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 563 Episodes

Jedd Medefind and the Definition of an Orphan and Vulnerable Child

Jedd Medefind and the Definition of an Orphan and Vulnerable Child

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jedd Medefind abou Orphan Sunday and what it means to be an orphaned and vulnerable child.

Biblical Marriage and Parenting with Dr. Randy Stinson

Biblical Marriage and Parenting with Dr. Randy Stinson

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Randy Stinson about family, parenting, and adoption.

The McAfee Family

The McAfee Family

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael and Lauren Green McAfee about their call to adopt and their current adoption journey.

Staff Spotlight: Lt. Col. Chris Leist

Staff Spotlight: Lt. Col. Chris Leist

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lt. Col. Chris Leist in our staff spotlight series.

Things Parents Need to Know about Occupational Therapy

Things Parents Need to Know about Occupational Therapy

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Taylor Calame about children and therapy. Taylor Calame is an adoptive mom, ABA therapist and Unadopted volunteer.

When Should I Consider Post Adoption Counseling?

When Should I Consider Post Adoption Counseling?

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with about when an adoptive family should consider seeking post-adoption counseling services.

Adoption, Discipleship, Teaching, and Raising Children with Heather Platt

Adoption, Discipleship, Teaching, and Raising Children with Heather Platt

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Heather Platt about adoption, discipleship, teaching, and raising children.

Share the Story: Dasha Grace

Share the Story: Dasha Grace

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dasha Grace who will be special guests at Lifeline's 2018 Fundraising Dinner.

Birthmother Myths with Christy Harmon

Birthmother Myths with Christy Harmon

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon to debunk common myths about women who place their babies for adoption. More Info: pregnant.lifelinechild.org Email...

China Social Work Training Recap with Karla Roozen Thrasher

China Social Work Training Recap with Karla Roozen Thrasher

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with China Program Director Karla Roozen Thrasher about their recent trip to China where they provided social work training.

Share the Story: Deric and Heather Thomas

Share the Story: Deric and Heather Thomas

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Deric and Heather Thomas who will be special guests at Lifeline's 2018 Fundraising Dinner. lifelinechild.org/sharethestory Use th...

37 Years of Defending the Fatherless

37 Years of Defending the Fatherless

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombardo and Karla Thrasher about Lifeline's 37th anniversary of serving orphaned and vulnerable children.

30 Days of Hope with Jennifer Phillips

30 Days of Hope with Jennifer Phillips

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jennifer Phillips about her new book and initiative with Lifeline called 30 Days of Hope.

Run for One Recap

Run for One Recap

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with (un)adopted's Michael Edwards and Neisha Roberts about the recent Run for One events in Birmingham and across the country.

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part II

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Naomi Zacharias from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part I

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ruth Malhotra and Alycia Wood from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

Interview with Trevin Wax Part II

Interview with Trevin Wax Part II

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax.

Interview with Trevin Wax Part I

Interview with Trevin Wax Part I

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition's Trevin Wax.

Best Of: Charlottesville, Racism, and the Sanctity of Life

Best Of: Charlottesville, Racism, and the Sanctity of Life

In this episode Herbie Newell discusses Charlottesville, Racism, and the Sanctity of Life.

Interview with Micah Fries Part II

Interview with Micah Fries Part II

Join us for the second part of this interview with Dr. Rick Morton and Micah Fries.

Interview with Micah Fries Part I

Interview with Micah Fries Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell talks about his visit to China and Dr. Rick Morton talks with Micah Fries.

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part IV

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part IV

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast".

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part III

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part III

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast". Praise the Lord ...

From Colombia with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell

From Colombia with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell about the amazing things God is doing in Colombia.

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part II

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast". Praise the Lord ...

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part I

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast".

The Newells Colombia Mission Part II

The Newells Colombia Mission Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell and Ashley Newell talk about their experience with caregiver training in Colombia.

Interview with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker

Interview with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker

Join us as Herbie Newell talks missional adoption with Summit Church's Todd Unzicker.

Pastor Raphael Speaks at CAFO

Pastor Raphael Speaks at CAFO

Join us as Pastor Raphael Kajubi shares a testimony at CAFO of what God is doing through King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda.

The Newells Colombia Mission Part I

The Newells Colombia Mission Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell recaps some of the highlights from the Newell Family's first week in Colombia.