Dig Yourself Out of Life's Deepest Pits & Discover the Diamonds Hidden in the Process

Dig Yourself Out of Life's Deepest Pits &amp; Discover the Diamonds Hidden in the Process

Sit on that Stump in Muddy Bottom

Dig Yourself Out Of Life's Deepest Pits And Discover The Diamonds Hidden In The Process

Dig Yourself Out Of Life's Deepest Pits And Discover The Diamonds Hidden In The Process

Episode 10 Lakey Goff

What happens when the pain of your past begins shaping the way you see yourself, others, and even God? Can childhood trauma, rejection, and painful experiences create spiritual strongholds that keep us from living in the freedom Christ intended?

On this episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker welcomes author, pastor, and speaker Brandi Cunningham for a powerful conversation about overcoming trauma, breaking destructive thought patterns, and discovering healing through the truth of God's Word.

Brandi discusses her book, Deprogrammed, which explores how painful experiences, deeply rooted beliefs, and spiritual strongholds can influence our identity, relationships, and decisions—sometimes without us even realizing it.

Together, Vikki and Brandi explore:


Breaking Spiritual Strongholds: How negative thought patterns and false beliefs can take root and influence our lives.


Healing from Childhood Trauma: Why experiences from decades ago can continue affecting our relationships, self-worth, and identity.


The Power of God's Truth: What Scripture teaches about renewing our minds and taking every thought captive.


Overcoming Rejection: How painful experiences can create lasting feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.


Healing from Church Hurt: Why spiritual wounds can be especially difficult to overcome and how healthy boundaries and trust can be rebuilt.


Finding Your Identity in Christ: Learning to recognize the difference between what happened to you and who God says you are.

Drawing from personal experiences, biblical teaching, and years of ministry, Brandi shares insights into the healing process and the importance of replacing destructive beliefs with biblical truth.

Your past may have shaped your thinking, but it does not have to define your future.

Whether you're struggling with childhood wounds, painful memories, rejection, church hurt, or negative beliefs about yourself, this conversation offers encouragement to begin pursuing healing and spiritual freedom.

Featured Guest: Brandi Cunningham

Brandi Cunningham is an author and pastor with Fireside Grace Ministries. Her book, Deprogrammed, examines the relationship between painful experiences, spiritual strongholds, and renewing the mind through God's Word.

Learn more about Brandi and Fireside Grace Ministries:
https://firesidegrace.com

Connect with Vikki Parker

Website: https://vikkiparker.live

Vikki Parker is the CEO of Options Pregnancy Center, serving Cabot, Jacksonville, and Beebe, Arkansas.

Listen to Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom

Thursdays, 6–7 PM, and Saturdays at noon on 99.5 The Word in Central Arkansas.

Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 10:3–5 | Romans 12:2 | Psalm 147:3

Remember, sometimes the first step toward healing begins when we get quiet, spend time with the Lord, and allow His truth to challenge the lies we've believed for far too long.

