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Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

447: Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy

Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Karen Stubbs

Christianity, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christian Parent, Faith

4.9 • 936 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

As we wrap up Wire Talk for 2024, we’re diving into practical ways to connect with your spouse during busy seasons. From showing appreciation in small ways to navigating family expectations and finding joy in spontaneity, Karen has got wisdom and real-life practical tips for you! Whether you’re balancing the holidays, family dynamics, or simply trying to plan a date night, we hope this conversation inspires you to be intentional in your marriage.

Episode Recap:

5:30 - How can I show my spouse they matter in small, but meaningful ways?

9:00 - How can I accommodate my in-laws' tendency to plan way ahead? 

11:45 - Communicating clearly is gracious, even if it disappoints others

13:30 - I don’t feel lovey-dovey when we’re travelling, but my husband does. How do we navigate this dynamic? 

16:50 - Did your yellow ever rub your blue husband the wrong way? How do I be more spontaneous to accommodate him? 

23:00 - Thank you for all of your support this year! Sign up for SOAR in 2025


Scripture for Reflection:

1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV) "Do everything in love." 

Questions for Discussion:

  1. What are some small but meaningful ways you can show your spouse they are appreciated during busy seasons?
  2. How can you find balance between accommodating family expectations and maintaining boundaries for your immediate family?
  3. Have you experienced differences in how you and your spouse handle travel or holiday dynamics? How do you navigate those differences?
  4. How can you practice flexibility in your plans while still honoring your own needs and personality?
  5. What’s one new date-night idea you’d like to try with your spouse?

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Have you found any small but meaningful ways to show Greg you appreciate him when it feels like everything and everyone is taking priority?

0:08.0

Well, I always go back to their colors, you know, what's their temperament, what are their core needs?

0:13.6

So for Greg, it's space is blue.

0:16.3

It's space, silence, sensitivity, and support.

0:19.6

So during the holidays, I really try to keep those four things

0:23.9

in mind for Greg. Also, the support part of the blue, as you know, your dad is a worker. He's busy,

0:31.9

busy, busy during the holidays. He's planning meals for everybody and let's cook this and this and

0:36.8

this and we're going to gather, we're going to do. But all that really tires him out. So I just try to support him.

0:43.2

What can I do to help you? You know, he's a big griller. I'm not great outside with the grill,

0:48.8

but I can do the sides. I can set the table. I can clean up, and all that. So I just say, hey, this is

0:55.1

a lot coming up on you. So what do you need? How can I support you? Welcome to Wire Talk,

1:00.1

where we encourage and equip moms by answering practical questions about motherhood. We want to

1:05.0

help instill God's truth in your heart so you can experience more joy and peace on your journey

1:10.2

of motherhood.

1:12.1

Are you ready for some truth?

1:13.4

Let's dive in.

1:17.4

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Wire Talk.

1:19.4

I'm Emily, your host, and Merry Christmas.

1:21.2

We're about two weeks away from Christmas,

1:25.3

and this is our last episode of 2024 for Wire Talk.

1:26.6

That is crazy.

1:27.6

Isn't that crazy?

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