• Today on the podcast, Todd Unzicker, Executive Director of North Carolina Baptist Convention, talks about the church pressing in and caring for orphans and vulnerable children. 

GUEST

• Todd Unzicker is the Executive Director of North Carolina Baptist Convention. 

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

• Your partnership makes Lifeline Village and the care women receive there possible. 
• As we are nearing the end of 2023, we invite you to join us in continuing God’s ministry by giving a financial gift. 
• You can multiply the impact of your gift now because of the generosity of a matching donor. Give today and double the impact. 
• Visit https://bit.ly/46AdEQC to impact eternity with your giving. 

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, Nancy Osborne and Brent Eliason join and talk about Harbor Families and how the Lord is working through this ministry. Many families do not have informal supports in place, like friends and family, to fill in the gap when they are in need. Harbor Families equips churches to fill in this gap for families to get them through crises. 

GUEST

• Nancy Osborne is the Senior Director of Foster Care and Family Preservation at Lifeline. Brent Eliason is the Program Manager of Harbor Families in South Dakota 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

• Many churches dedicate a Sunday to raise awareness of the needs of orphans worldwide. 
• Lifeline partners with churches with information on the needs of orphans as well as how we can get involved to meet those needs. 
• Although churches can choose any Sunday during the year, the designated day for Orphan Sunday this year is November 12. 
• Lifeline has created a resource page full of free videos, slides, handouts, a prayer card, sample sermons, small group guides, and more. 
• Partner with us to speak up for the voiceless. Get more information or request a Lifeline speaker for your church at  https://lifelinechild.org/orphan-sunday. 

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 Rinehart's join and share their story of how special needs adoption has impacted their life for the better. Three of their nine children were adopted from China and each have Down syndrome. 

GUEST

• The Rinehart family is an adoptive family at Lifeline. Joe and Dr. Brenda Rinehart have nine children and nine grandchildren. Dr. Brenda Rinehart works as a Doctor of Psychology. Joe works for Cisco Systems. They adopted three of their children who have Down syndrome from China. 

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 Children’s Services, we believe that every child, no matter their abilities or needs, is worthy of love, family, and belonging. 
• We are seeing an increased need for families to show children with a variety of special needs that they are worthy of love. 
• Both domestically and internationally, a rising number of children with special needs is waiting to thrive in a family. How is God calling your family to help?    
• For more information, visit https://lifelinechild.org/special-needs-adoption/. 

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

• Petry Groza, Lifeline's partner in Romania, joins the podcast to share about Regen, his ministry to orphans and vulnerable children in Romania. He and his family work with the Roma population and minister to those who have been displaced from Ukraine since the conflict with Russia and Ukraine began. 

GUEST

• Petry Groza is Lifeline's partner in Romania. 

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 love to share stories of how God is working in lives of orphans, vulnerable children, and families. 
• Each year, our Lifeline banquets feature these stories of God’s redemptive work, and we would love for you to join us for one of these highly anticipated events near you. 
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/share-the-story/ to find a banquet 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

• Korie and Willie Robertson join the Defender podcast to talk about the new movie about their family, The Blind, coming out as a limited release on Thursday, September 28, 2023. They share more about their family's story, specifically regarding Phil and Miss Kay. Listen to hear their story of beauty coming from ashes! 

GUEST

• Korie Robertson is a New York Times best-selling author and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty. She works in the family business Duck Commander, is co-owner in Tread Lively Productions, and is a writer and speaker passionate about motherhood, adoption, and empowering families around the world. Korie loves doing life with her husband, Willie and their six kids and five grand-babies in their hometown of West Monroe, Louisiana. Writing credits include: The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty, Duck Commander Devotions for Kids, and Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character. Willie Robertson is the CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander and star of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty." Robertson has expanded his family companies from a living room operation to a multi-million-dollar enterprise and destination for all things outdoors. He is the executive producer of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty" and "Buck Commander" on the Outdoor Channel, as well as a New York Times best-selling author of "The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built a Dynasty," "American Hunter," "American Fisherman," and "American Entrepreneur." Willie is married to Korie Robertson and is the father of six. His story is a remarkable example of entrepreneurship and dedication built on faith, family, and hard work. 

