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 549 Episodes
Adoption, Marriage, and Family Life: Live Q&A with Dr. Randy Stinson
Dr. Randy Stinson speaks to Lifeline families during a live Q&A at Rooted in Love, an adoption conference for families pursuing international and domestic adoption.
Connecting with your Kids through Songs & Silliness
Randall Goodgame, the creator of Slugs & Bugs, shares about the importance of having fun and being silly with your family.
Trusting God with Terminal Illness
Eric & Katie Parker share about the adoption of their daughter Noelle from India and their journey of processing her terminal illness.
The Sanctity of Human Life
To value the Sanctity of Human Life is an act of worship, not of people themselves, but of our Creator who fashioned each of us in His Image.
Best Of: Better Together - Katie Reynolds
Katie Reynolds tells her story of going through the adoption process but having it fail by not bringing a child home.
Best Of: Jessica Roberts
Adoptive mother Jessica Roberts tells her story of childhood, marriage, coming to faith, and adoption.
Change One Life: Kenisha Brown
Kenisha became pregnant at 16 through unthinkable circumstances. She shares her story of how God used her story and the birth of her son for good.
Change One Life: Dasha Ham
Born in Ukraine, adopted, and now serving as an international adoption specialist, Dasha Ham shares her story of life change.
David Platt on Trusting God Throughout the Adoption Process
David Platt shares about leading his family through the adoption process for the 3rd time and trusting the Lord throughout the journey.
Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life
Herbie Newell shares about his first book, Image Bearers, and seeking to bring awareness that the pro-life ethic is so much bigger than just being pro-birth.
Teenagers and Politics: How Obedience and the Gospel Transforms Lives in Every Arena
Scott Dawson, an evangelist with experience in youth ministry for over 30 years, discusses changes in youth ministry, issues facing teenagers and families today, and h...
The Necessity of Supporting Child Welfare Workers Through the Church | Interview with Sharri Black, Part 2
In Part 2 of Sharri Black’s interview, she shares from her professional experience of working in child welfare and how the church can partner and support state workers...
Adoption through the Eyes of an Adoptee & Adoptive Mother | Interview with Sharri Black, Part 1
Adoptee, adoptive mother, and longtime child welfare advocate, Sharri Black, shares what it is like to be adopted.
Homeschooling Children from Foster Care and Adoption
Adoptive mothers share about their choice to homeschool their children.
Leading the Church to Action
Lifeline partner church shares about recent trip with (un)adopted to Uganda and leading the church to action outside of it's four walls.
Until Every Child is Home
Adoptee, adoptive father, author, and professor Todd Chipman offers practical direction on how local churches can do better in their quest to care for those Jesus call...
Cultivating a Culture of Adoption and Foster Care in the Church
How one church is racing toward caring for 1,000 vulnerable children through adoption and foster care by 2026.
Unity & Diversity in Discipleship
Church planting, adoption, and the journey of caring for the fatherless through the local church.
Supporting an Indigenous Response to Orphan Care
Why God calls Christians to care for orphans.
Engaging Others for Effective Ministry
Orphan Sunday started at a small church in Zambia and has grown into a global movement. Here's how your church can get involved and why it's important.
Gospel-Driven Justice in the Church
Setting realistic expectations in parenting and adoption.
Bridging Hope for Children with Learning Differences
Lifeline's education team discusses how to advocate for children in the education system and announces the launch Bridge Educational Services.
How the Church can Care for Vulnerable Children & Families
How the church can cultivate a heart to care for vulnerable children and families through adoption and foster care.
Grieving With Others
Rob Pacienza shares about his experience with grief and loss after the death his youngest daughter.
Transitioning to Routine and Order in a New School Year
Lifeline Education Specialist, Lynn Beckett, discusses transitioning children from summer to a new school year.
A Calling to Domestic Adoption and Caring for Birth Parents
Lifeline's Vice President of Operations, Blake Wilson, shares about he and his wife's calling to domestic adoption and what sets Lifeline's ministry apart through prov...
Roadmap to International Adoption
Lifeline's Vice President & Senior Director of International Programs, Josh Caldwell & Karla Thrasher, walk us through the international adoption process.
Serving the Deaf and Blind of Uganda
Pastor Raphael Kajjubi of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda shares how they are caring for the most under-served population in their community, the deaf and blind, t...
The Current State of Adoption in Colombia
Soraya Diaz, who has 20+ years of experience working with adoption in Colombia, talks with Herbie Newell about her role helping Lifeline families through their adoptio...
Religious Liberty and the Current State of Pro-Life Politics in America
Travis Wussow of the ERLC and Herbie discuss religious liberty in America, how Christians can be proactive in engaging public policy, and the current state of pro-life...