Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Today we’re diving into the idea of being a countercultural parent. Join us as Karen shares how important it is to parent in a way that aligns with God’s will instead of seeking the approval of others. From practical tips on renewing your mind to choosing God as your guiding “North Star,” Karen offers encouragement to moms who may feel out of step with the world – but exactly in step with God’s design.

Episode Recap:
3:51 Karen shares about her newest curriculum, The Counter Intuitive Parent
8:36 How have you seen parenting trends/choices change over the years?
11:38 Were you always countercultural as a parent or did you change as you realized you needed to parent differently from the world? 
16:25 What worldly patterns do you see affecting families right now? 
19:05 What can a mom do today to renew her mind? 
23:00 God is our “North Star” as believers
26:30 There is a lot on the horizon for BOAW Moms this year! 

Scripture for Reflection:
Romans 12:2 (NIV) – "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Galatians 1:10 (NIV) - “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

Questions for Discussion:
  1. What parenting “trends” have you noticed in the circles you are parenting in these days? Do you feel pressure to conform to any of them? 
  2. Karen spoke about renewing your mind and making choices for your family based on God’s will rather than the world’s expectations. How can you practically begin to “renew your mind” in your daily parenting?
  3. In what ways do you feel countercultural as a parent? Have there been moments where you doubted your approach because it went against what society expects?
  4. How can you make God your “North Star” in your decision-making as a parent? What are some distractions that keep you from doing this, and how can you overcome them?

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Creators & Guests

Host
Emily Korosec
Co-host of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Host
Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Producer
Katie Leipprandt
Producer of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Editor
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What is Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs?

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!