Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Appears in 451 Episodes
413: Help! It’s gonna Be May…
May is coming moms - and it’s full of school commitments, parties, end of year events and more. Today we’re talking about what you can do before the chaos begins to pr...
412: Trusting God Enough to Take a Break
Today Courtney DeFeo, host of the Pardon the Mess podcast and a dear friend of Karen’s joins us to talk about raising her daughters. They talk about the season when Co...
411: "Dumb" Bible Questions Answered
Today we’re answering Bible questions you might feel silly asking out loud! This episode is full of insights across a breadth of biblical topics. Be sure to check out ...
410: How Can I Be More Intentional in My Marriage?
Danielle from Intentional Marriages joins us today to share insights from over a decade of working with married couples. She offers practical ways couples raising youn...
409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child
Our strong-willed children can drive parents up the wall with their forceful opinions! In today’s episode Karen gives advice for any mom locked in a battle with her “r...
408: How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Resurrection?
Today Karen is sharing a simple way to talk with your kids about the meaning of Easter. Listen as she walks us step-by-step through the Easter story using Resurrection...
407: Choosing Between Conflicting Priorities
Moms face conflicting priorities daily. From little things, like: do I wake up early to get a workout in or catch extra sleep because the baby was up last night to big...
406: Defiance in the Powerful Perfectionist Personality (Red/Blue)
Today's episode rides the emotional rollercoaster ride of defiance, particularly with red/blue personality kids. Karen shares insights, encouragement, and practical ti...
405: The Ultimate Potty Training Episode
Today we’re answering your questions about the challenges of potty training. We cover dealing with frequent bathroom trips during outings and handling stubborn three-y...
404: Q&A with Karen’s son Taylor Stubbs
Taylor joins Karen and Emily in the studio today to answer your questions about creating a healthy relationship with your son. We answer questions about what experienc...
403: You Need Friends
As moms, making time to prioritize friendship can feel difficult or downright impossible depending on your situation. In today’s episode, Karen answers questions about...
402: You Need a Church Family
If the church has hurt you - this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Today Karen is answering questions about what to do if your teens don’t enjoy the church ...
401: Encouraging Your Teens’ Faith
We’re talking teens and their faith on today’s show. Join us as Karen answers your questions on everything from choosing a Bible for your teen to navigating difficult ...
400: Training Your Children To Do Chores
It's a milestone episode for us—number 400—and today we are going to answer all your questions about chores! When should we start assigning them? Do we need to pay for...
399: What Should My Prayer Life Look Like?
Join us today as we dive deep into the heart of prayer, answering your questions and offering wisdom on where to start. From instilling the power of prayer in your chi...
398: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 2
We’re back with part two of our “State of Motherhood” address and we hope you’ve got on your closed toe shoes, because Karen might step on your toes today! As we conti...
397: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 1
Welcome back to Wire Talk, moms! It's a new year, and today we're kicking off a two-part series with a "State of Motherhood" address. We're acknowledging the good, the...
396: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 3 The Lamb of God
Today we’re wrapping up our three-part series, Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas, by looking at parallels between the circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the ancient Je...
395: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 2 The Trustworthiness of God
We’re back with the second episode in a three-part series leading up to Christmas. In the middle of this FULL season as moms, our hope is that these episodes allow you...
394: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 1 The Faithfulness of God
Join us for the first installment of a special three-part series leading up to Christmas. We all know how crazy December can be with shopping, family gatherings, cooki...
393: Parenting with an Absent or Uninvolved Spouse
We know that for many moms, parenting solo is a daily reality. For whatever reason and for however long you are walking through this season, it is HARD. The questions ...
392: Raising the Level of R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Your Home
Whether you have toddlers or teens in the house, disrespect can rear its ugly head at any stage of parenting. Today Karen helps us define disrespect, offers encouragem...
391: Staying Engaged When you Want to Throw in the Towel
Have your ‘say’ match your ‘do’ mom! That’s the theme of this episode as Karen answers questions from moms who are fed up, exhausted, or on the struggle bus in some fo...
390: Motivating Your Laidback Child
Those laidback personalities are a dream to parent...except when they’re not. :) Today Karen and her laidback daughter, Emily, answer your questions about how to help ...
389: Establishing Boundaries with Your In-Laws
Today’s conversation deals with an always tricky subject: the in laws! With the holidays approaching, this discussion is extra timely. You’ll glean wisdom on how to se...
388: Raising Boys Right: Balancing Discipline and Love
Join us as we dive into the wild, wonderful world of parenting boys in today’s show. Karen shares her wisdom on re-integrating older sons who return from college and d...
387: Juggling Parenting and Marriage in Busy Seasons
Greg Stubbs joins Karen in the studio today to talk about marriage during the busy season of raising kids. We cover how to handle disagreements, rekindling a connectio...
386: Reclaiming Your Kids From Screen Overload with Arlene Pellicane
There’s no getting away from technology use these days, but parents need to recognize screens for the double-edged sword that they are. In this conversation with autho...
385: Maintaining Consistency in Disciplining Your Toddler
Whether you’re at home or in public, consistency is KEY when it comes to disciplining your toddler! Today Karen answers questions about setting expectations, addressin...
384: The Worry-Free Parent: Insights on Anxiety from Sissy Goff
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Sissy Goff, author of "The Worry-Free Parent," to discuss anxiety's impact on parents and children. We explore how anxiet...