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 557 Episodes
Introducing the Altar84 Global Orphan Care Network
Lifeline launches a new Global Orphan Care Network, Altar84.
Making Back-to-School Decisions with Confidence
Parents are facing many decisions when it comes to sending their children back to school this year. Lifeline Counseling Program Director Angela Mains walks through the...
Take a Socially Distant Stand for Orphans®
Herbie, his wife Ashley, and their children recently joined the Rick & Bubba Show to talk about Stand For Orphans.
Helping Women Face Unplanned Pregnancy without Fear
Senior Director of Health & Client Services at The Pregnancy Network, Deanna Jewell, shares how we can help women face unplanned pregnancy without fear.
A Tribute to Issac Manogarom
Our dear brother, friend, and partner Isaac Manogarom in Chennai, India went to be with the Lord after being diagnosed with Covid-19 after coming in contact while feed...
The Importance of Protecting a Child's Story
Lauren McAfee, speaker, writer, and adoptive mother, and Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, share about the importance of protecting a child's story.
The Church's Response to Racial Injustice
Stand for Orphans - standfororphans.orgGUESTSAlton Hardy, Pastor and Founder of Urban Hope Community Church Eric Saunders, Campus Pastor at the McLean Bible Church Arl...
Gospel in Action: COVID-19 Global Response Update
(un)adopted partners share about the harsh realities they are facing due to COVID-19 and how they are responding to this crisis in their communities.
How to Talk to Your Children About Racial Injustice
A panel of pastors, adoptive parents, and adoptees discuss how to navigate hard conversations about racial injustice with children. We hope that this panel can be an e...
Advocating for Education after COVID-19
Lifeline's education team discusses how to advocate for your child's education after being out of school for so many months due to COVID-19.
Practical Tips on How to Engage Kids from Hard Places
Dr. Heather Quagliana, associate professor of psychology at Lee University, shares practical tips on how to engage kids from hard places especially in light of COVID-19.
Foster Care in a Pandemic
Lifeline foster care social workers discuss how foster care has been affected by COVID-19.
Pastor Raphael Kajjubi on Gospel Fidelity
In an introduction to Atlar84, Lifeline's Global Orphan Care Network, Herbie Newell shares a message from Pastor Raphael in Uganda from the Altar84's virtual conferenc...
A Time of Prayer in a Pandemic
Herbie pauses for a time to reflect on Psalm 63 and prayer over specific needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discipling Adopted Teenagers
Arthur Woods, author of "Trusting The God of The Gospel: Helping You Disciple Your Adopted Teenager" shares practical tips for talking to our kids about God in light o...
Rick Burgess: The Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity
Rick Burgess, cohost of the nationally syndicated radio show “Rick and Bubba Show" and author of "How to Be a Man, the Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity" discusse...
Cliff Sims: 500 Days in the Trump White House
Former senior communications aide to President Trump and author of the New York Times bestselling book Team of Vipers, Cliff Sims, discusses faith, government, and ado...
How to Help Children Understand COVID-19 and Handle Disappointment
Lifeline family therapists Angela Mains and Ashley Yeager share insights and tips on how to help children cope with disappointment due to COVID-19.
Caring for the International Church in a Time of Uncertainty
R(un) for One - runforone5k.org(un)adopted - lifelinechild.org/unadoptedGUESTSMichael Edwards, (un)adopted Program DirectorJosh Caldwell, VP of International ProgramsH...
Birthmother Ministry and Domestic Adoption in the Midst of COVID-19
The Well - https://lifelinechild.org/the-well/GUESTSChristy Harmon, Director of Pregnancy CounselingLauren Eddie, Pregnancy CounselorRenee Griffin, Social Worker & Dom...