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.

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Lifeline Children's Services

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Religion

Podcast website

lifelinechild.org

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Thriving During the Holidays with Kids from Hard Places 28.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell prepares us for Advent and Rick Morton talks with Lynn Beckett on thriving during the holidays with kids from hard places who may struggle with dysregulation during this season. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Matt Mason on Preaching Gospel Driven Justice 27.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Matt Mason, Senior Pastor at The Church at Brook Hills, about the importance of preaching gospel driven justice. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Foster Care in America 21.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with foster/adoptive mom Cathy Leeke on foster care in America. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Learning to Care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children 20.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kim Christenberry about caring for deaf and hard of hearing children. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Why the Church is the Answer to the Orphan Crisis with Brad Evangelista 14.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Brad Evangelista about why the local church is the answer to caring for orphan and vulnerable children. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Orphan Sunday with Billy Chondwe 13.11.2018

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Pastor Billy CHondwe, CEO of Together Africa Without Orphans and visionary behind the Orphan Sunday Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Successful Orphan and Vulnerable Children Ministry in Your Church 06.11.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Anita Bucher and Traci Newell to talk about having a successful orphan care ministry in your church to care for vulnerable children and their families. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Jedd Medefind and the Definition of an Orphan and Vulnerable Child 31.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jedd Medefind abou Orphan Sunday and what it means to be an orphaned and vulnerable child. Jedd Medefind loves journeying life with his wife, Rachel.  He relishes wrestling matches with his five children—Siena, Marin, Eden, Lincoln, and Phoebe.  Most of all, he desires to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ in all of life. Jedd has seen (and experienced!) that liv...

Biblical Marriage and Parenting with Dr. Randy Stinson 30.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Randy Stinson about family, parenting, and adoption. Dr. Randy Stinson is senior VP of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. A recognized authority on the subject of biblical manhood and womanhood, Stinson is a regular conference speaker on the subjects of parenting, marriage, and men’s leadership. He is the co-author of  A Guide to Bi...

The McAfee Family 24.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael and Lauren Green McAfee about their call to adopt and their current adoption journey. Lauren Green McAfee serves as the Corporate Ambassador for  Hobby Lobby  in Oklahoma City, OK. Lauren  is the author of  Only One Life: How A Woman’s Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy  which she wrote with her mother Jackie Green.  She has been featured many times on m...

Staff Spotlight: Lt. Col. Chris Leist 23.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lt Col Chris Leist in our staff spotlight series. Chris Leist holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts from American Military University. He comes to Lifeline following a 21-year career in the United States Air Force during which he flew C-5 and KC-135 aircraft across the globe, deployed numerous times and led...

Things Parents Need to Know about Occupational Therapy 17.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Taylor Calame about children and therapy. Taylor Calame is an adoptive mom, ABA therapist and Unadopted volunteer. Nine Things Parents Need to Know about Occupational Therapy   Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

When Should I Consider Post Adoption Counseling? 16.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with about when an adoptive family should consider seeking post-adoption counseling services. Post-Adoption Counseling   Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Adoption, Discipleship, Teaching, and Raising Children with Heather Platt 10.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Heather Platt about adoption, discipleship, teaching, and raising children. Radical McLean Bible Church David and Heather Platt Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Share the Story: Dasha Grace 09.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dasha Grace who will be special guests at Lifeline’s 2018 Fundraising Dinner. lifelinechild.org/sharethestory Use the CODE : DEFEND to get $25 off each ticket. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Birthmother Myths with Christy Harmon 03.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon to debunk common myths about women who place their babies for adoption . More Info:  pregnant.lifelinechild.org Email:  pregnant@lifelinechild.org 24/7 Phone: 1-800-875-5595 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinepregnancycounseling Instagram: @lifelinepregnancycounseling Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook:...

China Social Work Training Recap with Karla Roozen Thrasher 02.10.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with China Program Director Karla Roozen Thrasher about their recent trip to China where they provided social work training. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild  Twitter: @lifelinechild  Instagram: lifelinechild

Share the Story: Deric and Heather Thomas 26.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Deric and Heather Thomas who will be special guests at Lifeline’s 2018 Fundraising Dinner. lifelinechild.org/sharethestory Use the CODE : DEFEND to get $25 off each ticket. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

37 Years of Defending the Fatherless 25.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombardo and Karla Thrasher about Lifeline’s 37th anniversary of serving orphaned and vulnerable children. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

30 Days of Hope with Jennifer Phillips 20.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jennifer Phillips about her new book and initiative with Lifeline called 30 Days of Hope. More Info: lifelinechild.org/30-days-of-hope Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Run for One Recap 18.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with (un)adopted’s Michael Edwards and Neisha Roberts about the recent Run for One events in Birmingham and across the country. https://lifelinechild.org/unadopted/ Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part II 12.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Naomi Zacharias from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. rzim.org Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part I 11.09.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ruth Malhotra and Alycia Wood from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. rzim.org Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Interview with Trevin Wax Part II 05.09.2018

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition’s Trevin Wax. Trevin Wax is Bible and reference publisher at LifeWay Christian Resources and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. He is the general editor of  The Gospel Project , and serves as a teaching pastor in Middle Tennessee. You can follow him on  Twitter ,  Facebook , or receive his columns  via email . Subscribe on  iTunes  |...

Interview with Trevin Wax Part I 04.09.2018

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition’s Trevin Wax. Trevin Wax is Bible and reference publisher at LifeWay Christian Resources and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. He is the general editor of  The Gospel Project , and serves as a teaching pastor in Middle Tennessee. You can follow him on  Twitter ,  Facebook , or receive his columns  via email . Subscribe on  iTunes  |...

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