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 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...
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...