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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.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Defend the Fatherless Oct 14, 2020
    Show notes

    RESOURCES
    Parent Coaching is available for any parent looking to build additional strengths in parenting.


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

    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.


    Biblical Mandate for the Vulnerable Oct 07, 2020
    Show notes

    GUEST
    Chris Johnson joined Lifeline in March 2020 and serves as the National Director of Church Partnerships. He previously served as a pastor for 24 years and as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives. Chris has also served as a consultant and has been a frequent speaker at local, state, and national conferences, churches, and community gatherings, sharing his family’s story and challenging others to answer the gospel call to care for vulnerable children and families. He was born and raised in metro Atlanta, GA and currently lives in Birmingham. Chris attended Regent University and studied Educational Leadership and also Trinity Baptist College, where he studied Church Ministries. He has an amazing wife named Alicia and they have 10 children (3 biological and 7 adopted from foster care). They have also served as foster parents to more than 40 children. For fun, Chris likes reading, spending time with his family, and cheering on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets! He loves football!! Chris’s 3 simple joys are: holding his wife’s hand, hearing about his kids’ days and watching a good football game. His favorite thing about working for Lifeline is “the heart and passion of the staff. Getting to engage and support churches in utilizing the amazing tools and resources that Lifeline offers to care for the vulnerable.”

    RESOURCES
    October 7 — Road Map to International Adoption Webinar

    If you’re considering international adoption but are stuck with too many questions to list, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar, Road
    Map to International Adoption, on October 11.

    Topics include application process, what’s a home study, what does travel look like, financing your adoption, and more.

    Register for free at lifelinechild.org/info-meetings/

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

    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.


    Eurasia Adoptions through a Pandemic Sep 30, 2020
    Show notes

    GUEST
    Jana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs. She has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as the program coordinator for Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. She helps to oversee the Bulgaria and Hungary programs as well. This encompasses all of Lifeline’s Eastern European Countries and Kyrgyzstan.

    Brianna Thomas works as a social worker on Lifeline’s Eurasia team. Brianna graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and received her Master’s in Social Work form The University of Alabama in May of 2018. She has always had a connection to Lifeline and was excited to join the team in January of 2016. Six years ago, the Lord confirmed her outlook on caring for orphans around the world and international adoption when close family friends adopted from Uganda and brought home a very special little boy that changed her life and heart forever. Brianna is thankful to be a part of the Eurasia team to serve families throughout their adoption journey! She is grateful for Lifeline and the opportunity to work for a gospel centered ministry who cares for vulnerable children all over the world.

    Jackie Francis joined Lifeline’s staff in October of 2019. In 2010 she was an intern at Lifeline. She is from Birmingham, Alabama. She serves on our International team completing home studies and post placements. Jackie received her degree from University of Alabama- Masters in Social Work. She is married to John and they have two children: Avery who is full of spunk and sass and Eli who is always on the move. Jackie is one of 3 sisters and has 3 nieces. Her family is very close and see each other often. She has a niece who was adopted domestically and that process sparked her passion for adoption. Jackie and her husband like to spend their free time with their kids, doing whatever makes them smile. This usually includes playing at the park or spending time with family.


    RESOURCES
    For those seeking to adopt, we have recently produced an eBook to help you as you financially prepare for the journey. Filled with tips, resources, contact information for grant organizations, and more. To receive this free eBook or to learn more click the link in the notes below. Contact info@lifelinechild.org for the ebook.


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


    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.


    China Adoptions through a Pandemic Sep 16, 2020
    Show notes

    GUESTS
    Karla Thrasher is the Director of International Adoption at Lifeline. She has a degree in social work from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She and her husband Jamie have three precious children, Michael, Mary Allison, and Lucy. She began working with Lifeline in 2001. She works with the international program as a crucial liaison and help for prospective parents. She serves the China program as our stateside liaison working with Lifeline’s expanding Special Needs Program, travel, and families seeking to expand their families through China adoption. “I sincerely enjoy watching our program grow and seeing families some together as a part of God’s perfect plan.” She also serves on Lifeline’s Post Adoption Team and is a TBRI Practitioner.

    Sara Wilson is the program manager for China. She joined Lifeline in May of 2019 and is originally from Florence, Alabama. She serves as a social worker on the China Team. Sara attended the University of North Alabama and received her Bachelor’s in social work. She also went to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and received a Master of Arts degree in Church and Community Ministries. She just finished her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Her sweet parents live in Florence, Alabama where she grew up, and her younger brother is a college student in Montgomery, Alabama. Sara loves to read, canoe or kayak, find cool things in antique shops and thrift stores, watch soccer, and cheer for the Saints and Pelicans! Her 3 simple joys are reading a book (one for fun, not for school!), iced vanilla lattes, and watching documentaries! “My favorite thing about working at Lifeline is the way that I get to see James 1:27 lived out every day!”

