Conversation with Kevin Sorbo

In this episode, Kevin Sorbo, an actor, producer, and director who has directed and starred in many well-known faith-based movies and shows, joins the Defender podcast. He directed LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST. Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement at Lifeline, and Sorbo talk about the upcoming release of LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, his life in Hollywood, and challenges of being a believer in the industry.
In this episode, Kevin Sorbo, an actor, producer, and director who has directed and starred in many well-known faith-based movies and shows, joins the Defender podcast. He directed LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST. Dr. Rick Morton, the vice president of engagement at Lifeline, and Sorbo talk about the upcoming release of LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, his life in Hollywood, and challenges of being a believer in the industry.

GUEST
Kevin Sorbo is an actor and director of LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST and is most known for the lead role in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" which went on to become the most-watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo has been in over 90 movies and TV shows including GOD'S NOT DEAD, SOUL SURFER, REAGAN, "Two and a Half Men," "Psych," "Hawaii 5-0," and "The OC". Sorbo also directed and acted in the latest Left Behind movie based on the Jerry Jenkins award-winning books, RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, due in theaters January 26, 2023. 

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

CO-HOST
Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES
At Lifeline, we walk with families throughout their adoption and foster care journeys. One way we do this is through continual education. We regularly host free, easy-to-access educational webinars for families and caregivers. We provide professional information about practical, challenging, and helpful topics. Look for an upcoming CEU at https://lifelinechild.org/ceus/

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. 
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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!