We Are Not the Resistance — We Are the River

Last updated on: May 6, 2026 at 11:42 pm By Robert Cottrell

We’ve heard it for years now: Be the resistance. It sounds courageous. Necessary. Faithful, even.And for those of us working for LGBTQ dignity, human rights, and inclusion, it has become almost an identity. But there is a problem with that framing. Resistance is a posture a human nervous system cannot hold forever. Resistance means bracing.Clenching.Standing against a force bigger than you and believing if you stop pushing, everything collapses. No wonder so many people who care deeply about justice are... Read more

How Christian Nationalism Targets LGBTQ+ Families

Last updated on: February 17, 2026 at 10:20 am By Robert Cottrell

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Christian Nationalism is not about faith. It’s not about Jesus. It’s not even about family.It’s about power. And one of the primary ways it exerts that power is by targeting LGBTQ+ people—and the families who love them. While draping itself in the language of “God and country,” Christian Nationalism pushes policies and rhetoric that harm the most vulnerable. It’s not just LGBTQ+ individuals under attack. It’s parents who support their kids. It’s families who dare to choose love over conformity.... Read more

Why Gender Diversity Is Natural and Always Has Been

Last updated on: January 7, 2026 at 12:17 pm By Robert Cottrell

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Right now, across the U.S., politicians are working overtime to convince the public that gender diversity is something new—a dangerous “trend” or a threat to society. We hear it in school board meetings, on the campaign trail, and in legislation that seeks to erase transgender and nonbinary people from public life. But let’s be clear: gender diversity is not new. It’s as old as humanity itself. From the dawn of time, people have lived and expressed gender in ways that... Read more

5 Myths About Gender Diversity—And the Truth Behind Them

Last updated on: January 3, 2026 at 8:14 am By Robert Cottrell

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In today’s political climate, gender diversity has become one of the most hotly debated—and misunderstood—topics. Politicians are using fear-driven narratives to target transgender and nonbinary people, especially youth, with harmful legislation. We hear the same tired arguments over and over, presented as “truth,” when they are nothing more than myths. It’s time to set the record straight. Here are 5 common myths about gender diversity—and the truth behind them. Myth #1: Gender Diversity Is a “New Trend.” The Truth: Gender... Read more

Do Christians Know It’s Christmastime At All??

Last updated on: December 22, 2025 at 11:33 am By Robert Cottrell

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In 1984, a group of artists gathered to raise awareness and funds for the starving in Africa with the haunting question: “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” It was powerful, convicting, and unforgettable. Forty years later, we find ourselves asking a different question: “Do Christians Know It’s Christmastime At All?” Because when we look around at the loudest voices in modern Christianity — the Christian Nationalists, the ultra-right “culture warriors,” the ones clutching their Bibles while shoving away anyone who doesn’t... Read more

How Anti-Transgender Rhetoric Harms Everyone

Last updated on: November 19, 2025 at 9:55 am By Robert Cottrell

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In today’s political climate, transgender people are being used as pawns in a dangerous game of fear and power. Politicians and pundits have made transgender rights their favorite wedge issue, fueling headlines and legislation meant to divide, distract, and control. Bills banning gender-affirming care, restricting bathroom access, and policing pronouns are flooding state legislatures. Leaders claim this is about “protecting children” or “upholding values,” but it’s not. This is about consolidating power through fear. And while trans people are often... Read more

What the Bible REALLY Says About Transgender People

Last updated on: November 17, 2025 at 4:24 pm By Robert Cottrell

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It seems that every time there’s a debate about transgender rights, someone pulls out a Bible verse and claims that God is against transgender people. We hear it from pulpits, politicians, and even family members: “The Bible says…” as if that settles the argument. But here’s the truth—the Bible doesn’t say what many claim it does. In fact, the Bible doesn’t mention transgender people at all. So, what does the Bible really say? And what doesn’t it say? And why... Read more

FreedHearts Makes All Resources Free!!

Last updated on: October 8, 2025 at 10:48 am By Robert Cottrell

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At FreedHearts, our mission has always been clear: to free hearts to love and be loved. For over a decade, we’ve walked alongside LGBTQ+ people and the families who love them, offering encouragement, support, and resources to help dismantle shame and embrace unconditional love. Today, we are making a huge change. ✨ From this moment on, our resources are available at absolutely no cost. This includes our comprehensive premium video courses, which have helped thousands of LGBTQ+ people, parents, and... Read more

How the Religious Right is Hijacking “Family Values”

Last updated on: September 23, 2025 at 9:04 am By Robert Cottrell

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The phrase “family values” gets thrown around like a badge of honor by the religious right. It’s plastered across political speeches, church billboards, and campaign slogans. But let’s be honest: the way they use “family values” has little to do with actual families—and even less to do with values. When they talk about family values, what they mean is a rigid, cookie-cutter picture: one man, one woman, two kids, a white picket fence, and absolutely no deviation from their script.... Read more

5 Bible Passages That Support Transgender Inclusion

Last updated on: September 8, 2025 at 3:24 pm By Robert Cottrell

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When we strip away the noise and fear-based interpretations and false teachings, the Bible becomes a living, breathing message of love and inclusion. Contrary to what some might tell you, Scripture does NOT condemn transgender people—in fact, its deepest truths support them. Here are five Bible passages that speak directly to God’s heart for inclusion, authenticity, and love. 1. Genesis 1:27 – “So God created humankind in His own image…” This verse is often misused as a weapon against trans... Read more

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