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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

How to Talk to Your Children About Racial Injustice

Lifeline Store - https://store.lifelinechild.org/ GUESTS Thomas Beavers, Pastor at New Rising Star Church in Birmingham, AL Sharri Black, Casework Supervisor at Lifeline Claire Davis, adoptive mother and Director of Domestic Casework Supervision at Lifeline Chris Johnson, adoptive father and National Director of Church Partnerships at Lifeline Amelia Johnson, daughter of Chris Johnson HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry ar...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 16 min

Advocating for Education after COVID-19

R(un) for One - runforone5k.org 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...

Jun 03, 202032 min

Practical Tips on How to Engage Kids from Hard Places

Altar84 Global Orphan Care Network - lifelinechild.org/altar84 GUEST Dr. Heather Quagliana is an associate professor of psychology at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Quagliana, a Lee alum, joined Lee’s faculty in 2008. She teaches courses such as Childhood Disorders and Intervention Strategies, Child Development, Personality Theory, and Community Psychology. Prior to Lee, she taught at Community Christian College in Redlands, California, and at Azusa Pacific University. Quagliana has a passion ...

May 27, 202034 min

Foster Care in a Pandemic

$500 International Scholarship - lifelinechild.org/scholarship Foster Care - https://lifelinechild.org/family-restoration/ GUEST Jennifer Travis, LICSW, TBRI Practitioner , Foster Care Program Director at Lifeline Cara Loy, LMSW, Foster Care Social Worker at Lifeline 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 ...

May 20, 202031 min

Pastor Raphael Kajjubi on Gospel Fidelity

Altar84 - Global Orphan Care Network - https://lifelinechild.org/gocn/ 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 studen...

May 13, 202036 min

A Time of Prayer in a Pandemic

$500 International Adoption Scholarship - lifelinechild.org/scholarship 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@lifelinechi...

May 06, 202022 min

Discipling Adopted Teenagers

Trusting The God of The Gospel GUEST Arthur Woods - After serving 7.5 years as a Student Pastor at a church in Lititz PA. he left that position to begin pursuing vocational orphan care. Currently he teaches and speaks on Adoption, Foster Care and Orphan Care. He is a Regional Coordinator for CAFO’s annual Orphan Sunday / Stand Sunday event. He is on the Board of Directors of Camp Orchard Hill – a large, youth camp in North Eastern Pennsylvania and is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). He...

Apr 29, 202027 min

Rick Burgess: The Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity

Bridge Educational Services - lifelinechild.org/bridge GUEST Rick Burgess has been the cohost of the “Rick and Bubba Show” since 1994, a nationally syndicated radio show which airs to 1.2 million people weekly. Rick has coauthored multiple New York Times bestselling books that are autobiographical in nature, but his latest release is a 40-day devotional designed to disciple men, a personal passion and calling from the Lord. "How to Be a Man, the Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity" is coautho...

Apr 22, 202043 min

Cliff Sims: 500 Days in the Trump White House

$500 International Adoption Scholarship - lifelinechild.org/scholarship Team of Vipers GUEST Cliff Sims is a former senior communications aide to President Donald J. Trump and author of the New York Times bestselling book Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House . Cliff is currently the President & CEO of Telegraph Creative, one of the country’s top boutique marketing, advertising and digital transformation agencies. Through his consulting firm, C.D. Sims & Co.,...

Apr 15, 202038 min

How to Help Children Understand COVID-19 and Handle Disappointment

Lifeline Counseling - lifelinechild.org/counseling R(un) for One - runforone5k.org GUESTS Angela Mains, MA, LPC, Program Director of Lifeline Counseling Ashley Yeager, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® Practitioner, Family Therapist 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 fo...

Apr 09, 202029 min

Caring for the International Church in a Time of Uncertainty

R(un) for One - runforone5k.org (un)adopted - lifelinechild.org/unadopted GUESTS Michael Edwards, (un)adopted Program Director Josh Caldwell, VP 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 vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to...

Apr 08, 202026 min

Birthmother Ministry and Domestic Adoption in the Midst of COVID-19

The Well - https://lifelinechild.org/the-well/ GUESTS Christy Harmon, Director of Pregnancy Counseling Lauren Eddie, Pregnancy Counselor Renee Griffin, Social Worker & Domestic Specialist Laura Haymon, Social Worker & Domestic Specialist 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 vulnerab...

Apr 02, 202037 min

How COVID-19 is Affecting International Adoption

$500 International Adoption Scholarship - lifelinechild.org/scholarship Hope Adoption Fund - https://lifelinechild.org/hope-adoption-fund/ GUESTS Josh Caldwell, VP of International Services Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption 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 ch...

