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The Defender Podcast
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.
Episodes
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Integrating Faith and Education: A Conversation with Dr. David Dockery
In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton interviews Dr. David Dockery at the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Dockery, a member of Lifeline’s pastoral advisory board…
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Pastor Greg Matte on Adoption and Community Impact
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, hosts Rick Morton and Herbie Newell engage in a heartfelt discussion with Pastor Greg Matte of Houston’s First Baptist…
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Casey Stevens on Family, Faith, and Making a Difference with Stand for Orphans
Join us as we sit down with Casey Stevens, who shares his family's inspiring journey from facing infertility to adopting their first son, Alek, from Kyrgyzstan…
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Operation Patriots for Children
On today's episode of the Defender podcast, join us for an inspiring conversation with Scott and Lynne Watson, a devoted couple with a heart for philanthropy…
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Biblical Faithfulness and Caring for Vulnerable Children: A Conversation with Jonathan Leeman
In this episode of the Defender podcast, Herbie Newell and Rick Morton are joined by Jonathan Leeman from 9 Marks to discuss the importance of biblical…
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Faith, Foster Care, and Filmmaking: A Conversation with Jeremy Carlson
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, recorded last year at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, host Rick Morton interviews Jeremy Carlson…
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From the Heart of a Father
In celebration of Father's Day, join us for an episode featuring Chip McKenzie, whose life underscores the profound impact of fatherhood through domestic…
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The Blessing of Adoption: A Conversation with the Hart Family
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, host Rick Morton sets the stage for a heartwarming conversation between Lifeline's Senior Director of International…
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Adoption, Redemption, Identity: The Story Behind 'Whose Am I?
In this episode of the Defender podcast, we share an interview with children's book authors Jackie Darby and Aixa de López, creators of "Whose Am I? /¿De quién…
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Building Legacies: Empowering Older Youth in Foster Care with Sean and Jenny Miller
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we explore Lifeline Children's Services' Heritage Builders program alongside guests Sean and Jenny Miller. The Millers…
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Opening Hearts and Homes: A Journey into Foster Care with Makyna and Matthew Hart
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we are joined by foster parents Matthew and Makyna Hart. They share their heartfelt journey of opening their hearts…
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Mothering with Scarlet Hiltibidal
In this special re-aired episode of The Defender Podcast, we delve into the depths of motherhood with Scarlet Hiltibidal, an international adoptive mom. As we…
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Embracing Courage: Honoring Birth Mother's Day
In this episode of the Defender podcast, we honor Birth Mother's Day. Dr. Rick Morton welcome listeners into a special conversation featuring one of Lifeline's…
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Pathways to Healing: Integrating Therapeutic Approaches
In this episode of "The Defender Podcast," we explore the synergy of therapeutic integration. Lifeline's very own, Angela Mains, talks with host Dr. Rick…
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Defending the Vulnerable: Child Abuse Prevention with Julie Lowe
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, hosts Herbie Newell and Rick Morton engage in a discussion on Child Abuse Prevention with guest Julie Lowe, a highly…
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Camp Empower: Lifeline's Therapeutic Trauma-Informed Day Camp
In this episode, host Rick Morton is joined by Ann Maura Hinton to delve into the transformative power of Camp Empower, Lifeline's trauma-informed day camp…
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Playful Pathways: Nurturing Growth and Hope
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, host Rick Morton delves into the transformative power of play in parenting with guest, Ann Maura Hinton. They explore…
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Holy Week Reflections
In this special Easter episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton reflect on the significance of Holy Week amidst their own family…
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Celebrating Social Work Month: Lifeline's Unsung Heroes
Join hosts Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton in this special episode of The Defender Podcast as they express gratitude to the unsung heroes of Lifeline…
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Honoring our Global Partner on International Women's Day
The latest episode of the Defender podcast delves into the celebration of International Women's Day by highlighting the work of Global Orphan Care Partner in…
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Global Partners in Life
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, join us in an inspiring conversation with Beau Sides, the founder and president of Global Partners In Life, a…
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Gender & Sexuality in Today's Culture
In today's episode of The Defender podcast, we sit down with Rev. Zach Coffin, whose incredible journey began with a miraculous encounter with God at the age…
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Hope for the Journey
In our latest episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Justin Myers, the Director of Programs at Show Hope discussing the Hope for the Journey Conference…
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Love, Marriage, and Family: A Biblical Perspective for Stronger Homes
In this insightful episode, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton explore the significance of Valentine's Day through the lens of Christian values, emphasizing the…
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Finding Strength in Our Call
Join Dr. Rick and Kara Clark in this follow-up episode as they expand on the "Coping with Emotional Exhaustion" episode from last year. They delve into the…
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The Landscape of International Adoption in 2024
In this episode, Lifeline's very own Karla Thrasher and Jana Lombardo join the podcast to talk about the landscape of international adoption. Listen in as they…
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Overcoming Winter Blues
In today's episode we are joined by Lynn Becket, a seasoned professional with a background in social work and extensive experience in foster care and adoption…
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Journey of Healing: A Pregnancy Counselor's Path Through Abortion
In today's episode of the Defender podcast, Dr. Rick Morton engages in a deeply moving conversation with Alexis Morris, a pregnancy counselor at Lifeline…
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Chelsea Sobolik Update and New Book
In 2023 Chelsea Sobolik shared of her family's adoption journey. Now home from India, she joins today sharing the exciting changes that have happened since…
