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Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Karen Stubbs
Parenting
Motherhood
Family Dynamics
Child Development
Christianity
Marriage
Communication
Discipline
Christian Parenting
Potty Training
Christmas
Prayer
Friendship
Birds On a Wire
Anxiety
Chores
Faith
Confidence In Children
Respect
Parenting Challenges

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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Latest Episodes

Talking to our kids about modesty can feel awkward, but it's a conversation worth having! Erin Mashaw, BOAW COO and author of Awkward Conversations, joins Emily to talk about shifting the conversation away from rules about what girls can and can't we... more

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When should you push your child to do something hard, and when is it better to back off? Today Karen and Emily are answering questions straight from our Wire Talk Insiders about stubborn kids, sibling bickering, big feelings, and building confidence.... more

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What if making life easier for our kids is actually making it harder for them to grow up? Counselor David Thomas joins Karen and Emily to explain why struggle is GOOD for our kids and how doing hard things builds confidence and capability. Listen in ... more

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What if one of the best things we can do for our kids is let them struggle? Mom of eight and founder of The Exchange, Elizabeth Pehrson, joins Karen and Emily to talk about parenting for the long game. If you have a hard time watching your child fail... more

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Recent Guests

David Thomas
Counselor, executive director of Daystar Counseling, and co-author of Capable.
Daystar Counseling
Episode: 540: Are You Helping Your Kids - Or Holding Them Back? with David Thomas
Elizabeth Pehrson
Mother of eight and founder of The Exchange
The Exchange
Episode: 539: Raising Kids Who Don’t Need You with Elizabeth Pehrson
Chinwē Williams
Licensed mental health therapist, board certified, focus on anxiety and trauma management
Independent clinician
Episode: 538: Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child with Dr. Chinwé Williams
Chinwé Williams
Clinical mental health therapist; professor and trauma/anxiety specialist
Independent practitioner; affiliated with SOAR conference participation
Episode: 537: Raising Calm(ish) and Confident Kids with Dr. Chinwé Williams
Erin Mashaw
On staff with Birds on a Wire; COO/Operations Director
Birds on a Wire
Episode: 536: Finding Peace As A Working Mom with Erin Mashaw
Debbie Causey
Counselor and head of the care department at North Point Community Church
North Point Community Church
Episode: 535: How to Set Boundaries Without Building Walls with Debbie Causey
Sissy Goff
Therapist in Nashville and co-author of Capable
Capable (book)
Episode: 531: Are We Making Our Kids Less Capable? with Sissy Goff
Josh Thames
ADHD expert and licensed professional counselor
Private practice in PhD corners; ADHD advocate
Episode: 530: How to Stay Calm When Your Child Isn’t with Josh Thames
Kendra Fleming
Guest, churches educator and leader
North Point Ministries
Episode: 529: You Don't Have to Disciple Your Kids Alone

Hosts

Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk; long-married mother of four and grandmother; active in Birds on a Wire; frequent guide on marriage and parenting.
Emily
Co-host helping with the interview and flow; hosts with Karen to guide conversations and shape episode structure.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Hard to listen to…

    Long time Christian, mom of 3, and this podcast is wreaking with generational privilege of happily married couples. I wanted to listen to learn but it’s a no. It would be tolerable to learn from if the duo would acknowledge the affect of chronic family trauma, which has decimated so many families, probably many within a mile of their recording location. Producers, remind your listeners that not all of us have had such a soft start and righteous path to follow: some believers are cycle breakers, ... more

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    Ktf127
    United Statesa month ago
  • Long Time Listener

    I have been listening to Karen’s podcasts for the last 8 years…when I had my first baby. I felt so alone, and did not grow up in a Christian household. Karen always has felt like a second mom to me, someone I could listen to for Biblical parenting advice. God has placed her here for hope for mommas who grew up not having a momma like Karen, hope that it is possible to be a loving, caring mom and that your children will some day be your friend! And want to be around you. This podcast took a huge ... more

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    5
    homeschool_momma94
    United States9 months ago
  • Love 💕

    I’m so thankful for this podcast and wish I knew about it when my kids were younger. I have 2 teens and one in college. I’m currently so grateful for the series on parenting from Proverbs. Thank you, Karen for telling the truth about disciplining our children. I see many moms discarding the truths of scripture for other worldly ideas. They don’t work! Keep on keeping on!

