From the Heart of a Father
In celebration of Father's Day, join us for an episode featuring Chip McKenzie, whose life underscores the profound impact of fatherhood through domestic adoption. Chip's journey has seen him navigate the twists of marriage, career transitions, and the joys of raising five children with his high school sweetheart, Melissa. Their family expanded through domestic adoption, culminating in the recent addition of their youngest, Carson. Chip's story is a testament to the transformative power of parenthood and the enduring love that binds families together, offering poignant insights and heartfelt reflections on faith, community, and the profound joys of fatherhood.
Guest: Chip McKenzie's life is a whirlwind of adventure and fulfillment, encapsulating a decade marked by marriage, career shifts, parenthood, and domestic adoption. He married his high school sweetheart, Melissa, and together they've navigated the joys of raising five children, including twins, and recently welcomed their youngest, Carson, through domestic adoption.
HOST
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Dr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
Make An Impact
On today’s podcast episode, we will hear from a dad whose view of fatherhood was transformed by special needs domestic adoption. Last year, 85 children joined their families through domestic adoption. Partnering with Lifeline enables more families to transform their lives by the adoption journey.
Join us for Giving Day on June 21st (or even now!) to make hope possible for more children and families. Visit lifelinechild.org/giving.
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.
FOLLOW US
Creators and Guests
![Rick Morton](https://img.transistor.fm/E3pYJChT_uwsig7bs6VOyWSeC7CdTjCRPfCGN2_975s/rs:fill:400:400:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9wZXJz/b24vZWExMmJlZDQt/ZWU2Ni00NmRiLTgw/YzItM2UyNzEyZGY4/M2M2LzE3MDQ4MzEw/OTMtaW1hZ2UuanBn.webp)
Host
Rick Morton
As 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!
![Chip McKenzie](https://img.transistor.fm/yoMTkZqWJkqPBgKcDUYTjODuhWfS0KqzdP0P2iJQ6Bc/rs:fill:400:400:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81N2Y1/ZTJhZmViMDdkOWNj/ZjU1YTQwMGY3Yzll/Y2FlOS5qcGc.webp)
Guest
Chip McKenzie
Chip McKenzie's life is a whirlwind of adventure and fulfillment, encapsulating a decade marked by marriage, career shifts, parenthood, and domestic adoption. He married his high school sweetheart, Melissa, and together they've navigated the joys of raising five children, including twins, and recently welcomed their youngest, Carson, through domestic adoption.