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
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.
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.