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
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.
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...