The Defender Podcast

Join us as Herbie Newell reflects on the life and legacy of Billy Graham. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Roland C. Warren, CEO of Care Net. Roland C. Warren was appointed Care Net CEO in October 2012. Prior to his tenure at Care Net, Roland served as president of the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), where he was dedicated to the mission of improving the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children that are raised with involved, responsible and committed fathers. At Care Net, Roland is passionate about helping Care Net accomplish its vision, which is to create a culture where women and men faced with pregnancy decisions are transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families. His national media appearances include e Oprah Winfrey Show, e Today Show, CNN, C-SPAN, Dateline NBC, Fox News Channel, and Black Entertainment Television. He has been interviewed by major radio and newspaper outlets such as e Wall Street Journal, USA Today, e Washington Post, O Magazine, Ebony, Sports Illustrated, Christianity Today, Essence, the Tavis Smiley Show, and Janet Parshall’s America. He also has written a monthly column called “Pop Culture” for e Washington Times. He is also the author of “Bad Dads of the Bible: 8 Mistakes Every Good Dad Can Avoid.” Roland, an alumnus of Princeton University, brings to Care Net almost two decades of experience in the business world, including positions at IBM, PepsiCo and Goldman Sachs and more than a decade of experience in the non-pro t world, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Roland is married to Dr. Yvette Lopez-Warren and has two sons, Jamin, a graduate of Harvard University, and Justin, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and Indiana Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell examines Black History Month from a Christian worldview. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Eduardo Franco about adoption and foster care in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell examines the Parkland school shooting and how we as Christians can answer the call to love others. Are we willing to step into the messy world of orphan care, foster care and adoption in order to manifest the Gospel to orphans and widows in distress? It’s costly, but it is the command of the Gospel. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/15/us/nikolas-cruz-florida-shooting.html Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell leads talks with Chuck Johnson, president and CEO of the National Council for Adoption. He is responsible for all aspects of NCFA, including management as well as implementing the organization’s mission. He is an advocate for children, birth parents, and adoptive families, and is a frequent writer, speaker, and commentator on adoption policy and practice. Prior to joining NCFA, Chuck served 17 years with Lifeline Children’s Services a licensed child-placing agency and ministry in Alabama, including eight years as its executive director. He was a consultant and on-camera participant to Hallmark Entertainment’s A Family for Li. His recent citations include Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, Reuters, TIME Magazine, Associated Press, MSNBC, Washington Post, Washington Times, and The New York Times. Chuck is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Social Work and holds a Masters degree from Birmingham Theological Seminary. He and his wife are parents by adoption and live in Maryland. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kimberly Merida about advocating for the vulnerable. Kimberly Merida an advocate for life, adoption, foster care, and most prevalently an advocate for justice for the oppressed. Kimberly is the wife of Tony Merida, The Merida’s are dear friends of Lifeline and have adopted 4 children from Ukraine and one child from Ethiopia. Together they lead Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, where Tony is also an adjunct professors at Southeastern Theological Seminary. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Josh Caldwell recounts an emotional journey along the red dirt roads of Uganda. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Hannah Sultemeier and Lindsey Washington of Stand for Life. www.standforlife.org Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Emily Chapman Richards. Emily is the Vice President of Show Hope (showhope.org) and the eldest daughter of Contemporary Christian Recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks parenting with Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Angela Mains about protecting your child’s story. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 8:22-25 and prayers for China. Prayer for partners on the ground, that the Lord will give them wisdom and direction in an ever changing environment Prayer specifically for Peggy and Emily as they continue to seek the Lord in launching an education center focused on family preservation Prayer for the Lifeline team as we seek the Lord in how He desires for Lifeline to be involved in caring for the least of these in China Waiting children- for protection and care as they wait to be matched; for protection and provision for children that may not be adopted or ever know the love of a family; For waiting children in China to be exposed to the gospel Waiting families that the Lord would continue to open families hearts to older children with more significant needs Our in country team: That Lily, Aron, Helen, David, Michael and the rest of our guides would come to know the Lord and That Rebecca and Nancy would be encouraged in their faith Our team in the States: Stamina for our China team during a major transition period. For our team’s personal lives (babies, adoptions and marriages) Praise the Lord for the evidence of discipleship in China family’s lives! Praise the Lord for potential opportunities to travel to China! Praise the Lord for new files and families being matched after a year of waiting! Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Tina Chambers Smith tells her story during ArcStories about hope, heartbreak, and redemption. http://raisingkidsonyourknees.org Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Russell Moore of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. erlc.com Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Luke 8 and prayers for Bulgaria. Praise the Lord for a great relationship with our partners who advocate extremely well for Bulgarian children. Family National Association-Angela, Nadya, Maggie, Christina and all of the attendants with FNA. Elena- with the St. Constantine and Elena foundation, Pray for these women’s salvations and for our families to be intentional in sharing the gospel while in country. Pray for our partners as they receive children’s files to put on waiting children lists. Pray that as they work day to day with officials in Bulgaria that their relationships will remain strong. We have many, many children on our waiting list, all ranging from older kids with minor needs to kids with moderate/severe special needs. The majority of them receive little to neglectful care and the orphanage conditions are extremely harsh. Pray that the Lord will send the families that he wants for these children so they do not continue to remain in orphanages there! Roma children: Roma people face severe discrimination. Pray that Christ-followers in Bulgaria would minister to this group. Also pray for families to be open to adopting Roma children- they make up the majority of children adopted from Bulgaria! Pray for older children, who will age out soon. Special Needs Interest: That the Lord will provide many families who are interested in Bulgaria, specifically families who are willing to adopt children who are older, a sibling group, or with significant special needs. Pray that families who may be in traditional process would consider special needs that their family could handle. Families in Process: Please pray for these families as they wait and prepare. Praise the Lord for the Pfamily who has just brought their son home. Pray for the W family as they leave tomorrow to bring home their son! Pray for the B family who have a heart for older children and recently traveled to meet their teenage girls. They will travel again in a few months to bring them home! Pray for the Gospel to go forth in Bulgaria and reach government leaders and bring about change in orphan care. Pray for the church in Bulgaria to be motivated to care for the fatherless, not out of obligation or religion, but in response to what Christ has done for them. Pray for our team as they communicate with the foundations and their families. Pray that Christ would be evident in them to the people that we work with in Bulgaria. Pray that the Lord will open unique doors so that Jana, Brianna, and Toriacan advocate for the children with significant special needs. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Todd and Amy Block from Village of Hope and how the Lord is using them in Guatemala. www.villageofhopeguatemala.com Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell recaps some of what God has done through Lifeline ministries in 2017. 280 women have been counseled through crisis pregnancies. Over 60 foster families trained. 158 parents attended the Families Count® family restoration program. 304 children have found their forever families through adoption. 1,855 caregivers and aging out orphans impacted with training through (un)adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Traci Newell talks with Chris and Trina Stines about their personal experience participating in Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

This podcast on racial reconciliation was one of the most popular episodes of 2017. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

This podcast featuring Karla Thrasher was one of the most popular episodes of 2017.Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

This podcast featuring Pastor Raphael of King Jesus Church was one of the most popular episodes of 2017. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

This podcast on Zachariah was one of the most popular episodes of 2017. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Rick Morton leads us through John John 5:17-6:11 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Blake Wilson leads us through Luke 4:31-5:16 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

