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
The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation Part I
In this episode Herbie Newell explores what the Bible says about racial reconciliation and what it means that Jesus died to reconcile us to himself.
International Adoption with Josh Caldwell
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss Lifeline's many international adoption programs and how to get started on your own adoption journey.
Non-Adoption Engagement – SUPPORT and ADVOCACY
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss how you can get involved with Lifeline outside of personal adoption.
Non-Adoption Engagement – PRAYER
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss one of the most impactful ways to get involved with Lifeline whether you are considering adoption or not: PRAYER.
God’s Sovereignty in Our Pursuit of Caring for Orphans
In this episode Herbie Newell recognizes the sovereignty of God in our pursuit of caring for orphans around the world.
China Adoption with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about China adoption and some of the recent adoption changes implemented by the Chinese Government and how it m...
Lifeline Distinctives with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about some of the things that make Lifeline unique, specifically Lifeline's Gospel-centered, holistic approach ...
Building the Kingdom of God is a Global Effort
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, and Pastor James Sutton about working together as Christians to build the Kingdom of God while pointing out a ...
Equipping Local Pastors to Transform Busega, Uganda
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, Pastor James Sutton, and Pastor Brad Evangelista about how they are working to train and equip local pastors a...
Leading Like Christ in Busega
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael about how King Jesus Church is equipping young people to be leaders in their communities and ambassadors for Ch...
Pastor Raphael and King Jesus Church in Uganda Part II
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, pastor of King Jesus Church about how they are partnering with Lifeline to reach the Muslim community and serv...
Pastor Raphael and King Jesus Church in Uganda Part I
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, pastor of King Jesus Church about how they are partnering with Lifeline to reach the Muslim community and serv...
EXTRA – Special Needs Adoption
In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton discusses Special Needs Adoption with China Adoption Program Director Karla Thrasher, and Stefanie Leist, blogger and mom of 13 kiddos.
The Family of God
In this episode Herbie teaches us about belonging to the family of God and what that means to us as believers. Herbie also previews his upcoming trip to Uganda.
Interview with North Carolina State Director Levacy Smith
In this episode, Herbie Newell and Levacy Smith discuss how Levacy got involved with orphan and foster care, international and domestic adoption, and the exciting thin...
Columbia Adoption with Beth Stanley
In this episode, Herbie Newell and Beth Stanley discuss adoption in Latin America, specifically the country of Colombia. For more information about Colombia adoption, ...
Life is a Vapor
In this episode, Herbie Newell recounts how a recent family trip reminded him that life is a vapor and how we should be living intentionally in the present for the glo...
Supporting Birthmothers through Life Affirming Ministry
In this episode, Herbie Newell talks with VP of Domestic Programs, Christie Mac Segars and Birthmother Counselor, Christy Harmon about how Lifeline is serving women in...
Interview with Georgia State Director Blake Rogers
In this episode Herbie Newell and Blake Rogers discuss adoption and foster care in Georgia and how the local church can get involved.
The Importance of Dads in Response to California Travel Ban
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell addresses the controversial travel ban instituted by California to states it deems "discriminatory". Herbie addr...
The Kids Behind StandforOrphans™
In this episode Herbie Newell chats with his three kids who started StandforOprhans™ to impact orphans around the world by selling lemonade and other goods at lemonade...
How Lemonade Stands are Helping Orphans
In this episode Herbie Newell and his wife Ashley discuss the origin of Stand for Orphans and how this initiative of Lifeline Children's Services is impacting orphans ...
The Call to Defend the Fatherless
In this episode, Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services, Herbie Newell, explores what it means to be a defender of orphans and vulnerable children and how ...