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
40th Anniversary: Reflecting on Years at Lifeline
In celebration of Lifeline's 40th Anniversary, past and present staff members kick off the year with a panel discussion reflecting back on memories and milestones sha...
Best of 2020: The Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity
Rick Burgess, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Rick and Bubba Show" and author of "How to Be a Man, the Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity" discuss...
Best of 2020: The McKinney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19
The McKinney Family brings their son home from Bulgaria. Learn more about their journey and how God continues to be at work. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director, sh...
Giving Your Time, Talents and Resources with Brittney Gilbert
We are all called to share and give our time, talents and resources. Learn more about how you can give in each of these areas.
Generosity with Anna Brooke and Cooper Johnson
Learn more about how generosity can transform lives through this season of giving. Anna Brooke and Cooper Johnson share how God is working through Lifeline one life at...
What Does the Bible Say about Generosity?
Brad Evangelista, lead pastor at CrossPointe Church in Columbus, Georgia, discusses what the Bible says about our responsibility to give.
Autumn's story of Hope through Foster Care and Adoption
Autumn Millett and Chris Johnson share how the family came together in one of the most unexpected ways.
The Connected Parent
Lisa Qualls, author of "The Connected Parent" shares her insight as a mother of 12 children.
A Biological Child's Perspective on Adoption
How adoption completed the Christenberry family. Adoption is not about creation but completion.
Sharing Gospel Hope to Birth Mothers
How do we care for birth mothers who are going through unplanned pregnancies?
Answered Prayers: Funding an Adoption
Craig Slay shares the dramatic way God answered prayers for a family to adopt and funded their pursuit.
Healing through Theraplay and Counseling
In the wake of a tragedy, learn how God's love has transformed Mo's life. Discover why Theraplay and therapy is needed for children.
Defend the Fatherless
Righteous anger spurs us to defend the fatherless.
Biblical Mandate for the Vulnerable
Pastor Chris challenges the Church and the community to hear the gospel call to care for the vulnerable. Learn how caring for the vulnerable changed Pastor Chris's vo...
Eurasia Adoptions through a Pandemic
The Eurasia team discusses how God continues to be at work in Eurasia during a pandemic.
India Adoptions through a Pandemic
Morgan Terch, Program Manager of India shares more about how families can engage internationally, specifically through adoption in India.
China Adoptions through a Pandemic
Learn more about how families can engage internationally, specifically through adoption in China.
Adoption in Latin America
Learn more about how your family can adopt or encourage others to adopt from Latin America. Today we will hear from Beth Perez, Program Director of Latin America, and ...
New Foster Care Program in Columbia
Oscar and Beth Perez, join us today to discuss the new foster care program in Bogota, Columbia. We are seeing local believers go through the process with the governm...
Sam Collier's Adoption Journey, "A Greater Story."
Learn more about God's transformative power in rewriting Sam's story through adoption. "A Greater Story," shares Sam and his twin sister's adoption experience and His ...
The McKenney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19
The McKenney Family brings their son home from Bulgaria. Learn more about their journey and how God continues to be at work. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director, sh...
The Meyers Family Adopts from Haiti during Global Pandemic
Good news, the Meyers family welcomes home their two children from Haiti during a global pandemic. Learn more about how God continues to care for the most vulnerable e...
Introducing the Altar84 Global Orphan Care Network
Lifeline launches a new Global Orphan Care Network, Altar84.
Making Back-to-School Decisions with Confidence
Parents are facing many decisions when it comes to sending their children back to school this year. Lifeline Counseling Program Director Angela Mains walks through the...
Take a Socially Distant Stand for Orphans®
Herbie, his wife Ashley, and their children recently joined the Rick & Bubba Show to talk about Stand For Orphans.
Helping Women Face Unplanned Pregnancy without Fear
Senior Director of Health & Client Services at The Pregnancy Network, Deanna Jewell, shares how we can help women face unplanned pregnancy without fear.
A Tribute to Issac Manogarom
Our dear brother, friend, and partner Isaac Manogarom in Chennai, India went to be with the Lord after being diagnosed with Covid-19 after coming in contact while feed...
The Importance of Protecting a Child's Story
Lauren McAfee, speaker, writer, and adoptive mother, and Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, share about the importance of protecting a child's story.
The Church's Response to Racial Injustice
Stand for Orphans - standfororphans.orgGUESTSAlton Hardy, Pastor and Founder of Urban Hope Community Church Eric Saunders, Campus Pastor at the McLean Bible Church Arl...
Gospel in Action: COVID-19 Global Response Update
(un)adopted partners share about the harsh realities they are facing due to COVID-19 and how they are responding to this crisis in their communities.