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
Best of 2021: Speak Out for Life: Pro-Life
Originally aired on January 20th, 2021. Herbie and Rick sit down to discuss the pro-life ethic.
Best of 2021: Advancing the Gospel with Ed Litton
In this special best-of-episode, Rick sits down with Pastor Ed Litton of Redemption Church in Mobile, AL.
The Ultimate Gift
Herbie and Rick discuss the birth of Christ, the ultimate gift.
The Giving of Time with Kim Christenberry
Kim Christenberry, Lifeline adoptive mom and secretary of the Lifeline Board of Directors, joins Herbie and Rick to discuss the value of giving your time. We all have ...
The Giving of Talents with Cory Varden
Cory Varden, pastor of preaching and vision at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, joins Herbie and Rick to talk about the value of using your talents ...
The Giving of Gifts
Herbie and Rick discuss a few stories of hope from the past year in our ministry that would not be possible without the generous gifts recieved.
Conversation with Will and Mallie
Herbie is joined by Will and Mallie, Lifeline domestic adoptive parents, to talk about God's grace and redemption through their family's adoption story.
Financial Resources for Adoption
Hannah Pearson, Lifeline International Administrative Coordinator, to discuss adoption funding resources. Hannah works closely with the Hope Adoption Fund and walks th...
Conversation with the Doblesteins
Herbie sits down with the Doblestein family to talk about their daughter, Francie, and the way they have seen the Lord work in their lives through adoption.
International Adoption with Karla Thrasher and Herbie Newell
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption at Lifeline, sits down with Herbie Newell to discuss international adoption.
Conversation with the Huffs
Rick sits down with Shane and Stacy Huff to talk about their family's international adoption story.
Conversation with the Luttrells
Join Herbie and Rick as they sit down with the Luttrell family, long-time friends of Lifeline, to discuss their story and the role Lifeline has played in the life of t...
Conversation with Petry Groza
Herbie and Rick are joined by Petry Groza, a Lifeline partner in Romania, for an update on the work of REGEN in Eastern Europe.
Ross and Hamn Families
Herbie and Rick are joined by the Ross and Hamn families, Lifeline international adoption families, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Program...
Orphan Sunday
Herbie and Rick share a podcast with Billiance "Billy" Chondwe, the founder of Global Orphan Sunday, from their time in India in 2017. Orphan Sunday is a time to mobil...
40 Years to Come
Herbie and Dr. Rick discuss what the vision for the next 40 years looks like at Lifeline.
The Importance of the Global Church
Herbie and Rick are joined by Pastor Raphael of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda to discuss the importance of engaging with the global church.
History of International Adoption
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, and Beth Perez, Director of Global Care Initiativ...
Celebrating 40 Years of Domestic Ministry
Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, Traci Newell, Education Specialist and National Program Director ...
Stand for Orphans
Herbie Newell is joined by his wife Ashley, who helped their children found Stand for Orphans, and Jenna and Mary Beth Brown, a mother and daughter duo that have parti...
International Adoption Update
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, join Herbie and Rick to give an update on int...
Advocating for your child this school year and Early signs that your child needs an IEP
Ann-Maura Hinton, Director of BRIDGE Educational Services at Lifeline, joins Herbie Newell and Rick Morton for a conversation about advocating for your child's educati...
Investing in your Family through Parent Coaching
Learn more about Lifeline's parent coaching program that provides parents with practical tools and techniques tailored specifically to each family and their individual...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Colombia
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Meet our partners in Colombia and how R(un) for One has impacted their ministry. Hear about the regi...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Liberia
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Meet our partners in Liberia and how R(un) for One has impacted their ministry. Hear about the regio...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in India
Meet our partners in India and how R(un) for One has impacted the STEPS home. Hear about the region, orphan care, and how God is continuously at work.
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Pakistan
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Hear about the region, orphans and how God is continuously at work.
Arc Stories with Lauren Eddie
GUESTLauren Eddie joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018 as a pregnancy counselor. She’s originally from New Orleans, LA. She got her undergrad in social work at...
Arc Stories: A Story of Adoption with Julie Adams
GUESTJulie Adams, Arc Stories Speaker. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOSTRick Morto...
Arc Stories: A Story of Adoption with Shane Etheredge
Learn more about Shane's story of adopting his two daughters from Ukraine.