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

    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.


    Adoption in Latin America Sep 09, 2020
    Show notes

    GUESTS
    Beth Perez: Beth joined the Lifeline staff in August 2011. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mobile in 2008 and continued her education at the University of Alabama, where she received a Master’s in Social Work in 2011. Beth is a licensed social worker and works with Lifeline’s Latin American program. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2012. Beth has had the opportunity to travel overseas to several countries in Central & South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. This has caused her to have a growing passion to serve others in foreign contexts for God’s glory. Beth firmly believes that God has blessed her with the exciting opportunity to serve children and families of all nations through working here at Lifeline.

    Ferrah Poe: Ferrah joined the Lifeline team in 2016 and is part of the Latin America department. She graduated from The University of Alabama at Birmingham with her Bachelors of Social Work. Ferrah feels called to work with children and has a passion for Latin American culture. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys using her gifts to help further the gospel. She is grateful for Lifeline and their heart to share the hope of Christ and make the Gospel known.

    RESOURCES
    Sign up for a new free resource for you and your family to use — Stand for Orphans VBS — features Bible lesson, craft, snack, song, and Scripture memory in each video. www.lifelinechild.org/stand-for-orphans-vbs-form


    Did you know we have hundreds of helpful articles, activity ideas, and other materials on our Resources Page? Topics covered include: adoption, attachment, siblings, medical needs, children’s behavioral challenges, birth parents, how to address grief and trauma, and more. Visit www.lifelinechild.org/resources.


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

    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.


    New Foster Care Program in Columbia Sep 02, 2020
    Show notes

    GUESTS
    Oscar Perez: Oscar joined the Lifeline team in February of 2018 as our Colombia Orphan Care Coordinator. He’s originally from Cartagena, Colombia but now lives in Bogota, Colombia with his lovely wife, Beth, and puppy, Cocoa Reina. Their family really enjoys being able to serve the local church as well as adoptive families as they travel to Colombia to adopt their children. In his free time, Oscar enjoys exploring around the city and finding new things to do in Bogota. One of his favorite things is to show the families around when they are here adopting. He also loves spending time with friends and family. His favorite food is his mom’s special plate (fried fish, fried coconut rice, fried plantains and avocado salad), his wife’s southern spaghetti, Texas BBQ… and of course Chick-Fil-A. He will travel anywhere as long as he gets to spend time with his family and friends. If he HAD to choose, he would pick the beach and mountains. His three simple joys are doing ministry next to his wife, witnessing children joining their forever families, and getting to share good times with his family and close friends. His favorite thing about working at Lifeline is knowing that the team works with such a passion for the orphans’ cause.

    Beth Perez: Beth joined the Lifeline staff in August 2011. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mobile in 2008 and continued her education at the University of Alabama, where she received a Master’s in Social Work in 2011. Beth is a licensed social worker and works with Lifeline’s Latin American program. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2012. Beth has had the opportunity to travel overseas to several countries in Central & South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. This has caused her to have a growing passion to serve others in foreign contexts for God’s glory. Beth firmly believes that God has blessed her with the exciting opportunity to serve children and families of all nations through working here at Lifeline.

    RESOURCES
    Sign up for a new free resource for you and your family to use — Stand for Orphans VBS — features Bible lesson, craft, snack, song, and Scripture memory in each video. www.lifelinechild.org/stand-for-orphans-vbs-form


    Did you know we have hundreds of helpful articles, activity ideas, and other materials on our Resources Page? Topics covered include: adoption, attachment, siblings, medical needs, children’s behavioral challenges, birth parents, how to address grief and trauma, and more. Visit www.lifelinechild.org/resources.


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

    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.



    Sam Collier's Adoption Journey, "A Greater Story." Aug 26, 2020
    Show notes


    GUESTS
    Sam Collier is a pastor, speaker, writer, and host of the “A Greater Story with Sam Collier” TV show and radio podcast. He is a speaker and host at North Point Ministries, founded by Andy Stanley, and he also communicates nationally and internationally as a speaker and contributor to the ReThink Group, Orange Network, Orange Tour, Alpha International Leadership Conference, Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit, Culture Conference, and more. He has also been interviewed on numerous TV shows, podcasts, and radio programs. Collier lives with his wife, Toni, and daughter in Atlanta, GA.

