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 571 Episodes
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...
Jessica Roberts on Childhood, Marriage, Coming to Faith, and Adoption Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jessica Roberts as she tells her story of childhood, marriage, coming to faith, and adoption.
Jessica Roberts on Childhood, Marriage, Coming to Faith, and Adoption Part I
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jessica Roberts as she tells her story of childhood, marriage, coming to faith, and adoption.
Hungary Update: Live from Budapest
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombard, Josh Caldwell, and Adam Sîmon while in Hungary meeting with local partners and government officials.
Interview with IMB’s Paul Akin
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with IMB's Paul Akin.
Waiting in Adoption with Morgan and Jared Cooper
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Morgan and Jared Cooper about adoption, specifically their 4-year wait to bring home their son from Haiti.
Engaging Millennials in Orphan Care with Sawyer and Melinda Nell
Join us for this 2-part series as Herbie Newell talks with Tera Melber and Lynette Ezell about talking with your children about race and adoption.
Talking with Children about Race and Adoption Part II
Join us for this 2-part series as Herbie Newell talks with Tera Melber and Lynette Ezell about talking with your children about race and adoption.
Talking with Children about Race and Adoption Part I
Join us for this 2-part series as Herbie Newell talks with Tera Melber and Lynette Ezell about talking with your children about race and adoption.
Image Bearers with Herbie Newell
Join us as Herbie Newell discusses his upcoming book "Image Bearers' focusing on moving from pro-birth to pro-life.
Loving Families with Blake Glover
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Blake Glover about Lifeline's North Carolina team and loving families well.
Afraid of All The Things with Scarlet Hiltibidal
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Scarlet Hiltibidal about her new book Afraid of All The Things and how to confront fear in adoption.
Foster Care with Laura Fletcher
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lifeline's Laura Fletcher about Foster Care ministry including many myths about foster care.
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.
Update on International Adoption
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombardo and Karla Thrasher about updates in intercountry adoption, specifically Hungary and China.
Supporting Foster and Adoptive Parents in the Church with Nadia Reese
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Nadia Reese, a second-grade teacher and foster care/adoption care advocate about the importance of supporting foster and adoptive f...
Racial Unity and Reconciliation with Josh and Megan Smith
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Josh and Ashley Smith about racial unity and reconciliation.
Chuck and Emily Hooten
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Chuck and Emily Hooten about having a thriving marriage during adoption and beyond.
Multi-Ethnic Adoption and Families
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Joel and Claire Davis about multi-ethnic adoption and families.
Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part II
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Amy Ford about pro-life ministry focusing on women in crisis pregnancies. Amy is the President & Co-Founder of Embrace Grace.
Interview with Amy Ford | Embrace Grace Part I
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Amy Ford about pro-life ministry focusing on women in crisis pregnancies. Amy is the President & Co-Founder of Embrace Grace.
Interview with Jospeh & Palmer Williams
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Joseph and Palmer Williams who are heavily involved in non-profit organization strategy, and providing legal and policy analysis to...
Self Care for Adoptive and Foster Families
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lynn Beckett about self care for adoptive and foster families.
Staff Spotlight: Emily Hembree
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lifeline's China Travel Coordinator, Emily Hembree.