Herbie Newell

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.

Appears in 550 Episodes

Supporting Foster and Adoptive Parents in the Church with Nadia Reese

Supporting Foster and Adoptive Parents in the Church with Nadia Reese

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Nadia Reese, a second-grade teacher and foster care/adoption care advocate about the importance of supporting foster and adoptive f...

Racial Unity and Reconciliation with Josh and Megan Smith

Racial Unity and Reconciliation with Josh and Megan Smith

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Josh and Ashley Smith about racial unity and reconciliation.

Chuck and Emily Hooten

Chuck and Emily Hooten

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Chuck and Emily Hooten about having a thriving marriage during adoption and beyond.

Multi-Ethnic Adoption and Families

Multi-Ethnic Adoption and Families

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Joel and Claire Davis about multi-ethnic adoption and families.

Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part II

Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Amy Ford about pro-life ministry focusing on women in crisis pregnancies. Amy is the President & Co-Founder of Embrace Grace.

Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part I

Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Amy Ford about pro-life ministry focusing on women in crisis pregnancies. Amy is the President & Co-Founder of Embrace Grace.

Interview with Jospeh & Palmer Williams

Interview with Jospeh & Palmer Williams

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Joseph and Palmer Williams who are heavily involved in non-profit organization strategy, and providing legal and policy analysis to...

Self Care for Adoptive and Foster Families

Self Care for Adoptive and Foster Families

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lynn Beckett about self care for adoptive and foster families.

Staff Spotlight: Emily Hembree

Staff Spotlight: Emily Hembree

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lifeline's China Travel Coordinator, Emily Hembree.

Interview with Jamie Ivey

Interview with Jamie Ivey

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jamie Ivey about a number of issues including adoption, racial reconciliation, the church, and her podcast, "The Happy Hour with Ja...

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part II

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ashley Yeager and Whitney White about creating habits for healthy spiritual and emotional relationships in the family. In Part 2, t...

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part I

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ashley Yeager and Whitney White about creating habits for healthy spiritual and emotional relationships in the family. In Part 1, t...

Colombia Hosting with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey

Colombia Hosting with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey about the recent Colombia Hosting.

Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Sobolik

Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Sobolik

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with ERLC's Chelsea Sobolik about adoption, infertility, and her new book "Longing for Motherhood".

Advent Day 25

Advent Day 25

This is Episode 25 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 24

Advent Day 24

This is Episode 24 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 23

Advent Day 23

This is Episode 23 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 22

Advent Day 22

This is Episode 22 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 21

Advent Day 21

This is Episode 21 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 20

Advent Day 20

This is Episode 20 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 19

Advent Day 19

This is Episode 19 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 18

Advent Day 18

This is Episode 18 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 17

Advent Day 17

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 16

Advent Day 16

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 15

Advent Day 15

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 14

Advent Day 14

This is Episode 14 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 13

Advent Day 13

This is Episode 13 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 12

Advent Day 12

This is Episode 12 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 11

Advent Day 11

This is Episode 11 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 10

Advent Day 10

This is Episode 9 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.