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**The Defender Podcast**

The Defender Podcast collection is a ministry of Lifeline Children’s Services where we seek to equip the body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and families. We hope this collection will provide encouragement, inspiration, and ways to connect with others who have a heart for the orphan.

Latest Episodes:

Conversation with Dr. Ed Litton Jul 26, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, Dr. Ed Litton joins to talk about leading his church to care for vulnerable children and families in their community. This interview occurred at the Southern Baptist Convention.

GUEST

Dr. Ed Litton is the pastor of Redemption Church in Mobile, Alabama. He is the past president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is a champion for the gospel.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

With school starting back soon, you may be asking how to best help your child navigate a learning environment with their unique learning needs.
Bridge Educational Services offers screening for your child as well as help with learning plans in an educational environment. In addition, Bridge tutors offer unique cognitive fitness sessions and tutoring for children.
Visit lifelinechild.org/bridge for more information and to contact a Bridge staff member.
https://lifelinechild.org/educational-services/

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
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Conversation with Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman Jul 19, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman along with Kristin Parks join the podcast. They talk about the new Show Hope room at Lifeline that our Counseling team will use to serve children through play therapy. The room is dedicated to their daughter, Maria. They talk about Show Hope and how the Lord is using it to mobilize the church to care for vulnerable children.

GUEST

Steven and Mary Beth Chapman are faithful friends and partners of Lifeline. They are the founders of Show Hope. Steven Curtis Chapman is a Christian singer, songwriter, author, and social activist and Mary Beth is a New York Times' best-selling author and speaker. Kristin Parks is the Executive Director of Show Hope.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

Start getting ready for our annual R(un) for One!
This event is a 5K road race that raises funds to care for vulnerable children, women, and families around the globe.
You can gather together with family and friends in Birmingham on September 9 or run wherever you are with our R(un) Where you Are Option.
Visit runforone5k.org for registration information https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/LifelinesRunforOne5KBirminghamAL

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Spiritual Development in Kids From Hard Places Jul 12, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, Angela Mains joins the podcast to talk about spiritual development in kids who have come from hard places, including trauma, neglect, and any adverse experiences in their backgrounds. Because we want to see children know and follow Jesus, this conversation is important to understand how these experiences can impact the kids in our lives and how we can respond to that.

GUEST

Angela Mains is the Senior Director or Lifeline Counseling. She oversees our Counseling and Parent Coaching ministries. She is a licensed professional counselor and an LPC supervisor. She is a registered play therapist and serves on the Play Therapy board in Alabama. She has over ten years of experience and offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

For those seeking to adopt, we have produced an eBook to help you as you financially prepare for the journey.
It's filled with tips, resources, contact information for grant organizations, and more.
To receive this free eBook or to learn more, visit https://lifelinechild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/funding_your_adoption.pdf

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Cultural Significance of an Adoptee's Story Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, the Catania family will be joining to talk about empowering children brought home through adoption to pursue learning about their culture and background.

GUEST

Michael and Amy Catania live in New York and adopted a child from Colombia through Lifeline. Amy was also adopted from Colombia.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

As summer is in full swing, less structured time may lead to behavioral challenges. Parent Coaching is a service available for any parent who needs additional insight into their child’s behavior. It's tailored to each family and child.
These are 45-60-minute sessions filled with proven tools and techniques to use in building additional strengths in parenting.
Visit lifelinechild.org/parent-coaching for more information and to be connected with a Lifeline staff member.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

A Sibling's Perspective of Adoption Jun 28, 2023

Show notes

Ivy Todd joined the podcast to talk about her perspective on being a sibling of a child brought home through adoption. She also speaks from her professional expertise as a parent coach at Lifeline.

