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The Defender Podcast

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The Defender Podcast 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 podcast will provide encouragement, inspiration, and ways to connect with others who have a heart for the orphan.
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Episodes

Teenagers and Politics: How Obedience and the Gospel Transforms Lives in Every Arena

Image Bearers - lifelinechild.org/imagebearers GUEST Sharri Black, Lifeline Children's Services Casework Supervisor, Kansas & Missouri HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 an...

Nov 13, 201940 min

The Necessity of Supporting Child Welfare Workers Through the Church | Interview with Sharri Black, Part 2

Image Bearers - lifelinechild.org/imagebearers GUEST Sharri Black, Lifeline Children's Services Casework Supervisor, Kansas & Missouri HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 an...

Nov 06, 201928 min

Adoption through the Eyes of an Adoptee & Adoptive Mother | Interview with Sharri Black, Part 1

Image Bearers - lifelinechild.org/imagebearers GUEST Sharri Black, Lifeline Children's Services Casework Supervisor, Kansas & Missouri HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 an...

Oct 30, 201925 min

Homeschooling Children from Foster Care and Adoption

Bridge Educational Services - lifelinechild.org/bridge GUESTS Sheryl Turner & Allison Sinclair HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: lifelinechild....

Oct 23, 201941 min

Leading the Church to Action

GUEST Brad Evangelista, Pastor of CrossPointe Church in Columbus, GA. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild...

Oct 16, 201936 min

Until Every Child is Home

Image Bearers Until Every Child Is Home: Why the Church Can and Must Care for Orphans GUEST Todd Chipman, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 th...

Oct 09, 201935 min

Cultivating a Culture of Adoption and Foster Care in the Church

Orphan Sunday - lifelinechild.org/orphansunday GUEST Jason Paredes, Pastor of Fielder Church in Arlington, TX HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: lif...

Oct 02, 201940 min

Unity & Diversity in Discipleship

Families Count - lifelinechild.org/families-count Lifeline Colombia - lifelinechild.org/colombia GUEST Drew Raynor, Pastor of Harvest Church in Cary, North Carolina HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 tr...

Sep 25, 201929 min

Supporting an Indigenous Response to Orphan Care

Lifeline Colombia - lifelinechild.org/colombia GUEST Nicholas Osorio, Pastor of Renacer Baptist Church in Bogotá, Colombia HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 discip...

Sep 18, 201925 min

Engaging Others for Effective Ministry

Orphan Sunday - lifelinechild.org/orphansunday GUEST Jedd Medefind, Christian Alliance for Orphans President HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: life...

Sep 11, 201937 min

Gospel-Driven Justice in the Church

GUESTS Tony Merida, Pastor for Preaching and Teaching at Imago Dei Church HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinec...

Sep 04, 201939 min

Bridging Hope for Children with Learning Differences

Bridge Educational Services - lifelinechild.org/bridge GUESTS Ann Maura Hinton, Educational Specialist at Lifeline Children's Services - annmaura.hinton@lifelinechild.org Rick Morton, VP of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. ...

Aug 28, 201936 min

How the Church can Care for Vulnerable Children & Families

Equipped to Love Fostering Hope GUEST Krista Stotlerm Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 ...

Aug 21, 201925 min

Grieving With Others

GUEST Rob Pacienza, Lead Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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. Web: lifelinechild...

Aug 14, 201930 min

Transitioning to Routine and Order in a New School Year

Resource: ABC’s for a Successful Start to the School Year GUEST Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist at Lifeline Children's Services - Lynn is a vital part of Lifeline’s Counseling and Education team and helps families navigate post adoption challenges and issues that arise. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to man...

Aug 07, 201936 min

A Calling to Domestic Adoption and Caring for Birth Parents

R(un) for One - runforone5k.org Equipped to Love - lifelinechild.org/equipped GUEST Blake Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Lifeline Children's Services HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. 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 transfor...

Jul 31, 201926 min

Roadmap to International Adoption

Roadmap to International Adoption - lifelinechild.org/events $500 International Adoption Scholarships - lifelinechild.org/scholarship GUESTS Josh Caldwell, Vice President of International Programs Karla Thrasher, Senior Director of International Programs HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to...

Jul 24, 201928 min

Serving the Deaf and Blind of Uganda

R(un) for One - runforone5k.org GUEST Raphael Kajjubi is the pastor of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda. He and his wife, Alan, began their ministry with the vision to make Christ known in a prominently Muslim community. They found that the deaf and blind were one of the most under-served populations in the community. In partnership with Lifeline’s (un)adopted ministry, Pastor Raphael leads the Busega Community School for the Blind and Deaf- where students hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and ...

Jul 17, 201933 min

The Current State of Adoption in Colombia

$500 International Adoption Scholarship - lifelinechild.org/scholarship GUEST Soraya Diaz has worked with adoption in Colombia since 1999. She currently serves as Lifeline's Colombia in-country representative where she plays an integral role in helping adoptive families throughout their process including the in-country stay. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Chil...

Jul 10, 201923 min

Religious Liberty and the Current State of Pro-Life Politics in America

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. Lifeline seeks to come alongside local churches to resource them to proclaim the gospel through caring for vulnerable children. Whether it be through adoption, foster care, orphan care, or education and counseling, our mission is acco...

Jul 03, 201926 min

Getting Your Family and Business Engaged in Orphan Care

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...

Jun 26, 201930 min

How to Help your Family Thrive in Summer

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...

Jun 25, 201928 min

Run for One and Giving Day

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...

Jun 19, 201926 min

What if Abortion Became Illegal?

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...

Jun 18, 201928 min

Eric Johnston and Alabama Abortion Law

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...

Jun 12, 201925 min

Interview with Axia de Lopez

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

Jun 11, 201925 min

Stand for Orphans

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...

Jun 05, 201919 min

Interview with Renaut van der Riet of Mosaic Church

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...

Jun 04, 201944 min

Dr. Russell Moore Speaks to Lifeline Families

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...

May 29, 201946 min

Interview with Pam Parish of Connections Homes

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 (foster care, aging out of foster care, adoption disruption, trafficking, and homelessness). She has mo...

May 28, 201925 min
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