    Short summary of "A Greater Story"
    He was adopted by a black mom and dad at birth along with his twin sister (Sara). At 24 Steve Harvey helped find their birthmother who had 3 kids before she found out she was having twins and decided to make an adoption plan for them. They met their birthmother and siblings on the show. She had tried to get them back when they were 12 months old. Grew up near the Sweet Auburn district of ATL. Adoptive father owned a barber shop. Talented musician got suspended from school which ultimately the Lord used to save him. He had some opportunities, a record deal and the opportunity to become a big-time musician, but it never worked out, but he had to remember that God was in control. Struggled through losing his dream, depressed but then became choir director at a church. 2 years trained MLK’s niece’s daughter traveling the country with their family. Then had a nonprofit that worked in inner city schools to promote the gospel. Worked with Bernice King for 3 years to carry this “No Losing” message. Started attending Northpoint at invitation of his first white friend who worked there. Adoption said he and sister would never amount to anything. She was a straight A scholarship student and he played 6 instruments with a record deal at 16, I could go on. He is so thankful for all of the selfless choices that so many people in his life made. He seeks to help people “find their purpose, to surrender to that thing they can do day in and day out that will bring the most glory to God.” I do this work because I have seen what happens when we depart from that course, when we go our own way instead of Gods.”

    RESOURCES
    Did you know we have hundreds of helpful articles, activity ideas, and other materials on our Resources Page? Topics covered include: adoption, attachment, siblings, medical needs, children’s behavioral challenges, birth parents, how to address grief and trauma, and more. Visit www.lifelinechild.org/resources.


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

    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.



    The McKenney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19 Aug 19, 2020
    Show notes

    Lifeline International Adoption - https://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/

    GUESTS
    Jana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs. She has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as the program coordinator for Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. She helps to oversee the Bulgaria and Hungary programs as well. This encompasses all of Lifeline’s Eastern European Countries and Kyrgyzstan.

    Brianna Thomas works as a social worker on Lifeline’s Eurasia team. Brianna graduated from the University of Montevallo in 2016 with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and received her Master’s in Social Work form The University of Alabama in May of 2018. She has always had a connection to Lifeline and was excited to join the team in January of 2016. Six years ago, the Lord confirmed her outlook on caring for orphans around the world and international adoption when close family friends adopted from Uganda and brought home a very special little boy that changed her life and heart forever. Brianna is thankful to be a part of the Eurasia team to serve families throughout their adoption journey! She is grateful for Lifeline and the opportunity to work for a gospel centered ministry who cares for vulnerable children all over the world.

    Brian and Sarah McKenney live near Chattanooga, Tennessee with their seven children, two of whom are adopted. Sarah homeschools their children and is acting ringleader of their family circus and Brian serves on the staff of Calvary Chapel Chattanooga as the Communication Director and hosts their weekend services. Brian and Sarah have a passion for God's Word and absolutely love their wonderful, difficult, crazy, blessed life with a family of 9.

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

    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 Meyers Family Adopts from Haiti during Global Pandemic Aug 12, 2020
    Show notes

    Lifeline International Adoption - https://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/

    GUESTS
    Brooke Rowan is Lifeline’s Program manager and social worker for Haiti. Brooke began working with Lifeline in 2017. She graduated in 2015 with a BS in Psychology from UAB. During graduate school, she spent a few weeks in Uganda with Compassion International, continued on to serve as Director over a mission site with YouthWorks Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, and interned with Lifeline. These experiences furthered her desire to work for a non-profit whose mission was to not only advocate for the lives of vulnerable children, but share the love of Christ while doing so. She was thrilled to accept a full-time position with Lifeline after graduating from the University of Alabama with her MSW in May of 2017.

    Josh Caldwell is currently the Vice President of International Ministry at Lifeline. He is passionate about Christ’s name being made known among the nations. His desire in ministry is to share the name of Jesus, disciple others, and care for the fatherless around the world. Josh has a Bachelors degree from Samford University in Family Studies and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Liberty University. He has been on staff at Valleydale Baptist and the Church at Brook Hills in the Birmingham, AL area serving in Children, Youth and Outreach ministries. Josh has also traveled to several countries on mission, leading teams of people in Central America, South America and Africa to share the name of Christ. Josh and his wife Staci reside in Birmingham, AL. In 2009, they felt called to international adoption. In 2011 they adopted their son Moses, from Uganda. In 2016, they adopted Richardson, from Haiti.

    Troy and Jimi Meyers are a Lifeline family who adopted from Haiti. In September of 2013, the Meyers family applied to adopt from Haiti. At the time, they were parents to two teenage sons, Colton and Luke. They recently brought home their children, Lyneda and Anderson, from Haiti in the midst of COVID-19. This family will share more about their story, but they are such a testament to God’s faithfulness through the process of adoption. The Meyers currently reside in Idaho and are bonding/attaching beautifully with their children during this season.


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

    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

    Introducing the Altar84 Global Orphan Care Network Aug 05, 2020
    Show notes

    Lifeline Counseling - lifelinechild.org/counseling

    GUESTS
    Eric Frye, President of Waynes Environmental Services
    Josh Caldwell, VP of International Ministry
    Oscar Perez, (un)adopted Latin America Coordinator


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

    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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