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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
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....
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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 —...
When “Just Disagreeing” Becomes Dangerous
“We can disagree and still love each other” is often framed as maturity or respect — but what happens when that disagreement puts real people at risk? In this episode, we confront how “just disagreeing” about LGBTQ+ lives, identities, ...
Fan Mail
we are all in the same boat! For we all have sinned and fallen short of Gods glory!!romans 3:23! But please no more resistance! Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28, our kids need these comforting words not the fighting words of this world! Someday this world will be gone but not His word❤️. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Love to all and hope to see you in the kingdom some day❤️
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