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Why Fewer Kids Are Coming Home Through Adoption in 2025
September 11, 2026 • 18 minutes
Why Fewer Kids Are Coming Home Through Adoption in 2025

On this episode of The Defender, Rob, Herbie, Karla, and Ford unpack the newly released 2025 intercountry adoption numbers, down…

From Orphan to 'Baby Whisperer': Vikram's Story
September 10, 2026 • 35 minutes
From Orphan to 'Baby Whisperer': Vikram's Story

Vikram grew up in a leper colony in Rajasthan before being taken in by a Christian orphanage that eventually became…

16 Kids, One Brother's Sacrifice
September 10, 2026 • 18 minutes
16 Kids, One Brother's Sacrifice

This summer Lifeline had sixteen kids come to the US for two weeks through the international hosting program, most of…

Unstoppable: The Bamberg Sisters' Journey from China to Auburn
August 27, 2026 • 33 minutes
Unstoppable: The Bamberg Sisters' Journey from China to Auburn

Rick Morton sits down with sisters Ava and Lily Bamberg, both adopted from China and now students at Auburn University,…

140 Million Orphans: Inside Lifeline's Global Network
August 26, 2026 • 19 minutes
140 Million Orphans: Inside Lifeline's Global Network

This episode features Herbie Newell, Ken Norwood and Ford Reasons with guest Miguel Zayas, Senior Director of Global Orphan Care…

Real Church, Real Gospel: A Ugandan Pastor's Journey from Prosperity to Truth
August 20, 2026 • 33 minutes
Real Church, Real Gospel: A Ugandan Pastor's Journey from Prosperity to Truth

Rick Morton sits down with Pastor Rafael Kajjubi of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda, a longtime friend and ministry…

Why Do We 'Run for One'?
August 19, 2026 • 15 minutes
Why Do We 'Run for One'?

In this lighthearted episode of The Defender Podcast, the team shares the heart behind Lifeline’s annual Run for One, a…

The Heart Behind Domestic Adoption
August 12, 2026 • 18 minutes
The Heart Behind Domestic Adoption

In this episode Lifeline Children’s Services Vice President of Domestic Programs Christy McSegers shares her personal journey to adoption ministry…

We Visited 19 States in 19 Days-Here's What We Learned Part 2
August 5, 2026 • 20 minutes
We Visited 19 States in 19 Days-Here's What We Learned Part 2

This episode of The Table by Lifeline Children's Services serves as Part 2 of the team's reflection on their 19…

Lifeline's 19in19 Recap Part 1
July 29, 2026 • 16 minutes
Lifeline's 19in19 Recap Part 1

Herbie Newell, Rob Ingram and Ford Reasons reflect on their recent 19-day road trip through 19 states, where they visited…

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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).

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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.

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