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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
The Defender PodcastInterview with Micah Fries Part II
Join us for the second part of this interview with Dr. Rick Morton and Micah Fries. Micah is the Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Micah Fries Part I
Join us as Herbie Newell talks about his visit to China and Dr. Rick Morton talks with Micah Fries. Micah is the Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in…
The Defender PodcastThe God Who Seeks the Outcast Part IV
Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. How can…
The Defender PodcastThe God Who Seeks the Outcast Part III
Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise…
The Defender PodcastFrom Colombia with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell about the amazing things God is doing in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes |…
The Defender PodcastThe God Who Seeks the Outcast Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise…
The Defender PodcastThe God Who Seeks the Outcast Part I
Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise…
The Defender PodcastThe Newells Colombia Mission Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell and Ashley Newell talk about their experience with caregiver training in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker
Join us as Herbie Newell talks missional adoption with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastPastor Raphael Speaks at CAFO
Join us as Pastor Raphael Kajubi shares a testimony at CAFO of what God is doing through King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher…
The Defender PodcastThe Newells Colombia Mission Part I
Join us as Herbie Newell recaps some of the highlights from the Newell Family’s first week in Colombia. Guests: Sebastian Rodríguez – Renacer baptist church…
The Defender Podcast5 Ways to Advocate for the Fatherless this Summer
Join us as Herbie Newell shares 5 ways that anyone can advocate for the father this summer. Host a lemonade stand standfororphans.org Participate in a 5k…
The Defender PodcastStand for Orphans with Rick & Bubba
Join us as Herbie Newell and family share about Lifeline’s summer Stand for Orphans Campaign on the Rick & Bubba radio show. www.trillianewbell.com Subscribe…
The Defender PodcastLife, Race & Discipling Families with Trillia Newbell
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Trillia Newbell about Life, Race & Discipling Families. Trillia Newbell is the author of the kids’ book God’s Very Good…
The Defender PodcastInterview with (un)adopted’s Michael Edwards
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael Edwards and his vision for Lifeline through (un)adopted and LSET (Life Skills Education Training) and the upcoming…
The Defender PodcastColombia Kids Camp
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Crawford and Ferrah Poe about Colombia Kids Camp and Latin America adoption. To host in 2018 or advocate email…
The Defender PodcastBest of: Danny Akin
Join us on this Best of episode where Herbie Newell sat down with Southeastern Seminary President Danny Akin to talk adoption, social justice, and the church…
The Defender PodcastDiscipling Children from Hard Places
Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton discuss a recent webinar Dr. Rick hosted focusing on discipling children from hard places…
The Defender PodcastFunding Your Adoption Part II
Join us in the second part of this series as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell talk about creative ways of funding your adoption. ShowHope Abba Fund Lifesong…

The Defender PodcastGetting Started in International Adoption
Join us as Herbie Newell and Marcy Larson discuss getting started in International Adoption. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastAdvocating for the Vulnerable with Dan Darling
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dan Darling about ways that he and the ERLC are championing the rights of the vulnerable. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher…
The Defender PodcastLifeline Giving Day
Join us as Herbie Newell and Austin Hardison discuss Lifeline’s 1st Annual Giving Day on June 21, how people can get involved, and the 8 different causes it…
The Defender PodcastGod the Father: Four Marks of Sonship
Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us some great insight about the responsibility of men to live as image bearers and not like the culture in today’s world…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Darrell Jordan
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Darrell Jordan about adoption and foster care. D.J. Jordan is the Communications Director in the Office of United States…
The Defender PodcastFunding Your Adoption
Join us as Herbie Newell and Rich Metcalf talk about funding your adoption. Since late 2010, Rich has served as Program Director for Lifesong for Orphans. He’s…
The Defender PodcastCosta Rica Adoption and Orphan Care
Join us as Herbie Newell and Beth Perez talk about Costa Rica adoption and orphan care. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender Podcast(un)adopted: Uganda trip
Join us as Rachel Snell and Neisha Roberts share about their recent trip to Uganda with (un)adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender Podcast(un)adopted: Haiti trip
Join us as Josh Caldwell and Meredith Campbell share about their recent trip to Haiti with (un)adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastBest of with Russell Moore
Join us on this “Best of” episode with Herbie Newell and Dr. Russell Moore at Evangelicals for Life. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastArcStories with Lisa Terry
Join us as Lisa Terry shares her story at ArcStories about bringing her daughter home. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastChina Program with Karla Thrasher
