The Defender Bible Study

Miguel Zayas, Senior Director of Global Orphan Care at Lifeline, leads a study on John 8:31-47, exploring the call to honest devotion, true freedom in Christ, and confronting our inner Pharisee. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their comm...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study Podcast, David Wooten, Regional Director at Lifeline Children's Services, discusses John 8:12-30. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make d...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study Podcast, Jeff Kunard, Vice President of Advancement, discusses John 8:1-11. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW US  ...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study Podcast, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Church Partnerships and External Advocacy, discusses John 7:25-52. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel a...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Herbie Newell, President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services, shares on John 7:1-24. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study Podcast, Miguel Zayas shares a thought-provoking journey through the Gospel of John, reflecting on the deeper questions of faith and purpose. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities t...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Blake Wilson kicks off the new year by diving deep into John 6, where Jesus performs the miraculous acts of walking on water and calming the storm. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their commun...

In this week's episode of The Defender Bible Study, we kick off the new year by delving into the powerful revelations of John chapter 5. Join Chris Johnson as he explores the profound claims of Jesus about His deity and equality with God. This chapter not only challenges the religious leaders of the time but also invites us to examine our own understanding of who Jesus is. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERV...

As 2024 draws to a close, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Church Partnerships and External Advocacy at Lifeline Children’s Services, leads a reflective study from Joshua 1. In this episode, we explore the lessons God teaches through Joshua’s transition into leadership, guiding the Israelites into the Promised Land. Together, we’ll discover how to close past chapters, focus on God’s purpose for o...

In this special Christmas episode, Herbie Newell reflects on the extraordinary roles of key figures in the Christmas story and how their actions reveal our part in God’s plan. From Mary’s faithful obedience and Joseph’s protective leadership to the shepherds and angels proclaiming hope and glory, we’re reminded that even in the mundane, God calls us to play significant roles in fulfilling His purp...

In this week’s episode of The Defender Bible Study, we continue our exploration of the Book of John, focusing on the powerful truths found in Chapter 5:19-29. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gos...

Join Blake Wilson, Lifeline's Vice President of Operations, as he delves into John 5:1-18, exploring the profound story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be tra...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , Dr. Rick Morton continues our journey through the Gospel of John, focusing on John 4:43-54. Explore the profound lessons from Jesus’ ministry in Samaria—a place of ethnic tension and unlikely faith—and His return to Galilee, where His miracles continued to point to deeper truths. Learn how Jesus’ approach to ministry reveals a call to see people throug...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , Herbie Newell wraps up a series on shifting from a caregiver to a heroic archetype at Lifeline Children’s Services. Herbie highlights how this transformation—from focusing on nurturing immediate needs to taking bold, proactive action—aligns with Lifeline’s mission to bring lasting change to vulnerable children, women, and families.  LIFELINE CHILDREN'S...

Join us for a special Defender Bible Study episode featuring Nate Bruns as he shares an inspiring message from Orphan Sunday at Mission Church in Topeka, Kansas. Nate brings a heartfelt perspective on God's call to care for vulnerable children, emphasizing how the Church can respond to the needs of orphans and families.  LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is...

In this special Stand Sunday episode of the Defender Bible Study, recorded at CrossPointe Church in Columbus, GA, Herbie Newell takes us to Ephesians 1, exploring the powerful truth of our spiritual adoption by God and its profound implications for our call to defend orphans and vulnerable children. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , Herbie Newell guides listeners through Acts 14, where Paul and Barnabas face challenges, rejection, and even physical threats as they spread the gospel. Herbie highlights five characteristics of a heroic witness, inspired by the steadfastness and bold faith of Paul and Barnabas. Through their example, we see how to embrace our spiritual gifts, remain c...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , we're taking a break from our study on the book of John to dive into what it means to embody a "heroic archetype" in ministry, beginning with a powerful message from our friend Ken Norwood, CEO of Kenergy Coaching, LLC. Drawing from Acts 11:19-26, Ken shares insights on how ministries can embrace a heroic posture, using the example of Barnabas to illus...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study, Blake Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Lifeline Children's Services, walks us through John 4:1-42, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. Blake highlights how Jesus breaks cultural barriers and sees people as image bearers of God, challenging us to do the same. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES   The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , Herbie Newell leads us through John 3:22-36, reflecting on the profound statement, "He must increase, but I must decrease." Exploring the humility and joy of John the Baptist, Herbie reminds us that our work—whether in counseling expectant mothers, serving families in adoption, or supporting vulnerable children—must remain Christ-centered. As we exalt...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Rick Morton, Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children’s Services, leads a deep dive into John 3:1-21. This well-known passage captures Jesus’ profound conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee, about the essential need to be "born again." Rick explores the timeless truth of John 3:16, explaining how Jesus revealed His divine purpose of bringing e...

In this week's Defender Bible Study, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Church Partnerships and External Advocacy, continues our journey through the Gospel of John, focusing on John 2:13-25. Chris unpacks Jesus' cleansing of the temple during Passover, highlighting His concern for holiness and His claim of divine authority as the Son of God. Through righteous indignation, Jesus exposes the corrupti...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Herbie Newell leads us through John 2:1-12, where Jesus performs His first public miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. This miracle reveals the compassionate heart of Christ and His divine authority over creation. Herbie emphasizes how Christ cares for even the smallest, most ordinary needs and how His miracles point to a deeper fait...

In this episode of The Defender Bible Study , Blake Wilson, Lifeline’s Vice President of Operations, delves into John 1:35-51, where we explore the calling of the first disciples. Blake reflects on how Jesus’ open invitation to “come and see” invites us into a deep, abiding relationship with Him. As we examine the journey of Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathaniel, we see the beauty of discipleship—s...

In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Rick Morton continues our journey through the Gospel of John, focusing on John 1:19-28 and the testimony of John the Baptist. As we explore John’s identity and his role in proclaiming the coming Messiah, Rick delves into the expectations the people of Israel had for a king and the significance of Jesus' fulfillment of God's promises. Join us as we discu...