The Defender Podcast

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Luke 3:1-20 Nov 20, 2017

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In this episode Josh Caldwell leads us through Luke 3:1-20 during our Monday morning Bible study.

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Interview with Jolly of the Hope Foundation and Asharan Orphanage Director Nov 17, 2017

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In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Jolly from the Hope Foundation and Asharan Orphanage Director.

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Call to Prayer – Counseling – Psalm 1:1-3 Nov 15, 2017

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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.

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Luke 2:1-52 Nov 13, 2017

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In this episode Herbie Newell leads us through Luke 2:1-52 during our Monday morning Bible study.

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Interview with Kevin and Lynette Ezell Part II Nov 10, 2017

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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.

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Interview with Kevin and Lynette Ezell Part I Nov 09, 2017

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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.

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Call to Prayer – America – 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Nov 08, 2017

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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.

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Year End International Adoption Campaign Nov 07, 2017

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In this episode Herbie Newell discusses the Year End International Adoption Campaign whereby alumni families have generously provided scholarships for new applications.

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