Join us as Karla Thrasher gives some great insight to Lifeline’s China Program. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastFoster Care with Tracey Hacker (ArcStories)
Join us as Tracey Hacker shares her road to adoption and foster care at a recent storytelling event, Arc Stories. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastFoster Care & the Local Church
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars and Jennifer Travis about foster care and the local church. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastBirthmother’s Day and Our Heart for Birthmothers
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon about Birthmother’s Day and Lifeline’s heart for birth mothers. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastA Plan for Church Engagement
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about planning for church engagement. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastGetting Your Church Engaged in Orphan Care
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about getting your local church involved in orphan care. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastStand for Orphans with Ashley Newell
Join us as Herbie Newell talks about this year’s Stand for Orphans campaign with his wife, Ashley. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastRedemption & Rescue: Jennifer Phillips
Join us as Jennifer Phillips tells the story of bringing her daughter Lucy home from China. This story was part of ARC Stories recent storytelling event…
The Defender PodcastEngaging Men to Defend the Fatherless
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Cameron Clayton about engaging men to defend the fatherless. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastFamilies Count with the Kyle & Janie Davidson
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Davidson Family to talk about Families Count. Kyle & Janie Davidson – Mountain Home, Arkansas Kyle is bank executive…
The Defender PodcastFamilies Count with the Foulkrods
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Foulkrod Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastFamilies Count with the Pitner Family
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Pitner Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastFamilies Count with Nate and Julia Bruns
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with Nate and Julia Bruns to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastFamilies Count with David and Allison McConnell
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with David and Allison McConnell to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastThe Cost of Good Friday and the Hope of Easter
Good Friday and Easter fuels our mission to defend the fatherless and ultimately gives all Christ followers purpose, significance, and victory. Subscribe on…
The Defender PodcastLifeline Goes to Brazil Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about what they have learned from their time in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and…
The Defender PodcastLifeline Goes to Brazil
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about adoption and orphan care in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and Brazil…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Jim Shaddix
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with friend and mentor, Jim Shaddix. Jim Shaddix serves as Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary…
The Defender PodcastThe Life and Legacy of Billy Graham
Join us as Herbie Newell reflects on the life and legacy of Billy Graham. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Care Net’s Roland C. Warren
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Roland C. Warren, CEO of Care Net. Roland C. Warren was appointed Care Net CEO in October 2012. Prior to his tenure at Care…
The Defender PodcastBlack History Month
Join us as Herbie Newell examines Black History Month from a Christian worldview. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook…
The Defender PodcastColombia Foster Care with Dr. Eduardo Franco
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Eduardo Franco about adoption and foster care in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastNikolas Cruz and the Call to Defend the Fatherless
Join us as Herbie Newell examines the Parkland school shooting and how we as Christians can answer the call to love others. Are we willing to step into the…
The Defender PodcastChuck Johnson and National Council for Adoption
Join us as Herbie Newell leads talks with Chuck Johnson, president and CEO of the National Council for Adoption. He is responsible for all aspects of NCFA…
The Defender PodcastAdvocating for the Vulnerable with Kimberly Merida
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kimberly Merida about advocating for the vulnerable. Kimberly Merida an advocate for life, adoption, foster care, and most…
The Defender PodcastRed Dirt Roads of Uganda
Join us as Josh Caldwell recounts an emotional journey along the red dirt roads of Uganda. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org…
The Defender PodcastStand for Life
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Hannah Sultemeier and Lindsey Washington of Stand for Life. www.standforlife.org Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email…
The Defender PodcastInterview with Emily Chapman Richards of Show Hope
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Emily Chapman Richards. Emily is the Vice President of Show Hope (showhope.org) and the eldest daughter of Contemporary…
The Defender PodcastParenting with Danny Akin
Join us as Herbie Newell talks parenting with Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Subscribe on iTunes |…