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3 Guys, 19 States, and 153 Million Reasons!

3 Guys, 19 States, and 153 Million Reasons!

How an epic road trip is helping 153 million orphans!Thats what happens when 3 guys try to visit all 19 states where Lifeline has a physical office in just 19 days! On...

The Bold Movement to Bring Hope to Vulnerable Children

The Bold Movement to Bring Hope to Vulnerable Children

Summer is here, and Lifeline has a full lineup of ways to engage, serve, and celebrate what God is doing on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children. In this episode,...

Defending Every Child: The Truth About International Adoption

Defending Every Child: The Truth About International Adoption

DESCRIPTIONIs international adoption still a viable path for Christian families? In Episode 2 of the Defender Podcast, host Ken Norwood sits down with Herbie Newell (P...

We're Back: Defending the Fatherless in 2026

We're Back: Defending the Fatherless in 2026

The Defender Podcast is officially rebooted. Hosted by Rob Ingram, Ken Norwood, Herbie Newell, and Ford Reasons, we're back with a simple mission: give you practical, ...

Foster Care's Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think

Foster Care's Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think

In this episode of The Table, Rick Morton is joined by Chelsea Sobolik and Emily Richards to discuss the nuanced and often messy realities of child welfare, foster car...

Every Child Made in God's Image: Why This Changes Everything in Adoption

Every Child Made in God's Image: Why This Changes Everything in Adoption

Most conversations about transracial and transcultural adoption miss one vital piece: the heart of every child is made in God's image—and that's where the true startin...

When Family Ties Conflict With a Child's Safety: What the System Gets Wrong

When Family Ties Conflict With a Child's Safety: What the System Gets Wrong

We're glad you are joining our discussion on the hidden complexities of kinship care and discover how faith, community, and wisdom can transform the way we care for ch...

When Protection Becomes the Problem

When Protection Becomes the Problem

Welcome back to The Table! In this second episode, Rick Morton gathers with Emily Richards and Herbie Newell to continue our vital discussions on child welfare. We exp...

Can the Church Really Change Child Welfare? These Leaders Say Yes

Can the Church Really Change Child Welfare? These Leaders Say Yes

Child Welfare is broken worldwide. Is there hope? We say yes, and it's found right in our communities in the form of the Church of the Lord Jesus ChristIn this inaugur...

A Season of Change: Defender Podcast Update

A Season of Change: Defender Podcast Update

After eight incredible years, the Defender Podcast is taking a short sabbatical. In this episode, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton reflect on the journey so far, shar...

Adoption & Advocacy with Kirti Pickard

Adoption & Advocacy with Kirti Pickard

In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Kirti Pickard—adoptee, advocate, and podcast host—who shares her powerful adoption journey and how it fuels her pas...

Faith, Family, and Foster Care with Jamie Finn

Faith, Family, and Foster Care with Jamie Finn

🎙️In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Jamie Finn—author, nonprofit leader, and advocate for vulnerable children. As a foster and adoptive mom, she shar...

5 Years Waiting for China Adoption

5 Years Waiting for China Adoption

In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Karla Thrasher, Lifeline’s Senior Director of International Adoption, to discuss the heartbreaking ...

Adoption Counseling Redefined: A New Resource from Lifeline

Adoption Counseling Redefined: A New Resource from Lifeline

In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Christy Mack Segars, Vice President of Domestic Services at Lifeline Children’s Services, introduces the new Design Adoption C...

Sarah Gable Seifert on Faith, Entrepreneurship, and EveryLife

Sarah Gable Seifert on Faith, Entrepreneurship, and EveryLife

In today's episode of The Defender Podcast, Rick Morton welcomes Sarah Gable Seifert, co-founder of EveryLife—the first pro-life diaper and wipe company in America. Sa...

The Changing Landscape of the Pro-Life Movement: A Conversation with Jor-El Godsey

The Changing Landscape of the Pro-Life Movement: A Conversation with Jor-El Godsey

In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, to discuss the evolving landscape of the pro-l...

Championing Life in 2025

Championing Life in 2025

In this first episode of 2025, Herbie Newell is joined by Pastor Chris Johnson, Lifeline Children's Services' Senior Director of Church Partnerships, to discuss the si...

Love: Advent Week 4 – Reflecting Christ's Sacrificial Love

Love: Advent Week 4 – Reflecting Christ's Sacrificial Love

In this final episode of our Advent series, Herbie Newell reflects on the greatest gift of Christmas—God’s love. He shares a powerful story from Lifeline Children's Se...

The Waiting Season: Lessons from Advent and Adoption

The Waiting Season: Lessons from Advent and Adoption

In this special Christmas episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton reflect on the profound lessons of Advent and their parallels to adoption ...

Joy: Advent Week 3 – The Shepherd's Song of Praise

Joy: Advent Week 3 – The Shepherd's Song of Praise

In this Advent edition of The Defender Podcast, host Herbie Newell reflects on the joy found in the true meaning of Christmas. As we approach the third week of Advent,...