What happens when the pain of your past begins shaping the way you see yourself, others, and even God? Can childhood trauma, rejection, and painful experiences create spiritual strongholds that keep us from living in the freedom Christ intended?
On this episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker welcomes author, pastor, and speaker Brandi Cunningham for a powerful conversation about overcoming trauma, breaking destructive thought patterns, and discovering healing through the truth of God's Word.
Brandi discusses her book, Deprogrammed, which explores how painful experiences, deeply rooted beliefs, and spiritual strongholds can influence our identity, relationships, and decisions&mdash;sometimes without us even realizing it.
Together, Vikki and Brandi explore:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Breaking Spiritual Strongholds: How negative thought patterns and false beliefs can take root and influence our lives.
</li>
<li>
Healing from Childhood Trauma: Why experiences from decades ago can continue affecting our relationships, self-worth, and identity.
</li>
<li>
The Power of God's Truth: What Scripture teaches about renewing our minds and taking every thought captive.
</li>
<li>
Overcoming Rejection: How painful experiences can create lasting feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.
</li>
<li>
Healing from Church Hurt: Why spiritual wounds can be especially difficult to overcome and how healthy boundaries and trust can be rebuilt.
</li>
<li>
Finding Your Identity in Christ: Learning to recognize the difference between what happened to you and who God says you are.
</li>
</ul>
Drawing from personal experiences, biblical teaching, and years of ministry, Brandi shares insights into the healing process and the importance of replacing destructive beliefs with biblical truth.
Your past may have shaped your thinking, but it does not have to define your future.
Whether you're struggling with childhood wounds, painful memories, rejection, church hurt, or negative beliefs about yourself, this conversation offers encouragement to begin pursuing healing and spiritual freedom.
Featured Guest: Brandi Cunningham
Brandi Cunningham is an author and pastor with Fireside Grace Ministries. Her book, Deprogrammed, examines the relationship between painful experiences, spiritual strongholds, and renewing the mind through God's Word.
Learn more about Brandi and Fireside Grace Ministries: <a href="https://firesidegrace.com" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://firesidegrace.com</a>
Connect with Vikki Parker
Website: <a href="https://vikkiparker.live" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://vikkiparker.live</a>
Vikki Parker is the CEO of Options Pregnancy Center, serving Cabot, Jacksonville, and Beebe, Arkansas.
Listen to Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom
Thursdays, 6&ndash;7 PM, and Saturdays at noon on 99.5 The Word in Central Arkansas.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 10:3&ndash;5 | Romans 12:2 | Psalm 147:3
Remember, sometimes the first step toward healing begins when we get quiet, spend time with the Lord, and allow His truth to challenge the lies we've believed for far too long.

Deprogrammed: Breaking Free from Trauma, Lies, and Spiritual Strongholds | Brandi Cunningham

What happens when God calls you to leave everything familiar behind and step into a future you can't fully see?

On this episode of Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker welcomes Caitlin Dardar, a young missionary preparing to serve in Peru with Pro-Life Global. Caitlin shares her inspiring journey of faith, obedience, and discovering God's purpose for her life.

Raised in a Christian ministry family, Caitlin developed a passion for sharing the Gospel and recognizing the value of every human life. From serving in homeless shelters across America to ministering to orphans in China, her journey eventually led her to Peru, where God opened unexpected doors for both ministry and marriage.

Now, Caitlin is preparing to help establish student-led pro-life organizations in Peru, equipping young people to advocate for life, support women facing unexpected pregnancies, and share the hope of Jesus Christ.

In this heartfelt conversation, Vikki and Caitlin discuss:


Recognizing God's calling even when the future is uncertain.


Finding the courage to leave your comfort zone and follow His direction.


How Caitlin's childhood and missionary experiences shaped her faith.


The unexpected journey that led her to Peru and introduced her to her husband.


The mission of Pro-Life Global and its work with students around the world.


Raising a new generation of compassionate Christian leaders.


Offering grace, forgiveness, and hope to women who have experienced abortion.


Trusting God's provision when answering a call to ministry.

Caitlin also shares a deeply personal testimony from her family's history, demonstrating how God can bring purpose and redemption out of unexpected circumstances.

Throughout the conversation, Vikki reminds listeners that God has placed a purpose inside every one of us. Sometimes discovering that purpose requires stepping beyond what feels comfortable and trusting Him with what comes next.

Whether God is calling you to serve across the world or right in your own community, this episode will encourage you to recognize the doors He opens and have the faith to walk through them.

Scriptures discussed: Proverbs 3:5–6, Jeremiah 1:5, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 4:15, Matthew 28:19, and Revelation 3:8.

