The Defender Podcast

• Today on the podcast, the Anderson family joined the podcast to talk about their waiting journey over the last 3.5 years to meet their daughter in China and that the waiting journey is almost over as they are traveling to China soon!

GUEST

• Kenny and Kristen Anderson have been pursuing international adoption over the last 3.5 years. They have a biological daughter named Brooklyn. Their other daughter is currently in an orphanage in China and they are traveling to meet her soon. 

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 families walk through daily life as well as great challenges, they need the support of their church, family, friends, and others. 
• Lifeline wants to equip others to support families in helpful ways. 
• We have developed an Online Learning Experience for families AND those who are in support positions. 
• You can watch courses or individual resources from a number of free engaging videos and interactive activities. 
• These resources are great for families, parents, friends, church leaders and teachers, and many others. 
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/online-learning-experience/ 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
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• Today on the podcast, Josh Benton joins to talk about Send Relief and the work they are doing to provide disaster relief, minister to women in crisis pregnancies, and reach orphans and vulnerable children. 

GUEST

• Josh Benton is the Vice President of Send Relief, the mercy ministry arm of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. They have responsibility for things like disaster relief, ministering to women in crisis pregnancies, adoption, and orphan care. Lifeline is privileged to partner with them for the last several years. Josh sits on Lifeline's National Board. Josh is an adoptive dad and has done many significant things, but most of all is a guy who loves the Lord. 

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

• R(un) for One is an annual 5K event that raises funds for Lifeline’s global orphan care ministry.  
• Through this ministry, children are receiving love and care, enrolling in schools, learning life skills, and hearing the hope of the gospel.  
• You can join others in Birmingham on September 9 or take advantage of the “run where you are” option and run or walk anywhere you are. 
• Join us for a free webinar on Aug 17, 2022 at noon Central Time. 
• Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Birmingham/LifelinesRunforOne5KBirminghamAL 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• Today on the podcast, Kemonia Brown and Kara Clark join to talk about bullying and the effects on children as school starts back. 

GUEST

• Kemonia Brown joined the Lifeline team in January 2020 and is from Hoover, Alabama. She serves as a Family Therapist at our Birmingham office. She went to Troy University and University of Alabama at Birmingham where she received her Master of Art's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings a plethora of wisdom and experience to the table. 
• Kara Clark lives in Louisiana. She serves as the Louisiana Casework Supervisor and Family Therapist on Lifeline's counseling team. She has a Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas Arlington. Kara has a Master's in Ministry-based Evangelism from Southwesters Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She is well-skilled to co-lead this conversation today. 

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 your family prepares for a new school year, we want to help equip you with practical things you can do to help your child succeed both in and out of the classroom. 
• One of the resources to equip families for the school year is a free video that covers children’s unique educational needs, how to advocate with the school through IEPs and 504s, and how to impact the culture of your school. 
• Trained Lifeline staff give invaluable information and tools in this video. If you are a foster parent, you are also able to get CEU credit. 
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/video/ceu-back-to-school-preparing-for-a-successful-year/ for this helpful video as you prepare for a new school year. 

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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• Today on the podcast, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton talk about Father's Day.

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.

RESOURCESL

LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES