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
Conversation with Billy Chondwe
Billy Chondwe, nicknamed "The Father of Orphan Sunday", sits down with Rick and Herbie at the Global Orphan Care Conference in Dubai, UAW.
Back to School Tips with Lynn Beckett
Education specialist, Lynn Beckett, joins Rick and Herbie to talk about the transition back to school with your kids.
Best of 2022: Marriage and Adoption
Originally aired February 9, 2022. Herbie and Rick walk through the importance of a biblically-based marriage and the significance of this in the pursuit of adoption.
Best of 2022: Birthparent Counseling Ministry
Originally aired on February 2, 2022. Marie Gunn, Lifeline pregnancy counselor in Mississippi, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss birthparent ministry.
A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols, Part 2
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jennifer Nichols, commissioner of the department of children's services of Tennessee.
A Conversation with Commissioner Nichols Part 1
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jennifer Nichols, commissioner of the department of children's services of Tennessee. Part 1
A Conversation with Elli Oswald
Elli Oswald, executive director of Faith to Action, joins Herbie and Rick for this week's episode.
Father's Day
Herbie and Rick discuss the importance of fathers in this special Father's Day episode.
The Importance of Structure and Routine and Thriving This Summer
Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® Practitioner, and Director of Central Alabama Engagement, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the importance of structure and routines ...
Stand for Orphans Summer Kickoff with Ashley Newell
Herbie and Rick are joined by Herbie's wife Ashley Newell, who helped their children found Stand for Orphans, to talk about opportunities with Stand for Orphans this s...
A Conversation with Families Count Church Partners
Alex Cowan, Associate Pastor at Skyland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL; Scott Green, Discipleship and Missions Pastor at North Port Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL;...
How to Survive the Summer
Lynn Beckett, Lifeline education specialist and parent coach, joins Rick and Herbie to talk through tips to help parents this summer.
A Post-Roe World
Alison Centofante is the founder of Centofante Strategies, LLC and has worked in the pro-life industry for over a decade with organizations like Concerned Women for Am...
Birth Mother's Day
Herbie and Rick are joined by Lauren Eddie, Lifeline pregnancy counseling supervisor, and two birth mothers to talk about the significance of this day.
A Conversation with the Chapmans: Part 2
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman join Herbie and Rick in a discussion about grief.
A Conversation with the Chapmans - Part 1
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman join Herbie and Rick in a discussion about grief.
Preparing for Easter
Herbie and Rick sit down to talk about Easter and the sacrifice of our Savior in this season.
International Adoption Update
Herbie and Rick are joined by Karla Thrasher and Jana Lombardo to discuss the state of international adoption.
Helping Your Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Ann Maura Hinton joins Herbie and Rick to talk about helping your kids finish the school year strong.
Talking to Kids about Ukraine
Herbie and Rick discuss way to talk to your kids about the conflict in Ukraine. With this tragic current event making national headlines daily, we want to provide some...
Conversation with Ruslan Maliuta
Dr. Rick is joined by a friend from Ukraine, Ruslan Maliuta, founder of the World Without Orphans movement. He is a native of Kyiv, Ukraine, and also discusses ways to...
Conversation with Missy Robertson
Herbie is joined by Missy Robertson, of A&E's hit series Duck Dynasty, to discuss her new children's book Because You're My Family, and talks about the importance of h...
Praying for Ukraine
Herbie and Rick are joined by Madison and Yuriy Perekotiy, Lifeline partners in Ukraine, to discuss the tragic events that have transpired over the last week in Ukraine.
Looking Ahead to International Women's Day and Women's History Month
Herbie and Rick sit down to discuss International Women's Day (March 8th) and Women's History Month in March and what this looks like from a biblical perspective.
Conversation with Madison and Yuriy
Rick Morton is joined by our partners from Ukraine, Madison and Yuriy, to discuss their ministry Heritage Ukraine.
Marriage and Adoption
Herbie and Rick walk through the importance of a biblically-based marriage and the significance of this in the pursuit of adoption.
Birthparent Counseling Ministry
Marie Gunn, Lifeline pregnancy counselor in Mississippi, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss birthparent ministry.
Kansas Pregnancy Center: Stories of Hope
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jessa Swearingen, center manager and outreach coordinator for the new Lifeline Pregnancy Resource Center in Topeka, Kansas again this wee...
Kansas Pregnancy Resource Center
Herbie and Rick are joined by Jessa Swearingen, center manager and outreach coordinator for the new Lifeline Pregnancy Resource Center in Topeka, Kansas.
Life Cases in Review and Looking Forward to 2022
Join Herbie and Rick as they review past cases on the subject of life and discuss some things to come as we begin 2022.