Herbie Newell

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

COVID: One Year Later

COVID: One Year Later

Lynn Beckett shares the impact of COVID for our children and families this past year. Predictability is what provides safety for our children.

Best of 2019: Grieving With Others

Best of 2019: Grieving With Others

Rob Pacienza shares about his experience with grief and loss after the death his youngest daughter.

Best of 2018: Why the Church is the Answer to the Orphan Crisis

Best of 2018: Why the Church is the Answer to the Orphan Crisis

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Brad Evangelista about why the local church is the answer to caring for orphan and vulnerable children.

Best of 2020 with Rick Burgess: The Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity

Best of 2020 with Rick Burgess: 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 2019: Multi-Ethnicity and the Kingdom of God with Jason Cook

Best of 2019: Multi-Ethnicity and the Kingdom of God with Jason Cook

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jason Cook about a range of church body issues including multi-ethnic worship, adoption, and why social justice is a church issue.

Adoption and Racial Reconciliation

Adoption and Racial Reconciliation

Pastor John Onwuchekwa and Herbie discuss adoption, racial reconciliation, and more.

How Do We Talk to Our Kids about Race and Culture?

How Do We Talk to Our Kids about Race and Culture?

Today we listen to a panel discussion on the topic of how we talk to our kids who adopted transracially about culture and race.

How the Lord Called Pastor Jason Paredes to Adopt

How the Lord Called Pastor Jason Paredes to Adopt

We are joined by our friend, lead pastor and brother in Christ, Jason Paredes from Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas.

NCFA: The State of Foster Care and Adoption

NCFA: The State of Foster Care and Adoption

National Council for Adoption is a great organization speaking out for children's rights. Today we discuss with Chuck Johnson the state of foster care and adoption on ...

Celebrating Milestones with Chuck Johnson

Celebrating Milestones with Chuck Johnson

Learn how Lifeline began as we look to past and present stories.

A Birth Mother's Story of Hope

A Birth Mother's Story of Hope

Hear how one birth mother's story of hope transformed lives through God's goodness and mercy. "These babies saved my life, because I was headed down a wrong path," sai...

Speak Out for Life: Pro-Life

Speak Out for Life: Pro-Life

Today we celebrate the fact that life is created and formed in the image of God, and we mourn the millions of lives that have been lost due to abortion.

Sanctity of Human Life: The Rally for Life

Sanctity of Human Life: The Rally for Life

In honor of Sanctity of Human life this Sunday, we dive into the importance in advocating to choose life.

40th Anniversary: Reflecting on Years at Lifeline

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

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

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

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

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?

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'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

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

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

Sharing Gospel Hope to Birth Mothers

How do we care for birth mothers who are going through unplanned pregnancies?

Answered Prayers: Funding an Adoption

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

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

Defend the Fatherless

Righteous anger spurs us to defend the fatherless.

Biblical Mandate for the Vulnerable

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

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

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

China Adoptions through a Pandemic

Learn more about how families can engage internationally, specifically through adoption in China.