Learn more about Caitlin's mission with Pro-Life Global:

Website: https://prolifeglobal.org

Email: kaytlund@prolifeglobal.org

Instagram: @kayt.dardar

What happens when God calls you to leave everything familiar behind and step into a future you can't fully see?
On this episode of Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker welcomes Caitlin Dardar, a young missionary preparing to serve in Peru with Pro-Life Global. Caitlin shares her inspiring journey of faith, obedience, and discovering God's purpose for her life.
Raised in a Christian ministry family, Caitlin developed a passion for sharing the Gospel and recognizing the value of every human life. From serving in homeless shelters across America to ministering to orphans in China, her journey eventually led her to Peru, where God opened unexpected doors for both ministry and marriage.
Now, Caitlin is preparing to help establish student-led pro-life organizations in Peru, equipping young people to advocate for life, support women facing unexpected pregnancies, and share the hope of Jesus Christ.
In this heartfelt conversation, Vikki and Caitlin discuss:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
Recognizing God's calling even when the future is uncertain.
</li>
<li>
Finding the courage to leave your comfort zone and follow His direction.
</li>
<li>
How Caitlin's childhood and missionary experiences shaped her faith.
</li>
<li>
The unexpected journey that led her to Peru and introduced her to her husband.
</li>
<li>
The mission of Pro-Life Global and its work with students around the world.
</li>
<li>
Raising a new generation of compassionate Christian leaders.
</li>
<li>
Offering grace, forgiveness, and hope to women who have experienced abortion.
</li>
<li>
Trusting God's provision when answering a call to ministry.
</li>
</ul>
Caitlin also shares a deeply personal testimony from her family's history, demonstrating how God can bring purpose and redemption out of unexpected circumstances.
Throughout the conversation, Vikki reminds listeners that God has placed a purpose inside every one of us. Sometimes discovering that purpose requires stepping beyond what feels comfortable and trusting Him with what comes next.
Whether God is calling you to serve across the world or right in your own community, this episode will encourage you to recognize the doors He opens and have the faith to walk through them.
Scriptures discussed: Proverbs 3:5&ndash;6, Jeremiah 1:5, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 4:15, Matthew 28:19, and Revelation 3:8.
Learn more about Caitlin's mission with Pro-Life Global:
Website: <a href="https://prolifeglobal.org" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://prolifeglobal.org</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:kaytlund@prolifeglobal.org">kaytlund@prolifeglobal.org</a>
Instagram: @kayt.dardar

When God Calls You to Go: A Young Missionary's Journey to Peru

Is the American church losing its hunger for God? And what will it take to bring genuine revival back?

On this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom, host Vicki Parker welcomes Pastor Dewayne Maynard of TAG Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, for an inspiring conversation about revival, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibility every believer has in preparing the way for God to move.

Pastor Maynard shares the remarkable story of a vision God placed in his heart nearly 13 years ago—a vision of Central Arkansas becoming a hub of revival, where believers would encounter God's presence and carry that spiritual fire back to their churches, communities, and states.

That vision is now reaching far beyond Arkansas through the Revival Culture Conference, which recently brought together more than 400 registered pastors and church leaders representing 13 states.

But this conversation goes much deeper than a conference.

What happens when churches become more focused on programs, performances, and schedules than prayer and the presence of God?

Vicki and Pastor Maynard explore why so many Christians feel spiritually dry, why revival requires genuine hunger for God, and how ordinary believers—not just pastors—can become forerunners who help prepare the atmosphere for spiritual transformation.

In this episode, you'll discover:


How a life-changing encounter with God inspired Pastor Maynard's vision for revival in Arkansas.


Why genuine revival must become a culture rather than a temporary emotional experience.


How churches can unintentionally suppress spiritual hunger through activity and entertainment.


Why prayer, worship, and Spirit-filled preaching are essential to sustained revival.


What it means to become a forerunner who prepares the way for God's presence.


How believers can help carry the responsibility of revival in their own congregations.


Powerful testimonies of pastors and churches experiencing spiritual renewal.


Why revival can begin with one hungry heart willing to seek God.

Drawing from Matthew 5:6, Acts 2, Joel 2:28, and other passages of Scripture, this conversation challenges believers to move beyond simply going through the motions of church and begin passionately pursuing God's presence.