This is Episode 10 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray the country of Hungary. Colossians 2:2-4 Pray for the Gospel to continue to spread in Hong Kong and that more and more people will be saved. Pray for the Gospel to reach into the government of Hong Kong and that leaders will become followers of Christ. Pray for the government as they make decisions and lead the country of HongKong. Tammy- 13 year old girl Pray for children who are waiting, that God will put people in their lives that will love them and share Christ with them. Pray for these precious children that are older or children with significant special needs. Pray that they would come to know the hope of Christ. Siblings- Samantha (15) and Sean (14). Families in process: For smooth processes and patience in the wait. For God to bring more families who are mission-minded and especially have a heart for older children with more significant special needs. Maximus- 6 year old boy Mother’s Choice Home – Chrissy, Janice, Fiona, Sue, and Angel Wisdom in preparing and working with adoptive families in Hong Kong and from the States. Pray for Lifeline’s partnership with Mother’s Choice, for our relationship to grow and continue to be strengthened Kevin- 13 year old boy Continue to pray for wisdom and discernment for Meredith as she is managing the program on her own right now. Praises: That Hong Kong has an adoption friendly culture, where most children with minor or correctible special needs are able to be adopted domestically. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 4:14-30 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell helps prepare us for Advent. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray the country of Hungary. Colossians 2:2-4 Pray for the country as a whole. Many Hungarians call themselves Christians but most families have described it as a spiritually dark country. Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox are strong religious traditions in Hungary. Pray that our families will continue to share the gospel when they travel and for opportunities for our staff to be lights in the darkness to the on the ground team. Pray that the Ministry of Human Resources Department of Family and Demographic Affairs Central Authority will continue to be in favor of international adoptions and see the urgency in preparing paperwork for children. Pray for Judith Sebestyen, our contact at the US Embassy who always helps our families. Hungary does not maintain a waiting child list, so pray for the children as they wait in orphanages or foster homes for their forever families. Pray that foster families will see the need to spend one on one time with the children and not just see foster care as a means to receive money. Pray for the discrimination against the Roma children and population as a whole. Pray the Lord would protect these children from discrimination and provide forever families for them. Pray for bonding, attachments, and a smooth in country process for adopting families. Pray families will share the gospel with George, Adam, and Rita and enjoy their time away as a family. Pray for a family in country finishing their process. They bring their daughter home December 17! Pray for our 3 families waiting to travel and our ten families waiting on a referral. Pray for our in country team: George, Adam, Rita, Dr. Boros and Cornell. Pray for health and endurance while families are in country. Pray for our Lifeline team: Josh, Jana, Brianna, Toria, and Sasha as they serve our families. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode David Wooten leads us through Luke 3:21-4:13 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray for Lifeline’s ministry and the families we work with. Psalm 103:1-6 Pray for the churches involved in foster care in both AL and SC and for these partnerships to expand into more than just recruitment of families, but holistic support of foster families and birth families and financial support. Financial Provision for our Family Restoration Programs-Pray that God will continue to provide for our needs as our program grows through church partnerships, grants, and individual donors. Pray for our partnerships with state and county child welfare departments. Pray the Lord will deepen and strengthen these relationships and to grow the level of trust between all parties. For open staff positions in SC and KS Children in care: for Salvation, for healing from the trauma they have endured, for God to use their stories for his glory, and for adoptive families for those where parental rights have been terminated Birth Families: for Salvation, for them to know their value/identity does not have to be based on their past, and for them to be motivated to accomplish their goals to be reunified with their children Current foster/host families- wisdom, grace, strength, and patience as they daily minister to children in need. For several families who are currently in process who have difficult pasts and for the Lord to use their past for his glory. Prospective Families in process-Pray that they will complete the necessary requirements in order to become approved, so that they can start accepting placements. For more families to respond to the specific needs of older children, sibling groups, and medical special needs through the upcoming classes and trainings in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Charleston, and Topeka For more missional families who are called to also minister to birth families Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie interviews Billiance Chondwe who is the Executive Director of Balladeers Global Missions Network International. Billiance founded Global Orphan Sunday; a program that engages the church to respond to orphan crisis. He is married to Catherine with four children and is from Zambia and is currently residing in Pretoria, South Africa. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Josh Caldwell leads us through Luke 3:1-20 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Jolly from the Hope Foundation and Asharan Orphanage Director. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

