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FreedHearts
Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favorite Affirming Matriarch.” OutSmart magazine calls her "The Mother of all MamaBears!" Reverend Ashley Harness from Auburn Seminary says, “Susan has this fierce, loving, don’t mess with me, Mom vibe.” If you have been excluded, or if someone close to you has been excluded because of who they are or who they love - or maybe you have been the one doing the excluding - the FreedHearts podcast is for you. Join Susan, along with her husband Rob, on the journey. You are not alone. Welcome home!
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Latest Episodes
The absolute truth about how God sees you: Religion is wrong, you are NOT broken.
Religion is wrong, you are not broken. You are beloved. A viral meme claimed your smallest sin is “infinitely offensive” to a holy God — but don’t worry, Jesus covers you.We’re calling that what it is: spiritual shame...
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5 Things You Can Do to Help LGBTQ+ People Right Now
So many people are asking the same question right now:What can I actually do that makes a difference?In this episode, we slow things down and get practical.Not perfect. Not performative. Not someday. Now....
We are NOT the Resistance. We are the River!
We’ve been told for years: be the resistance.But what if that’s why so many people fighting for love and inclusion feel exhausted?Inspired by a talk from Glennon Doyle, this episode flips the whole idea:
Breaking Free from the Approval of Others
People can't give what they don't have, and many people simply don't have approval to give. But remember, this has nothing to do with you. When faced with the rejection and disapproval of others, it’s important t...
Loving Queer Kids in a Hostile World
Loving queer kids today requires honesty: they are growing up in a world that actively questions their right to exist, to be safe, and to belong. In this episode, we speak plainly to parents, caregivers, and allies about what LGBTQ+ kids need —...
Fan Mail
loving queer kids in a hostile was very good! I thank you for your love in this and love how you cause me to ponder the question of do my grandchildren know I love them?? I have never seen anything explode like the lgbtq movement! I know we are all made in Gods image and I know He sent His son Jesus to save us! I am interested in the salvation of our kids! I came into this world in a very poor family! I mean talk about dignity well the poor are treated poorly! I grew up hating myself because I was poor! Satan is the prince of this world but the gift of life (and a better life) is through Jesus!! That is what these kids need🩸. Thank you and love you all!
Oneonta, New York