



Open Heart Open Minds, The Life Line to Adoption
Vikki sits down with Michelle Monte of Lifeline Children's Services to share a powerful conversation about open adoption, birth mother support, and answering God’s call. This episode explores the beauty, challenges, and lifelong impact of adoption—for children, families, and first mothers alike.

Chosen, Not Given Away: A Journey of Open Adoption with Lifeline
In this powerful episode of Sit on that Stump in Muddy Bottom, Vicki Parker sits down with Michelle Monte from Lifeline Children's Services to explore the real story of adoption—beyond the myths and misconceptions. From Michelle’s generational family legacy of fostering and adopting, to her work wi…

Sitting on that Stump;From Trauma to Triumph: How Victims’ Rights Restore Hope and Healing
In this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker sits down with Leslie Boone to share the remarkable story of Laura Abbott—a survivor of a near-fatal violent crime and a leading advocate for victims’ rights in Arkansas. Through faith, perseverance, and community, tra…

Sitting on that Stump: Courage Before Someday: A High School Leader Takes a Stand for Truth
In this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker sits down with Chase Gwyn, a high school junior and founder of a Club America (Turning Point USA) chapter at Cabot High School. Chase shares his journey of faith, leadership, and conviction—what it means to stand for t…

“Choosing Life When the Plan Feels Impossible:( Her Plan)
When a woman says, “I want to choose life, but how am I going to do this?”—the answer can’t stop at encouragement alone. In this episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, Vicki Parker is joined by Lindsay Moon, Arkansas Coordinator for Her Plan, to talk about building a real, workable pro-life …

Hearing the Voice: Finding Your Way Home Through the Storm
Host Vickki Parker shares a powerful story of survival in the Alaskan wilderness to illustrate the life-saving importance of hearing and obeying God’s voice. In a world full of noise, learn how to find your "stump," quiet your soul, and look for the cross at the end of the runway.

Life, Calling, and Courage: Standing for the Unborn in Arkansas”
In this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump at the Muddy Bottom, guest host Brandi Cunningham sits down with Amber Singleton, the new Executive Director of Arkansas Right to Life. Amber shares her personal calling, her heart for mothers and babies, and the urgent need for truth, compassion, and a…

Ep 51 - Breaking the Cycle: Healing Family Dysfunction & the Black Sheep Story with Jessica Derrickson
In this powerful episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vicki Parker sits down with therapist and author Jessica Derrickson to talk about family dysfunction, generational trauma, and what it truly means to be labeled the “black sheep.” Jessica shares the story behind her book Cycle Bre…

Ep 49 - The Table God Sets for You—Even When Enemies Are Near
A deep, practical conversation about Psalm 23:5 and the powerful truth that God sets a table for you in the presence of your enemies. Vikki Parker and guest Brandi Cunningham unpack how we unintentionally give the enemy a seat at our table through offense, fear, bitterness, and old wounds—especiall…

Ep 48 - Fighting for Life: Stevethen Holland’s Powerful Story of Hope, Healing, and Purpose
In this deeply moving episode of Sit on That Stump in Muddy Bottom, host Vikki Parker welcomes guest Steventhen Holland, who shares his powerful testimony of being conceived in rape, carried by a mentally challenged mother who fought for his life, and adopted into a loving family. Together, they di…