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Song of the DayJana Mila: “Somebody New”
In an environment as dense and competitive as Americana, a unique set of lens can really help you stand out. But if that habitat appears even remotely unnatural to others, every little bit of local color improves your odds of surviving in the long run.
Meet Jana Mila. Mila’s Amsterdam upbringing was spent in the cross-cultural intersection of her family members’ individual passions: Brazilian, Big Band, and Indian. Ultimately though it was indie folk Americana that inspired the rising multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter to take her originals to local Dutch stages at the turn of the last decade. Fast...2024-05-0502 min
The Defender PodcastThe Landscape of International Adoption in 2024In this episode, Lifeline's very own Karla Thrasher and Jana Lombardo join the podcast to talk about the landscape of international adoption. Listen in as they reflect on the highlights of Lifeline's international adoption program in 2023, celebrating the impactful stories of waiting children whose lives were touched by Lifeline's ministry. Karla and Jana share the evolving landscape of international adoption as we enter 2024, delving into changes over the past five to six years and addressing factors contributing to the overall decline in adoption numbers worldwide. Looking forward, they discuss what's on the horizon for Lifeline in 2024, as well as...2024-01-3136 min
Studio Musician AcademyTODD LOMBARDO (KACEY MUSGRAVES, NIALL HORAN, MORGAN WALLEN)Send us a textTodays Guest is Todd Lombardo! Todd’s career has been a masterful balancing act of execution as a first call studio musician, songwriter and producer. His catalog of recording credits have amassed over 3 billion streams. He’s earned 2 nominations for ACM acoustic guitar player of the year, and has collaborated with artists ranging from Niall Horan and James Bay, to Morgan Wallen and Sam Hunt, to Kacey Musgraves and Vince Gill.Todd’s path into the upper echelon of the recording industry started with his exploration of creating demos in his...2023-08-2133 minThe Defender PodcastInternational Adoption & NEW North Macedonia ProgramKarla Thrasher, Senior Director of International Adoption and Jana Lombardo, Director of International Programs, join the Defender podcast with Dr. Rick Morton to talk about the new North Macedonia adoption program at Lifeline and the current landscape of international adoption. They talk about the impact of international adoption on their lives and how international adoption played out in 2022. 121 children were brought home in 2022! GUESTKarla Thrasher is the Senior Director of International Adoption and Jana Lombardo is the Director of International Programs at Lifeline Children's Services. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Ch...2023-02-2228 minThe Defender PodcastInternational Adoption UpdateGUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline’s International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting for children and families. Some of...2022-04-0638 minThe Defender PodcastRoss and Hamn FamiliesGUESTSThe Ross Family, Lifeline adoptive family. The Hamn Family, Lifeline adoptive family. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as our...2021-10-0630 minThe Defender PodcastHistory of International AdoptionGUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline’s International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the...2021-09-0846 minThe Defender PodcastCelebrating 40 Years of Domestic MinistryGUESTSJana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs at Lifeline. Lynn Beckett is an Education Specialist at Lifeline. Laura Armstrong is a Social Worker at Lifeline. Traci Newell is the Education Specialist and National Program Director of Families Count at Lifeline. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESShare the Story is Lifeline's annual fundraising dinner. Th...2021-09-0158 minThe Defender PodcastInternational Adoption UpdateGUESTSKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a licensed social worker. She is also a TBRI® Practitioner, certified by the TCU Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development. Karla has been on staff at Lifeline since 2001 and currently serves as the Director of International Adoption. In her role, Karla is privileged to manage the day to day of Lifeline’s International Department and provide leadership to the international team. She coordinates with other Lifeline departments and outside ministry partners to better serve waiting children and families. Some of the...2021-08-1828 minThe Defender Podcast40th Anniversary: Reflecting on Years at LifelineLifeline Store - https://store.lifelinechild.org/GUESTSLynn Beckett, Education Specialist, LBSW, TBRI® PractitionerRenee Griffin, Served families, children, foster families, with excellence over a 38-year tenure at LifelineJana Lombardo, Senior Program Director, International Programs, LBSW, TBRI® PractitionerKarla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, LBSW, TBRI® Practitioner Traci Newell, Education Specialist & National Program Director, Families Count RESOURCESThe Defender Bible Study · As you are starting this fresh new year and looking for ways to dig deeper into the Word. · Another free weekly resource podcast for...2021-01-0647 minThe Defender PodcastBest of 2020: The McKinney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19Lifeline International Adoption - https://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/GUESTSJana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs. She has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as the program coordinator fo...2020-12-2346 minThe Defender PodcastEurasia Adoptions through a PandemicGUESTJana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs. She has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as the program coordinator for Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Kyrgyzstan. She helps to oversee the...2020-09-3032 minThe Defender PodcastThe McKenney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19Lifeline International Adoption - https://lifelinechild.org/international-adoption/GUESTSJana Lombardo is the Senior Program Director of International Programs. She has been with Lifeline since 1992 after she graduated from Auburn with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked for six and a half years as a domestic social worker/ birthmother counselor until the birth of her first son Eli. She became a TBRI Practitioner in 2017. Jana and her husband, Luke, are also proud parents of another son, Gideon. Jana has been serving Lifeline for over twenty-two years and serves Lifeline as the program coordinator fo...2020-08-1946 minThe Defender PodcastLifeline Family ReunionJoin us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Campbell, Jana Lombardo, and Karla Thrasher about the upcoming Lifeline Family Reunion on June 29 in Birmingham, Alabama.
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