Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Latest Episodes:

348: Know How To Get Through The Day Jan 17, 2023

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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 like a lifetime, and for seasoned moms, who face unanticipated challenges almost every season. You're going to love Karen's perspective on choosing joy daily!

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Survival Guide to Motherhood

347: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys with David Thomas Jan 10, 2023

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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 and manage their emotions. Don’t miss David sharing who we can look to as the ultimate blueprint for masculinity!

Mentioned on this episode:

Wire Talk #140 with David Thomas - The Emotional World of Kids

Grab a copy of David's new book - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Accompanying workbook - Tools Your Son Can Build on For Life

346: Creating the Community You Crave Jan 02, 2023

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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 like and giving you encouragement to go for it!

Mentioned on today’s episode:

Join our private Facebook group for all moms

Join our private Facebook group for group leaders

Which BOAW study is right for your group of moms?

More episodes on starting a group: WT 143, WT 193

Still have questions or doubts? Email us at info@birdsonawiremoms.com for a virtual pep talk!

345: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 2:1-21 Dec 20, 2022

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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 is God doing in my life that I need to be treasuring in this season?
Do you need to ask God to help you keep faith during a season when you can’t see Him at work in your life?

Mentioned on this episode:

Go back and listen to this series from the beginning: WT 342, WT 343, WT 344

Order Karen’s new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, today!

344: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:39-56 Dec 13, 2022

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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 this passage on your own this week - reflect and ask yourself, “Who do I run to when I want to celebrate?” and, “When life gives me a surprise, is my first instinct to praise God?”

Mentioned on this episode:

Go back and listen to this series from the beginning: WT 342, WT 343

Order Karen’s new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, today!

343: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:26-38 Dec 06, 2022

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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 learn from this section of Scripture.

Mentioned on today’s episode:

Wire Talk series on James

Luke 1:26-38 (NLT version)

Life Application Study Bible

2 Samuel 7 - God’s promise to David that his kingdom will never end

342: Walking Through the Christmas Story: Luke 1:1-25 Nov 29, 2022

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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 this fuss is - JESUS’s arrival! That’s why, over the next 4 weeks Karen is going to walk us through the Christmas story as recorded by Luke, and give you a slice of time that is just for your spirit. Today we are getting started in Luke 1 with the story of Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth.

Mentioned on this episode:

Wire Talk James study - Week 1

Luke 1:1-25 NLT version

Life Application Study Bible

Pre-order Survival Guide to Motherhood!

341: Handling Extended Family (Especially Around the Holidays!) Nov 22, 2022

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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 to tension. Today Karen gives moms tips for having tactful conversations with grandparents, preparing our kids for situations that are outside the everyday, and being especially proactive as we parent at this time of year.

Mentioned on the episode:

Pre-order Survival Guide to Motherhood today!

Find resources for educating grandparents or other family members about your child's personality color HERE.

340: Tackling Sensitive Topics with Your Teenager Nov 15, 2022

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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 trademark practical wisdom with some gems for the teenage years!

Mentioned on today’s episode:

Karen’s new book is available for pre-order!

Take Birds on a Wire’s personality colors quiz HERE

Find more BOAW personality resources HERE.

Kathleen Edelman’s A Grown Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring

339: Technology and Your Kids Nov 08, 2022

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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 how to think about the technology we allow into our homes and into our kids' lives.

Mentioned on today’s episode:

GABB Wireless - safe phones for kids

Wire Talk episode 116 with expert Tom Shefchunas

Circle internet filtering

Right Now Media - video library for kids

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures (book about pornography for ages 6-11)

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures JR. (ages 3-6)