Karla Thrasher
Karla Thrasher is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline’s International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the specific focuses in Karla’s role at Lifeline are government compliance, customer service and quality assurance. She considers it a great honor to share the gospel through the gift of adoption! Karla lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband Jamie. They have three adult children. Karla’s family are her biggest cheerleaders in her ministry at Lifeline.
Appears in 12 Episodes
Best of 2024: Heartbreaking News: The Future of China Adoptions
In this rebroadcast of one of the best episodes from 2024, The Defender Podcast revisits a powerful conversation between Herbie Newell and Karla Thrasher, Lifeline's S...
Embracing the Call of Adoption During National Adoption Month
Join Herbie Newell and Karla Thrasher on this special National Adoption Month episode of The Defender Podcast as they explore the profound impact of adoption on vulner...
Heartbreaking News: The Future of China Adoptions
In today's episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Karla Thrasher, Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption, to discuss a devastating a...
The Blessing of Adoption: A Conversation with the Hart Family
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, host Rick Morton sets the stage for a heartwarming conversation between Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption, ...
The Landscape of International Adoption in 2024
In this episode, Lifeline's very own Karla Thrasher and Jana Lombardo join the podcast to talk about the landscape of international adoption. Listen in as they reflect...
International Adoption with Karla Thrasher
As National Adoption Month is upon us, Karla Thrasher joins the podcast today and discusses the implications of international adoption in 2022, how it has changed over...
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.
China Social Work Training Recap with Karla Roozen Thrasher
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with China Program Director Karla Roozen Thrasher about their recent trip to China where they provided social work training.
China Program with Karla Thrasher
Join us as Karla Thrasher gives some great insight to Lifeline's China Program.
Best of 2017: Karla Thrasher
This podcast featuring Karla Thrasher was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.
China Adoption with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about China adoption and some of the recent adoption changes implemented by the Chinese Government and how it m...
Lifeline Distinctives with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about some of the things that make Lifeline unique, specifically Lifeline's Gospel-centered, holistic approach ...