GUEST

Ivy Todd is a Parent Coach at Lifeline and is a sibling of a child brought home through adoption. She has worked at Lifeline for several years now and brings much wisdom to the table.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES L

As summer is in full swing, less structured time may lead to behavioral challenges. Parent Coaching is a service available for any parent who needs additional insight into their child’s behavior. Tailored to each family and each child.
These are 45-60-minute sessions filled with proven tools and techniques to use in building additional strengths in parenting.
Visit lifelinechild.org/parent-coaching for more information and to be connected with a Lifeline staff member.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Conversation with Dr. David Prince Jun 21, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, Dr. Rick Morton, Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline, interviews Dr. David Prince at the Southern Baptist Convention this year. They talk about the church being involved in caring for the orphan and vulnerable children.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

GUEST

Dr. David Prince is the senior pastor of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky and is also a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

RESOURCE

Because the orphan care crisis never slows or stops, the need remains great.
Today is a 24-hr. period concentrated on making hope possible for vulnerable children and families.
It’s a day to come together as partners and friends who desire to see God’s work continue in adoption, family restoration, and global orphan care.
See our show notes or visit https://lifelinechild.org/giving-day/ to make hope possible today.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Anniversary of Dobbs Decision Jun 07, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, we celebrate the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which placed the decision for life back on our states and made 24 states' restrictions or bans on abortion legal in the United States. Dr. Rick Morton and Herbie Newell discuss what this means for life in our country and for Lifeline's advocacy for women and children.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

Summertime is here! It’s a great time to show kids that they can make a difference in the world.
Stand for Orphans is our kid-initiated, kid-run opportunity to use their creativity and time to support vulnerable kids around the globe.
Make lemonade, bake cookies, make a craft, etc. There is no limit and allows your kids the ability to get creative and use their skills, interests, and gifts.
Visit lifelinechild.org/stand for more information and free resources.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

Harbor Families & Family Preservation May 31, 2023

Show notes

Nancy Osborne, Senior Director of Foster Care and Family Preservation at Lifeline Children's Services, joins the podcast today to talk about Lifeline's family preservation programs and Harbor Families specifically. She talks about engaging the church to identify gospel-centered families. They discuss churches getting involved to walk alongside of birth families and foster families.

GUEST

Nancy Osborne is the Senior Director of Foster Care and Family Preservation at Lifeline Children's Services and joined the team in June of 2021. She oversees Lifeline's foster care programs and Harbor Families. She has spent most of her life in south Florida, but currently lives in Gainesville, Georgia. She received both her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in mental health counseling psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in psychology from Liberty University. She also started a foster care and adoption ministry in her church.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

Summer break can be a great time to let Bridge Educational Services help you and your child maintain learning and structure over the summer.
Bridge tutors can help your child prepare for the next school year while engaging in fun, purposeful activities that can improve areas such as focus, comprehension, and decision-making skills.
Bridge Educational Services will customize a plan for you and your child.
Visit https://lifelinechild.org/educational-services/ for more information.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

School's Out for the Summer! May 24, 2023

Show notes

School's out for the summer! Angela Mains, Senior Director of Clinical Services (MA, LPC-S, TBRI® PRACTITIONER, THERAPLAY® PRACTITIONER) at Lifeline Children's Services, talks about the challenges that transitioning from school to summer can bring for parents and children.

GUEST

Angela Mains is the Senior Director of Clinical Services (MA, LPC-S, TBRI® PRACTITIONER, THERAPLAY® PRACTITIONER) at Lifeline Children's Services. She is a licensed therapist and is certified in many modalities. She joined Lifeline in December of 2012.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

Because we value all life, we are honored when we can help place a child with medical special needs with families who will care for and love them.
Our domestic adoption team is seeing the need for families who have a heart to adopt children with medical special needs.
Birth mothers need to know that they are valued and their babies are precious.
If you feel God calling you to medical special needs adoption, please visit https://lifelinechild.org/adoption for more information.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

The Wates Family's Foster Care Journey May 17, 2023

Show notes

Today on the podcast, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Katherine and Garrett Wates join the podcast to talk about their journey as foster parents.

GUEST

Katherine and Garrett Wates met at Auburn University and have a biological daughter named Birdie. They are licensed foster parents and over the span of 18 months, they have already had four placements.

HOST

Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.

RESOURCES

May is Foster Care Awareness Month.
Did you know that there are roughly 430,000 children in foster care in the U.S., and they wait in foster care on average 18 months before permanency is achieved.
Children need families who will love them through these days, and families need support as they say “yes” to the need.
If you would like information on becoming a foster parent or would like resources in supporting foster families visit https://lifelinechild.org/foster-care/.

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Web: lifelinechild.org
Email: info@lifelinechild.org
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

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