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
Conversation with Missy Robertson
Herbie is joined by Missy Robertson, of A&E's hit series Duck Dynasty, to discuss her new children's book Because You're My Family, and talks about the importance of h...
Praying for Ukraine
Herbie and Rick are joined by Madison and Yuriy Perekotiy, Lifeline partners in Ukraine, to discuss the tragic events that have transpired over the last week in Ukraine.
Looking Ahead to International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Herbie and Rick sit down to discuss International Women's Day (March 8th) and Women's History Month in March and what this looks like from a biblical perspective.
Conversation with Madison and Yuriy
Rick Morton is joined by our partners from Ukraine, Madison and Yuriy, to discuss their ministry Heritage Ukraine.
Marriage and Adoption
Herbie and Rick walk through the importance of a biblically-based marriage and the significance of this in the pursuit of adoption.
Birthparent Counseling Ministry
Marie Gunn, Lifeline pregnancy counselor in Mississippi, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss birthparent ministry.
Kansas Pregnancy Center: Stories of Hope
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jessa Swearingen, center manager and outreach coordinator for the new Lifeline Pregnancy Resource Center in Topeka, Kansas again this wee...
Kansas Pregnancy Resource Center
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jessa Swearingen, center manager and outreach coordinator for the new Lifeline Pregnancy Resource Center in Topeka, Kansas.
Life Cases in Review and Looking Forward to 2022
Join Herbie and Rick as they review past cases on the subject of life and discuss some things to come as we begin 2022.
Best of 2021: Speak Out for Life: Pro-Life
Originally aired on January 20th, 2021. Herbie and Rick sit down to discuss the pro-life ethic.
Best of 2021: Advancing the Gospel with Ed Litton
In this special best-of-episode, Rick sits down with Pastor Ed Litton of Redemption Church in Mobile, AL.
The Ultimate Gift
Herbie and Rick discuss the birth of Christ, the ultimate gift.
The Giving of Time with Kim Christenberry
Kim Christenberry, Lifeline adoptive mom and secretary of the Lifeline Board of Directors, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss the value of giving your time. We all have ...
The Giving of Talents with Cory Varden
Cory Varden, pastor of preaching and vision at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the value of using your talents ...
The Giving of Gifts
Herbie and Rick discuss a few stories of hope from the past year in our ministry that would not be possible without the generous gifts recieved.
Conversation with Will and Mallie
Herbie is joined by Will and Mallie, Lifeline domestic adoptive parents, to talk about God's grace and redemption through their family's adoption story.
Financial Resources for Adoption
Hannah Pearson, Lifeline International Administrative Coordinator, to discuss adoption funding resources. Hannah works closely with the Hope Adoption Fund and walks th...
Conversation with the Doblesteins
Herbie sits down with the Doblestein family to talk about their daughter, Francie, and the way they have seen the Lord work in their lives through adoption.
International Adoption with Karla Thrasher and Herbie Newell
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption at Lifeline, sits down with Herbie Newell to discuss international adoption.
Conversation with the Huffs
Rick sits down with Shane and Stacy Huff to talk about their family's international adoption story.
Conversation with the Luttrells
Join Herbie and Rick as they sit down with the Luttrell family, long-time friends of Lifeline, to discuss their story and the role Lifeline has played in the life of t...
Conversation with Petry Groza
Herbie and Rick are joined by Petry Groza, a Lifeline partner in Romania, for an update on the work of REGEN in Eastern Europe.
Ross and Hamn Families
Herbie and Rick are joined by the Ross and Hamn families, Lifeline international adoption families, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Program...
Orphan Sunday
Herbie and Rick share a podcast with Billiance "Billy" Chondwe, the founder of Global Orphan Sunday, from their time in India in 2017. Orphan Sunday is a time to mobil...
40 Years to Come
Herbie and Dr. Rick discuss what the vision for the next 40 years looks like at Lifeline.
The Importance of the Global Church
Herbie and Rick are joined by Pastor Raphael of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda to discuss the importance of engaging with the global church.
History of International Adoption
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, and Beth Perez, Director of Global Care Initiativ...
Celebrating 40 Years of Domestic Ministry
Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, Traci Newell, Education Specialist and National Program Director ...
Stand for Orphans
Herbie Newell is joined by his wife Ashley, who helped their children found Stand for Orphans, and Jenna and Mary Beth Brown, a mother and daughter duo that have parti...
International Adoption Update
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, join Herbie and Rick to give an update on int...