The Defender Podcast

In this episode, Simon Benn joins the podcast and he and Herbie discuss the healing power of God. GUEST Simon Benn is an adult adoptee and adoption advocate in the UK. He runs the Thriving Adoptees website and podcast. https://www.thrivingadoptees.com/ HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice...

In this episode, Lynn Beckett joins the podcast to talk about navigating the holidays with a child who has been adopted or fostered. GUEST Lynn Beckett is the Program Manager of Parent Coaching at Lifeline Children's Services. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement a...

In this episode, Herbie Newell and Rick Morton take time to reflect on God's goodness and lead us into a posture of being thankful before the Lord as we approach Thanksgiving. GUEST Herbie Newell is the Executive Director and Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement of Lifeline Children's Services. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services...

In this episode, Annie and Hudson Moore and Amanda Shaw share their domestic adoption story at the Birmingham Share the Story Banquet last month.   GUEST Annie and Hudson Moore are domestic adoptive parents and Amanda Shaw is a birth mother. They all used adoption and pregnancy counseling services at Lifeline.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Ser...

In this episode, the Baird family joins the podcast to talk about their adoption process to adopt their little girl internationally. GUEST Markie and Daniel Baird are international adoptive parents who adopted through Lifeline.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement...

In this episode, Karla Thrasher joins the podcast to talk about international adoption at the start of National Adoption Month.  GUEST Karla Thrasher is Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children'...

In this episode, Pastor Chris Johnson joins the podcast to talk about Orphan Sunday. GUEST Pastor Chris Johnson is Lifeline's Vice President of Church Partnerships and Government Affairs. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURC...

In this episode, Sadie Robertson Huff and Korie Robertson join the podcast.  GUEST Sadie Robertson Huff is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and encourager, Sadie Huff is on a mission to reach her generation with the message of Jesus. Her ministry, Live Original, is a community of sisters and friends inspiring people to find their purpose and live with originality. Huff is the host of...

In this episode, Chuck Wolfe joins the podcast and talks about the importance of Christian education and his passion for blending faith and learning. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. GUEST Chuck Wolfe joins us from Tampa, Florid...

In this episode, Beth and Oscar Perez join the podcast and talk about the importance of equipping the global church. GUEST Beth and Oscar Perez join the podcast today. They both serve at Lifeline on the education and (un)adopted teams and bring a plethora of wisdom and experience to the conversation about equipping the global church.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of...

Herbie and Dr. Rick continue the series on our global partners in light of the Global Orphan Care Conference in July 2022. They interview Krupa, a strategic partner in India. GUEST Herbie and Dr. Rick continue the series on our global partners in light of the Global Orphan Care Conference in July 2022. They have a conversation with Krupa, one of Lifeline's strategic partners, who also attended the...

Herbie and Dr. Rick continue the series on our global partners in light of the Global Orphan Care Conference in July 2022. They have a conversation with Petry Groza, one of Lifeline's strategic partners, who attended the Global Orphan Care Conference. GUEST Herbie and Dr. Rick have a conversation with Petry Groza, one of Lifeline's strategic partners, who also attended the Global Orphan Care Confe...

Share the Story is our annual fundraising dinner, held this year on October 25 in Birmingham. · Or, you can also find a banquet happening soon near you. · These nights are a wonderful opportunity to hear stories of how Lifeline is taking gospel hope to vulnerable children and families · For table reservations or for more information, visit p2p.onecause.com/sharethestory or see our show notes. · ht...

Herbie and Rick recap Lifeline's Global Orphan Care Conference on the podcast today. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. September 7 — R(un) for One · Our annual 5K run, R(un) for One brings hope to vulnerable children around the w...

Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators of War Room and Fireproof, join Herbie and Rick on the podcast to discuss their latest film, Lifemark. GUEST Alex and Stephen Kendrick of Kendrick Brothers Films created Fireproof, War Room, Overcomer, Facing the Giants, and Lifemark. Lifemark is in select theaters on September 9th. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Chi...

GUEST (un)adopted partners in Liberia, Julius and Destiny.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES R(un) for One is a 5K and fun run that supports the work of caring for vulnerable children and families around the globe. Thi...

GUEST Billy Chondwe, the Father of Orphan Sunday.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES Bridge Educational Services walks alongside parents and students to provide cognitive development evaluations, personalized educationa...

GUEST Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist at Lifeline Children's Services, received her bachelor of social work from the University of Georgia in 1981. She worked in the area of foster care and adoption in Georgia and Virginia before joining Lifeline staff in 1989. She became a TBRI® Practitioner in 2016. Lynn feels that it is an incredible privilege to be able to be a part of this ministry that is...

HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES Bridge Educational Services offers screening for your child as well as help with learning plans in an educational environment. In addition, Bridge tutors offer unique cognitive fitness...

GUESTS Marie Gunn joined Lifeline's Mississippi team in February 2019. She works in the Hattiesburg office as the Mississippi Case Work Supervisor and Pregnancy Counselor. Marie studied at The University of Southern Mississippi. She received her Bachelors in Child and Family Studies with an emphasis in Development and a Masters in Social Work. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Di...

GUEST Jennifer Nichols is the Commissioner of the Department of Children's Services for the state of Tennessee. Commissioner Nichols was appointed by Governor Bill Lee in January 2019. Under Commissioner Nichols’ leadership, in 2021 the Department implemented the Family First Prevention Services Act, the most comprehensive legislative child welfare reform in 25 years that will provide evidence-bas...

GUEST Jennifer Nichols is the Commissioner of the Department of Children's Services for the state of Tennessee. Commissioner Nichols was appointed by Governor Bill Lee in January 2019. Under Commissioner Nichols’ leadership, in 2021 the Department implemented the Family First Prevention Services Act, the most comprehensive legislative child welfare reform in 25 years that will provide evidence-bas...

GUEST  Elli Oswald is the executive director of Faith to Action, a coalition of organizations focused on promoting best practices in care for orphans and vulnerable children. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES Today is G...

HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES For those seeking to adopt, we have produced an eBook to help you as you financially prepare for the journey. It is filled with tips, resources, contact information for grant organizati...

GUEST Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® Practitioner, and Director of Central Alabama Engagement, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the importance of structure and routines for children and gives tips to help your family thrive this summer.  HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President...