Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
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Wire Talk was created to encourage and equip moms throughout motherhood's challenging and life-changing journey. 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.
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
2d ago
Today, DeDe Wilbanks joins us to explore how we can set healthy boundaries around the technology in our homes. With John 10:10 as our guide, DeDe reminds us of our God-given role to protect our children's hearts and minds from the addictive nature of technology. While we can't control everything, we can be intentional about setting limits that nurture our families, trusting God with the rest.
Episode Recap:
4:30 What downtime and screen time parameters do you put on your devices?
9:43 Is there a right age to give kids a phone?
13:09 Why do screen time limits matter?
15:15 Wh ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1w ago
Election Day can bring a lot of uncertainty and even fear into our lives. Today, Karen and Emily remind us to keep our focus on God, no matter who ends up in the White House. They encourage us to pray for our leaders and show us how to foster peace, especially if our families are divided on political views. Karen shares powerful biblical truths to help us navigate the ups and downs of the election season with faith and grace, reminding us that our hope is always in Christ and that we are citizens of heaven.
Episode Recap:
7:12 How should Christians approach political elections?
10:20 What does ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
2w ago
“You just have to last one second longer…” If you are constantly fighting discipline battles these days, we hope those words stay with you long after this episode! In this conversation, Karen tackles questions about disciplining your younger children. From chaos in the car, to rough play, to bad behavior that only happens at school, Karen offers practical advice for finding consequences that work for your child.
Episode Recap:
6:37 My four year old is constantly getting in trouble at school - what can we do?
12:30 Car rides are the worst! How can I stop the cycle of craziness?
17:00 You just h ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
3w ago
Are your kids’ personalities shaped by their birth order? In today’s episode, Karen and Emily explore how birth order influences personality. They share insights from their own families and tackle questions like, “How do I help my oldest think of others before herself?” and “How can I teach my daughter to let go of things without holding on to everything?” Plus, Emily talks about how she’s using the BOAW Moms app to keep up with studies and episodes!
Episode Recap:
2:00 Emily is loving using the BOAW Moms app to watch studies and look up podcast episodes
3:45 Karen and Emily share how their pe ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
“There is nothing that beats conversation with our kids.” Today we’re chatting with Erin Mashaw about the new book she co-authored, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity. We touch on purity culture, pornography, and the constantly shifting cultural values around us. Erin shared the importance of having small conversations early and often and offered practical tips for getting over the awkwardness! Our hope is that you will be encouraged to engage in new conversations this week in your home and feel equipped that YOU are the best source of information for your child. Psst - pop some earbuds in ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
When your kids are little, the challenges of day-to-day parenting often pit one spouse against another. Today Karen and Emily are answering questions from weary moms. They discuss practical ways you can connect with your spouse, strategies for handling the stress that comes with parenting young children, and remind us of the importance of prioritizing our husband’s needs during this season of life.
Episode Recap:
4:50 BIG announcement coming later this month - get the app to be the first to know
10:45 How do we find time to connect as spouses with 3 little kids at home?
15:05: Help ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges moms face: determining when to address a child's behavior and when to let things slide. Today Karen is answering your questions about managing high expectations, handling stress-induced blow-ups, guiding toddlers through tantrums, fostering honesty in kids, and navigating family dynamics with your less disciplined relatives. We hope today’s encouragement helps you find the balance between leaning in and letting go!
Episode Recap:
4:20 Are my expectations for my 5 year old too high?
8:06 Help! I have zero patience for my energe ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
In this episode, Karen and Emily share practical tips for creating a fun and memorable summer for your family. From nostalgic ice cream runs and imaginative backyard play to volunteering and fostering independence in kids, they offer ideas for keeping summer simple and enjoyable. Don’t miss Karen’s nuggets on balancing work with quality family time! Share your own summer ideas with us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or Instagram and join the conversation!
Episode Recap:
3:20 - Karen shares her summer plans
5:51 - Karen was a laid back mom, so summer was a always fun for her
7:16 - Question 1 ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
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 you attend, seeking a new church family, when church hurts, and how to respond to a church that seems to be slowly dying. We hope this conversation encourages you to persevere in your efforts to be a part of a local church and reminds you why it is worth it!
Episode Recap:
4:30 - There’s no such thing as a perfect church
11:20 - How to handle teens hurt by church
16:30 - Help! My teens dislike our church
22:00 - Our church ..read more
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
1M ago
Understanding how your child is wired can be a key to resolving conflict in your home! In today's episode, Karen dives into the dynamics of family conflict and emphasizes how important it is to recognize your child's personality type. By taking the time to understand their unique traits, we can cultivate patience and empathy in our relationships. Join us as we explore practical ways to bear with one another instead of butting heads!
Episode Recap:
6:08 I’m worried about my 9 yr old son’s lack of sociability…should I be?
9:05 My daughter and I are constantly butting heads! Help!
12:15 Wha ..read more