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's Services. RESOURCES November 13 is this year’s recognized Orphan Sunday, but your church can choose...
Nov 02, 2022•30 min
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. RESOURCES Through God’s grace, 2022 has been another rich year of fulfilling our mission of bringing gospel...
Oct 26, 2022•32 min
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 the popular podcast WHOA That’s Good, which continues to reach millions of listeners around the world...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min
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, Florida and is the founder and CEO of Faith Academics, an innovative education model founded on the belief...
Oct 12, 2022•47 min
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 Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Eng...
Oct 05, 2022•36 min
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 global orphan care conference. Krupa is from India and helped plant a church alongside of his wife,...
Sep 28, 2022•40 min
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 Conference. He is the director of REGEN in Romania and runs the Horizon of Hope Center for vulnerable chi...
Sep 21, 2022•37 min
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. · https://p2p.onecause.com/sharethestory
Sep 14, 2022•42 min
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 world. · Run with us in person in Birmingham on September 24 or run wherever you are with our Run Whe...
Sep 07, 2022•28 min
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 Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at L...
Aug 31, 2022•33 min
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. This year’s event will take place on Sept. 24. You can participate in person in Birmingham or wherever y...
Aug 24, 2022•55 min
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 educational support, in-office or online support. Every effort is built for your specific child and will be a s...
Aug 17, 2022•35 min
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 so committed to the care of orphans both here in the States and around the world. Lynn is married t...
Aug 03, 2022•45 min
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 sessions and tutoring for children. LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children’s ...
Jul 27, 2022•57 min
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 Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOST Rick Morton is the Vice Presid...
Jul 20, 2022•29 min
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-based prevention services for children and youth at risk of entering foster care. HOST Herbie Newell is...
Jul 13, 2022•35 min
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-based prevention services for children and youth at risk of entering foster care. HOST Herbie Newell is...
Jun 29, 2022•34 min
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 Giving Day , a 24-hour period concentrated on making hope possible for vulnerable children and familie...
Jun 22, 2022•43 min
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 organizations, and more. Download here . LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children’s Servi...
Jun 15, 2022•37 min
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 of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services. RESOURCES Our newest edition of Journey magazine is ou...
Jun 08, 2022•31 min
GUEST Ashley Newell is the wife of Herbie Newell and helped her children found Stand for Orphans. 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 Stand for Orphans is our kid-initiated, kid-run opportunity to make a difference in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Kids can make lemonade, bake cookies, m...
Jun 01, 2022•30 min
GUESTS Alex Cowan, Associate Pastor at Skyland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. Scott Green, Discipleship and Missions Pastor at North Port Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. Traci Newell, National Program Director of Families Count. 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 Education Services customizes an educational...
May 25, 2022•37 min
GUEST Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist and parent coach 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 so committed to the care of orphans both here in the States and around the world. ...
May 18, 2022•37 min
GUEST Alison Centofante is the founder of Centofante Strategies, LLC and has worked in the pro-life industry for over a decade with organizations like Concerned Women for America, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Live Action. 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 Vessels of Hope is our faithful community of monthly donors....
May 11, 2022•48 min
GUEST Lauren Eddie joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018 as a pregnancy counselor. She’s originally from New Orleans, LA. She got her undergrad in social work at Mississippi College and then continued her education by attending The University of Alabama for grad school. Birth mothers Amanda and Michelle talk about their experiences. 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 ...
May 04, 2022•38 min
GUESTS Mary Beth Steven Curtis Chapman, founders of Show Hope . Mary Beth is a New York Times bestselling author and Steven is a Grammy and Dove award-winning recording artist. 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 As you are working through next year’s educational plans for your children, Bridge Educational Services was ...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min
GUESTS Mary Beth Steven Curtis Chapman, founders of Show Hope . Mary Beth is a New York Times bestselling author and Steven is a Grammy and Dove award-winning recording artist. 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 The Roadmap to International Adoption webinar talks through many frequently asked questions about the adopti...
Apr 20, 2022•49 min
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 Mission Kid is a free resource for churches or families to perfectly complement your camp, Backyard Bible Club, VBS, or other ministry programs for children. This year, we will take a journey to Ukraine, where we explore the lives of vulnerable children and how our partners share God’...
Apr 13, 2022•37 min
GUESTS Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline’s International Department and provide leadership to the international te...
Apr 06, 2022•39 min
GUEST Ann Maura Hinton is the Director of BRIDGE Educational Services. She joined the Lifeline team in August of 2017. She brings with her over 25 years of teaching experience in a variety of different settings and with a variety of different disabilities. She loves to learn and is constantly looking for new ways to help build a bridge from frustration to hope alongside families in need. She is a certified Cognitive Developmental Therapist and has earned her master’s and an undergraduate degree ...
Mar 30, 2022•33 min
