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
WT 247: Quality Time with Teenagers
Parenting teenagers means late nights, empty pantry shelves and more than a few tricky situations. Today Karen and Sunny answer your questions about getting quality ti...
WT 246: Building Character in our Daughters
From absorbing bad behavior from TV and social media to making good friends - on today's episode Karen is answering your questions about dealing with character issues ...
WT 245: A New Year's Pep Talk from Karen
It's the first full week of 2021 and we are more than ready. Today Karen and Sunny are chatting about how they do (and don't do) goal setting, if they have any resolut...
WT 244: Behind the Mic on Wire Talk
Wire Talk's producer, Katie @Leipprandt, joins Karen and Sunny in the studio for this episode to talk about all things Wire Talk. We discuss how the BOAW team decides ...
WT 243: He Is Worthy of Our Praise
Karen is reading from her Moments with God devotional again today, reminding us to set our minds and our hearts rightly on God. As we celebrate Christmas with our fami...
WT 242: Does Worrying Add A Single Hour To Your Life?
We know you're running hard toward Christmas this week and today's episode is intended to give you a minute of peace. Listen as Karen reads from her devotional and rem...
WT 241: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 2
We’re talking all things Santa Claus on today’s episode! From how to handle the conversation when your kids ask if Santa is real, to making a decision to not start t...
WT 240: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 1
As believers, how do we navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday season while keeping our eyes focused on the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place? In...
WT 239: Boundaries with Friends & Family
Navigating the differences between our needs and desires and those of our family and friends is tricky. On today's episode Karen answers questions about vacationing wi...
WT 238: Can You Help Me Handle Our Clashing Personality Colors?
Is there a recurring conflict in your home because your personality color is clashing with your child's? Tune in today to hear Karen's thoughts on the exhausting yello...
WT 237: Why Is Dinner Time The Worst?
From toddlers flinging food off high chair trays to siblings bickering during the blessing, dinner time is rife with opportunities for stress isn't it? Listen in as Ka...
WT 236: Managing the Needs of Multiple Children
No matter the number of kids under your roof, managing the needs of your children isn’t easy! On today’s show we are answering questions from moms who are struggling w...
WT 235: Building Your Own Family Traditions
This year the holidays might look a little different than years’ past. Managing all of the expectations (yours, your family’s, your in-laws…) can be overwhelming as a ...
WT 234: Talking To Your Kids About Race with Alexandra Bates
We are excited to release this much-anticipated conversation about race with friend of BOAW, Alexandra Bates. Last spring, when Alex discovered resources for talking t...
WT 233: Mental Health and Motherhood with Wendi Nunnery
Today’s conversation with author Wendi Nunnery drips with wisdom and grace as she shares her journey with mental health, the church, and motherhood. From growing up in...
WT 232: The Story of Soar
Have you heard about the Soar Conference for years but never been able to attend? Listen in as Karen shares the story of God putting a vision for Soar in her heart alm...
WT 231: Loving Your (Actual) Neighbor
God did not create us to live this life alone, He created us for community! And if nothing else, 2020 has taught us just how important community really is. On today's ...
WT 230: Moms and Military Life
Today Karen is answering questions from moms about military life. Whether it's a mom facing deployment, a child struggling with the frequent moves that are the norm in...
WT 229: Taking Care of Yourself During Crazy Seasons
2020 has been a crazy season in and of itself! How well are you taking care of yourself, momma? From big things like feeling lonely and isolated to little things like ...
WT 228: Time Management for Mom Life
From how to sneak in time with God when your kids are home all the time to managing a move and a new baby with a spouse who has a demanding job, today’s questions are...
WT 227: The Messy Middle School Years
These are the ‘no-man’s land’ years mommas, when our kids are caught in between childhood and adolescence. They are all insecure and they are all searching for their i...
WT 226: Allowance, Budgets, and Teaching Our Kids Financial Responsibility
Giving our kids a firm footing when it comes to financial habits is one the most helpful things we can teach as parents. Listen in to today’s show as Karen shares abou...
WT 225: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations
Have you ever walked into a situation with certain expectations and been disappointed when they weren't met? Today Karen shares how expectations can set our relationsh...
WT 224: What Do New Homeschoolers Need to Know? with Katie Leipprandt
Today we’re answering questions from those of you who’ve decided to homeschool your kids for the first time this year. From how to choose a curriculum to managing the ...
WT 223: How Do I Prepare My Child For Puberty?
Preparing our kids for puberty and sex does not have to intimidate us, mommas! If the thought of having “the talk” gives you all kinds of anxiety, tune into today’s ep...
WT 222: How Do I Discipline My Toddler's Defiance?
Disciplining a toddler is no joke. As moms, we want our discipline to work the first time and every time, but as Karen reminds us, toddlers take time. If you need some...
WT 221: How Do I Handle the Anxiety Surrounding Back to School This Year?
Plans for school this year are changing daily in school districts around our nation. One thing we know for sure this year? We have no idea what to expect! That’s why w...
WT 220: Help! A Summer Without Normal Activities Has Us At Each Other's Throats
By this point in the year, it seems like everyone has had more than enough ‘quantity time’ with our families…but summer is still going strong! Today on Wire Talk Sunny...
WT 219: Inviting Play Into Your Everyday featuring Days with Grey
Beth Rosenbleeth of Days with Grey joins Karen and Sunny today to talk about keeping your toddlers engaged in play during these long summer days. If you've ever found ...
WT 218: [RE-AIR] Little Miss Sunshine: Parenting Your Yellow Child
Today wraps up a month of diving into the vault to re-air some of our most popular episodes. In this episode, Karen and Sunny are answering all of of your questions ab...