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.

• Renee Eggebraaten, her son, and his birth mom join the Defender Podcast to share their journey of hope, redemption, and open adoption.

GUEST

• Renee Eggebraaten lives in Rapid City, South Dakota and joined Lifeline's team as a Casework Supervisor for Lifeline's SD team in July. She and her husband have two children that both joined their family through domestic infant adoption. Their son Jonathan also lives in Rapid City, South Dakota. Rebecca is Jonathan's birth mother, and Jonathan has known her his entire life through open 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

• The Worthy Mentor Program is a new church resource designed to connect local churches with women who have experienced unexpected pregnancy.  
• It is a 10-week one-on-one mentoring relationship that is guided by a 10-week Bible study. 
• Through mentoring relationships, women can know the hope of the gospel and find support through local church connections. 
• It is our goal for women going through this mentorship to know that they are made in God’s image and worthy of the abundant life that He has for them. 
• Find more information and how to get involved at https://lifelinechild.org/worthy/. 

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, Kathryn Barnhill, adult adoptee, joins the podcast to share her adoption story. She speaks to her experience as an adult adoptee and her journey to get to where she is now. The Lord was with her every step of the way. 

GUEST

• Kathryn Barnhill is a Pregnancy Counselor at Lifeline in South Carolina. 

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 love to share stories of how God is working in lives of orphans, vulnerable children, and families. 
• Each year, our Lifeline banquets feature these stories of God’s redemptive work, and we would love for you to join us for one of these highly anticipated events near you. 
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/share-the-story/ to find a banquet 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

• Today on the podcast, Claire Davis and Jennifer Travis join the podcast to talk about supporting children as they journey through various milestones of adoption. 

GUEST

• Claire Davis, Program Director of Domestic Adoption, leads domestic adoption teams at Lifeline. Jennifer Travis, Director of Domestic Training, has helped lead our foster care teams and now leads out domestic training 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

• We are excited to announce that we are officially rolling out a new international adoption program in the Philippines!  
• The Philippines have been participating in inter-country adoption for over 50 years and bring to the table a very streamlined process.  
• We will be advocating for children 6 years old and up, sibling groups, and children with moderate medical needs.  
• Lifeline will also be offering a $1000 Hope Adoption Fund scholarship for families applying to the program during the month of September.  
• Connect with us at https://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/ for more information or to pre-apply. 

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, Jeremy Wynne joins the podcast to talk about being a global partner with Lifeline and the difference being made in India. 

GUEST

• Jeremy Wynne is the Adult Discipleship and Outreach Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka, Kansas. Fellowship is a partner of Lifeline. They specifically support outreach and Lifeline's partnership with India. 

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

• It’s almost time for the annual R(un) for One 5K! 
• R(un) for One raises funds for Lifeline’s global orphan care ministry, through which they receive care, education, learn life skills, and hear the hope of the gospel.  
• You can join others THIS WEEKEND in Birmingham on September 9 or take advantage of the “run where you are” option and run or walk anywhere you are. 
• 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, Aren Williams, Jason Williams, and Brendt Banks join to talk about the work they do and have witnessed the Lord do through Heritage Builders. 

GUEST

• Aren Williams is Lifeline's Heritage Builders Program Director. Jason Williams is Aren's husband and volunteers with Heritage Builders as well, lending his professional expertise in preparing for jobs, resume-building, and interview preparation. Brendt Banks is a marriage and family therapist and also leads groups with Heritage Builders. 

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

• Older youth in foster care face challenges as they near the age at which they must begin living independently. 
• Without intervention, these youth often leave the foster care system with little or no positive adult support, limited knowledge of basic life skills, and limited resources, resulting in high percentages of unplanned pregnancies, school dropouts, becoming victims of child trafficking, abuse of their future children, and chronic homelessness. 
• But, there is a way to step into their lives with hope and the gospel. 
• Through Heritage Builders, Lifeline equips churches to invest in the lives of these youth, both practically and spiritually. 
• Your church can be part of changing the life trajectory of these valuable youth.  
• Visit https://lifelinechild.org/heritage-builders/ for more information or see our show notes. 

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