The Defender Podcast

• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
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• 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
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• 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: [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, 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: [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, in honor of Mother's Day and Birth Mother's Day coming up, Scarlet Hiltibidal, an international adoptive mom, joins and shares about her journey of motherhood and what it looks like in biological forms but also what it looks like in its adoption form. 

GUEST

• Scarlet Hiltibidal has three daughters, one brought home through international adoption. She is also an author of several books, including "Afraid of All the Things," "You're the Worst Person in the World," and the "Anxious" bible study, and many other books. She writes regularly for Parent Life magazine, Home Life magazine, and "She Reads Truth." She, her husband, and family live in southern California. 

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

• The ministries carried out through Lifeline are only possible because of partnerships with the Body of Christ. 
• When others give their time, knowledge, and resources, we can continue working together to live out God’s call to care for the vulnerable. 
• Vessels of Hope is our faithful community of monthly donors. We would love for you to join this incredible group that helps provide stable ministry month in and month out. 
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/monthly-giving/ to impact lives and spread the gospel around the world. 

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

• We are glad you joined us for part three of the grief series! Julie Scott, an adult adoptee, recently shared her testimony at Rooted in Love, Lifeline's conference for parents walking through the adoption process. Today, we listen to her share the joys and struggles of her story and how the Lord was present throughout it all. She shares how she navigated grief coming from the perspective of an adult adoptee. 

GUEST

• Julie Scott is an adoptive mom and an adult adoptee. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

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

• Children across the globe are waiting for a family, and the need for families is growing. 
• We know that finances can be a barrier to families answering the call to adopt. That’s why we are excited for the opportunity to offer a scholarship for families pursuing international adoption. 
• Families who apply for a full international program through May 31, 2023 are eligible for a Hope Adoption Fund scholarship, starting at $1,000.  
• See our show notes or visit http://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/ to find more information or fill out a pre-application.  

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

• We are glad you joined us for part two of the podcast with the Summers family! Today, we are joined by Katie and Taylor Summers who adopted their son, Jonas, from Hungary. They talk about the gift of adoption and the blessings and challenges of being parents. They share their experiences raising and caring for a child with autism. 

GUEST

• Taylor and Katie Summers adopted their son Jonas from Hungary in 2022 at the age of 2. They matched with Jonas in July of 2022, and he was home in October. They stayed in Hungary for roughly six weeks where they bonded and connected with their son prior to coming home. Katie is a Nurse Practitioner and Taylor runs a Nonprofit in Kenya called Zoe Ministries. They have a heart for overseas mission work and carrying out the call of adoption.

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 summer quickly approaching, now is a great time to fit in learning sessions with Bridge Educational Services. 
• Bridge was created to walk alongside you to help your children reach their educational potential. 
• Provides cognitive development evaluations and personalized educational support, whether in-office or online.  
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/bridge-educational-services/ for more information and to schedule an appointment.

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, we are joined by Katie and Taylor Summers who adopted their son, Jonas, from Hungary. They talk about the gift of adoption and the blessings and challenges of being parents. They share their experiences raising and caring for a child with autism. Join us next week for part two of this series! 

GUEST

• Taylor and Katie Summers adopted their son Jonas from Hungary in 2022 at the age of 2. They matched with Jonas in July of 2022, and he was home in October. They stayed in Hungary for roughly six weeks where they bonded and connected with their son prior to coming home. Katie is a Nurse Practitioner and Taylor runs a Nonprofit in Kenya called Zoe Ministries. They have a heart for overseas mission work and carrying out the call of adoption.

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

• At Lifeline, we know that growing as a healthy family can be challenging, especially in light of trauma. 
• We’ve created an online video library for you to find helpful information, insight, and resources that can help you on your family’s journey. 
• Register for free at https://lifelinechild.org/online-learning-experience/ to access available 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: [email protected]
• Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild
• The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify
• The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

• Today, we will be talking with Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum, authors of their new book called Reclaimed Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. They discuss that and their work in the adoption and foster care community. 

GUEST

• Lisa Qualls is the author of The Connected Parent (with Dr. Karyn Purvis), a TBRI Practitioner and a Christian spiritual director. As a birth mom and adoptive mom, she writes and speaks with wisdom about the challenges and beauty of adoption. Lisa and her husband Russ live in Idaho and have twelve children and two granddaughters. 
• As an adoptee and adoptive mom, Melissa Corkum provides insight and resources to adoptees and their parents through her writing, coaching, and speaking. She is a Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner and Certified Enneagram Coach. Melissa and her husband, Patrick, live in Maryland and have six kids and two grandchildren. 

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

• Mission Kid is a free resource for churches or families to perfectly complement your camp, Backyard Bible Club, VBS, or other ministry program for children. 
• New for this year is Mission Kid India! We will journey to India and explore how God is working through our partners to share eternal hope through practical care and the gospel.  
• Lifeline’s curriculum includes lesson materials such as daily videos, teaching guides, and promotional materials like printable flyers and graphics to use on social media.  
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/mission-kid/ for more details. 

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, Dr. Rick Morton and Herbie Newell will be leading us through a discussion talking about our risen Savior and celebrating Easter. 

GUEST

• Dr. Rick Morton is the VP of Engagement at Lifeline and Herbie Newell is the President and Executive Director at Lifeline. 

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

• During the month of April, Pelican’s SnoBalls is partnering with Lifeline to care for vulnerable children and families. 
• Pelican's SNOBALLS has almost 200 stores in 14 states, and participating stores are matching donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000 during the month of April! 
• Visit https://pelicanssnoballs.com/locations/ to find a location near you.

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