Apr 01, 202020 min

Educating Your Children at Home

Bridge Educational Services - lifelinechild.org/bridge Recommended Resources List from Guests - https://lifelinechild.org/resources-for-educating-your-children-at-home/ GUESTS Ann Maura Hinton, Education Specialist at Lifeline Ashley Newell, Homeschool Mother Sheryl Turner, Adoptive & Homeschool Mother 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 ...

Mar 26, 202043 min

Resources for Families During COVID-19

Parent Coaching - lifelinechild.org/coaching The Well - lifelinechild.org/thewell 5 Family Resources During Social Distancing - https://lifelinechild.org/5-family-resources-during-social-distancing/ GUESTS 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. Rick Morton, VP of Engagement Dr. Adam White, ER Physician HOST Herbie Newell is the...

Mar 25, 20201 hr 21 min

Better Together: Patrick Stanford

Stand for Orphans - standfororphans.org (un)adopted - lifelinechild.org/unadopted GUEST Patrick Stanford, (un)adopted trip participant 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...

Mar 18, 202014 min

Better Together: Lena Plunk

Families Count - lifelinechild.org/families-count Families Count Regional Training - lifelinechild.org/events (un)adopted - lifelinechild.org/unadopted Lena Plunk, National WMU Ministry Consultant and Pure Water, Pure Love Project Manager 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 chil...

Mar 11, 202015 min

Better Together: Sonia Martin

Mission Kid - http://lifelinechild.org/missionkid GUEST Sonia Martin, Central Alabama Director at Lifeline 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: lifeli...

Mar 04, 202011 min

Faith, Family, and Fitness

Stand for Orphans - http://standfororphans.org/ IronTribe Fitness - https://www.irontribefitness.com/ Neverthirst - https://www.neverthirstwater.org/ GUESTS Mendy & Forrest Walden , Iron Tribe Fitness Founders HOSTS 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 ...

Feb 26, 202033 min

Discipling Kids From Hard Places

lifelinechild.org/valentines HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Rick Morton, VP of Engagement at Lifeline Children’s Services 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 Emai...

Feb 05, 202042 min

Adoption, Marriage, and Family Life: Live Q&A with Dr. Randy Stinson

The Well - lifelinechild.org/the-well/ Rooted In Love - lifelinechild.org/rooted-in-love/ GUEST Randy Stinson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Rick Morton, VP of Engagement at Lifeline Children’s Services LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to mani...

Jan 29, 202029 min

Connecting with your Kids through Songs & Silliness

Mission Kid - https://lifelinechild.org/missionkid/ Slugs & Bugs - https://slugsandbugs.com/ GUEST Randall Goodgame is a Christian singer/songwriter and the creative force behind the classic children's musical series, Slugs & Bugs. Goodgame has also written songs for Veggie Tales and Andrew Peterson. 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 i...

Jan 22, 202038 min

Trusting God with Terminal Illness

Chinese New Year - https://lifelinechild.org/chinesenewyear Lifeline India - https://lifelinechild.org/india/ Tapestry Church - https://www.tapestry.church/ GUESTS Eric & Katie Parker, Lifeline India Adoptive Family 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...

Jan 15, 202044 min

The Sanctity of Human Life

Sanctity of Human Life - https://lifelinechild.org/lifematters/ Journey Magazine - https://lifelinechild.org/alumni/ GUESTS Rick Morton, VP of Engagement Tim Crist, Manager of Church Partnerships 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...

Jan 08, 202034 min

Best Of: Better Together - Katie Reynolds

Lifeline Arc Stories - https://lifelinechild.org/arc-stories/ GUEST Katie Reynolds, Lifeline adoptive mother 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...

Jan 01, 202019 min

Best Of: Jessica Roberts

Change One Life - lifelinechild.org/changeonelife GUEST Jessica Roberts, Lifeline adoptive mother 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.o...

Dec 25, 20191 hr 1 min

Change One Life: Kenisha Brown

Change One Life - lifelinechild.org/changeonelife GUEST Kenisha is a Lifeline birth mother. She now works as a high school guidance counselor. 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 gospe...

Dec 18, 201942 min

Change One Life: Dasha Ham

Change One Life - lifelinechild.org/changeonelife GUEST Dasha Ham serves as an Adoption Specialist with Lifeline's Eurasia team. 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 ...

Dec 11, 201919 min

David Platt on Trusting God Throughout the Adoption Process

Change One Life - lifelinechild.org/changeonelife Something Needs to Change - radical.net/somethingneedstochange GUEST David Platt serves as pastor at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C. He is the founder and president of Radical. 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...

Nov 27, 201932 min

Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life

Image Bearers - lifelinechild.org/imagebearers 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.org Facebook, Instagra...

Nov 20, 201941 min
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