Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Appears in 492 Episodes
306: Faith, Family, and Loss with Bryant and Kristin Young
All month long, we've been sharing conversations about the 'battles we don’t always see.' We’ve talked about raising a special needs child, anxiety, struggling with a ...
WT 305: Finding Peace in Chaos with Jenny Boyett
Today you’re going to hear from dear friend and long time BOAW mom, Jenny Boyett, as she joins Karen to share what it has been like to walk through a marriage that did...
WT 304: Anxiety in Moms with Dr. Chinwé Williams
We've talked about the anxiety epidemic our kids are facing these days, but there are a ton of moms battling chronic anxiety as well. Today, Dr. Chinwé Williams joins ...
WT 303: Raising a Special Needs Teenager with Cady Dugger
Cady Dugger joins us in the studio to talk about raising her daughter, Christine, who was born with a rare chromosomal disorder. All month long we want to pull back th...
WT 302: Hormonal Health with Dr. Sharon Marcanthony
Dr. Sharon Marcanthony joins Karen and Sunny today to talk about the changing hormones women experience throughout our lives. We’re asking Sharon your questions about ...
WT 301: Prioritizing Self Care
A lot of moms put their needs on the sideline when their children are young- but when those children get older, a mom can’t even recognize what her needs are anymore. ...
WT 300: Prioritizing Your Marriage (Over Your Kids!)
It’s natural that our kids try to “trump” their dad and become the priority in a mom’s world, but your husband came first! And like Karen always says, you want him to ...
WT 299: Getting Your Priorities Straight: Friendship
All month long we are talking about getting our priorities straight. Many of us try to do this going into the new year, but come February, we’ve already given up on ma...
WT 298: Limiting Negative Influences in Your Teen's Life
Parenting a teen in today’s world is not for the faint of heart! Join us today as we answer your questions about raising teenagers and dealing with tough topics like p...
WT 297: How Can I Help Foster My Teen's Faith?
One of our primary roles in our child's life is to point them toward God, but their relationship with God is just that, it's their relationship. Your child is not an e...
WT 296: Disciplining Your Teenager
Consistency is Karen’s key word for discipline and on today’s episode we are talking about what that looks like in the life of a teenager. From how to pick your battle...
WT 295: Dealing with Teenage Drama
We’re baaaaack! And we’re kicking off the New Year with a month of episodes focused on teenagers. Whether you’re the mom of multiple teens or you’re still in toddler w...
WT 294: Real Life, Real Moms sneak peek with Ann Mason
Today we’re giving you a peek into our Patreon podcast - Real Life, Real Moms! Ann Mason and I have been friends for a while, and I've been so impressed by the God-ho...
WT 293: Preparing to Blend with author Ron Deal
Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Wire Talk today to answer questions from moms in our BOAW community and offer his unique perspective from decades of ministry with...
WT 292: BOAW Advice That Worked For Me!
We love how this show has enabled the Birds ministry to grow and impact families across the world. Today, Karen and Sunny share emails from listeners with BOAW advice ...
WT 291: Handling Disappointment at the Holidays
When expectations collide with reality, especially around the holidays, disappointment can be the inevitable result. Today Karen shares how the holidays will be differ...
WT 290: How To Give Dating Advice Your Teens Will Actually Listen To
Helping our teens navigate the world of dating can be tricky. In this episode, Karen offers fantastic, practical advice for keeping the lines of communication open and...
WT 289: Liar, Liar!
Lying wreaks havoc on family relationships, whether your child is a toddler or a tween. Today Karen shares her thoughts on disciplining a habitual liar and reminds us ...
WT 288: Good For Her, Not For Me
Moms make all kinds of magic happen for our families. And these days, it’s easy to look around and see the awesome ways other moms love on their families and feel like...
WT 287: Finding Consequences that WORK
Disciplining children is both a science and an art. What works at one age doesn’t work at a different age and just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, they t...
WT 286: How Do I Lead My Kids Well When I'm So Overwhelmed?
From chaos in your newsfeed to chaos in your living room...there's plenty to be overwhelmed by in a mom's world. Today we're talking about how to have hope in the mids...
WT 285: How Do I Handle Divisive Discussions with Friends and Family?
Whether it’s an issue surrounding family choices, politics, or religion, it’s not easy to know when to speak up and when to let something go. Today Karen offers wisdom...
WT 284: Worth the Fight with Karen and Abby
Listen in as Karen and her youngest daughter, Abby, open up about the highs and lows their relationship has gone through over the years. From sweet preschool memories ...
WT 283: Understanding Your Child's Temperament (Their "Color")
We get more questions about how to parent according to your child's personality than anything else! In today's show, Karen and Sunny answer your questions about kids w...
WT 282: I Am At My Wit's End With My 4 Year Old!
Any moms with a “4nager” listening out there? Have we got a show for you! Today, Karen offers advice for moms wondering what on earth to do about disrespectful back ta...
WT 281: Addressing Issues At School
If you have a school-age child, odds are good you’ve come up against one or more of the situations we’re talking about today. Whether it’s homework, teachers, relation...
WT 280: Marriage is Good, Hard Work
Between Karen and Sunny, we've got 54 years of marital wisdom coming your way in this episode! In this episode, they tackle questions about helping your husband prepar...
WT 279: Teaching Our Kids to Wait (Whether They Are Toddlers or Teens!)
Learn to wait patiently is a life skill we all need to work on, but man, is it hard to teach to our kids! Today Karen and Sunny offer tips for helping your toddler wai...
WT 278: Addressing Conflict with Siblings and Friends
Conflict is inevitable! As Sunny says, this is one of those episodes that applies to every family. Today, Karen tackles your questions about sibling conflict, a neighb...
WT 277: Finding Your Back to School Rhythm
Today we're answering your questions about all things back to school! How to set yourself up for success on crazy mornings, when to ask for help, and questions you can...
