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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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Latest Episodes:

How the Bible AFFIRMS Trans & Nonbinary People Jan 12, 2022

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Some Christians mistakenly suggest that if you take the Bible seriously, you must stand against the existence – as well as the health and even humanity of transgender people.

Actually, the OPPOSITE is true!

In this episode, we are going to talk about how the Bible AFFIRMS transgender and gender non-conforming people. And, how misinterpretations and binary thinking cause people to follow harmful false teachings.

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What is a Cult, and Have We Been Part of One?? Jan 05, 2022

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In this episode, we are going to get a little crazy and talk about cults! :-)
Big word. Scary word. But maybe a little closer to our lives, a little closer to home than we think.
So, what makes something a cult? We give you 25 attributes of a cult. You may be surprised, and some may be a little too familiar.
Let’s talk.

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Is This Still My Family?? Dec 15, 2021

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So, how are you doing? Any family issues?? We have some... we have family holding events, celebrating and we were not invited. We have celebrations with part of our chosen family.
When family is at odds over core beliefs and major heart issues, it can certainly get tricky.
So, we thought it might be an ideal time to ask… What in the world IS family anymore.
And… Is this even still my family???

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7 Reasons Christians Should be Afraid NOT to Affirm LGBTQ+ Dec 08, 2021

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“What if you’re wrong?” People ask us this all the time, and then usually follow up with “Aren’t you afraid of leading people astray?” This seems to be the underlying fear for so many Christians.

We have addressed this on an individual level but, today, we want to talk to the church!

It has so consumed the Church, with this fear being spoonfed to people for decades, it hardly thinks to turn the question around on itself.

So we are asking: Well, Church, what if YOU’RE wrong?

In this episode we give 7 reasons why the Church should be afraid NOT to fully affirm LGBTQ+.

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Christian Guilt Below the Belt Dec 01, 2021

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Ahhh, the joys of Christian guilt. (sigh)
In this episode we talk about how this guilt deeply impacts those in the LGBTQ+ community. Specifically how false teachings and manipulation have been systemically used to cause people to hate who they are.
Let’s talk about Christian guilt below the belt.

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Are Religious Liberties UnBiblical? Nov 17, 2021

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In their ongoing pursuit of "religious freedom," people step over the bodies of LGBTQ+ youth literally stranded on the street! They turn a blind eye to horrible injustice all around them. Why?? In order to maintain their ideal of pretending they are fighting 'sin.' And pretending that they live a righteous life.
We're calling BS on this being about religious liberty. Really, it’s just personal preference. And we want to be part of not letting them get away with it anymore.
In this episode we talk about how religious liberties are actually not even Biblical.

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Christian Gaslighting Against LGBTQ+ Nov 10, 2021

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Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and psychological control, where victims are deliberately and systematically fed false information that leads them to question what they know to be true, often about themselves. They may end up doubting their memory, their perception, and even their sanity!

So, how does this show up towards those in the LGBTQ+ community?
An important episode.

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Your Questions from the FreedHearts Inbox! Nov 03, 2021

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In this episode, we pay another visit to the FreedHearts Podcast Inbox!

We answer questions from our listeners like… “How can someone be transgender when God doesn’t make mistakes?” “Why do you say the LGBTQ issue is a dealbreaker in church?” “If I deconstruct my faith, can I still keep some things I believe in?” “Can I love and follow Jesus and not be a Christian?” and “Why do you have to be so irreverent?” Wait, what?? Are we? Yeah, well… maybe a little. But, actually, that's okay. :-)
Let’s talk about all of this.

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A Love Letter to My Non-Affirming Christian Friend Oct 27, 2021

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“A Love Letter to My Non-Affirming Christian Friend”
This is a very special episode.
It is specifically meant to be shared with anyone who is not fully accepting and affirming their lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender child or loved one.
It is an honest, but loving letter from our heart to yours. <3

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Do You Hesitate Calling Yourself Christian? The UnChristlike Christian Church Oct 13, 2021

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Homophobia in the church is so overt, so common, that if you say, "I’m a Christian." – you have to quickly add “But I affirm LGBTQ!” because it’s just assumed you’re homophobic!
What happened?? How do people still in the nonaffirming church not see it?
How did the Christian church become so unlike Christ, and why is Jesus the biggest threat to Christianity?

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