Lifeline Children's Services

The Defender Podcast

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The Defender Podcast collection is a ministry of Lifeline Children's Services where we seek to equip the body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and families. We hope this collection will provide encouragement, inspiration, and ways to connect with others who have a heart for the orphan.

Author

Lifeline Children's Services

Category

Religion

Podcast website

lifelinechild.org

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Getting Your Family and Business Engaged in Orphan Care 26.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with George and Anne Lawton about their decision to become foster parent, their kids involvement in caring for vulnerable children, and their business partnership with Lifeline. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

How to Help your Family Thrive in Summer 25.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lynn Beckett about how to help you and your children have a summer full of fun and special memories in the absence of the routine that school provides. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild  Twitter: @lifelinechild  Instagram: lifelinechild

Run for One and Giving Day 19.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Josh Moody about unadopted updates, the upcoming Run for One, and Lifeline Giving Day. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild  Twitter: @lifelinechild  Instagram: lifelinechild

What if Abortion Became Illegal? 18.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars about the both pro and anti-abortion laws being passed across the country specifically focusing on what would happen if abortion became illegal. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Eric Johnston and Alabama Abortion Law 12.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Eric Johnston, author of the Alabama abortion law about its background, application, media attention, and common myths. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Interview with Axia de Lopez 11.06.2019

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Axia de Lopez about being an adoptive mom and spreading the gospel in Guatemala. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Stand for Orphans 05.06.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks about Stand for Orphans and mobilizing children to care for other children this summer. Visit www.standfororphans.org for more info. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Interview with Renaut van der Riet of Mosaic Church 04.06.2019

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Renaut van der Riet of Mosaic Church in Orlando, Florida about leading his church in gospel-driven justice in Disney’s backyard. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Dr. Russell Moore Speaks to Lifeline Families 29.05.2019

Recently Dr. Russell Moore of the ERLC spoke to Lifeline families at Rooted in Love, an adoption conference for families pursuing international and domestic adoption. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Interview with Pam Parish of Connections Homes 28.05.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pam Parish about her ministry Connections Homes, being an author, and post-adoptive parenting. Pam Parish is the founder and executive director of Connections Homes an organization birthed out of her personal story as a mom to eight daughters (all currently between the ages of 22 – 26)—one birth daughter and seven adopted daughters from various circumstances (fo...

Best of: Jamie Ivey 27.05.2019

In case you missed it, join us in this “Best of” episode as Herbie Newell talks with Jamie Ivey about a number of issues including adoption, racial reconciliation, the church, and her podcast, “The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey”. https://jamieivey.com Happy Hour Podcast –  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/id880741976?mt=2 https://ifyouonlyknewbook.net Subscribe on  i...

Lifeline Family Reunion 22.05.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Campbell, Jana Lombardo, and Karla Thrasher about the upcoming Lifeline Family Reunion on June 29 in Birmingham, Alabama. http://lifelinechild.org/family-reunion  Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Katie Reynolds 21.05.2019

Join us as Katie Reynolds tells her story of going through the adoption process but having it fail by not bringing a child home. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Families Count with Traci Newell 15.05.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Traci Newell about the growing Families Count program and some stories about how churches are engaging in family restoration and changing lives. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Traci Davis 14.05.2019

Join us as adoptive mom Traci Davis shares a story of marriage and adoption. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Birthmothers Day with Lauren Eddie 08.05.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lauren Eddie about Birthmother’s Day and the importance of celebrating the brave women who have chosen to make an adoption plan for their child. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Zack Nichols 07.05.2019

Join us as adoptive dad Zack Nichols shares his experience adopting from India. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Jared Cornutt 30.04.2019

Join us as adoptive dad Jared Cornutt shares his experience adopting from India. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

A Prayer for Our Foster and Adoptive Families Along with a Biblical View of Suffering 24.04.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us a a prayer for our foster and adoptive families along with a biblical view of suffering. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Josh Moody 23.04.2019

Join us as adoptive dad Josh Moody shares his experience adopting from and working in Uganda as well as transitioning back to the States and continuing working in orphan care. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Easter: The Rightful King humbled Himself to Serve 17.04.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us a devotion for this Easter: The Rightful King humbled Himself to Serve. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Better Together: Christi Veazey 16.04.2019

Join us as adoptive mom, Christi Veazey shares her experience hosting a teenager from Colombia. This story was recently told at a Birmingham ArcStories event benefitting Lifeline Children’s Services. www.arcstories.com Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Jessica Roberts on Childhood, Marriage, Coming to Faith, and Adoption Part II 10.04.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jessica Roberts as she tells her story of childhood, marriage, coming to faith, and adoption. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Jessica Roberts on Childhood, Marriage, Coming to Faith, and Adoption Part I 09.04.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jessica Roberts as she tells her story of childhood, marriage, coming to faith, and adoption. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Hungary Update: Live from Budapest 04.04.2019

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombard, Josh Caldwell, and Adam Sîmon while in Hungary meeting with local partners and government officials. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

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