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    Weibs braves fan
    United States10 months ago
  • Absolute Gold!!

    I have been listening to Wire Talk for ELEVEN years!! It is just the best and really the only Christian parenting podcast I listen to. Along with God’s word, it has carried me through some really difficult seasons with my three kids (now all teens and tweens) and my marriage. Karen offers so much parenting wisdom through a biblical lens. I just love it and am so grateful for this ministry. Thank you!!!

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    katieroro
    United Statesa year ago
  • Secret weapon for motherhood / life

    I was introduced to Karen’s podcast through a mom’s group after having my 1st child 3.5 years ago. Now 2 more kids later I am an AVID listener and on my second run through of all the episodes. I am so thankful that God put this ministry on Karen’s heart and for this podcast. This has helped me to learn about myself, motherhood, marriage, children, how to be a friend, the list goes on and on. Karen and her God given wisdom has been such an instrumental part of my motherhood journey and such a ble... more

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    5
    JJJ265
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate consistency, real-life advice, and the host's authenticity.
Listeners praise the show for practical, biblical parenting guidance and encouragement.
Listeners value faith-based perspectives and actionable strategies for motherhood.

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541: How to Know When to Push Your Child… and When to Back Off
Q: How do I know when to let go and when to dig my heels in?
Karen advises parents to identify a small number of priorities to enforce consistently, let siblings resolve ordinary disagreements themselves, and follow through on consequences.
541: How to Know When to Push Your Child… and When to Back Off
Q: How do you motivate kids to do something you know is good for them if they have zero motivation to do it themselves?
Karen recommends connecting the difficult task to something the child enjoys, acknowledging that the task is hard, and helping the child get started with fewer distractions.
539: Raising Kids Who Don’t Need You with Elizabeth Pehrson
Q: How do we get comfortable with letting our kids get frustrated, disappointed, uncomfortable?
Pehrson says parents may never feel fully comfortable watching their children struggle, but should distinguish harmful pain from discomfort that helps them grow. Parents can coach children through setbacks rather than treating every failure or disappointment as an emergency.
539: Raising Kids Who Don’t Need You with Elizabeth Pehrson
Q: For those who don't really know what long-game parenting is, can you give us a bird's-eye view of what it looks like?
Pehrson says parents should focus on the adults their children will become, asking who they hope their children will be at 25, 35, or 45. That perspective shifts attention from resolving every immediate problem to helping children become responsible, resilient, and capable of managing their lives.
540: Are You Helping Your Kids - Or Holding Them Back? with David Thomas
Q: How do we retrain our brains to allow the risk taking in the struggle and see that it is okay for the kids and it's okay for us?
Thomas advises parents to practice managing their own discomfort, accept that stepping back will feel counterintuitive, and use a reminder such as “quit grabbing” to resist solving problems their children can handle.

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What is Wire Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Wire Talk delivers practical, faith-centered parenting guidance anchored in Christian values. Episodes commonly explore motherhood, child development, discipline, faith formation, and family dynamics, often featuring practitioners, pastors, and experienced moms who share actionable tips. A standout aspect is the blend of real-life parenting stories with biblical insights, plus a community-oriented approach that spotlights resources like SOAR and church collaborations. Listeners can expect calm, compassionate coaching focused on reducing mom guilt and guiding families toward grace-filled decisions. Potential guests or sponsors may find alignment with faith-forward parenting, practical classroom-to-home strategies, and community support for m... more

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2. Elizabeth Pehrson
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4. Chinwé Williams
5. Erin Mashaw
6. Debbie Causey
7. Sissy Goff
8. Josh Thames

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