Whether you're a pastor facing burnout, a church leader longing for renewal, or a believer who feels spiritually exhausted, this episode offers a reminder that God is still moving, still calling, and still restoring.

As Vicki reminds us, sometimes the deepest pits of life are where God reveals His greatest treasures.

Revival doesn't have to begin with a crowd. It can begin with you.

Learn More:

TAG Church, Revival Weekends, and upcoming conferences: https://tagchurch.net

Options Pregnancy Center: https://opcdonor.org

About the Podcast:

Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom with Vicki Parker is a faith-filled journey through life's challenges, spiritual growth, healing, and discovering the diamonds God has hidden in our most difficult seasons.

Join Vicki as she shares biblical encouragement, personal testimonies, and conversations with guests who demonstrate the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Listen on 99.5 The Word: Thursdays from 6–7 PM and Saturdays at noon.

Don't give up. Your muddy bottom may be the very place where God begins something extraordinary.

Is the American church losing its hunger for God? And what will it take to bring genuine revival back?
On this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom, host Vicki Parker welcomes Pastor Dewayne Maynard of TAG Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, for an inspiring conversation about revival, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the responsibility every believer has in preparing the way for God to move.
Pastor Maynard shares the remarkable story of a vision God placed in his heart nearly 13 years ago&mdash;a vision of Central Arkansas becoming a hub of revival, where believers would encounter God's presence and carry that spiritual fire back to their churches, communities, and states.
That vision is now reaching far beyond Arkansas through the Revival Culture Conference, which recently brought together more than 400 registered pastors and church leaders representing 13 states.
But this conversation goes much deeper than a conference.
What happens when churches become more focused on programs, performances, and schedules than prayer and the presence of God?
Vicki and Pastor Maynard explore why so many Christians feel spiritually dry, why revival requires genuine hunger for God, and how ordinary believers&mdash;not just pastors&mdash;can become forerunners who help prepare the atmosphere for spiritual transformation.
In this episode, you'll discover:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
How a life-changing encounter with God inspired Pastor Maynard's vision for revival in Arkansas.
</li>
<li>
Why genuine revival must become a culture rather than a temporary emotional experience.
</li>
<li>
How churches can unintentionally suppress spiritual hunger through activity and entertainment.
</li>
<li>
Why prayer, worship, and Spirit-filled preaching are essential to sustained revival.
</li>
<li>
What it means to become a forerunner who prepares the way for God's presence.
</li>
<li>
How believers can help carry the responsibility of revival in their own congregations.
</li>
<li>
Powerful testimonies of pastors and churches experiencing spiritual renewal.
</li>
<li>
Why revival can begin with one hungry heart willing to seek God.
</li>
</ul>
Drawing from Matthew 5:6, Acts 2, Joel 2:28, and other passages of Scripture, this conversation challenges believers to move beyond simply going through the motions of church and begin passionately pursuing God's presence.
Whether you're a pastor facing burnout, a church leader longing for renewal, or a believer who feels spiritually exhausted, this episode offers a reminder that God is still moving, still calling, and still restoring.
As Vicki reminds us, sometimes the deepest pits of life are where God reveals His greatest treasures.
Revival doesn't have to begin with a crowd. It can begin with you.
Learn More:
TAG Church, Revival Weekends, and upcoming conferences: <a href="https://tagchurch.net" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://tagchurch.net</a>
Options Pregnancy Center: <a href="https://opcdonor.org" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://opcdonor.org</a>
About the Podcast:
Sit on That Stump and Muddy Bottom with Vicki Parker is a faith-filled journey through life's challenges, spiritual growth, healing, and discovering the diamonds God has hidden in our most difficult seasons.
Join Vicki as she shares biblical encouragement, personal testimonies, and conversations with guests who demonstrate the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Listen on 99.5 The Word: Thursdays from 6&ndash;7 PM and Saturdays at noon.
Don't give up. Your muddy bottom may be the very place where God begins something extraordinary.

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