Katie Leipprandt
Producer of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Appears in 442 Episodes
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...
383: Understanding and Supporting Your Anxious Middle Schooler
Today Karen and Emily welcome school counselor, Sarah Coats, to discuss anxiety in middle schoolers. Sarah opens a window into what she sees in her office and in the h...
382: Balancing the Needs of Different Personalities
Today we are talking about how to address the needs of very different kids growing up under one roof. We cover personalities, educating your kids about their differenc...
381: Tween Girls
Today we are fielding questions from the moms of Tween Girls. This is a tricky stage for sure, but also a sweet one. In this episode we’re covering modesty, social med...
380: 6 Keys to Thriving in Motherhood
Today we are talking about 6 key areas that are fundamental to thriving in motherhood. Just like in college, when you had to get your “core” classes out of the way bef...
379: Establishing Routines and Rhythms for a New Year
The start of school each year is like January 1st for families. New activities, new schedules, and oftentimes, new stresses! Today Karen is answering your questions ab...
378: Working Moms
Today we’re answering questions from the working moms in the BOAW Moms community. We’re going to address the transition from work to home, the ever-present mom guilt, ...
377: Back to School Basics (What Teachers REALLY Want This Year)
Today the tables have turned and Karen is the one asking the questions of Emily. With her background as an elementary school teacher, Emily is sharing what teachers RE...
376: Understanding Your Autistic Child with Dr. Kristen Hodges
Dr. Hodges joins us today to share wisdom that comes not only from her clinical background in psychology, but also from 3 years of raising her own autistic son. She en...
375: How Do I Lead My Kids When I'm So Overwhelmed? [RE-AIR]
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...