The Defender Podcast

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

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This is Episode 1 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell prepares us for Advent and Rick Morton talks with Lynn Beckett on thriving during the holidays with kids from hard places who may struggle with dysregulation during this season. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Matt Mason, Senior Pastor at The Church at Brook Hills, about the importance of preaching gospel driven justice. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with foster/adoptive mom Cathy Leeke on foster care in America. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kim Christenberry about caring for deaf and hard of hearing children. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Brad Evangelista about why the local church is the answer to caring for orphan and vulnerable children. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Pastor Billy CHondwe, CEO of Together Africa Without Orphans and visionary behind the Orphan Sunday Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Anita Bucher and Traci Newell to talk about having a successful orphan care ministry in your church to care for vulnerable children and their families. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jedd Medefind abou Orphan Sunday and what it means to be an orphaned and vulnerable child. Jedd Medefind loves journeying life with his wife, Rachel. He relishes wrestling matches with his five children—Siena, Marin, Eden, Lincoln, and Phoebe. Most of all, he desires to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ in all of life. Jedd has seen (and experienced!) that lives are turned upside-down when Christians begin to reflect God’s heart through adoption, foster care and service to orphans worldwide. This kind of love transforms not only vulnerable children, but also those who open hearts and homes to them. Churches begin to look different, too, as the entire community pulls together for children who’ve known great hurt. Finally, the change touches even onlookers, who encounter the Gospel not only in words, but made visible before their eyes. Desiring to spur this kind of transformation through the Church, Jedd serves as President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Through CAFO, more than 190 respected organizations unite in shared initiatives, along with a wide network of churches. CAFO’s membership works in tandem to inspire and equip families, churches and organizations for effective service to vulnerable children and families — from adoption and US foster care, to aid and empowerment programs worldwide. Prior to his this role, Jedd served in the White House as a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, leading the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. In this post, he oversaw reform efforts across the government to make community- and faith-based groups central partners in all Federal efforts to aid the needy, from prisoner reentry to global AIDS. As described by the Harvard Political Review, these reforms “fundamentally changed the government’s strategy for improving the lives of the downtrodden…” Previously, Jedd held a range of posts in the California State Legislature. He also helped establish the California Community Renewal Project, which strengthens nonprofits in some of the state’s most challenged communities. He has worked, studied and served in more than thirty countries, with organizations ranging from Price-Waterhouse in Moscow to Christian Life Bangladesh. Books written by Jedd include Upended and Four Souls. He also writes articles and op-eds for publications ranging from the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post to Comment Magazine, and engages radio interviews with both faith-based and mainstream outlets, from NPR and Al Jazeera to Moody Radio. Jedd’s most recent book, Becoming Home, offers a brief-yet-rich exploration of how families and communities can embrace vulnerable children with wisdom and love through adoption, foster care, mentoring and more. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Randy Stinson about family, parenting, and adoption. Dr. Randy Stinson is senior VP of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. A recognized authority on the subject of biblical manhood and womanhood, Stinson is a regular conference speaker on the subjects of parenting, marriage, and men’s leadership. He is the co-author of A Guide to Biblical Manhood and co-editor of Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and encourages his children in their pursuits of baseball, tennis, and lacrosse. He and his wife, Danna, have been married since 1991 and have eight children: Gunnar, Georgia, Fisher, Eden, Payton, Spencer, Willa, and Brewer. Many of the Stinson children have entered their family through adoption. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael and Lauren Green McAfee about their call to adopt and their current adoption journey. Lauren Green McAfee serves as the Corporate Ambassador for Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City, OK. Lauren is the author of Only One Life: How A Woman’s Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy which she wrote with her mother Jackie Green. She has been featured many times on major news outlets explaining the Christian Values of Hobby Lobby and the need to defend the company from cultural attacks through healthcare and other legislation. Outside of her day job, Lauren’s husband Michael Director of Outreach and Engagement – qhas a pivotal role with the newly opened Museum of the Bible in Washington DC and she is also a PhD student studying Ethics and Public Policy at southern seminary in Louisville. Lauren is happily married to her High School Sweetheart Michael McAfee. She is committed to Jesus Christ and hopes that through her work, others will be drawn to engage in the book that gives her constant hope and inspiration: the Bible. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lt Col Chris Leist in our staff spotlight series. Chris Leist holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts from American Military University. He comes to Lifeline following a 21-year career in the United States Air Force during which he flew C-5 and KC-135 aircraft across the globe, deployed numerous times and led several organizations at all levels. Chris’ passions are serving Jesus Christ, loving his family and helping others that are called to grow their families through International adoption. Chris is married to Stefanie and they are the proud parents of 12 children: Victoria, Zach, Asher, Dalton, Sophie, Isabelle, Jude, Shepherd, Vivienne, Penelope, Esther (deceased) and Tallula. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Taylor Calame about children and therapy. Taylor Calame is an adoptive mom, ABA therapist and Unadopted volunteer. Nine Things Parents Need to Know about Occupational Therapy Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with about when an adoptive family should consider seeking post-adoption counseling services. Post-Adoption Counseling Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Heather Platt about adoption, discipleship, teaching, and raising children. Radical McLean Bible Church David and Heather Platt Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dasha Grace who will be special guests at Lifeline’s 2018 Fundraising Dinner. lifelinechild.org/sharethestory Use the CODE : DEFEND to get $25 off each ticket. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon to debunk common myths about women who place their babies for adoption . More Info: pregnant.lifelinechild.org Email: [email protected] 24/7 Phone: 1-800-875-5595 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinepregnancycounseling Instagram: @lifelinepregnancycounseling Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with China Program Director Karla Roozen Thrasher about their recent trip to China where they provided social work training.Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Deric and Heather Thomas who will be special guests at Lifeline’s 2018 Fundraising Dinner. lifelinechild.org/sharethestory Use the CODE : DEFEND to get $25 off each ticket. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelainechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jana Lombardo and Karla Thrasher about Lifeline’s 37th anniversary of serving orphaned and vulnerable children. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jennifer Phillips about her new book and initiative with Lifeline called 30 Days of Hope. More Info: lifelinechild.org/30-days-of-hope Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with (un)adopted’s Michael Edwards and Neisha Roberts about the recent Run for One events in Birmingham and across the country. https://lifelinechild.org/unadopted/ Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Naomi Zacharias from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. rzim.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 Ruth Malhotra and Alycia Wood from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. rzim.org Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition’s Trevin Wax. Trevin Wax is Bible and reference publisher at LifeWay Christian Resources and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project, and serves as a teaching pastor in Middle Tennessee. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or receive his columns via email. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with The Gospel Coalition’s Trevin Wax. Trevin Wax is Bible and reference publisher at LifeWay Christian Resources and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project, and serves as a teaching pastor in Middle Tennessee. You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, or receive his columns via email. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

