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
Sadie Robertson Huff and Korie Robertson
Herbie Newell interviews Sadie Robertson Huff and Korie Robertson on the podcast today. They discuss their experiences and perspective as an adoptive mother and sister...
Faith and Education: Conversation with Chuck Wolfe
Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton are joined by Chuck Wolfe, the founder and CEO of Faith Academics. They talk about the importance of Christian education in various s...
Equipping the Global Church
Beth and Oscar Perez join the Defender Podcast to talk about the importance of equipping the global church to serve the vulnerable in their communities. Beth is the Di...
A Conversation with Krupa
Herbie and Dr. Rick continue the series on our global partners in light of the Global Orphan Care Conference in July 2022. They have a conversation with Krupa, one of ...
A Conversation with Petry Groza
Herbie and Dr. Rick continue the series on our global partners in light of the Global Orphan Care Conference in July 2022. They have a conversation with Petry Groza, o...
Lifemark Interviews
Rick Morton and Herbie Newell attended the world premiere of Lifemark, a Kirk Cameron and Kendrick Brothers movie, that will be in theaters September 9-15. Rick got th...
Global Orphan Care Conference Recap
Herbie and Rick recap Lifeline's Global Orphan Care Conference on the podcast today.
The Kendrick Brothers and Lifemark
Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the creators of War Room and Fireproof, join Herbie and Rick on the podcast to discuss their latest film, Lifemark.
Conversation with Destiny and Julius
Herbie and Rick sit down with our (un)adopted partners from Liberia to talk about ministry. Recorded during the Global Orphan Care conference in Dubai, UAE.
Conversation with Billy Chondwe
Billy Chondwe, nicknamed "The Father of Orphan Sunday", sits down with Rick and Herbie at the Global Orphan Care Conference in Dubai, UAW.
Back to School Tips with Lynn Beckett
Education specialist, Lynn Beckett, joins Rick and Herbie to talk about the transition back to school with your kids.
Best of 2022: Marriage and Adoption
Originally aired February 9, 2022. Herbie and Rick walk through the importance of a biblically-based marriage and the significance of this in the pursuit of adoption.
Best of 2022: Birthparent Counseling Ministry
Originally aired on February 2, 2022. Marie Gunn, Lifeline pregnancy counselor in Mississippi, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss birthparent ministry.
A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols, Part 2
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jennifer Nichols, commissioner of the department of children's services of Tennessee.
A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols Part 1
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jennifer Nichols, commissioner of the department of children's services of Tennessee. Part 1
A Conversation with Elli Oswald
Elli Oswald, executive director of Faith to Action, joins Herbie and Rick for this week's episode.
Father's Day
Herbie and Rick discuss the importance of fathers in this special Father's Day episode.
The Importance of Structure and Routine and Thriving This Summer
Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® Practitioner, and Director of Central Alabama Engagement, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the importance of structure and routines ...
Stand for Orphans Summer Kickoff with Ashley Newell
Herbie and Rick are joined by Herbie's wife Ashley Newell, who helped their children found Stand for Orphans, to talk about opportunities with Stand for Orphans this s...
A Conversation with Families Count Church Partners
Alex Cowan, Associate Pastor at Skyland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL; Scott Green, Discipleship and Missions Pastor at North Port Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL;...
How to Survive the Summer
Lynn Beckett, Lifeline education specialist and parent coach, joins Rick and Herbie to talk through tips to help parents this summer.
A Post-Roe World
Alison Centofante is the founder of Centofante Strategies, LLC and has worked in the pro-life industry for over a decade with organizations like Concerned Women for Am...
Birth Mother's Day
Herbie and Rick are joined by Lauren Eddie, Lifeline pregnancy counseling supervisor, and two birth mothers to talk about the significance of this day.
A Conversation with the Chapmans: Part 2
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman join Herbie and Rick in a discussion about grief.
A Conversation with the Chapmans - Part 1
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman join Herbie and Rick in a discussion about grief.
Preparing for Easter
Herbie and Rick sit down to talk about Easter and the sacrifice of our Savior in this season.
International Adoption Update
Herbie and Rick are joined by Karla Thrasher and Jana Lombardo to discuss the state of international adoption.
Helping Your Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Ann Maura Hinton joins Herbie and Rick to talk about helping your kids finish the school year strong.
Talking to Kids about Ukraine
Herbie and Rick discuss way to talk to your kids about the conflict in Ukraine. With this tragic current event making national headlines daily, we want to provide some...
Conversation with Ruslan Maliuta
Dr. Rick is joined by a friend from Ukraine, Ruslan Maliuta, founder of the World Without Orphans movement. He is a native of Kyiv, Ukraine, and also discusses ways to...