Video Courses

Our most powerful and in-depth resources are our comprehensive video courses - for parents, for those in the LGBTQI community, and for those in the church.  You can watch the first session of these courses for FREE! Just click below. You can watch them in the privacy of your own home, and even use them for small groups.

Susan Cottrell's Speaking

Susan is an acclaimed author, consultant, public theologian, and international speaker. She has been featured on ABC, NBC and the TED stage.

COVID restrictions have put all live events on hold. We hope to resume various speaking events in the U.S. and internationally in 2021.

For details on having her speak at your conference, church or event, or work with your church, school, corporation or community, just click below.

Support Groups

FreedHearts has private, secret Facebook groups for Moms, and for Dads - regardless of where you are on the journey - and also Chosen Family for LGBTQ. These groups provide much-needed support and encouragement, as well as help with common and difficult issues. You are not alone. Fill out the form below for more information.

External Links & Resources

Below are resources I've found helpful and illuminating. As a bit of a disclaimer, I strongly believe that everyone, including wise teachers, are sometimes wrong (which in many ways is a gift, as it keeps us focused on Jesus instead of any person).  You may not agree with some of the beliefs shared on these links -- in fact, I may not agree with all of them myself -- but they are here for your convenience and exploration. God always invites us into honest inquiry without fear, and by the guidance of the Spirit, we are to chew the meat and spit out the bones. If you have questions or comments regarding these resources, please contact me. - Susan

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LINKS

What the Bible Does and Does Not Say About Homosexuality

• Is God Against Homosexuality? Detailed look at Scripture

• Affirming and Non-Affirming Interpretations of the NT Clobber Passages

• Affirming and Non-Affirming Interpretations of the OT Clobber Passages

• The Truth About the Word "Homosexuality:" in the Bible

• How the Bible Became Anti-Gay

• The Six Bible Passages: What They Really Say!

• Clobbering Biblical Gay-Bashing

• What the Bible Says and Doesn't Say about Homosexuality - Mel White (more Mel White resources HERE)

• The Bible Does NOT Condemn Homosexuality

• Gay Christian 101

• Queer Theology

• An LGBTQ Affirming Bible Perspective

• The Canonical List of Rebuttals to Anti-gay Arguments Against Gay Marriage Rights

• The Bible Doesn't Say That Homosexuality is a Sin

• DETAILED ANALYSIS OF POPULAR ANTI-GAY BOOKS

Find a Fully Affirming Church in Your Area

• Believe Out Loud

• GayChurch.org

• How to Find a Gay Affirming Church -- FreedHearts article

• The Fellowship - A coalition of Christian Churches committed to radical inclusive ministry

• Church Clarity - A powerful resource providing information on where a church stands on LGBTQ inclusion

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Suicide Prevention

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• Ears Wide Open

• The Trevor Project

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Helpful Websites

• TrevorSpace -- An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24

• Supporting Queer Students: A Guide to Normalizing Queer Policy in Schools - a resource created by SchoolCounseling@Denver to address the challenges queer students face and to help educators develop more inclusive policies to ensure student success."

• Resources for People with TRANSGENDER Family Members

• FOR GRANDPARENTS: Resources, support group - just for Grandparents

• HRC "Coming Home to Evangelicalism and to Self" - A guide for those coming from or in the evangelical church

• Leading Evangelical Christian Theologian and Ethicist is now pro-LGBTQ. Here is the story and why it matters.

• PFLAG, the nation's largest secular organization of families, friends, and allies united with people who are LGBTQ

• Straight for Equality: A project of PFLAG National which aims to engage allies--and potential allies--in faith communities, health care settings, the workplace, and the Guide to Being a Trans Ally.

• Lead With Love -- free film to watch online

• Great articles from Christian Feminism Today

• The Reformation Project - Working for inclusion in the evangelical church

• Q Christian Fellowship - A community of LGBTQ Christians guided by their love for Christ

• Evangelicals Concerned Inc.

• Fellowship of Reconciling Pentecostals International

• Brave Commons - Connecting, empowering, and supporting marginalized communites on campus

• Believe Out Loud - Online network empowering Christians to work for LGBTQ equality

• Tyler Clementi Foundation - Seeking to prevent bullying through inclusion, assertion of dignity and acceptance

• Canyonwalker - Amazing resources for Biblical study from Kathy Baldock

• Matthew Shepard Foundation - Embracing Diversity

• Fortunate Families -- Catholic Families with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons

• The Lies and Dangers of Conversion/Reparative Therapy

• LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide

• It Gets Better Project

• You Can Play Project (Similar to It Gets Better, specifically for athletes)

• GLSEN Network

• A Note to My Kid

• The Handsome Father - Support for Gay Fathers

• A Black Church Movement for Gay and Transgender Voices

• Pride Institute - Creating a Healthy LGBT Community

• Jen SluMac, Hope Dealer: As a Queer woman longing for a faith community, her road has been complicated but never deterred. Jen has found her ministry in storytelling - as an author, speaker and teacher

• Strong Family Alliance: Saving lives and preserving families of kids coming out, with education, support and resources

• Embracing the Journey: A wonderful site for conservative parents new on the journey

• A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for LGBTQ Patients

Libro en español

• Si tienes un hijo que es lesbiana, gay, bisexual o transgénero, este libro responderá a tus preguntas y te ayudará encontrar la paz. Le ayudará amar, aceptar y afirmar a su hijo.

• Salvando vidas y preservando las familias de los chicos que salen del clóset con educación, apoyo y recursos.

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LGBTQI Insurance

• Insurance Pride

• Healthcare Equality

• GLMA

• Out2Enroll