FreedHearts, hosted by Susan Cottrell with her husband Rob, covers faith deconstruction, LGBTQ+ inclusion and advice for parents of LGBTQ+ children. The show has 231 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated). Indicative rate is $40 to $200 per episode.
A highly engaged faith and LGBTQ+ inclusion audience with a 4.9 Apple rating
- 247 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 233 five-star reviews
- 231 episodes released about every two weeks since 2020, building a long archive
- Host-read format where Susan Cottrell speaks directly to parents and allies
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted conversation, solo monologue, listener questions
- Tone
- warm, direct
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to freedhearts.org/donate labelled 'Support this Podcast' is the only monetisation signal; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes such as 'Sex, Patriarchy, Misogyny & the Church. This should be fun!' and 'Infuriating fanatics who just so happen to be family!' touch on sexuality and religious conflict, and the show takes a clear advocacy stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.FreedHearts.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1533444664 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1352353.rss |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Being the Dad of LGBTQ+ Kids | 2026-10-14 | 28 min |
| Sex, Patriarchy, Misogyny & the Church. This should be fun! | 2026-09-30 | 27 min |
| The Top 5 Questions from Parents of LGBTQ+ Children | 2026-09-09 | 29 min |
| Christian Myth Busters: The 7 Biggest Shockers! | 2026-08-26 | 33 min |
| Is Jesus Different than Christianity? | 2026-08-12 | 39 min |
| False Teachings & Lies That Cause Us to Reject Our Kids and Ourselves | 2026-07-29 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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,…
About FreedHearts
FreedHearts is a podcast hosted by Susan Cottrell and her husband Rob. It covers faith deconstruction, LGBTQ+ inclusion and support for parents of LGBTQ+ children. According to the show's website, Susan Cottrell is the founder of FreedHearts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a speaker, author and pastor.
The feed lists 231 episodes released about every 14 days, with median episodes near 25 minutes long. Apple Podcasts shows 247 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Estimated audience is roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show age (estimated, not published by the show).
The show has no sponsors in the feed and is supported by a donation link. Based on estimated audience size, a host-read episode sponsorship would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. It suits values-aligned family, wellbeing and nonprofit brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FreedHearts can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FreedHearts
How much does FreedHearts charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, an indicative host-read rate is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing is set by the show and may differ.
What is FreedHearts about?
FreedHearts is a podcast by Susan and Rob Cottrell covering faith deconstruction, LGBTQ+ inclusion and advice for parents of LGBTQ+ children. Episodes run about 25 minutes.
How do I contact FreedHearts about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website lists a general contact address.
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