Conversation with Missy Robertson

Herbie is joined by Missy Robertson, of A&E's hit series Duck Dynasty, to discuss her new children's book Because You're My Family, and talks about the importance of her family and her faith in all that she does. This book creatively depicts themes of adoption, unconditional love, forgiveness, and the importance of family. Because You're My Family was released March 1st by Brave Books and is available now.
GUEST
Missy Robertson is based in West Monroe, Louisiana and is a devoted mother of four children (Reed, Cole, Karina, and Mia), wife to Jase, and a brand new grandmother. She has contributed heavily to the Robertson family business, Duck Commander, and has been an integral part of the success that the family and company have seen in recent years. Missy's new children's book, Because You're My Family, creatively depicts the themes of adoption, unconditional love, forgiveness, and the importance of family. Click here to get a copy today! Follow Missy on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit her website to keep up with the Robertson family's latest adventures. 

HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

RESOURCES
Families have the unique opportunity to host a child in their home and show them the love of Christ and what it means to live in a family. We have a great opportunity to host orphans from Colombia and, Lord willing, Ukraine this summer! Click here to get more information and to apply. 

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

Herbie Newell
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.
Rick Morton
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!