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FreedHearts — Religion & Spirituality
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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You Don't Need Anyone's Approval! Nov 01, 2023

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The church will call people a heretic for years before they finally recognize them as a saint.
If we need the church’s approval, to be validated, to be seen, a lot of the world will sit unrecognized.
People whom God sees as perfect and loves unconditionally will often be sitting in the dark in tears, waiting for approval.
You don’t need to wait for approval! Why? Because, you’ve already got approval!
As you are, for who you are. Because Beloved, THAT is what you deserve.

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You Don't Need to Defend Yourself or Your Beliefs! Oct 25, 2023

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You know that debating people who are committed to misunderstanding you can be toxic.
We fall down the rabbit hole and it usually does not go well – especially for our hearts and peace. You deserve better!
Let me be clear: YOU are not the one who need to defend ANYTHING. And at times it’s best to just speak the truth, share a resource, and sashay away in all your fabulousness!
Today, we share a very intimate, personal, powerful email we received – and we talk about NOT wasting your time defending yourself!

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Been Told You’re "Cherry Picking?" Go Right Ahead! Oct 18, 2023

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Have you ever been told you’re cherry-picking scripture? This is when you don’t buy someone else’s interpretation of the bible, they tell you you’re cherry-picking. We’ve been told this many times, and I’m pretty sure you have been too.
It’s when we won’t lay down our verses and replace them with their verses—the ones they’ve cherry-picked and thrown at us!
It’s when we don’t buy into the church’s interpretation-du-jour, because it doesn’t sit well with us, even if don’t know why. So basically, if you don’t agree, then you’re cherry-picking.
It’s a cute little phrase, huh? They say it like it’s a bad thing.
Let’s talk all about cherry-picking. Uh yes, yum… I love cherries!

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"Go and Sin No More?" What a Lie! Oct 11, 2023

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We hear it all the time, we know you do too: “Jesus said to go and sin no more!” Well, honestly beloved, enough is enough!
Remember that Bible story: “Jesus Scatters Self-Righteous Men in the Name of Mercy and Justice!” No? Hmmm… How about this one: “The Woman Caught in Adultery.” Yeah, that’s more familiar. It’s the same story, but a completely different interpretation.
The commonly taught interpretation misses the main point, which is that these men in authority have manipulated and exploited and abused this woman!
Jesus is not calling out the woman—he’s calling out the religious leaders! He doesn’t fall for their tricks—I love that! And he lets the woman go—I LOVE that!
Today, we deconstruct and disarm “go and sin no more” once and for all!

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There is Nothing Wrong With You! Oct 04, 2023

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For those of us who have a religious background – it was likely ingrained in us that we are broken, fallen sinners – in need of being saved.
And how convenient – a church within walking distance who can help with that – as long as we follow, and do and believe what we are told.
But what if they are completely wrong?
What if you knew that you knew that you knew that there was absolutely nothing wrong with you?? Would that change how you view yourself? Others? Life? The past? The future? Would it give you peace? Hope?
We believe that this is at the core of life itself, and we want to reassure you today that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you.

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Kids ARE Being Groomed, but Not How You've Been Told Sep 27, 2023

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Let's be clear: the false narrative that links grooming with LGBTQ+ individuals is nothing but a despicable lie, born out of hatred and ignorance.
The truth is that most child sexual abusers are heterosexual. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with it.
What's at play is a sick and twisted desire for power, not love.
Yes, kids ARE being groomed – prepped, taught, indoctrinated, predisosed – but what they are being groomed for is hate and conditional love and bigotry.
We are being played with this false narrative and enough is enough.

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Declutter Your Home, Declutter Your Beliefs! Sep 20, 2023

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We have all heard about decluttering your stuff – keeping what is important and what makes you happy.
Well, the same is true with decluttering our beliefs – especially for those of us who are deconstructing from harmful, false religious teaching.
When you have a collection of beliefs that don’t work for you – that don’t focus on loving God, loving others, and loving yourself, it is such a gift to you and those around you to declutter those beliefs.
As you discover the truth about how far out of hand those beliefs have gotten, how hurtful they are, you can neutralize them! Lift them off your shoulders.
It’s time to declutter your beliefs, so your heart can be free to love and be loved.

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"Well, why can't I marry my dog??" Let's talk consent! Sep 13, 2023

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The LGBTQ+ debate gets crazy out there doesn’t it?
Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one: “If two men can get married, why can’t I marry my dog?” This is a real thing people throw around.
Or, “If two men can have sex, why can’t I have sex with a child?”
These are real things that are said by people trying to defend homophobic and transphobic views, and distract from the real conversation, from the truth.
I don’t know if they’re just inciting us, or if they really mean it… but in either case, we’re going to deconstruct this silliness today, and talk all about CONSENT!

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Is Being WOKE Really a Bad Thing? Sep 06, 2023

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The word woke is all over our screens, the campaign trail, the news… but what does it really mean and where did it start? How did it become a bad thing?
The earliest usages of woke date back to the early 20th century and the idea of Black people “keeping their eyes open” to the realities of white supremacist violence. “Stay woke!” continued as a warning call until it started to enter the mainstream and lose its original meaning.
And the non-affirming, ultra-religious crowd has now succeeded in making “woke” a bad, negative term.
But it’s not, and it shouldn’t be – and we want to help reclaim that. #WokeAF

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10 Religious Rules that Every Person Should Break! Aug 02, 2023

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The trouble with religious rules is that they are often motivated by fear and written by men who want to strengthen their power and control.
Many of us who are deconstructing still struggle with the deeply ingrained, false, damaging teaching based in keeping the rules.
In this episode, we ask ourselves “Do we have any religious rules which get in the way of loving others and loving ourselves?”
And, we give you 10 religious rules that every person should absolutely break! :-)

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