Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Appears in 468 Episodes
371: An Interview with Two "Playful" Yellow Dads
We are wrapping up our month of dad interviews with two of our favorite YELLOWS today. With characteristic energy and enthusiasm, Al and Stu bring some “woo hoo” to th...
370: An Interview with Two "Powerful" Red Dads
Wayne and Matt join us today to talk about fatherhood, career, and family from the perspective of a “red” personality. Reds are natural leaders, action-oriented, and f...
369: An Interview with Two "Perfect" Blue Dads
We’re back with two "perfect" dads on Wire Talk today! Greg and Matt are in the studio to share their perspective on life and parenting through the lens of a BLUE temp...
368: An Interview with Two "Peaceful" Green Dads
Welcome to DAD month on Wire Talk! In celebration of all the great dads in our lives, we are diving into the temperament colors just like last summer, but this time, f...
367: Growing Pains - Navigating the Parent-Child Relationship As An Adult
Adjusting to the dynamic of a parent-child relationship as an adult can be painful. Today Emily and Karen talk about the season of life that they are in right now and ...
366: Homefront Heroes - Wisdom for Military Moms
In this episode of Wire Talk, we're addressing the unique challenges that military families face. Join us as we discuss the impact of deployments on children, how to m...
365: How to Break the Habit of Yelling (and other discipline tips)
Are you tired of feeling like a broken record when it comes to disciplining your kids? Do you find yourself yelling way more often than you care to admit? On today's e...
364: Marriage Maintenance
On today's episode of Wire Talk, we're diving into all things marriage. From learning to speak your spouse's love language to prioritizing time together, we're answeri...
363: What To Do When Your Mom Heart Aches For Them
Join Karen and Emily today as they tackle questions from moms who are hurting for their kids. From navigating the dating world to dealing with school pressures, we've ...
362: Psalm 23 - I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever
Join us for Karen’s teaching on the final stanza of Psalm 23: 'You prepare a feast before me in the presence of my enemies; you honor me by anointing my head with oil;...
361: Psalm 23 - Even Though I Walk Through the Valley
On this special live episode of Wire Talk, recorded at our Survive retreat in Asheville, NC, Karen delves into Psalm 23:4. This session speaks directly to the fears an...
360: Psalm 23 - He Leads Me Beside Still Waters
Join us as we continue our four-part series on Psalm 23 today with a focus on verses 2 and 3: 'He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters....
359: Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd
This month on Wire Talk, we’re sharing a special four-part series Karen shared during our Survive retreat on Psalm 23, one of the most beloved and well-known passages ...
358: Help! What Do I Do About My "Wild" Child?
Do you have a child who is full of energy and constantly testing your limits? Then pop in those earbuds! Today Karen is tackling listener questions about raising a 'wi...
357: Know Your Self-Worth
Today on Wire Talk, we're wrapping up our series on Karen's brand-new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, by exploring the topic of self-worth. As moms, it's easy to f...
356: Know the Difference Between 'Your Best' and 'You're Perfect'
Today Karen shares 3 destructive patterns in the life of a perfectionist. She and Emily chat about the burden a parent carries when they pursue perfection, and Karen o...
355: Know How To Set Your Own Pace
To say moms are busy these days is an understatement. Most of us keep a pace that just isn’t sustainable. It’s non-stop from the minute your alarm goes off until your ...
354: Know How To Build Confidence in Your Child
When our kids are young, we have to do everything for them. But as they grow up, some moms get stuck continuing to do for their kids what they can and ought to do for ...
Bonus Episode: Real Life, Real Moms with Kelsey Cordell
Surprise! We're bringing you an extra episode this week! Did you know BOAW has a monthly podcast available exclusively on Patreon? Well, we do! Real Life, Real Mom sub...
353: Know How To Be a Student of Your Child
Your child was uniquely formed by God before he or she took their first breath. When we approach a child with their uniqueness in mind, we can parent more effectively....
352: Know How To Discipline
Discipline might just be the most critical survival skill a mom can have! Whether you have toddlers or teens in the home, this episode gives practical steps you can ta...
351: Know How To Stay Connected To Your Spouse
Our family began with our marriage, and hopefully our marriage will be there long after the kids move out! Today we’re digging into the next chapter of Karen’s new boo...
350: Know How To Keep Your Sanity
We sacrifice all the time as a mom, and if we’re not careful, we can lose ourselves in the process. This week we’re discussing the next chapter of Survival Guide to Mo...
349: Know How To Take Charge of Your Home
We’re in the second week of diving into Karen’s new book: Survival Guide to Motherhood. Today we’re unpacking Karen’s accumulated wisdom on taking charge in your home....
348: Know How To Get Through The Day
Dive in to Karen's brand-new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, with us today! We are digging deep into the first chapter, Know How to Get Through the Day. This one i...
347: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys with David Thomas
Today friend of BOAW and family therapist, David Thomas, joins us in the studio to talk about our boys and their emotional health. He shares practical wisdom for how p...
346: Creating the Community You Crave
Motherhood is a journey, and it’s often a lonely one. Today we’re talking about taking one step to create the community that you are craving - starting a moms group. W...
345: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 2:1-21
We are wrapping up our reading of the Christmas Story today in chapter 2 of Luke. I think you’ll enjoy re-visiting this famous birth story through fresh eyes as we unp...
344: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:39-56
Today in Luke, we read about Mary sharing her good news with her cousin, Elizabeth. I love that Luke recorded this intimate look at two women’s friendship and the way ...
343: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:26-38
We’re continuing to unpack Luke’s account of the Christmas story today in chapter 1 of Luke. As Karen breaks down the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary and her response to...
