The Defender Podcast

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

Join us as Pastor Raphael Kajubi shares a testimony at CAFO of what God is doing through King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda. 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 the highlights from the Newell Family’s first week in Colombia. Guests: Sebastian Rodríguez – Renacer baptist church Colombia Brittany Burianek – Executive Director Here I Am Orphan Ministries in Brenham, Texas. Deidre Kolkhorst – Here I Am Ministries team member from Katy Texas Ashley Newell, Adelynn, Emily and Caleb. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares 5 ways that anyone can advocate for the father this summer. Host a lemonade stand standfororphans.org Participate in a 5k runforone5k.org Provide adoption scholarships [email protected] Host an info meeting at your home or church [email protected] Wear lifeline merchandise store.lifelinechild.org. Also get an exclusive stand for orphans tee shirt for only $5 when you use the promo Code STANDFORORPHANS Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and family share about Lifeline’s summer Stand for Orphans Campaign on the Rick & Bubba radio show. www.trillianewbell.com Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Trillia Newbell about Life, Race & Discipling Families. Trillia Newbell is the author of the kids’ book God’s Very Good Idea, as well as Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God’s Good Gifts (2016), Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves (2015) and United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity (2014). Her writings on issues of faith, family, and diversity have been published in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Desiring God, True Woman, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more. She has spoken at numerous conferences, churches, women’s retreats, colleges and seminaries, including True Woman, The Gospel Coalition Women’s conference, Southeastern Theological Seminary, and more. She currently is the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. Her greatest love besides God is her family. She is married to her best friend and love, Thern. They reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. www.trillianewbell.com Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael Edwards and his vision for Lifeline through (un)adopted and LSET (Life Skills Education Training) and the upcoming R(un) for One. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Crawford and Ferrah Poe about Colombia Kids Camp and Latin America adoption. To host in 2018 or advocate email [email protected]. Email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] for more information about adoption. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us on this Best of episode where Herbie Newell sat down with Southeastern Seminary President Danny Akin to talk adoption, social justice, and the church. 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 discuss a recent webinar Dr. Rick hosted focusing on discipling children from hard places. http://lifelinechild.org/discipling-kids-from-hard-places/ Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us in the second part of this series as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell talk about creative ways of funding your adoption. ShowHope Abba Fund Lifesong Julie Gumm Fund the Nations Compelled Designs Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Message Notes Small Group Guide Prayer Guide Audio

Join us as Herbie Newell and Marcy Larson discuss getting started in International Adoption. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dan Darling about ways that he and the ERLC are championing the rights of the vulnerable. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and Austin Hardison discuss Lifeline’s 1st Annual Giving Day on June 21, how people can get involved, and the 8 different causes it will go to support. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us some great insight about the responsibility of men to live as image bearers and not like the culture in today’s world. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Darrell Jordan about adoption and foster care. D.J. Jordan is the Communications Director in the Office of United States Senator James Lankford (Okla.). Prior to coming to Capitol Hill in 2008, D.J. worked in broadcast journalism at CNN and then Fox News. He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Communications from Liberty University and a Masters in Public Management from The Johns Hopkins University. In 2016, he completed a four-year term on the Virginia State Board of Social Services, which overseas the foster care system and welfare programs in Virginia. D.J. has spoken at Christian Alliance for Orphans events for several years. He and his wife, Glorya, have four children, and have fostered and also adopted from foster care Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and Rich Metcalf talk about funding your adoption. Since late 2010, Rich has served as Program Director for Lifesong for Orphans. He’s been married to his beautiful wife Becky for 25 years and have 6 amazing children. Prior to joining the Lifesong team, his family served as a missionaries in England for 11 years. He am thankful for the opportunity to connect with churches and individuals with the Father’s heart for the orphan and the need around the world. There is so much to be done, and the Lord has chosen the Church to be His vessel in meeting the need. lifesongfororphans.org bothhands.org Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell and Beth Perez talk about Costa Rica adoption and orphan care. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rachel Snell and Neisha Roberts share about their recent trip to Uganda with (un)adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Josh Caldwell and Meredith Campbell share about their recent trip to Haiti with (un)adopted. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us on this “Best of” episode with Herbie Newell and Dr. Russell Moore at Evangelicals for Life. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Lisa Terry shares her story at ArcStories about bringing her daughter home. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Karla Thrasher gives some great insight to Lifeline’s China Program.Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Tracey Hacker shares her road to adoption and foster care at a recent storytelling event, Arc Stories. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars and Jennifer Travis about foster care and the local church. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon about Birthmother’s Day and Lifeline’s heart for birth mothers. 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. Rick Morton about planning for church engagement. 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. Rick Morton about getting your local church involved in orphan care. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks about this year’s Stand for Orphans campaign with his wife, Ashley. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Jennifer Phillips tells the story of bringing her daughter Lucy home from China. This story was part of ARC Stories recent storytelling event focusing on Redemption & Rescue. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Cameron Clayton about engaging men to defend the fatherless. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Davidson Family to talk about Families Count. Kyle & Janie Davidson – Mountain Home, Arkansas Kyle is bank executive, I believe Janie is SAHM. They have 2 bio children – son (13), daughter (8, I believe). Have been involved with Families Count for about 2 years; have really partnered with other churches in their community – it’s a small town so everyone knows everyone, and they’ve experienced some deep discipleship and long-term relationships with bio families. They are VERY down to earth, relational people who desire to pour into families and see gospel restoration. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Foulkrod Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Pitner Family to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with Nate and Julia Bruns to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Rick Morton sits down with David and Allison McConnell to talk about Families Count. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Good Friday and Easter fuels our mission to defend the fatherless and ultimately gives all Christ followers purpose, significance, and victory. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about what they have learned from their time in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and Brazil Coordinator Beth Stanley – Latin American Director Josh Caldwell – International Director Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ferrah, Beth, and Josh about adoption and orphan care in Brazil. Ferrah Poe – Latin American Case Worker and Brazil Coordinator Beth Stanley – Latin American Director Josh Caldwell – International Director Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with friend and mentor, Jim Shaddix. Jim Shaddix serves as Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, occupying the W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching. He also serves as Coordinator of Southeastern’s EQUIP Network, which partners with churches and other ministry organizations to provide practical theological education through mentored internships and field-based instruction. Jim has pastored churches in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Colorado, and also served as Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Preaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA. He is the author of The Passion Driven Sermon (Broadman & Holman, 2003) and co-author of Power in the Pulpit with Jerry Vines (Moody, 1999, 2017) and Progress in the Pulpit (Moody, 2017). Jim and his wife, Debra, focus much of their attention on discipling and mentoring young leaders and spouses. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild