Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

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WT 239: Boundaries with Friends & Family Nov 24, 2020

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Navigating the differences between our needs and desires and those of our family and friends is tricky. On today's episode Karen answers questions about vacationing with family, teen dating, excessive gift giving (hello grandparents!) and being married to an extrovert when you're 100% an introvert! You're sure to find a practical nugget in this conversation that will provide wisdom for your world.

WT 238: Can You Help Me Handle Our Clashing Personality Colors? Nov 17, 2020

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Is there a recurring conflict in your home because your personality color is clashing with your child's? Tune in today to hear Karen's thoughts on the exhausting yellow kids, defiant red kids, and lethargic green kids who have their moms wondering how to cope.

Mentioned on today's episode:

Colors Personality Quiz
smile.amazon.com
Mom Core- Being a Student of your Child
Personality Plus for Parents by Florence Littauer
Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
2020 Soar Together bonus session with Dr Henry Cloud
BOAW Moms Facebook group

WT 237: Why Is Dinner Time The Worst? Nov 10, 2020

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From toddlers flinging food off high chair trays to siblings bickering during the blessing, dinner time is rife with opportunities for stress isn't it? Listen in as Karen tackles questions from moms tired of the chaos on today's episode and helps us survive meal time with her tips!

Continue the conversation with us over in our private BOAW Moms Facebook group, where moms ask and answer questions with grace and humility all week long.

WT 236: Managing the Needs of Multiple Children Nov 03, 2020

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No matter the number of kids under your roof, managing the needs of your children isn’t easy! On today’s show we are answering questions from moms who are struggling with the revolving door of need that comes with having multiple children in the house.

WT 235: Building Your Own Family Traditions Oct 27, 2020

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This year the holidays might look a little different than years’ past. Managing all of the expectations (yours, your family’s, your in-laws…) can be overwhelming as a mom, so today Karen shares her thoughts on making traditions that work for you and your tribe, while letting go of all the things that truly don’t matter.

WT 234: Talking To Your Kids About Race with Alexandra Bates Oct 20, 2020

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We are excited to release this much-anticipated conversation about race with friend of BOAW, Alexandra Bates. Last spring, when Alex discovered resources for talking to her daughters about race were lacking, she reached out to Karen and initiated a conversation. Their ensuing relationship has been enlightening for Karen, who wanted to share Alex's point of view and experience with the wider BOAW community. Alex shares her thoughts on racism and how we as moms can teach our children to love those from different races and backgrounds through the behavior we model.

WT 233: Mental Health and Motherhood with Wendi Nunnery Oct 13, 2020

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Today’s conversation with author Wendi Nunnery drips with wisdom and grace as she shares her journey with mental health, the church, and motherhood. From growing up in a legalistic church culture to being diagnosed with OCD after becoming a mother, Wendi shares how her brokenness has driven her to Jesus and how she finds rest in His holiness. This is a good one mamas, be sure to share it with a friend who needs to be encouraged today. You can pre-order Wendi’s new book, Good Enough: Letting Go of Perfect for the Sake of Holy over on Amazon or enter our giveaway for a free copy over on Instagram.

WT 232: The Story of Soar Oct 06, 2020

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Have you heard about the Soar Conference for years but never been able to attend? Listen in as Karen shares the story of God putting a vision for Soar in her heart almost a decade ago and how this conference has evolved since it began in 2015. We hope you're encouraged to set aside the time and financial resources to make attending a priority this year, because for the first time ever - location and time are not limiting factors! You can Soar Together from wherever you are, whenever you want to this fall.

Find out more at: boaw.mom/soar

WT 231: Loving Your (Actual) Neighbor Sep 29, 2020

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God did not create us to live this life alone, He created us for community! And if nothing else, 2020 has taught us just how important community really is. On today's episode Karen and Sunny share your ideas and chat about the simple ways we can love on our actual neighbors even during these pandemic times.

Don't forget about gathering a group to Soar Together this year! Gather 9 moms in addition to yourself and you can snag our group pricing. Check it out at boaw.mom/soar

WT 230: Moms and Military Life Sep 22, 2020

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Today Karen is answering questions from moms about military life. Whether it's a mom facing deployment, a child struggling with the frequent moves that are the norm in the military, or a mom fearful about her child's interest in joining the military, there's something you can relate to in this conversation. If you’re not a military family, listen and learn about the issues our military families face. And if you have mom friends in the military - share this episode with them so they can be encouraged!

Moms - don't wait another day to sign up for Soar Together! Tuesday, Sept. 22 is the last day for early bird pricing!

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