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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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School's Out for the Summer!
School's out for the summer! Angela Mains, Senior Director of Clinical Services (MA, LPC-S, TBRI® PRACTITIONER, THERAPLAY® PRACTITIONER) at Lifeline Children's…
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The Wates Family's Foster Care Journey
Today on the podcast, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Katherine and Garrett Wates join the podcast to talk about their journey as foster parents…
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Mothering with Scarlet Hiltibidal
Today on the podcast, in honor of Mother's Day and Birth Mother's Day coming up, Scarlet Hiltibidal, an international adoptive mom, joins and shares about her…
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Navigating Grief Part 3 - Adult Adoptee Perspective
We are glad you joined us for part three of the grief series! Julie Scott, an adult adoptee, recently shared her testimony at Rooted in Love, Lifeline's…
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Part 2: Summers Family Story - Raising a Child with Autism
We are glad you joined us for part two of the podcast with the Summers family! Today, we are joined by Katie and Taylor Summers who adopted their son, Jonas…
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Part 1: Summers Family Story - Raising a Child with Autism
Today, we are joined by Katie and Taylor Summers who adopted their son, Jonas, from Hungary. They talk about the gift of adoption and the blessings and…
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Conversation with Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum
Today, we will be talking with Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum, authors of their new book called Reclaimed Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming…
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Celebrating Easter
Today, Dr. Rick Morton and Herbie Newell will be leading us through a discussion talking about our risen Savior and celebrating Easter. GUEST Dr. Rick Morton…
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Navigating Grief Part 2 - Birth & Foster Parents
Today, in part two of the grief series, we will be talking about navigating grief in context of the gospel and from the perspective of birth families and…
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Navigating Grief - Adoptive Family Perspective
Today we will be talking about navigating grief in context of the gospel and from the perspective of an adoptive parent. GUEST Lane Jackson is an adoptive mom…
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Social Work Month and an Adoption Story
In honor of National Social Work Month, one of Lifeline's amazing social workers, Susannah Ayers, joins the podcast alongside of Jeremy Simpson, Lifeline's…
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International Women's Day - Our Global Partners
In honor of International Women's Day, two of our global partners join the podcast to talk about the difference God is making through the work they have done…
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Samaritan's Purse - Kristy and Edward Graham
Edward and Kristy Graham join the podcast today to share about the work of Samaritan's Purse in orphan care and caring for vulnerable children. They share…
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International Adoption & NEW North Macedonia Program
Karla Thrasher, Senior Director of International Adoption and Jana Lombardo, Director of International Programs, join the Defender podcast with Dr. Rick Morton…
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Marriage & Parenting in Accordance with the Gospel
Today on the podcast, Micah and Jamie Steele, a Lifeline adoptive family, talks about their journey in marriage and parenting, specifically children who were…
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Allison Centofante - Being Pro-Life Every Day
Today on the podcast, Allison Centofante joins Herbie Newell and Rick Morton to talk about pro-life advocacy and how you can do that in every day life. The…
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The Power of Play
In this episode, Ann Maura Hinton, Program Director of Bridge Educational Services at Lifeline, joins the podcast. Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of…
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Chelsea Sobolik and Adoption's Impact on her Life
Chelsea Patterson Sobolik is Lifeline's Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy. She joins the podcast today to talk about how adoption has deeply impacted her…
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Conversation with Kevin Sorbo
In this episode, Kevin Sorbo, an actor, producer, and director who has directed and starred in many well-known faith-based movies and shows, joins the Defender…
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Coping with Emotional Exhaustion
In this episode, Kara Clark, one of Lifeline’s casework supervisors and family therapists, and Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement, join the…
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Best of 2022 - Chapman Family Part 2
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…
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Best of 2022 - Chapman Family Part 1
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…
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A Conversation with the Hicks Family
In this episode, the Hicks family joins the podcast and they discuss their journey in adoption and their daughter's current health crisis. GUEST Chrissy and…
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Navigating Grief During the Holidays with Anna Pawley
In this episode, Anna Pawley joins the podcast and she and Herbie discuss navigating grief during the holidays. GUEST Anna Pawley is a Post Adoption Manager at…
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The Healing Power of God and Adoption
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…
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Navigating the Holidays with Lynn Beckett
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…
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Being Thankful Before the Lord
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…
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A Domestic Adoption Story
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…
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The Baird Family's Adoption Story
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…
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International Adoption with Karla Thrasher
In this episode, Karla Thrasher joins the podcast to talk about international adoption at the start of National Adoption Month. GUEST Karla Thrasher is…
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Pastor Chris Johnson & Orphan Sunday
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…
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Sadie Robertson Huff and Korie Robertson
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…
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Faith and Education: Conversation with Chuck Wolfe
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…
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Equipping the Global Church
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…
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A Conversation with Krupa
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…
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A Conversation with Petry Groza
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…
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Lifemark Interviews
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. ·…
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Global Orphan Care Conference Recap
Herbie and Rick recap Lifeline's Global Orphan Care Conference on the podcast today. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline…
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The Kendrick Brothers and Lifemark
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…
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Conversation with Destiny and Julius
GUEST (un)adopted partners in Liberia, Julius and Destiny. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its…
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Conversation with Billy Chondwe
GUEST Billy Chondwe, the Father of Orphan Sunday. HOST Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry…
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Back to School Tips with Lynn Beckett
GUEST Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist at Lifeline Children's Services, received her bachelor of social work from the University of Georgia in 1981. She…
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Best of 2022: Marriage and 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…
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Best of 2022: Birthparent Counseling Ministry
GUESTS Marie Gunn joined Lifeline's Mississippi team in February 2019. She works in the Hattiesburg office as the Mississippi Case Work Supervisor and…
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A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols, Part 2
GUEST Jennifer Nichols is the Commissioner of the Department of Children's Services for the state of Tennessee. Commissioner Nichols was appointed by Governor…
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A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols Part 1
GUEST Jennifer Nichols is the Commissioner of the Department of Children's Services for the state of Tennessee. Commissioner Nichols was appointed by Governor…
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A Conversation with Elli Oswald
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…
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Father's Day
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…
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The Importance of Structure and Routine and Thriving This Summer
GUEST Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® Practitioner, and Director of Central Alabama Engagement, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the importance of structure…
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Stand for Orphans Summer Kickoff with Ashley Newell
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…
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A Conversation with Families Count Church Partners
GUESTS Alex Cowan, Associate Pastor at Skyland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL. Scott Green, Discipleship and Missions Pastor at North Port Baptist Church in…
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How to Survive the Summer
GUEST Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist and parent coach at Lifeline Children's Services, received her bachelor of social work from the University of Georgia…
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A Post-Roe World
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…
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Birth Mother's Day
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…
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A Conversation with the Chapmans: Part 2
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…
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A Conversation with the Chapmans - Part 1
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…
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Preparing for Easter
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…
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International Adoption Update
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…
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Helping Your Kids Finish the School Year Strong
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…
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Talking to Kids about Ukraine
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…