A Birth Mother's Story of Hope
Hear how one birth mother's story of hope transformed lives through God's goodness and mercy. "These babies saved my life, because I was headed down a wrong path," said Lili.
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GUEST
Lili, Birth Mother, shares her story of God's goodness and mercy. Lili is a super hero in our eyes as she was faced with overwhelming odds and options. Learn more about how Lili had to decide what was best for herself and her twins.
Lauren Eddie, Pregnancy Counselor, joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018. She’s originally from New Orleans, LA. She received her undergrad in social work at Mississippi College and then continued her education by attending The University of Alabama for grad school. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends but would pretty much be down for anything as long as people are there.
RESOURCES
Bridge Educational Services
Created to walk alongside parents as you help your children from hard places meet their educational potential. Cognitive development evaluations, personalized educational support, in-office or online support — this is built for your child and will be a support to you (whether your child is homeschooled, doing online learning, or learning in a classroom setting). Visit https://lifelinechild.org/bridge-educational-services/ for more information.
GUEST
Lili, Birth Mother, shares her story of God's goodness and mercy. Lili is a super hero in our eyes as she was faced with overwhelming odds and options. Learn more about how Lili had to decide what was best for herself and her twins.
Lauren Eddie, Pregnancy Counselor, joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018. She’s originally from New Orleans, LA. She received her undergrad in social work at Mississippi College and then continued her education by attending The University of Alabama for grad school. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends but would pretty much be down for anything as long as people are there.
RESOURCES
Bridge Educational Services
Created to walk alongside parents as you help your children from hard places meet their educational potential. Cognitive development evaluations, personalized educational support, in-office or online support — this is built for your child and will be a support to you (whether your child is homeschooled, doing online learning, or learning in a classroom setting). Visit https://lifelinechild.org/bridge-educational-services/ for more information.
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HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Creators and Guests
Host
Herbie Newell
Herbie Newell serves as the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services, holds an MBA in Accounting from Samford University and brings years of experience from his work as an independent auditor at WAKM Companies, LLC. Serving as Lifeline's Executive Director since 2003, Herbie has significantly expanded international outreach, obtained licensure in 17 states, and led the establishment of the foster care arm. A passionate advocate, he co-founded (un)adopted in 2009, focusing on equipping orphaned children with life skills for community transformation. Herbie, also the author of "Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-birth to Pro-Life," emphasizes that being pro-life extends beyond opposing abortion, urging a broader ethic that includes fighting for racial equality and embracing every individual with the love of Christ. Herbie and his wife, Ashley, reside in Birmingham, Alabama, and are the parents to three children.
Host
Rick Morton
As Senior Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the ministry’s outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Prior to Lifeline, Rick served for 15 years as a college and seminary professor, and he also served local churches in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He is an accomplished writer and sought after speaker. Most notably, Rick is the co-author of the popular Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-centered Adoption and Orphan Care and the author of KnowOrphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology. Rick and his lovely wife Denise have been married for over 32 years, and they have 3 children, all of whom joined their family through international adoption. God has continued to grow their family, and he now enjoys the role of “Doc” to his precious granddaughter!