In this episode Herbie Newell discusses Charlottesville, Racism, and the Sanctity of Life. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us for the second part of this interview with Dr. Rick Morton and Micah Fries. Micah is the Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. Prior to serving at Brainerd, he served as the Vice President of LifeWay Research in Nashville, TN and as a frequent speaker in churches and conferences. He has served as a Senior Pastor in Missouri and an international church planter in Burkina Faso, West Africa. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from The Baptist College of Florida. While in college, Micah met Tracy, and they married in May of 2000. Micah and Tracy are parents to two daughters, Sarah Grace & Kessed Noel, and a son, Haddon. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks about his visit to China and Dr. Rick Morton talks with Micah Fries. Micah is the Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. Prior to serving at Brainerd, he served as the Vice President of LifeWay Research in Nashville, TN and as a frequent speaker in churches and conferences. He has served as a Senior Pastor in Missouri and an international church planter in Burkina Faso, West Africa. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from The Baptist College of Florida. While in college, Micah met Tracy, and they married in May of 2000. Micah and Tracy are parents to two daughters, Sarah Grace & Kessed Noel, and a son, Haddon. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. How can we join the Father to the fatherless? Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise the Lord because He invites us to participate with Him in reflecting His Glory to the vulnerable, the stranger, and the fatherless. Praise the Lord because His gospel is the power of God for salvation to the vulnerable, the stranger, the fatherless, and the world. and application Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell about the amazing things God is doing in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise the Lord because He executes justice for the vulnerable, the stranger, and the fatherless. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called “The God Who Seeks the Outcast”. Praise the Lord because we are not the rescuers nor the hope of the vulnerable, the stranger, and the fatherless. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and Ashley Newell talk about their experience with caregiver training in Colombia. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks missional adoption with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild