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

Colombia Foster Care with Dr. Eduardo Franco

Colombia Foster Care with Dr. Eduardo Franco

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Eduardo Franco about adoption and foster care in Colombia.

Nikolas Cruz and the Call to Defend the Fatherless

Nikolas Cruz and the Call to Defend the Fatherless

Join us as Herbie Newell examines the Parkland school shooting and how we as Christians can answer the call to love others. Are we willing to step into the messy world...

Chuck Johnson and National Council for Adoption

Chuck Johnson and National Council for Adoption

Join us as Herbie Newell leads talks with Chuck Johnson, president and CEO of the National Council for Adoption.

Advocating for the Vulnerable with Kimberly Merida

Advocating for the Vulnerable with Kimberly Merida

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kimberly Merida about advocating for the vulnerable. Kimberly Merida an advocate for life, adoption, foster care, and most prevalen...

Red Dirt Roads of Uganda

Red Dirt Roads of Uganda

Join us as Josh Caldwell recounts an emotional journey along the red dirt roads of Uganda.

Stand for Life

Stand for Life

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Hannah Sultemeier and Lindsey Washington of Stand for Life.

Interview with Emily Chapman Richards of Show Hope

Interview with Emily Chapman Richards of Show Hope

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Emily Chapman Richards. Emily is the Vice President of Show Hope (showhope.org) and the eldest daughter of Contemporary Christian R...

Parenting with Danny Akin

Parenting with Danny Akin

Join us as Herbie Newell talks parenting with Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.

Protecting Your Child’s Story

Protecting Your Child’s Story

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Angela Mains about protecting your child's story.

Luke 8:22-25 and Praying for China

Luke 8:22-25 and Praying for China

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 8:22-25 and prayers for China.

Arc Stories with Tina Chambers Smith

Arc Stories with Tina Chambers Smith

Join us as Tina Chambers Smith tells her story during ArcStories about hope, heartbreak, and redemption.

Interview with Dr. Russell Moore

Interview with Dr. Russell Moore

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Russell Moore of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Bible Study Luke 8:4-21 and Praying for Bulgaria

Bible Study Luke 8:4-21 and Praying for Bulgaria

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Luke 8 and prayers for Bulgaria.

Village of Hope Guatemala

Village of Hope Guatemala

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Todd and Amy Block from Village of Hope and how the Lord is using them in Guatemala.

2017 Year in Review

2017 Year in Review

Join us as Herbie Newell recaps some of what God has done through Lifeline ministries in 2017.

Families Count Testimonial Part II

Families Count Testimonial Part II

In this episode Traci Newell talks with Chris and Trina Stines about their personal experience participating in Families Count.

Best of 2017: Racial Reconciliation

Best of 2017: Racial Reconciliation

This podcast on racial reconciliation was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.

Best of 2017: Karla Thrasher

Best of 2017: Karla Thrasher

This podcast featuring Karla Thrasher was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.

Best Of 2017:  King Jesus Church

Best Of 2017: King Jesus Church

This podcast featuring Pastor Raphael of King Jesus Church was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.

Best of 2017: Zachariah

Best of 2017: Zachariah

This podcast on Zachariah was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.

John 5:17-6:11

John 5:17-6:11

In this episode Rick Morton leads us through John John 5:17-6:11 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: info@lifelinechild.org Fa...

Luke 4:31-5:16

Luke 4:31-5:16

In this episode Blake Wilson leads us through Luke 4 during our Monday morning Bible study.

Advent Day 10

Advent Day 10

This is Episode 10 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Call to Prayer – Hong Kong – Colossians 2:2-4

Call to Prayer – Hong Kong – Colossians 2:2-4

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray the country of Hungary. Colossians 2:2-4 Pray for the Gospel to continue to spread in Hong Kong an...

Luke 4:14-30

Luke 4:14-30

In this episode Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 4:14-30 during our Monday morning Bible study.

Preparation for Advent

Preparation for Advent

In this episode Herbie Newell helps prepare us for Advent.

Call to Prayer – Hungary – Colossians 2:2-4

Call to Prayer – Hungary – Colossians 2:2-4

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray the country of Hungary.

Interview with Rufus in Chennai, India

Interview with Rufus in Chennai, India

In this episode Herbie interviews Rufus who works strategically with the 4/14 window movement (4to14window.com), The Joshua Tree reaching unreached and unengaged peopl...

Luke 3:21-4:13

Luke 3:21-4:13

In this episode David Wooten leads us through Luke 3:21-4:13 during our Monday morning Bible study.

Call to Prayer – We are Thankful – Psalm 103:1-6

Call to Prayer – We are Thankful – Psalm 103:1-6

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray for Lifeline's ministry and the families we work with.