Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

By Karen Stubbs and Christian Parenting

Kids & Family

What's Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs about?

Wire Talk was created to encourage and equip moms throughout the challenging and life-changing journey of motherhood. Each week on Wire Talk Karen Stubbs offers godly, practical advice on the topics every mother has questions about: mom guilt, our children’s faith, potty-training, divorce, our teenagers dating, and more!

Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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383: Understanding and Supp...

09.19.2023

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 halls of middle school right now. We'll learn how to discern ...

Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs episodes:

09.19.2023 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 halls of middle school right now. We'll learn how to discern ...
09.12.2023 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 differences, and something most moms struggle with - bickering! Mentioned on today's episode: ...
09.05.2023 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 media, mean girls and more. Mentioned on this episode: Register ...
08.29.2023 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 before you could move on to more advanced subjects, ...
08.22.2023 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 about the transition from summer to school, how to stay involved in your child’s ...
08.15.2023 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, negotiating to re-distribute responsibilities on the home front, and learning to say no. ...
08.08.2023 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 REALLY want this year! She’s offering tips for starting the school year ...
08.01.2023 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 encourages moms not to fear a diagnosis, and shares how ...
07.25.2023 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 midst of a depressing season, how to stay sane despite ...
07.18.2023 374: Prioritizing Your Marriage (Over Your Kids!) [RE-AIR] 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 be there after the kids leave home. Join ...
07.11.2023 373: Dealing With Out of Control Anger [RE-AIR] Whether it’s you or your child struggling with angry outbursts, we’ve all been there. On today’s show, Karen and Sunny tackle questions from moms about aggressive behavior and physical tantrums, and Karen reminds us where self control ultimately comes from. ...
07.11.2023 Wire Talk Has Joined The Christian Parenting podcast network We are thrilled to share this big news with you! Christian Parenting is a trusted source of practical and spiritual parenting advice in the crowded podcast landscape. Visit www.ChristianParenting.org to learn about each of our partner podcasts.
07.04.2023 372: Worth the Fight with Karen and Abby [RE-AIR] 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 through going to counseling when Abby was in high school, this authentic ...
06.27.2023 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 the studio as they share how they view life through the ...
06.20.2023 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 fiercely loyal. If you have a red dad in your life, this episode will ...
06.13.2023 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 temperament. Blues are thoughtful, precise, perfection-seeking, and extra reflective, ...
06.06.2023 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, from the male perspective! You are going to love ...
05.30.2023 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 Karen answers your questions about extended family visits, aging ...
05.23.2023 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 maintain a strong relationship with your spouse despite long periods of separation, ...
05.16.2023 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 episode of Wire Talk, we're sharing practical tips to ...
05.09.2023 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 answering your most pressing questions. Listen in for practical encouragement to help strengthen your marriage ...
05.02.2023 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 got you covered with practical advice to help you parent with confidence. ...
04.25.2023 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; my cup overflows with blessings. Surely your ...
04.18.2023 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 and anxieties that can overwhelm a mom. Karen weaves biblical wisdom in ...
04.11.2023 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. He restores my soul.' Through her ...
04.04.2023 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 of Scripture. In part one of the series, Karen unpacks the first ...
03.28.2023 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 'wild' child. She offers advice on effective discipline, seeing their strengths, ...
03.21.2023 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 feel like we're not enough, like we're always failing in some way. ...
03.14.2023 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 offers tangible, practical things that we can each do this week to ...
03.07.2023 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 head hits the pillow at night. So today Karen ...
02.28.2023 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 themselves. Today Karen encourages us ...
02.23.2023 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 subscribers get an extra dose of Karen each month. Listen in today ...
02.21.2023 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. Join Karen and Emily as they discuss temperaments and love ...
02.14.2023 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 take to focus on discipline this week. Listen for Karen's 3 ...
02.07.2023 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 book, Survival Guide to Motherhood - How to Stay Connected To ...
01.31.2023 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 Motherhood- Know How To Keep Your Sanity. Karen reminds ...
01.24.2023 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. If you are struggling with a home that seems to have been taken ...
01.17.2023 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 is for new moms, for whom each day can feel ...
01.10.2023 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 parents can equip boys with the tools they need to understand ...
01.02.2023 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. We are answering your questions about what that could look ...
12.20.2022 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 unpack Luke’s words verse by verse. Questions for Reflection: What ...
12.13.2022 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 they rejoiced with one another! As you listen and read ...
12.06.2022 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 him she draws out beautiful and practical truths we can ...
11.29.2022 342: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:1-25 It’s easy as a mom to spend all of your time leading up to Christmas morning checking off a giant to-do list and completely neglect to set aside any time to focus your heart on what the point of all ...
11.22.2022 341: Handling Extended Family (Especially Around the Holidays!) The holidays are a special time of year but they can be extremely tricky for families. Whether you're traveling or staying home, struggling with your mother-in-law or your own mom, there’s lots of family time involved and that often leads ...
11.15.2022 340: Tackling Sensitive Topics with Your Teenager What topics aren’t sensitive when you’re talking to a teenager! Today Karen is tackling tricky questions, from how to talk about health issues and personality differences to sneaky behavior and dealing with aging parents. As always, Karen doles out her ...
11.08.2022 339: Technology and Your Kids Technology is increasingly a part of every aspect of today's world and there is so much to navigate! From gaming to social media to smartphones and everything in between, today Karen is answering questions about how to set boundaries and ...
11.01.2022 338: Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier Toni Collier, founder of the women’s ministry, Broken Crayons Still Color, joins Karen today to talk about the message of her brand new book - Brave Enough to be Broken. We know you’ll enjoy hearing Toni’s personal story and resonate ...
10.25.2022 337: The Nap Time Struggle is Real If you have toddlers in the house, you know nap time is a BIG deal! Today Karen is fielding questions from moms desperate for a little afternoon peace. Listen in for tips on how to create a “quiet time” for ...
10.18.2022 336: Letting Your Husband Lead in His Own Way Disagreement is inevitable in any relationship and marriage is no exception. When you’re parenting together, and your husband has his own way of doing things, disagreements cause even greater tension. Today we’re answering your questions about conflict with your husband, ...

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