About Robert Cottrell

ROBERT COTTRELL, is an author, an acclaimed speaker, with 35+ years experience in nonprofit management, spending decades helping restore hope into the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. He is also a singer, worship leader, and musician and has shared the stage with George Jones, the Oak Ridge Boys, Loretta Lynn and many others. Rob is the co-founder of FreedHearts and has a tender, compassionate heart, especially for Dads of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children.

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The Moral Majority, Politics & LGBTQ. Is History...

Is history destined to repeat itself? Have we not learned from... read more

'Holy' Hypocrisy: Christians, Rainbows & Forbidden Delights

In a world filled with rainbows, unicorns, and glitter, it seems that... read more

The Anti-Gay Church: A Power-driven Modern Invention

The Christian church's position on LGBTQ+ has been a topic of intense... read more

Navigating Holidays with Love: Supporting LGBTQ+ and those...

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness,... read more

The Disconnect Between the Evangelical Church and Jesus

Evangelical Christianity is often seen as a representation of Jesus' teachings and... read more

The Dad of an LGBTQ+ Child: My Journey...

When the church gave me the choice between my LGBTQ+ child and... read more

LGBTQ+ Rights: Intersections Matter

LGBTQ+ rights and politics are more than just buzzwords – they're part... read more

The Power of Self-Love: Oscar Wilde's Enduring Wisdom

Oscar Wilde, the celebrated poet and playwright, once said, "To love oneself... read more

Is Love REALLY All We Need?

Love is a concept that is universal and timeless. It is something... read more

The Power of Queer Representation in Media

Despite legislative attacks on those in our community who are queer and... read more

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