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A Season of Change: Defender Podcast Update
After eight incredible years, the Defender Podcast is taking a short sabbatical. In this episode, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick…
Adoption & Advocacy with Kirti Pickard
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Kirti Pickard—adoptee, advocate, and podcast host—who shares her powerful adoption journey…
Faith, Family, and Foster Care with Jamie Finn
️In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Jamie Finn—author, nonprofit leader, and advocate for vulnerable children. As a…
5 Years Waiting for China Adoption
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Karla Thrasher, Lifeline’s Senior Director of International Adoption,…
Adoption Counseling Redefined: A New Resource from Lifeline
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Christy Mack Segars, Vice President of Domestic Services at Lifeline Children’s Services, introduces…
Sarah Gable Seifert on Faith, Entrepreneurship, and EveryLife
In today's episode of The Defender Podcast, Rick Morton welcomes Sarah Gable Seifert, co-founder of EveryLife—the first pro-life diaper and…
The Changing Landscape of the Pro-Life Movement: A Conversation with Jor-El Godsey
In this episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell is joined by Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, to discuss…
Championing Life in 2025
In this first episode of 2025, Herbie Newell is joined by Pastor Chris Johnson, Lifeline Children's Services' Senior Director of…
Love: Advent Week 4 – Reflecting Christ's Sacrificial Love
In this final episode of our Advent series, Herbie Newell reflects on the greatest gift of Christmas—God’s love. He shares…
The Waiting Season: Lessons from Advent and Adoption
In this special Christmas episode of The Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton reflect on the profound lessons…
IN THE NEWS
Take a look at our news features.
Minnesota families in limbo as China halts foreign adoptions
Why public-private partnerships lead to flourishing communities
How Christians can answer the call of the orphan care crisis
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WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE
a part of our lifeline family.
We know Christian community is a key part of any family’s journey into adoption or foster care. That’s part of why we strive to provide you with opportunities to meet in person (through Family Reunions and conferences), and through resources like Journey magazine.
We consider Lifeline families to be those who have completed the home study portion of their adoption or have been through the licensing process as a foster family.
ALUMNI
Journey magazine.
Journey is Lifeline’s alumni magazine. Crafted especially for our alumni families, Journey is filled with helpful tips, resources, and encouraging stories from other alumni families just like you. We’re grateful to be able to provide this resource for you (both in digital form, and in print).
As a part of the Lifeline Family we would love to celebrate your child(ren)’s homecoming and exciting milestones with you. If your family has recently come home or experienced a milestone this year please share it with us and you could be featured in future articles or the next Journey edition.
