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

Interview with Darrell Jordan 12.06.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Darrell Jordan about adoption and foster care. D.J. Jordan is the Communications Director in the Office of United States Senator James Lankford (Okla.). Prior to coming to Capitol Hill in 2008, D.J. worked in broadcast journalism at CNN and then Fox News. He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Communications from Liberty University and a Masters in Public Managem...

Funding Your Adoption 06.06.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell and Rich Metcalf talk about funding your adoption. Since late 2010, Rich has served as Program Director for Lifesong for Orphans. He’s been married to his beautiful wife Becky for 25 years and have 6 amazing children. Prior to joining the Lifesong team, his family served as a missionaries in England for 11 years. He am thankful for the opportunity to connect with churches...

Costa Rica Adoption and Orphan Care 05.06.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell and Beth Perez talk about Costa Rica adoption and orphan care. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

(un)adopted: Uganda trip 30.05.2018

Join us as Rachel Snell and Neisha Roberts share about their recent trip to Uganda with (un)adopted. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

(un)adopted: Haiti trip 29.05.2018

Join us as Josh Caldwell and Meredith Campbell share about their recent trip to Haiti with (un)adopted. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Best of with Russell Moore 28.05.2018

Join us on this “Best of” episode with Herbie Newell and Dr. Russell Moore at Evangelicals for Life. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

ArcStories with Lisa Terry 23.05.2018

Join us as Lisa Terry shares her story at ArcStories about bringing her daughter home. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

China Program with Karla Thrasher 22.05.2018

Join us as Karla Thrasher gives some great insight to Lifeline’s China Program. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild  Twitter: @lifelinechild  Instagram: lifelinechild

Foster Care with Tracey Hacker (ArcStories) 16.05.2018

Join us as Tracey Hacker shares her road to adoption and foster care at a recent storytelling event, Arc Stories. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Foster Care & the Local Church 15.05.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars and Jennifer Travis about foster care and the local church. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Birthmother’s Day and Our Heart for Birthmothers 09.05.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon about Birthmother’s Day and Lifeline’s heart for birth mothers. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

A Plan for Church Engagement 08.05.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about planning for church engagement. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Getting Your Church Engaged in Orphan Care 02.05.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about getting your local church involved in orphan care. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Stand for Orphans with Ashley Newell 01.05.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks about this year’s Stand for Orphans campaign with his wife, Ashley. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Redemption & Rescue: Jennifer Phillips 24.04.2018

Join us as Jennifer Phillips tells the story of bringing her daughter Lucy home from China. This story was part of ARC Stories recent storytelling event focusing on Redemption & Rescue. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Engaging Men to Defend the Fatherless 18.04.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Cameron Clayton about engaging men to defend the fatherless. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Families Count with the Kyle & Janie Davidson 17.04.2018

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Davidson Family to talk about Families Count. Kyle & Janie Davidson – Mountain Home, Arkansas Kyle is bank executive, I  believe  Janie is SAHM. They have 2 bio children – son (13), daughter (8, I believe). Have been involved with Families Count for about 2 years; have really partnered with other churches in their community – it’s a small town so every...

Families Count with the Foulkrods 12.04.2018

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Foulkrod Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Families Count with the Pitner Family 10.04.2018

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Pitner Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Families Count with Nate and Julia Bruns 04.04.2018

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with Nate and Julia Bruns to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Families Count with David and Allison McConnell 03.04.2018

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with David and Allison McConnell to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

The Cost of Good Friday and the Hope of Easter 28.03.2018

Good Friday and Easter fuels our mission to defend the fatherless and ultimately gives all Christ followers purpose, significance, and victory. Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Lifeline Goes to Brazil Part II 21.03.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about what they have learned from their time in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and Brazil Coordinator Beth Stanley – Latin American Director Josh Caldwell – International Director Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagra...

Lifeline Goes to Brazil 20.03.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about adoption and orphan care in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and Brazil Coordinator Beth Stanley – Latin American Director Josh Caldwell – International Director Subscribe on  iTunes  |  Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechi...

Interview with Jim Shaddix 14.03.2018

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with friend and mentor, Jim Shaddix. Jim Shaddix serves as Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, occupying the W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching. He also serves as Coordinator of Southeastern’s EQUIP Network, which partners with churches and other ministry organizations to provide practical theological educ...

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