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Best of 2023: Chelsea Sobolik and Adoption's Impact on her Life
For the first episode of 2024, we are taking a look back at one of our most-listened to episodes of 2023. Chelsea Patterson Sobolik joins the podcast today to…
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Best of 2023: The Power of Play
As we approach the end of 2023, we are sharing one the most popular episodes this year. Ann Maura Hinton, Program Director of Bridge Educational Services at…
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The Gift of Advent
Today on the podcast, we have a special holiday episode! Herbie and Dr. Rick reflect on the goodness and grace bestowed upon us by the Lord throughout the…
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The Vest Family: How a tragic event brought understanding and perspective
Today on the podcast, we are joining you with a special story from our annual fundraising event in Birmingham, Alabama. The Vest family shared not only of…
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The Anderson Family's Unforgettable Adoption Journey – Part Two
Today on the podcast, Kenny and Kristen Anderson join us again with an update on their adoption. In August, we talked with the Andersons as they were about to…
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Surviving the Holidays: Part Two
Today, Angela Mains joins the Defender Podcast to talk through practical tips for helping your child successfully navigate the dysregulation of the holidays…
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Surviving the Holidays: Part One
Today, Angela Mains joins the Defender Podcast to talk through surviving the holidays with children who come from hard places. We know when parents can stay…
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An adoption story...ten kids later and seven brought home through adoption
Today on the podcast, Pastor Chris Johnson and his wife, Alicia Johnson, join the podcast to share their adoption story. They have ten children and adopted…
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Zac Rowe from Gateway Church - From Pain to a Purpose
Today on the podcast, Zac Rowe joins to talk about his personal connection to adoption and the work the church he helps lead, Gateway Church, is doing for…
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Justice for Orphans - Sandra Flach
Today on the podcast, Sandra Flach joins to talk about Justice for Orphans, the nonprofit she founded. GUEST Sandra Flach founded Justice for Orphans, a…
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A Conversation with Todd Unzicker
Today on the podcast, Todd Unzicker, Executive Director of North Carolina Baptist Convention, talks about the church pressing in and caring for orphans and…
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How can churches fill in the gap when families are in need?
Today on the podcast, Nancy Osborne and Brent Eliason join and talk about Harbor Families and how the Lord is working through this ministry. Many families do…
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Special Needs Adoption - The Rinehart Family's Story
Today on the podcast, the Rinehart's join and share their story of how special needs adoption has impacted their life for the better. Three of their nine…
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A Conversation with our Romanian Partner
Petry Groza, Lifeline's partner in Romania, joins the podcast to share about Regen, his ministry to orphans and vulnerable children in Romania. He and his…
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Willie and Korie Robertson - NEW Movie, The Blind
Korie and Willie Robertson join the Defender podcast to talk about the new movie about their family, The Blind, coming out as a limited release on Thursday…
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A story of redemption, hope, and open adoption
Renee Eggebraaten, her son, and his birth mom join the Defender Podcast to share their journey of hope, redemption, and open adoption. GUEST Renee Eggebraaten…
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From a crisis pregnancy to finding new life in Jesus
Today on the podcast, Kathryn Barnhill, adult adoptee, joins the podcast to share her adoption story. She speaks to her experience as an adult adoptee and her…
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Milestones of Adoption
Today on the podcast, Claire Davis and Jennifer Travis join the podcast to talk about supporting children as they journey through various milestones of…
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What God is Doing Through Heritage Builders
Today on the podcast, Aren Williams, Jason Williams, and Brendt Banks join to talk about the work they do and have witnessed the Lord do through Heritage…
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(un)adopted's Guatemala Church Partner
Today on the podcast, Jose Salazar joins to talk about his church's partnership with Lifeline and ways they are able to extend the gospel to vulnerable…
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Four Years Later...and the Anderson's are Meeting their Child in China!
Today on the podcast, the Anderson family joined the podcast to talk about their waiting journey over the last 3.5 years to meet their daughter in China and…
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Conversation with Josh Benton at Send Relief
Today on the podcast, Josh Benton joins to talk about Send Relief and the work they are doing to provide disaster relief, minister to women in crisis…
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Back to School & Effects of Bullying
Today on the podcast, Kemonia Brown and Kara Clark join to talk about bullying and the effects on children as school starts back. GUEST Kemonia Brown joined…
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Conversation with Dr. Ed Litton
Today on the podcast, Dr. Ed Litton joins to talk about leading his church to care for vulnerable children and families in their community. This interview…
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Conversation with Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman
Today on the podcast, Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman along with Kristin Parks join the podcast. They talk about the new Show Hope room at Lifeline that…
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Spiritual Development in Kids From Hard Places
Today on the podcast, Angela Mains joins the podcast to talk about spiritual development in kids who have come from hard places, including trauma, neglect, and…
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Cultural Significance of an Adoptee's Story
Today on the podcast, the Catania family will be joining to talk about empowering children brought home through adoption to pursue learning about their culture…
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A Sibling's Perspective of Adoption
Ivy Todd joined the podcast to talk about her perspective on being a sibling of a child brought home through adoption. She also speaks from her professional…
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Conversation with Dr. David Prince
Today on the podcast, Dr. Rick Morton, Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline, interviews Dr. David Prince at the Southern Baptist Convention this year. They…
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Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
Today on the podcast, we celebrate the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which placed the decision for life back on our states and made 24 states'…
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Harbor Families & Family Preservation
Nancy Osborne, Senior Director of Foster Care and Family Preservation at Lifeline Children's Services, joins the podcast today to talk about Lifeline's family…