
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

Families Count with the Kyle & Janie Davidson
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Davidson Family to talk about Families Count.

Families Count with the Foulkrods
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Foulkrod Family to talk about Families Count.

Families Count with the Pitner Family
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Pitner Family to talk about Families Count.

Families Count with Nate and Julia Bruns
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with Nate and Julia Bruns to talk about Families Count.

Families Count with David and Allison McConnell
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with David and Allison McConnell to talk about Families Count.

The Cost of Good Friday and the Hope of Easter
Good Friday and Easter fuels our mission to defend the fatherless and ultimately gives all Christ followers purpose, significance, and victory.

Lifeline Goes to Brazil Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about what they have learned from their time in Brazil.

Lifeline Goes to Brazil
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about adoption and orphan care in Brazil.

Interview with Jim Shaddix
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with friend and mentor, Jim Shaddix.

India Testimony from Taylor and Julia
Join us as Herbie Newell talks about India with Taylor and Julia.

The Life and Legacy of Billy Graham
Join us as Herbie Newell reflects on the life and legacy of Billy Graham.

Interview with Care Net’s Roland C. Warren
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Roland C. Warren, CEO of Care Net.

Black History Month
Join us as Herbie Newell examines Black History Month from a Christian worldview.

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

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

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

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

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

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