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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
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:
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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, ...
Valentine’s Day Isn’t for Everyone — And That’s Okay
Valentine’s Day can be beautiful for some — and deeply complicated for others. In this episode, we make space for those who feel unseen, pressured, or left out by traditional narratives of love.We explore why romantic love is of...
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!
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