Rick Morton
As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the ministry’s outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Prior to Lifeline, Rick served for 15 years as a college and seminary professor, and he also served local churches in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He is an accomplished writer and sought after speaker. Most notably, Rick is the co-author of the popular Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-centered Adoption and Orphan Care and the author of KnowOrphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology. Rick and his lovely wife Denise have been married for over 32 years, and they have 3 children, all of whom joined their family through international adoption. God has continued to grow their family, and he now enjoys the role of “Doc” to his precious granddaughter!
Appears in 564 Episodes
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...
Getting Your Family and Business Engaged in Orphan Care
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with George and Anne Lawton about their decision to become foster parent, their kids involvement in caring for vulnerable children, and ...
How to Help your Family Thrive in Summer
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lynn Beckett about how to help you and your children have a summer full of fun and special memories in the absence of the routine t...
Run for One and Giving Day
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Josh Moody about unadopted updates, the upcoming Run for One, and Lifeline Giving Day.
What if Abortion Became Illegal?
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars about the both pro and anti-abortion laws being passed across the country specifically focusing on what would h...
Eric Johnston and Alabama Abortion Law
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Eric Johnston, author of the Alabama abortion law about its background, application, media attention, and common myths.
Interview with Axia de Lopez
Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Axia de Lopez about being an adoptive mom and spreading the gospel in Guatemala.
Stand for Orphans
Join us as Herbie Newell talks about Stand for Orphans and mobilizing children to care for other children this summer.
Interview with Renaut van der Riet of Mosaic Church
Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Renaut van der Riet of Mosaic Church in Orlando, Florida about leading his church in gospel-driven justice in Disney's backyard.
Dr. Russell Moore Speaks to Lifeline Families
Recently Dr. Russell Moore of the ERLC spoke to Lifeline families at Rooted in Love, an adoption conference for families pursuing international and domestic adoption.
Interview with Pam Parish of Connections Homes
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pam Parish about her ministry Connections Homes, being an author, and post-adoptive parenting.
Best of: Jamie Ivey
In case you missed it, join us in this "Best of" episode as Herbie Newell talks with Jamie Ivey about a number of issues including adoption, racial reconciliation, the...
Lifeline Family Reunion
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Campbell, Jana Lombardo, and Karla Thrasher about the upcoming Lifeline Family Reunion.
Better Together: Katie Reynolds
Join us as Katie Reynolds tells her story of going through the adoption process but having it fail by not bringing a child home.
Families Count with Traci Newell
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Traci Newell about the growing Families Count program and some stories about how churches are engaging in family restoration and ch...
Better Together: Traci Davis
Join us as adoptive mom Traci Davis shares a story of marriage and adoption.
Birthmothers Day with Lauren Eddie
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lauren Eddie about Birthmother's Day and the importance of celebrating the brave women who have chosen to make an adoption plan for...
Better Together: Zack Nichols
Join us as adoptive dad Zack Nichols shares his experience adopting from India.
Herbie and Josh: Chennai, India Update
Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell share updates about their trip in India and how you can be involved as well as pray for them during their time there.
Better Together: Jared Cornutt
Join us as adoptive dad Jared Cornutt shares his experience adopting from India.
A Prayer for Our Foster and Adoptive Families Along with a Biblical View of Suffering
Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us a a prayer for our foster and adoptive families along with a biblical view of suffering.
Better Together: Josh Moody
Join us as adoptive dad Josh Moody shares his experience adopting from and working in Uganda as well as transitioning back to the States and continuing working in orph...
Easter: The Rightful King humbled Himself to Serve
Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us a devotion for this Easter: The Rightful King humbled Himself to Serve.
Better Together: Christi Veazey
Join us as adoptive mom, Christi Veazey shares her experience hosting a teenager from Colombia. This story was recently told at a Birmingham ArcStories event benefitti...