Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

533: When Your Child’s Behavior Scares You

Have you ever looked at your child and wondered, Where in the world is this behavior coming from? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by big emotions, difficult behavior, or a

532: Am I Making the Right Parenting Decision?

Ever wish God would just TELL you what to do? Today, Karen and Emily tackle parenting decisions that don’t have a clear right or wrong answer; from kindergarten readiness

531: Are We Making Our Kids Less Capable? with Sissy Goff

Kids today are becoming increasingly afraid of risk and discomfort- are parents part of the problem? Today bestselling author and counselor Sissy Goff joins Karen and Emi

530: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Isn’t with Josh Thames

If you've ever lost your temper with your kids, this conversation is for you. Counselor Josh Thames shares practical tools to help moms stay calm, communicate more effect

529: You Don't Have to Disciple Your Kids Alone

You don't have to carry the weight of discipling your kids by yourself! In this episode, Karen and Emily sit down with children's ministry leader Kendra Fleming to share

528: Marriage First: Why Your Spouse Comes Before the Kids [RE-AIR]

In this listener-favorite episode re-air, Karen and Greg pull back the curtain on nearly four decades of marriage—the good, the hard, the early years, and the season they

527: The Secret to Stress-Free Potty Training [RE-AIR]

If you’ve been thinking that summer is the perfect time to potty train, this one’s for you! Christine Clark joins Karen and Emily today - she’s a mom, preschool teacher,

526: [RE-AIR] How to Handle Big Emotions and Bigger Attitudes

From tantrums to name-calling to after-school meltdowns, this listener-favorite episode is packed with practical help for moms dealing with big emotions…and even bigger a

525: [RE-AIR] Do Less For Your Kids - Parenting for the Long Haul

We're re-airing one of our most popular episodes this week! Karen and Emily sit down with Elizabeth Pehrson to discuss how moms can parent with purpose by focusing on the

524: My Kid Saw Porn...Now What?

Pornography exposure is happening younger and more often than most parents realize, and it’s affecting both boys and girls. In this episode, Karen and Erin Mashaw are joi

523: Simple Ways to Make Summer More Fun

Summer doesn't have to be packed with fancy vacations or elaborate plans to be memorable. In this episode, Karen and Emily share simple, practical ways to add more laught

522: How to Build Work Ethic in Your Kids This Summer

Summer brings more snacks, more messes, and more opportunities to teach our kids valuable life skills! Today Karen and Emily are talking about why building a strong work

521: Serving Alongside Your Kids This Summer

Summer is a perfect time to help our kids learn to look beyond themselves. In this episode, Karen and Emily share simple, practical ways families can serve together, whet

520: How to Grow Spiritually Alongside Your Kids This Summer

We’re kicking off a brand-new summer series today! All month long, we’ll be talking about how to make the most of the new rhythm summer brings to your home. In this episo

519: You Are Not Defined by Your Past

As we wrap up our Mothers of the Bible series, we’re looking at one of the most complicated and heartbreaking stories in Scripture: Bathsheba. Her life was marked by loss

518: How Do We Trust God When Life Hurts?

Naomi’s story is one of grief and disappointment, but ultimately, it’s about redemption. Today on Wire Talk, Karen and Emily continue our Mothers of the Bible series by l

517: When God Feels Silent

Today we’re continuing our Mothers of the Bible series by looking at Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel. Hannah was a woman who longed for a child and wrestled with seasons of wa

516: Letting Go and Trusting God With Your Child

This week, we kick off our month of celebrating moms with a new series: “Mothers of the Bible.” Today we’re looking at the life of Jochebed, a woman who faced unimaginabl

515: Trusting Your Mom Gut with special guest Dr. Laura Bleekrode

Are you trusting your mom gut or Googling yourself into anxiety? In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Laura Bleekrode shares wisdom from nearly 40 years of experience to he

514: You Can’t Do It All (and That’s Okay): Surviving May

May can feel overwhelming for moms, filled with endless events, expectations, and emotional moments.Today Karen offers practical wisdom to help you navigate the busyness