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The Defender Podcast

Lifeline Children's Services

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The Defender Podcast 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 podcast will provide encouragement, inspiration, and ways to connect with others who have a heart for the orphan.
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Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. The format for LBE includes interviews with leading authors and thinkers, recurring conversations with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen, and the occasional solo musing from Kevin. Listen in and we hope you will learn someth ...
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we welcome Sandra Flach, a devoted mom of eight, including five adopted children—one through kinship and four internationally. With over 30 years of parenting experience, Sandra shares her journey of raising children with trauma histories, particularly her two youngest who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorde…
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In this episode, Erika Allen unpacks the complexities of forgiveness and why reflecting on the character of God is the greatest aid. Erika Allen is vice president of Bible resources for Crossway. She is also the author of several ESV prayer journals from Crossway including 'Forgiveness', 'Evangelism', 'Peace', and 'Wisdom'. Read the full transcript…
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Join us on this episode of The Defender Podcast as we dive into Lifeline Children Services' annual event, the R(un) for One. Host Rick Morton is joined by special guests Heather Olivett and Donte' Hardy from The Ōnin Group, a longtime partner in this impactful event. They share the story behind Onin’s involvement and commitment to raising awareness…
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Listen as the two friends talk about the Land of Lincoln, about influential books and authors in their lives, and how the importance of friendship. You’ll get to learn more about Jason’s background, more about why he loves the PCA, and you’ll get to hear his great laugh. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Sponsors 7:41 Hip-hop-Helopoulos 10:32 Administration a…
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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Scott Klusendorf entitled "5 Myths About Abortion". Scott Klusendorf is the president of Life Training Institute, where he trains pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views. He is also the author of 'The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture' from Crossw…
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Pastors Talk is back for season 9! In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews Phil Newton and Bob Johnson about pastoral transition and retirement. Related Resources: Articles: Preparing Pastors for Retirement by Brad Thayer, There’s No Such Thing as “Retiring” From Ministry by David Gough Journal: Seasons in a Pastor's Life…
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In this episode, Ajith Fernando shares the impact of insecurity on Christian life and ministry, emphasizing the importance of finding identity in Christ and the role of community and prayer in overcoming these struggles. Ajith Fernando is the teaching director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka after serving as the ministry's national director for th…
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Today, we have Dr. John F. Kilner on The Way Home Podcast! John Kilner is the recently retired Franklin Forman Chair of Ethics in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author, contributor, and editor to over 20 books and has contributed to and written in many mainstream publications. Today on The Way Home Podcast, Dan and John discuss Christianity’s relat…
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Today, we have Dr. John F. Kilner on The Way Home Podcast! John Kilner is the recently retired Franklin Forman Chair of Ethics in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author, contributor, and editor to over 20 books and has contributed to and written in many mainstream publications. Today on The Way Home Podcast, Dan and John discuss Christianity’s relat…
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In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Rick Morton sits down with Rick Young, Family Pastor, and Matt Lawson, Executive Pastor, from First Baptist Church Woodstock, at the Lifeline booth during SBC 2024. They discuss the church's deep commitment to orphan care and ministry to vulnerable families, rooted in a theological conviction centered on the…
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In this interview, author of the best-selling book 'Gentle and Lowly' Dane Ortlund shares about Jesus' unwavering love and gentleness towards humanity, especially in their moments of weakness. Dane C. Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of 'The Heart of Jesus: How He Reall…
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, hosts Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton provide a mid-year update on Lifeline Children's Services' ministry efforts in 2024, celebrating the impact and stories behind the statistics. They discuss nearly 100 children finding forever families through adoption and the ongoing need for more missional families, e…
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After a summer hiatus, the fellas are back together to kick off a new season of LBE. If you always look forward to the sports banter with these three, then you will LOVE this episode. You get a deep dive on the Olympics, including what makes them so joyful, what other countries besides America to root for, and whether other countries use Americans …
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In this bonus interview, Robert Smith shares his experience recording the entire ESV audio Bible. Robert Smith Jr. served as a professor of Christian preaching at Beeson Divinity School for more than 25 years and held the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity. ❖ Check out the new and improved ESV Bible App ❖ Subscribe to his ESV Podcast: Appl…
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In today's interview, Andrew and Christian Walker discuss how Christian parents can proactively address challenging cultural topics with their children. Andrew Walker is an associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. Christian Walker is an …
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Today, we have Dr. David S. Dockery on The Way Home Podcast! David S. Dockery is the 10th President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as Distinguished Professor of Theology, Executive Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and Director of the Dockery Center for Global Evangelical Theology. He is regarded as one o…
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Today, we have Dr. David S. Dockery on The Way Home Podcast! David S. Dockery is the 10th President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as Distinguished Professor of Theology, Executive Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and Director of the Dockery Center for Global Evangelical Theology. He is regarded as one o…
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In this episode of the Defender Podcast, host Dr. Rick Morton discuss back-to-school challenges and the importance of education with guests Ann Maura Hinton, Director of Bridge Educational Services, and her husband, Robbie Hinton, from Cary Christian School in North Carolina. They emphasize the significance of a holistic approach to education that …
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In this episode, David Helm shares insights and advice on faithfully teaching the Bible in various contexts, emphasizing preparation, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and the central role of the local church. David Helm serves as senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago. He also serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Charles Simeon Trust, a…
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In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton interviews Dr. David Dockery at the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Dockery, a member of Lifeline’s pastoral advisory board, shares his appreciation for Lifeline Children’s Services and their mission to support vulnerable children and families. Dr. Dockery highlights his involvement with the International Alliance …
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Today, we wanted to share an episode we originally released in 2020 with Jonathan Leeman. In light of America's current political climate, we thought Leeman's discussion of how Christians should think about political disagreements within the church would be encouraging. Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’…
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In today's episode, Coleman Ford discusses the relevance and teaching of the early Church Fathers for modern pastoral ministry. Coleman M. Ford is an assistant professor of humanities at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He serves as a fellow for the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the codirector and research…
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