Episodes 529
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (934)
Since Apr 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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!

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S198 521: Serving Alongside Your Kids This Summer

Jun 09, 2026 21m

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, whether that’s visiting a nursing…

S198 520: How to Grow Spiritually Alongside Your Kids This Summer

Jun 02, 2026 34m

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 episode, we’re talking about…

S198 519: You Are Not Defined by Your Past

May 26, 2026 24m

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, pain, shame, and…

S198 518: How Do We Trust God When Life Hurts?

May 19, 2026 20m

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 looking at how God was working…

S198 517: When God Feels Silent

May 12, 2026 21m

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 waiting and disappointment.…

S198 516: Letting Go and Trusting God With Your Child

May 05, 2026 19m

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 unimaginable fear and made an…

S198 515: Trusting Your Mom Gut with special guest Dr. Laura Bleekrode

Apr 28, 2026 31m

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 help moms cut through the noise…

S198 514: You Can’t Do It All (and That’s Okay): Surviving May

Apr 21, 2026 18m

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 without losing your joy (or…

S198 513: Just Say ‘No’ to Mom Guilt!

Apr 14, 2026 28m

Mom guilt can make even the best moms feel like they’re falling short. In this episode, Karen and Emily talk through the pressures we carry and the expectations we place on ourselves. They offer a…

S198 512: Dealing with Extended Family Conflict

Apr 07, 2026 19m

Family dynamics can get complicated quickly, especially when expectations, boundaries, and communication styles start to clash. Today we’re talking about how to navigate tension with extended family…

S198 511: When Nothing Seems To Work: Second Guessing Your Parenting Instincts

Mar 31, 2026 16m

Ever find yourself second guessing your parenting decisions? You’re not alone. In this episode, Karen answers questions from moms navigating school struggles, motivation, and knowing when to step…

S198 510: Am I Ruining My Teenager’s Life?

Mar 24, 2026 23m

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I ruining my teenager’s life?” - you’re not alone. Today, Karen answers questions from moms navigating strong personalities, emotional pushback, and the tension between…

S198 509: Tantrums, Tears, and Temperaments

Mar 17, 2026 15m

If you’re in the stage of parenting where tears, tantrums, and big emotions seem to take over every day, you’re not alone. Today Karen and Emily are tackling questions from moms navigating the…

S198 508: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Your Cool

Mar 10, 2026 21m

Last week, Karen talked about the temperaments. This week, she takes that conversation one step further by answering real questions from moms who are navigating strong-willed kids, harsh words,…

S198 507: How To Handle Big Emotions in Kids

Mar 03, 2026 20m

Today Karen and Emily tackle listener questions about kids with big emotions; the pouters, the perfectionists, the rule followers, and the fiercely competitive. Whether your child melts down when…

S198 506: Raising Resilient Kids in a Fragile Culture

Feb 24, 2026 28m

Are you parenting a Gen Z child and wondering why everything feels so different from when you were growing up? Today Karen and Emily sit down with leadership expert Tim Elmore, founder of Growing…

S198 505: Good and Hard Can Run on Parallel Lines

Feb 17, 2026 24m

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overtouched, overstimulated and find yourself wondering, why does this feel so hard?Today Karen answers real questions from moms about marriage, resentment, anxiety,…

S198 504: The Myth of the ‘Perfect Friendship’

Feb 10, 2026 28m

Friendships in motherhood are rarely as simple as we expect them to be. Today Karen and Emily are continuing our friendship conversation by tackling comparison, conflict, cliques, and what to do when…

S198 503: Why Mom Friendships Feel Harder Than We Expected

Feb 03, 2026 20m

Friendships in motherhood can feel complicated, especially when old wounds and insecurities get stirred up in new seasons. In this episode, Karen and Emily talk honestly about why friendships can…

S198 502: Parenting Adult Children: How to Let Go Without Losing the Relationship with Jim Burns

Jan 27, 2026 32m

Parenting doesn’t end when your kids turn 18. In many ways, it gets more complicated! Today Karen and Erin are joined by longtime parenting expert Jim Burns for a wise and honest conversation about…

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Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs has published 529 episodes since April 2016, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.

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