
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 597 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

Rick Morton and Chelsea Sobolik welcome Rachel Medefind, who leads the Institute for Family Centered Healing and Health at the Christian Alliance for Orphans and is the author of When There Is Crisis. Rachel shares her story, from growing up as a mis... more
Rick Morton, Herbie Newell, and Chelsea Sobolik welcome attorney and advocate Palmer Williams, a partner at Holtzman Vogel and former general counsel of the ERLC. Palmer traces her heart for vulnerable children from her own childhood experience of ne... more
Over 3,400 children are in foster care in South Carolina, and some are staying in government offices because no homes are available. Rob, Herbie, and Ford discuss the need for families for teens and sibling groups, how to discern a call to foster, an... more
Rick Morton, Emily Richards, and Herbie Newell sit down with Greyson Holt, a Lifeline family therapist in North Carolina, who is also a foster and adoptive mom and grew up as a sibling in an adoptive family. Greyson shares how a third-grade calling g... more
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So encouraging! We're so grateful for the ministry of Lifeline Children's Services!
I love that this podcast continually comes back to God’s care for widows and orphans. Unlike other organizations, Lifeline emphasizes the many many ways church members can be a part of care for kids… even if they themselves don’t adopt or foster. I’m so encouraged to think of the many ways in which my family (and even my little kids!) can be a part of ministry in this way!!
I really value this podcast, as we pray and discern about adoption...The podcast is focused on God, His calling, and is biblically sound. Great info, super helpful. I love hearing about each program and from the program points. But one request: I’d really love to hear more from families. We are in the trenches of trying to hear Gods voice, and would love to hear encouragement and experience from those who have gone before us in this process. How they heard and were led, their fears and how God ... more
I discovered The Defender Podcast when praying about adoption. I was able to listen to helpful podcast episodes that educated me about the adoption process and about the China program. They were such a blessing! Two years later as we near travel, I continue to appreciate the podcasts. Thank you Herbie Newel and the Lifeline family!
Must listen if you have a heart for adoption.
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A faith-centered show focused on orphan care, adoption, and foster care, often pairing practical program insights with gospel-driven perspectives. Episodes frequently cover international and domestic adoption, church involvement in caregiving, trauma-informed parenting, and ways individuals and churches can engage through hosting, volunteering, fundraising, or advocacy. Notable touches include personal adoption journeys, ministry models that empower local communities, and large-scale initiatives like holistic care networks and fundraising runs. The show tends to highlight how faith, family, and community can collaborate to care for vulnerable children, with a strong emphasis on practical steps for listeners who want to get involved or spons... more
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Recent guests on The Defender Podcast include:
1. Palmer Williams
2. Greyson Holt
3. Lauren McAfee
4. Simon Benn
5. Tommy DeRamos
6. Ava Bamberg
7. Lily Bamberg
8. Rafael Kajjubi
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