During this time of prayer, Herbie Newell identifies how we can pray for Lifeline’s counseling ministry and the lives it impacts. Pray that God would draw each of the families currently served in counseling closer to Himself and provide the ultimate healing that therapy cannot provide. Pray for our current therapists at Lifeline: Angela, Ashley, Whitney, & Kim – Pray for our therapists to have clarity in how to approach each family, seeing into the heart of each issue. Pray that parents in counseling will be willing and able to understand the aspects of their histories that impact their present interactions. Pray for an internationally adopted child who is still struggling with violent outbursts 4 years after coming home. Ask the Lord to provide rest and confidence this child’s parents and siblings. Pray that families can see past their immediate circumstances to the eternal significance of what they are doing in parenting children from hard places. Pray that moms who bear the brunt of their children’s anger will know how to love and parent in confidence from the Lord. For clarity and discernment as we continue insurance billing and new software programs. Pray for shame that is often pervasive in parents and children. Pray that God will speak truth that will revolutionize their view of themselves. Pray for the strengthening of marriages for our couples in therapy. Pray that the intensive therapy program will become known and helpful to families who need it, and that families will be able to fund this type of therapy. Pray that families who need help will reach out and find Lifeline’s counseling services. Pray that God will increase empathy and compassion in families loving kids from hard places. Praise God for the families He has brought to the counseling department and the work that He has accomplished in each so far. Praise God for the hope He provides to our staff and families! Praise the Lord for the growth of our counseling department including staff, families served, materials, trainings, etc. Praise the Lord for a 5 yo who is doing well. Praise God for her resilience and for stable people that God has placed in her life. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 2:1-52 during our Monday morning Bible study. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In Part 2 of this interview, Herbie Newell talks with Kevin and Lynette of the North American Missions Board (NAMB) about how they are helping equip pastors and missionaries to invest orphan care ministries within their local churches. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In Part 1 of this interview, Herbie Newell talks with Kevin and Lynette Ezell of the North American Missions Board (NAMB) about how they got involved with Adoption and Orphan Care. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie and Caleb Newell pray with us for America leading up to Veteran’s Day. Pray for America: 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. Pray for our country and for God to raise up godly leaders who will be strong and take a stand for truth. Pray for the church to be awakened and stand firm in our beliefs and proclaim the true gospel boldly and lovingly. Pray for the church to be a leader in racial reconciliation. Pray for protection over the ministry of Lifeline. Pray for Lifeline’s attorneys to have wisdom and discernment as they guide the ministry, the Adoptive Parents, and Birth Mothers. Pray for wisdom to know how to navigate both emotionally and legally all parties involved in the adoption, including birth fathers. Pray for birthmothers who feel anxious about the legal side of the adoption. Pray that they will continue to reach out and call Lifeline. Pray for waiting families as they wait for God to bring children into their families. Pray for the many families who have struggled with miscarriages and infertility. Pray that they will not rush into adoption too quickly. Pray for extended family, and friends to be a community of support for waiting couples as they wait and potentially hear lots of “no’s” Pray that birth families will believe the gospel. Pray for wisdom for the Lifeline team and our families to discern what level of openness is appropriate in each situation. Pray for our team as we prepare families for openness. Pray that adopting families would desire to share the gospel with the birth family of their child. Pray for the situations where the birth mother and the Adoptive Parents are not on the same page in the level of openness they desire. Praises: For the staff working with families in all of our domestic programs and states. For the mission minded families that the Lord has brought to Lifeline who see the opportunity to share the Gospel. For the increase in the number of women we have been able to minister to already this year. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell discusses the Year End International Adoption Campaign whereby alumni families have generously provided scholarships for new applications. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Blake Rogers leads us through Luke 1:39-80 in the Gospel of Luke. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Prestonwood Baptist Church’s Stephen Miller about his own experience adopting and encouraging others. