ethic in Your Kids This Summer
Summer brings more snacks, more messes, and more opportunities to teach our kids valuable life skills! Today Karen and Emily are talking about why building a strong wo...
521: Serving Alongside Your Kids This Summer
Summer is a perfect time to help our kids learn to look beyond themselves. In this episode, Karen and Emily share simple, practical ways families can serve together, w...
520: How to Grow Spiritually Alongside Your Kids This Summer
We’re kicking off a brand-new summer series today! All month long, we’ll be talking about how to make the most of the new rhythm summer brings to your home. In this ep...
519: You Are Not Defined by Your Past
As we wrap up our Mothers of the Bible series, we’re looking at one of the most complicated and heartbreaking stories in Scripture: Bathsheba. Her life was marked by l...
518: How Do We Trust God When Life Hurts?
Naomi’s story is one of grief and disappointment, but ultimately, it’s about redemption. Today on Wire Talk, Karen and Emily continue our Mothers of the Bible series b...
517: When God Feels Silent
Today we’re continuing our Mothers of the Bible series by looking at Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel. Hannah was a woman who longed for a child and wrestled with seasons of...
516: Letting Go and Trusting God With Your Child
This week, we kick off our month of celebrating moms with a new series: “Mothers of the Bible.” Today we’re looking at the life of Jochebed, a woman who faced unimagin...
515: Trusting Your Mom Gut with special guest Dr. Laura Bleekrode
Are you trusting your mom gut or Googling yourself into anxiety? In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Laura Bleekrode shares wisdom from nearly 40 years of experience to ...
514: You Can’t Do It All (and That’s Okay): Surviving May
May can feel overwhelming for moms, filled with endless events, expectations, and emotional moments.Today Karen offers practical wisdom to help you navigate the busyne...
513: Just Say ‘No’ to Mom Guilt!
Mom guilt can make even the best moms feel like they’re falling short. In this episode, Karen and Emily talk through the pressures we carry and the expectations we pla...
512: Dealing with Extended Family Conflict
Family dynamics can get complicated quickly, especially when expectations, boundaries, and communication styles start to clash. Today we’re talking about how to naviga...
511: When Nothing Seems To Work: Second Guessing Your Parenting Instincts
Ever find yourself second guessing your parenting decisions? You’re not alone. In this episode, Karen answers questions from moms navigating school struggles, motivati...
510: Am I Ruining My Teenager’s Life?
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I ruining my teenager’s life?” - you’re not alone. Today, Karen answers questions from moms navigating strong personalities, emotional pus...
509: Tantrums, Tears, and Temperaments
If you’re in the stage of parenting where tears, tantrums, and big emotions seem to take over every day, you’re not alone. Today Karen and Emily are tackling questions...
508: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Cool
Last week, Karen talked about the temperaments. This week, she takes that conversation one step further by answering real questions from moms who are navigating strong...