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell, Dr. Rick Morton, and Christie Mac Segars talk about Lifeline’s expansion into Texas with a new location in Dallas. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell prays with us for country of Taiwan. Pray for Taiwan: Psalm 113 For the Gospel to go forth in Taiwan. Pray for God to soften hearts of non-believers and for the church to rise up. For growth and awareness of this special program as we continue to advocate for children. Specifically for children who have been waiting for a long time: children with severe special needs, older children, and sibling groups. Pray for families to move forward with these children and know the joy that comes with caring for and loving them. That God would bring mission minded families for these children in His time and that He would protect waiting children in the meantime. For the agency in Taiwan (Cathwel) that we work with: specifically for Franky and Jean… that God would continue to bless our relationship with Cathwel and that He would continue to give us good communication. Pray for God to strengthen our relationship with Cathwel and grow our ministry in Taiwan. Pray that our team would receive wisdom on how to run the program and how to best walk families through the process. For both the families and our Lifeline team to have constant reminders of the Lord’s sovereignty throughout each of their journeys. We thank the Lord for the hearts of the workers at Cathwel (the agency in Taiwan) as they truly desire what is best for the children in their care. Praise the Lord that our first family, the Brown family, is home. Their process was incredibly quick, and they are so in love with their little one. Waiting child: Alex- 10 years old (Male) Waiting children: Sibling set of five-Obed, Olive, Oshea, Obediah, Omar Waiting Child: Jesse- 8 years old (Male) Waiting child: Kay- 13 years old (Female) Waiting child: Harley- 9 years old (Male) Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell reflects on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation where Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the Wittenberg Castle Door on 1517 defending the faith and guarding the purity of the Gospel. It is this Gospel which fuels the mission to orphans and vulnerable children. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode David Wooten leads us through Luke 1:5-38 in the Gospel of Luke. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In Part 2 of this interview, Herbie Newell continues discussing adoption and ministry with David and Tera Melber. David serves with SEND relief and is Vice President at the North American Missions Board (NAMB). He and his wife Tera have 6 children, 3 of whom were adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In Part 1 of this interview, Herbie Newell discusses adoption and ministry with David and Tera Melber. David serves with SEND relief and is Vice President at the North American Missions Board (NAMB). He and his wife Tera have 6 children, 3 of whom were adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell prays with us through Lifeline prayers for Wednesday October 25 focusing on the Dominican Republic. Daniel 7:13-14 Ninos de la Luz, the boys home we partner with in the DR Pray that the boys who live at Ninos will trust Christ as their Savior and know the love of their heavenly Father for them. Pray for God to provide new house parents for both homes. Pray for the Haslets as the continue networking with local churches. Their desire is to begin implementing prevention against family disruption training with the local churches. Pray for wisdom for the leadership at Ninos, Jon and Shannon Haslett, especially as they help the boys work through trauma they’ve experienced. Pray for the rest of the staff, Duglas, Orianna, Hanna, Christian, and Marcos. Pray for wisdom, patience, and encouragement for the staff. Pray for wisdom for (un)adopted to grow and deepen our relationship with Ninos. Pray for the caregiver training that has taken place there twice and that it will be implemented there to continue changing hearts and lives. Pray for the church in DR, that they will be faithful to teach the Gospel. Pray that the gospel will prevail amidst a culture that has works based salvation, voodooism, prosperity gospel, and atheism so rampant throughout the country. Pray for clarity in truth in the Church. Pray for missionaries through IMB, GO Mad Ministries, IJM, & other ministries who have sent missionaries to the DR. Pray that they will have many opportunities to form relationships and share their faith as well as empower the local church. Specifically, our contacts at CONANI, the central authority. They have recently had a change in staff so pray for the new staff members. Pray for them as they work to advocate for the children and as they make decisions that affect our families and the children. Pray for wisdom and creativity for them as they seek to meet the children’s needs and also enact for better policies to help more families and children to be united. Pray for a specific family as they are finishing their process in country – 6 month process. Pray that the Lord will bring more mission minded families that are excited about a 6 month in country stay. Wisdom & grace for our in country team: Madelaine Viñas – our lawyer, Sheila – our facilitator/host Pray for wisdom and patience for our stateside team: Beth, Ferrah, Josh Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild