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Today Sara Cunningham gives free mom hugs to any member of the LGBTQ+ community who needs them after years of rejecting her son's coming out because she had adhered to rules of her church. Still she doesn't feel she's done enough to make up for that lost time with him. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here. Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast You can learn more about how to support the show here. Or order merch here. Drop us a note on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Find out more about Sara Cunningham and Free Mom Hugs and read the episode transcript at our website.
Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead impactful change. Free Mom Hugs is now a movement across the country and the world. Sara goes Beyond the Hug to educate and advocate organizations of all types including schools and businesses striving for safe and protected spaces. She has appeared, many times with her son Parker, on the Today show and The RuPaul Show and spoke at the 2019 GLAAD Awards. She also has been featured in many national publications including The Washington Post, Woman's Day magazine, and People magazine. Sara is currently in partnership with Jamie Lee Curtis, who purchased the rights to her book and has discussed developing a movie based on her story. A documentary about the Mama Bears movement by award winning director Daresha Kyi also features Sara and the Free Mom Hugs movement. Sara's passion is to change the perspective of the outside world toward this beautiful part of our community so that we as a society, not only learn to affirm, but more importantly, celebrate. Her goal is to help parents and children have authentic relationships and understanding for each other using her own experience and education as a guide. Sara is passionate about connecting with faith, civic, and business leaders in efforts to make the world a kinder, safer place for our LGBTQIA+ family. She is gifted at inspiring others to join her in this movement that is sweeping the nation and the world.https://freemomhugs.orgInstagram: @freemomhugs_________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmorehttps://meaganskidmorecoaching.com.Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network [DialogueJournal.com/podcasts].Hopeful Spaces, a monthly support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching, is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org to join.
Free Mom Hugs' mission is to celebrate the LGBTQIA community through visibility, conversation and education and hugs. Valencia Foster is the Free Mom Hugs Southern California State Chapter Lead, and a native of Los Angeles. Valencia has had a long and rewarding career in pharmaceutical and biotech sales and marketing. Currently, she is an Associate Director in field marketing as a Thought Leader Liaison with a pioneering biotech company. Valencia ‘s passions include her allyship advocacy for the LGBTQIA community. She has held the position of Southern Chapter Leader for the national nonprofit organization, Free Mom Hugs, for the last 5 years. Free Mom Hugs' mission is to celebrate the LGBTQIA community through visibility, conversation and education and hugs. The Free Mom Hugs Story Free Mom Hugs was founded by Sara Cunningham, a Christian mother in conservative Oklahoma, who spent years rejecting her son Parker's sexuality, after he came out to her. Conflicted by her love for her son and her spirituality, Sara exhaustively searched faith and sexuality for answers. What she learned would transform her journey from the church to the pride parade. As Sara became involved in the LGBTQIA+ community, the hurt, shame and injustice they frequently experience was painfully clear. Remembering that she too was once in the crowd that rejected this loving, vibrant community, Sara took action. On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Sara wore a homemade button with the words “Free Mom Hugs” to the Oklahoma City Pride Festival. She offered hugs to anyone who made eye contact. The first hug Sara gave was to a beautiful girl who whispered, “It's been four years since I got a hug from my mom because I'm a lesbian.” Sara embraced her and hundreds more that day, and many shared similar stories with every embrace. That day Free Mom Hugs — a nationwide movement of love, visibility and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community — was born. In 2018, Sara created a Facebook post that instantly went viral: “PSA: If you need a mom to attend your same-sex wedding because your biological mom won't, call me. I'm there. I'll be your biggest fan. I'll even bring the bubbles.” The shockwaves of the post catapulted Sara and Parker's story into the national spotlight. Shortly after, the movement took another leap forward when Free Mom Hugs was established as a national nonprofit. Today, Free Mom Hugs has chapters in all 50 states and other initiatives forming globally. The group's growing force of more than 14,000 volunteers is a national groundswell dedicated to empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, conversation and education. Free Mom Hugs Story Valencia Foster (she/her) Free Mom Hugs SoCal State Chapter Lead
How do we adapt when life takes an unforeseen turn, especially when it involves our loved ones? In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, I sit down with Sara Cunningham, author of "How We Sleep at Night" and founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara shares her powerful journey as a mother struggling to accept her son Parker's sexuality to becoming a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. We explore the fears and challenges Sara faced as she learned to shed internalized beliefs, as well as the turning point that led to the creation of Free Mom Hugs. Join us for an inspiring discussion about love, acceptance, and the transformative power of understanding and advocacy. New podcast episodes released weekly on Thursday. Follow along with the links below: Sign up for the Celebrations Chatter Newsletter: https://celebrationschatter.beehiiv.com/ Subscribe to Celebrations Chatter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celebrationschatter Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationschatter/ Follow @CelebrationsChatter on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@celebrationschatter Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrations-chatter-with-jim-mccann/id1616689192 Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yxfvb4qHGCwR5IgAmgCQX?si=ipuQC3-ATbKyqIk6RtPb-A Listen to more episodes of Celebrations Chatter on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQwMzU0MS9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwio9KT_xJuBAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNg Visit 1-800-Flowers.com: https://www.1800flowers.com/ Visit the 1-800-Flowers.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1800flowers Follow Jim McCann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim1800flowers/ Follow Jim McCann on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim1800flowers (@Jim1800Flowers)
As enrollment levels for traditional-aged college students decline, credit for prior learning has become a vital topic of conversation within higher education. Awarding credit for previous work or certifications offers a promising strategy to boost enrollment numbers. In this episode, Dr. Sara Cunningham explores how organizations like the American Council on Education (ACE) can collaborate with universities to standardize prior learning. Dr. Cunningham is the Executive Director of One Dupont Ventures, leading initiatives to improve learner mobility and success as part of ACE's Education Futures. She joined ACE's Learning Evaluations team in 2018 to help develop digital learner records and promote credit for prior learning. She previously served as the Chief Student Success Officer at Unity College in Maine after teaching in their Captive Wildlife Care and Education program. She received her PhD in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and continues to use her understanding of animal behavior in a surprising number of endeavors. Additional resources: CITI Program's "Higher Education Accelerated Credit" Webinar - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/higher-education-accelerated-credit/ Institutional Best Practices Guide by ACE - https://www.acenet.edu/Programs-Services/Pages/Credit-Transcripts/Institutional-CPL-Best-Practices.aspx
Free Mom Hugs is an organization that empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. More importantly, it's a movement of love, visibility and acceptance. Conflicted by her love for her son and her spirituality, Sara exhaustively searched for answers…and what she learned would transform her journey from the church to the pride parade! Founder of Free Mom Hugs, Sara Cunningham joined us to discuss the organization and her journey.
Free Mom Hugs is an organization that empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. More importantly, it's a movement of love, visibility and acceptance. We spoke with founder Sara Cunningham.
The "Pride 365" podcast from Free Mom Hugs releases during Pride Month 2024 but asks listeners to celebrate the community 365 days a year. The podcast's subtitle comes from something Chasten Buttigieg said at the Free Mom Hugs Love Revolution Conference in 2023. When someone asked Buttigieg what Free Mom Hugs really was, he replied, "It's a group of moms keeping queer kids alive." The first season of the podcast focuses on "mothers of the movement" -- that is, women who have been critical to the success of Free Mom Hugs and how it makes a positive difference for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Episode 01: Sara Cunningham (she/her), Free Mom Hugs founder; and Katrina Kalb (she/her), Free Mom Hugs program director and social media manager The "Pride 365: Keeping Queer Kids Alive" podcast is produced by Good Faith Media for Free Mom Hugs. Hosts: Sara Cunningham (she/her) and Katrina Kalb (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs. Executive producers: Karrie Fletcher (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs and Mitch Randall (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Producer and editor: Cliff Vaughn (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Music: Pond5. Theme Song: "Stand Up" by Heather Mae @heathermaemusic heathermaemusic.com Anyone needing help may reach out to TheTrevorProject.org or may call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Listen to the “Pride 365” podcast on Megaphone, Spotify, Apple, Audible and other platforms. Learn more: FreeMomHugs.org GoodFaithMedia.org Released June 5, 2024.
Academy-Award winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is our effervescent guest today. Join Kevin and Jamie as they talk horror film franchises, building a career in the industry, and raising family in the midst of it all. They are then joined by Sara Cunningham of Free Mom Hugs - an organization spreading love to the LGBTQ community as they discuss the vital role of mothers in the acceptance of our children. To learn more and get involved with Free Mom Hugs, head to FreeMomHugs.org. To support more initiatives like this program, text 'BACON' to 707070 or head to SixDegrees.org to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"To empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation." -Mission freemomhugs.org Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead impactful change. Free Mom Hugs is now a movement across the country and the world. Sara is the embodiment of a core value of Free Mom Hugs: At Free Mom Hugs, we affirm the LGBTQIA+ community as an important part of our society. We believe they deserve full equality and freedom of expression. The foundation of everything we do is motivated by unconditional love. To purchase Sara's book, "How We Sleep at Night" or to connect email her at sara@freemomhugs.org. ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Staring January 2024, come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." Click here to register! (or go here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! If you are ready to get the care and attention you deserve through 1:1 coaching I invite you to reach out. Send an email to hello@meaganskidmorecoaching.com or schedule a complimentary discover coaching call here. Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.
Recently the Oklahoma state legislature joined the wave of book bannings across the US by requiring school libraries to reflect “community standards.” But who decides what those community standards are? Charlie Chadwick asks the librarians themselves.Free Mom Hugs, a nationwide movement of love, visibility, and acceptance for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community was born right here in Oklahoma. Love Revolution, the first Free Mom Hugs national conference, occurred in Oklahoma City in September. Shonda Little spoke with the organization's founder Sara Cunningham, and national coordinator Amber Jensen. The fate of the prairie chicken becomes a symbol of a bigger environmental argument in the heart of Oklahoma. President Biden stays firm on the bird's protection as the U.S. Senate and House battle to delist it, thereby ending federal intervention. While the national debate continues, local landowners are taking steps to address the needs of this now famous bird. Brittany Cordera reports.In 1921 the resilient citizens of Greenwood, an all-Black community in Tulsa, faced a devastating racial conflict that escalated into an unstoppable tragedy. In the present day, the people of Tulsa confront a new challenge: how to comprehend and impart this history to future generations. Tulsa's World Stage Theater is reprising the critically acclaimed production Reflections, written by two Tulsa playwrights. Anthony Cherry has more.Have you thought you could be the next Chip and Joanna Gaines? Well so did Sondra Slade, but listen to her story and decide for yourself if she was in a show from HGTV or from Animal Planet.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich. Our production interns are Joshua Wise and Shi Brown.
This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. The book is published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Sara Cunningham.Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead impactful changeYou can follow Sara on:Facebook Twitter InstagramCheck out Free Mom Hugs at their websiteYou can purchase Sara's book at Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTubeAlso check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour Messy Spirituality Apostates Anonymous Second Cup with Keith The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest The New Evangelicals Snarky Faith Podcast Wild Olive Deadly FaithJonathan Foster Sacred Thoughts Holy Heretics Reframing Our StoriesEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!
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We're back for more of our Being Seen and Heard series! In a time where it feels like we are struggling to really see and hear one another, there are some bright lights who make it their mission to help one another understand each other a little better. Our guest today, Sara Cunningham, the founder of FreeMomHugs.org, is one amazing example of what can happen when we really see people for who they are and begin to hear their stories. Sara was on the show right at the beginning of her journey with Free Mom Hugs, and now the org—which started with the simple idea of attending Pride parades and holding up a sign that said “Free Mom Hugs,”—has become a national and world wide phenomenon. She uses her own experience as a guide to how she advocates, and is absolutely passionate about connecting with faith, civic, business, and government leaders in efforts to make the world a kinder safer place for our LGBTQIA+ family. Sara and Jen touch on these topics: Sara's roots in conservative evangelicalism and how she found herself moving “from the church to the pride parade” after she reckoned with her son's admission that he was gay and going to live in his identity The stories of people who, after coming out, lost their families, were kicked out of their churches, and felt completely alone and found solace and comfort in the simple act of a mom extending a hug Sara's son Parker's (as well as her own) journey of self-discovery and then coming to live authentically after seeing others, who had come out in faith environments, survive and thrive after loss How we can affect change with our voices as it relates to legislation that targets the LGBTQIA+ community * * * Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp | Visit betterhelp.com/forthelove to save 10% on your first month! MeCourse: LGBTQIA+ | LGBTQIA+ Parenting e-course from Jen and special guests is available for order. Visit https://www.mecourse.org/lgbtqia-parenting for more info. FOCL | Visit https://focl.com/ and use code FORTHELOVE at checkout for 20% off of your purchase Thought-Provoking Quotes: “I remember there was a time, at the beginning of that journey, I call from the church to the pride parade. It was like reality was setting in. The bubble that I was in, the evangelical conservative mainstream bubble that I was in where everyone looked like me and talked like me, had just shattered. And I wanted to take a banner and put it outside of my house on the front door, like, welcome to the real world. And suddenly it's like my eyes are truly open.” - Sara Cunningham “I think about [my son] Parker early on in his journey of self-discovery and then coming to live authentically. He had people in his life that had survived the loss, who had survived being outed, kicked out of their place of worship and losing their family. Just seeing them go beyond that and thriving and having a place of their own and working and contributing to society; he saw people that had faced what he feared and then came out on the other side of it.” - Sara Cunningham “Our mission statement is that we empower the world to celebrate the community through visibility, education, and conversation.” - Sara Cunningham, about FreeMomHugs.org Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Mama Bears FTL Episode ft. Sydney Hatmaker Kai Shappley's Website Free Mom Hugs Revolution Conference Kimberly Shappley's Website Glennon Doyle's Website How We Sleep at Night: A Mother's Memoir by Sara Cunningham Good Friend with Jamie Lee Curtis ft Sara Cunningham HRC Oklahoma ACLU Oklahoma Freedom Oklahoma Guest's Links: FreeMomHugs Website FreeMomHugs Facebook FreeMomHugs Instagram FreeMomHugs Twitter FreeMomHugs Youtube Connect with Jen! Jen's website Jen's InstagramJen's Twitter Jen's FacebookJen's YouTube
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. Note: Due to staff travel schedules, this week's episode features a new opener, followed by a re-run interview (episode 134, with guest Sara Cunningham) in celebration of Pride Month. This week: Mitch and Missy celebrate their son's college graduation! Guest: Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, talks about her own parenting journey -- and being played by Jamie Lee Curtis. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Free Mom Hugs ~ https://freemomhugs.org/ Good Faith Media's Series on Conversion Therapy ~ https://vimeo.com/showcase/8742479
In honor of MetroFamily's 25th anniversary and 3 years of our Raising OKC Kids podcast, we are welcoming back some of our most popular guests for an update on one of our most-downloaded podcast topics: affirming resources for LGBTQIA+ youth and those who love them. Kylee Holland with Sisu Youth Services and Sara Cunningham and Katrina Kalb with Free Mom Hugs discuss what has changed since our last conversation in 2020, how parents and the community at large can support LGBTQIA+ youth and why this affirmation and equality matter to our collective futures.
Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. The mission of Free Mom Hugs began in the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead impactful change. Free Mom Hugs is now a movement across the country and the world. Sara goes Beyond the Hug to educate and advocate organizations of all types, including schools and businesses striving for safe and protected spaces. She has often appeared with her son Parker, on the Today Show and The RuPaul Show and spoke at the 2019 GLAAD Awards. She also has been featured in many national publications, including The Washington Post, Woman's Day magazine, and People magazine. Sara is currently in partnership with Jamie Lee Curtis, who has purchased the rights to her book and will release a movie based on her story. An upcoming documentary about the Mama Bears movement by award-winning director Daresha Kyi also features Sara and the Free Mom Hugs movement. Sara's passion is to change the perspective of the outside world toward this beautiful part of our community so that we, as a society, not only learn to affirm but, more importantly, celebrate. Her goal is to help parents, and children have authentic relationships and understanding for each other using her own experience and education as a guide. Sara is passionate about connecting with faith, civic, and business leaders in efforts to make the world a kinder, safer place for our LGBTQIA+ family. She is gifted at inspiring others to join her in this movement that is sweeping the nation and the world.
Sandy Lowres, host of The Good Girl Confessional, chats with Sara Cunningham, Founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara's journey from midwest Christian mother to her gay son Parker, to creating an organisation that wraps its arms around the LGBTI+ community is inspiring and heart warming. Free Mom Hugs now has a chapter in every state of the USA and has inpired other groups around the world including Australia. Her book ‘How We Sleep at Night: A Mother's Memoir' has been optioned by Jamie Lee Curtis and will be released as a film. Helpful Links:How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir by Sara Cunninghamhttps://www.amazon.com/How-We-Sleep-A...Free Mom Hugs (USA)https://www.freemomhugs.org/PFLAG (USA)https://pflag.org/Free Mum Hugs (Australia)https://www.facebook.com/FreeMumHugsAus/PFLAG Australiahttps://pflagaustralia.org.au/Parker Cunningham – Music https://www.facebook.com/parkercunnin...The Good Girl Confessional Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/GoodGirlConf...Spotify – The Good Girl Confessional Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/66ab1o9...
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In this episode, Dr. Erica Lacher and show host Justin Long interview Sara Cunningham, an independent equine insurance broker and agent. Topics include how equine insurance is structured, available add-ons, all the ways it Doesn't work, and what you need to know going in. Sara is very open and candid about the problems and pitfalls in the equine insurance industry, and every horse owner should listen to this conversation!
A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Missy, inspired by a couple of memorable taxi rides this week, *preaches* about seeing the image of God in everyone. Guest: Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, talks about her own parenting journey -- and being played by Jamie Lee Curtis. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Free Mom Hugs ~ https://freemomhugs.org/ Good Faith Media's Series on Conversion Therapy ~ https://vimeo.com/showcase/8742479
Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison, Serena Williams announces her retirement and WTF is happening with the WNBA? We have questions for the "Studs of America" Brittney Griner Tribute and get the ultimate update from the AIABQ for asking a person they used to hook up with for a dildo mold. Shoutouts:Shana: MerakiTay - Unisex clothing brand and each collection has a specific meaning. The items I want to shoutout are the Gender neutral cargo shorts and modified boxer briefs for pad application - Follow and shop @merakitay_ on IGKris: Free mom hugs empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility education and conversation. Sara Cunningham began her journey of becoming an advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community through her relationship with her gay son. She founded Free Mom Hugs in 2014 and since that time many parents and allies across the country joined the movement to accept, love and support the LGBTQIA community. Follow @freemomhugs on IGBad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App
Season 3, episode 24 Metro moms and community leaders Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, and Kylee Holland, program director at SISU Youth Services, join us to talk about resources in the metro for LGBTQ youth and their families and friends and how to normalize same-sex couples and transgender individuals with children.
Today we continue our exclusive deadCenter 2022 coverage with a look at this year's deadCenter opening night film from director Daresha Kyi, Mama Bears. Kyi sits down with us on The Cinematic Schematic to talk about how she first learned about the Mama Bears organization before making the documentary. Joining host Caleb Masters in this interview is a special guest co-host, this year's deadCenter Pride Programmer, Laron Chapman. The film tells the moving story of the rise of the movement of evangelical mothers who decide to embrace and support the LGBTQ community through love, education, and emotional support at weddings. The film follows four different storylines including the rise of Oklahoma's own Sara Cunningham of Free Mom Hugs, Kimberly Shappley, and Tammi Terrell Morris, a young African American lesbian. The empathetic and emotionally charged film touches on many very personal subjects such as the traditional Christian view on same-sex marriage, the negative impacts the politics have on LGBTQ homes, and the importance of love between mothers and their children. Kyi walks us through how she navigated these challenging topics with grace and a message of hope and love first. Check out the full conversation and see the movie by buying your […] The post Mama Bears Makes the Case for Empathy Toward LGBTQ Communities – dCFF22 appeared first on The Cinematropolis.
Join Jon + Becky for this Friday's episode where they talk with a Varsity Team of experts on Building Better Culture. We talk through what modern nonprofit culture should encompass, how leaders can better shape vibrant cultures, why the term "culture fit" is damaging, and a host of other topics. Special thanks to Virtuous for convening us all and for our panel experts: Sara Cunningham (Free Mom Hugs), Lawanna Kimbro (Stardust Fund), Ted Vaughn (Historic Agency) & Aila Malik (Venture Leadership Consulting)
On today's episode of Good Friend, Jamie has a sweet and touching conversation with activist, author and dear friend Sara Cunningham. Tune in to find out the surprising way Sara and Jamie became friends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we chat with Sara Cunningham. Sara Cunningham is an author, activist, and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Her journey is a surprising one that began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, Sara wrestled with the news until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. This journey resulted in her book How We Sleep at Night. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade,” falling in love with the LGBTQIA+ community. In the wake of beautiful glitter-covered hugs and heart-breaking horror stories, the mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Simple acts of love and acceptance turned into a viral sensation, and Sara knew she had the opportunity to lead impactful change. You can follow Sara on: Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out Free Mom Hugs at their website You can purchase Sara's book at Amazon.com You can connect with us on Facebook Instagram Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!
As a woman of faith, Sara struggled with the news of her son, Parker, being gay. When he came out of the closet, Sara went into hers. Eventually, she stood at her very first pride parade to support her son. It was a pivotal, spiritual, and profound moment that changed everything. Since then, Sara has become an author, activist, and founder of a non-profit organization called Free Mom Hugs. Sara's book: How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir IG: @freemomhugs OUT Instagram: @out_podcast Please note: despite this being the season 2 opener, this episode ended up as the series finale for OUT Podcast. Thank you for listening!
This mom offers to stand-in at same sex weddings when families refuse to attend. “ If you need a mom to attend your same sex wedding because your biological mom won't. Call me. I'm there. I'll be your biggest fan. I'll even bring the bubbles”- Sara Cunningham. Sara Cunningham is an Author, LGBTQ Activist, and Founder of the Free Mom Hugs Foundation. Sara talks to us about her amazing book, How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir, her journey into accepting her son's sexuality, and how to she become a founder of the Free Mom Hugs Foundation. Book- How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Member FreeMomHugs.Org
Sara Cunningham is an author, activist and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Free Mom Hugs' mission is empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education and conversation. In this episode, Sara shares how Free Mom Hugs got started, the personal and deeply moving story of how she as a mother reacted when she found out she had a gay son and her journey from "the church to the Pride parade. " Sara shares her passion to make the world a kinder, safer place for the LGBTQUIA+ community. We chat about all the ways Free Mom Hugs is helping the community and the partnership with Jamie Lee Curtis who will release a movie based on Sara's book, How We Sleep at Night. We discuss allyship, what being a stand-in Mom means and why going beyond the hug is so important. This conversation will show you the power of change, the impact of love and education and how you can show up for LGBTQUIA+ individuals, youth and their families that need your support. .....#feelthegoodpodcastFollow Shawl on Instagram/Twitter: @shawlinivmhWebsite: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/Transcripts Available: https://www.shawlinivmh.com/ftg-transcriptsFollow Free Mom Hugs Instagram/Twitter: @freemomhugsSara's MemoirHow We Sleep at Night. A mothers memoir https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Sleep-At-Night/dp/1499725388 *Spread the Good: Go to freemomhugs.org find your state chapter, resources, FMH merch and donate
A conversation with Free Mom Hugs Founder Sara Cunningham Like so many of us, Sara Cunningham, the founder of Free Mom Hugs, is the product of a long theological journey. At first, she didn't give her son Parker space to have honest conversations about his sexuality, within the context of the ideological constructs of the world she was in.But after Parker's story cracked her open, she became an advocate and ally, offering the unconditional mother's love and acceptance to so many that she once didn't know how to extend.Join Lance Rodman, Malika Cox, and Jonathan Martin as they delve deep into Sara's inspiring, moving, and convicting journey, in a way that will hopefully take you deeper into your own.
By popular request, we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes! Metro moms and community leaders Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, and Kylee Holland, program director at SISU Youth Services, join us to talk about resources in the metro for LGBTQ youth and their families and friends and how to normalize same-sex couples and transgender individuals with children.
On this episode I chatted with Sara Cunningham founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara talks about her experiences as a Christian Mom who struggled to accept her gay son Parker. "I’m a Christian mom with a gay kid living in Oklahoma saying enough is enough. If I don’t fight for my son (and his rights) like my hair is on fire, then who will? It’s time we celebrate our LGBTQ+ children. And I won’t stop until I no longer hear horror stories from the LGBTQ+ community and their mothers." We talk about the journey of Free Mom Hugs. What started as a simple gesture is now a gift nationwide operation with chapters all over the country and even a movie coming! WHAAAAAT!?!?! For more information go to www.freemomhugs.org https://www.instagram.com/freemomhugs/ https://www.facebook.com/freemomhugsinc Huge shout out to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and www.instagram.com/oklahomahof RCB Bank. Get rates as low as 1.79% APR on new, used and refinanced cars, boats, campers and ATVs. Visit www.RCBbank.com or come into any of our 40 locations across Oklahoma to learn more. Until August 31st. Rate and financing with approved credit. Restrictions Apply. #thisisoklahoma
Ya'll ready for Mother's Day??? In honor of the upcoming holiday my guest this week is social activist and one fierce mother herself: Sara Cunningham! That's right, the founder of “Free Mom Hugs”, and author of “How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir” joins us to chat about activism, love, the beauty that comes from embracing others, going viral, and her journey from the church to the pride parade! Needing a little maternal love? Mama Sara is here for you baby, and so is A Little Something Gay. Don't forget to like and leave a review! You can follow us: Michael: https://instagram.com/mstewart16?igshid=1fzrlnmve1kax A Little Something Gay Podcast: https://instagram.com/alittlesomethinggaypodcast?igshid=utmuvnm0dmv0 Sara Cunningham: https://instagram.com/saraphrased?igshid=5pfsee32pggr Free Mom Hugs: https://freemomhugs.org/
I imagine many of my listeners are regulars at pride parades. If that’s you, you’ve probably seen the moms who offer free hugs to LGBTQ kids who may not have a supportive or loving family. There is something so simple and yet so profound about that act of kindness. It communicates a love that is basic to human dignity but often denied to LGBTQ kids. The idea behind those free hugs comes from today’s guest, Sara Cunningham. She is the founder of the nonprofit, Free Mom Hugs. Sara comes from a faith tradition, so when her own son came out as gay, she really struggled. In this episode, we’re discussing her journey from that point to her current place of acceptance and affirmation of her son. Show Highlights: The experiences Sara went through when her son came out. How she has rebuilt trust with her son. What drove her to change her perspective on the LGBTQ+ community. How our culture and legal system have progressed over the years. What Sara’s mission with Free Mom Hugs is. What it is like for Sara to work with secular gay rights groups as a woman of faith. Why love and education are the keys to a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. The best parenting practices of affirmation and love. Links (affiliates included): Free Mom Hugs - https://freemomhugs.org Parenting Forward Conference Sessions - https://www.parentingforwardconference.com/2020-sessions Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/3g0LJPn Additional Resources: How We Sleep At Night: A Mother’s Memoir by Sara Cunningham: https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Sleep-At-Night/dp/1499725388 PFLAG-National: www.pflag.org QCF - Queer Christian Fellowship: www.qchristian.org TRP - The Reformation Project: www.reformation.org Geeky Justin - on faith, culture, and nuance: www.geekyjustin.com Canyonwalker Connections: www.canyonwalkerconnections.com Serendipitydodah - Home of the Real Mama Bears: www.realmamabears.org *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com
Getting clear-eyed and full-hearted toward a mission and vision holds the power to fuel your work, give clarity of when to say "heck yes" to opportunities and when to give a hard pass too. You've likely heard in our podcast intro that our vision is "to create an impact uprising"... but what the heck does that mean anyway? The answer just might surprise you - even if you are a ridiculous idealist like us.In this Friday Convo, Jon and Becky give a peek behind the curtain of what's motivating us to show up and cultivate community here, and what's to come on the horizon. You better believe we have a seat ready for you at this table. Won't you join us? Episode OverviewThe story behind the creation of our “impact uprising” story (2:00)How our dreams have shifted and grown since talking with so many world changers on the podcast so far (6:00)How we want to plug into the current Generosity Crisis (7:00)The act of giving leads to greater happiness, more empathy, and connects you with community (8:20)By activating this sector, there is going to be so much more of a ripple happening (8:00)An example of the power of being connected to causes and the meaning and purpose it gives to our lives (10:30)What is your burden? What are you accountable to? That’s the cause you’re called to serve. - Sara Cunningham, Episode 7 (13:30)If your life is not set up right now to include part of that mission, that can be a change you can make today. Whatever that may look like for you: volunteering, donations, or even just sharing why you love a mission on your social media. (15:00)An insider look at things we are launching soon! (17:00)Join our Good Community!For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/80The We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello
Kat and Moose reflect on our recent interview with Sara Cunningham while Producer Sara enjoys her Trix Trolls and wine. Moose recounts her most recent massage experience and Kat nerds out on some things she's learning in school. Moose learns about The Sailing Stones of Death Valley and Kat's attention span is questioned as she spirals into Fibonacci theories. Moose leaves us with a stunning poem. Thanks for listening! To learn more about our podcast and how to support it, visit us at katandmoosepodcast.com!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/katandmoose)
Kat and Moose interview Sara Cunningham, the founder of FreeMomHugs.Org. We discuss her son, Parker and her story about the tension of being a Christian believer and her son coming out as gay. We discuss her story, going viral, her memoir, her new friendship with Jamie Lee Curtis and the future of FreeMomHugs. For more information and resources visit FreeMomHugs.Org.Thanks for listening and for your support of the Kat and Moose Podcast!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/katandmoose)
Meet Sara Cunningham. She is an angry, organized mother. She's also the most loving, big-hearted human to offer 1,000s of strangers hugs. Listen in as Sara shares her journey working to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community after her own son's coming out had her questioning her faith. It's not as much an interview as a love letter from a mother to a son. Did we mention Jamie Lee Curtis is her new BFF and directing/starring in the Free Mom Hugs story on film? And discover why hope became the guiding light for this mighty nonprofit. Access the show notes for this episode here:https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/8
On today’s episode, the boys kick it off the show with a recap of the past week. Nick volunteers for the New Haven Pride Center, and Jae talks recounts a visit from his family. On the second half of the show we welcome Parker Cunningham the inspiration beyond FREE MOM HUGS. The conversation uncovers the origins of Sara Cunningham’s organization… Read more →
On today’s episode, the boys kick it off the show with a recap of the past week. Nick volunteers for the New Haven Pride Center, and Jae talks recounts a visit from his family. On the second half of the show we welcome Parker Cunningham the inspiration beyond FREE MOM HUGS. The conversation uncovers the origins of Sara Cunningham’s organization… Read more →
Metro moms and community leaders Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, and Kylee Holland, program director at SISU Youth Services, join us to talk about resources in the metro for LGBTQ youth and their families and friends and how to normalize same-sex couples and transgender individuals with children.
On today’s show, Gaytalk adds a Chris and misses an Elci. The Dish kicks off with the hosts catching up on their lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom breaks the news of a landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court. Returning from the break, the boys welcome Sara Cunningham back to the show. Sara joinsRead More
On today’s show, Gaytalk adds a Chris and misses an Elci. The Dish kicks off with the hosts catching up on their lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom breaks the news of a landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court. Returning from the break, the boys welcome Sara Cunningham back to the show. Sara joins to discuss her nonprofit, “Free… Read more →
On today’s show, Gaytalk adds a Chris and misses an Elci. The Dish kicks off with the hosts catching up on their lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom breaks the news of a landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court. Returning from the break, the boys welcome Sara Cunningham back to the show. Sara joins to discuss her nonprofit, “Free… Read more →
On today’s show, Gaytalk adds a Chris and misses an Elci. The Dish kicks off with the hosts catching up on their lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom breaks the news of a landmark 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court. Returning from the break, the boys welcome Sara Cunningham back to the show. Sara joinsRead More
"I’m a Christian mom with a gay kid living in Oklahoma saying enough is enough. If I don’t fight for my son (and his rights) like my hair is on fire, then who will? It’s time we celebrate our LGBTQ+ children. And I won’t stop until I no longer hear horror stories from the LGBTQ+ community and their mothers." These are the words of Free Mom Hugs founder and executive director, Sara Cunningham. Dr. Robyn and Anna chat with Sara about her walk from evangelical salvation-harming theology to her current mindset as a radical freedom fighter for her son and others.
"I’m a Christian mom with a gay kid living in Oklahoma saying enough is enough. If I don’t fight for my son (and his rights) like my hair is on fire, then who will? It’s time we celebrate our LGBTQ+ children. And I won’t stop until I no longer hear horror stories from the LGBTQ+ community and their mothers." These are the words of Free Mom Hugs founder and executive director, Sara Cunningham. Dr. Robyn and Anna chat with Sara about her walk from evangelical salvation-harming theology to her current mindset as a radical freedom fighter for her son and others.
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Enjoy an interview with Sara Cunningham, the founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara calls herself an accidental activist for LGBTQ kids, and their families. Sara admits she struggled with knowing how to respond to her youngest son's coming out since they were in an evangelical church that was not inclusive or affirming. It took her a little while, but Sara finally broke through the fog and fully embraced Palmer's sexual orientation. Since that moment, she has been on the front lines of LGBTQ advocacy. Recently, her story caught the attention of Hollywood legend Jamie Lee Curtis who has bought the rights to do a movie based on Sara's book How We Sleep at Night. Sara is funny, thoughtful, and making a difference through her organization Free Mom Hugs. You will love meeting her.
Sara Cunningham joins us to chat about her career as an Equine Insurance agent. After 45 years of her father running Tom Cunningham Livestock, Sara and TC have now evolved their business to be partners of Cunningham & Cunningham Livestock. Sara chats about managing her kids, family, and business and how her passion for horses fueled her career.
Nicole and [current day] Becky needed a break this week, so we're dropping a blast from the past into the feed this week. Join Callie, Amanda, and [three years ago] Becky as they talk with Sara Cunningham about loving people and letting them be who they are. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick. Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Support us at www.patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes. Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast Twisted Sisterds is part of the Inglorious Pasterds network of podcasts. Graphics by Nathan Miller of Namway Design. Music by Michael Baysinger.
Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, and I have an open conversation about the intersection of faith, love and sexuality on episode 11 of the Voices of Wisdom podcast. www.tonycaldwell.com Podcast production: Music - www.birdsofchicago.com Melanie Cummings - www.melaniercummings.com Pete Lepley - phonetichero.bandcamp.com Matt Lepley - www.mattlepley.com
Sara Cunningham is the Founder of Free Mom Hugs (USA) and she shares her journey from midwest Christian mother to her gay son Parker coming out, to creating an organisation that wraps its arms around the LGBTI+ community. This is an inspiring and heart warming story. Free Mom Hugs now has a chapter in every state of the USA and has inspired other groups around the world including Australia. Her book 'How We Sleep at Night: A Mother's Memoir' has been optioned by Jamie Lee Curtis and will be released as a film. Helpful Links:How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir by Sara Cunninghamhttps://www.amazon.com/How-We-Sleep-A...Free Mom Hugs (USA)https://www.freemomhugs.org/PFLAG (USA)https://pflag.org/Free Mum Hugs (Australia)https://www.facebook.com/FreeMumHugsAus/PFLAG Australiahttp://pflagaustralia.org.au/Parker Cunningham - Music https://www.facebook.com/parkercunnin...The Good Girl Confessional Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/GoodGirlConf...Follow us on instagram: @thegoodgirlconfessionalThe Good Girl Confessional Podcast is a production of Wb40 - Women Beyond FortyCraving more? You can find us at www.wb40.comInstagram: @womenbeyondforty
Sara Cunningham, author/activist and founder of the non-profit, Free Mom Hugs. Her journey began in conservative Oklahoma, when her son, Parker, came out as gay. As a woman of faith, she wrestled with the news, until she began to study, research, and reconcile the two worlds. She found herself on a journey “from the church to the Pride parade”, falling in love with the LGBTQ+ Community. In the wake of beautiful, glitter covered hugs, and heart-breaking, horror stories, the mission of Free Mom Hugs began. Now a movement across the country, and the world, Sara is going Beyond the Hug, to educate and advocate. She has recently been seen on the Today show, spoke at the 2019 GLAAD Awards, and is in partnership with Jamie Lee Curtis to make a movie about her story. Her passion is to change the narrative so that we as a society, not only learn to affirm the LGBTQ+ community but celebrate them. Sign up for a local chapter here: www.freemomhugs.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backwards--in-high-heels/message
Sara Cunningham struggled when her son told her he was gay. Now she volunteers as a stand-in mom at same-sex weddings when the biological parents refuse to attend.
Episode 90 - Sara Cunningham Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Sara Cunningham. Founder of Free Mom Hugs and Executive Director, Sara has a heart as deep and wide as the ocean, and a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community that matches it. Raised on traditional christian teachings, when Sara found out one of her two sons, Parker (Free Mom Hugs board member), was gay, it initially devastated her. “I wrestled with my faith as if I had to choose between my faith and my son,” she said. “I reexamined everything I believed.” But she dug in and educated herself. In 2014, she attended her first Pride with Parker and her husband, Rex. The next year, she attended again, but this time wearing a hand-written pin that read “Free Mom Hugs.” She gave hugs and high fives and heard haunting stories of rejection. Her heart fell for the hurting and beautiful LBGTQ+ community. With her unwavering passion and loyalty, Sara, author of “How We Sleep at Night; A Mother's Memoirs,” spends her time advocating for equality and love. She is a gifted speaker and shares her story whenever she can. An ordained minister, Sara officiates same-sex weddings across the country, and went viral when she posted on Facebook to volunteer to be a stand-in mom for LGBTQ+ couples whose own families wouldn't attend their weddings. Sara is passionate about all aspects of LGBTQ+ equality and love but has found a draw to advocating for the trans community – a group that often gets neglected and experiences more pain and rejection than most. What does Free Mom Hugs mean to her? “For me, it just represents unconditional love,” she said. “Everyone needs love and understanding from their mother.” To learn more about Free Hom Hugs, visit their website: https://www.freemomhugs.org Note: Guests create their own bio description for each episode. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please visit our website for more information: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com The Curiosity Hour Podcast is listener supported! To donate, click here: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/donate/ Please visit this page for information where you can listen to our podcast: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/listen/ Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language.
#161: Hugs or High Fives with Sara Cunningham of Free Mom Hugs Cellar Door Skeptics is bringing you not one, but two charities of the week. Their segment talking about local charities is extended this week as they interview Sara Cunningham of Free Mom Hugs, an organization dedicated to help other parents realize the having children whom are LGBTQ is wonderful and normal. Sara tells her story about how she left conservative christian beliefs and came to the understanding that her beliefs should never dictate who she loves. She talks about her organization Free Mom Hugs, how it started, and the desire to help make an impact on society to shed the ridiculous idea that LGBTQ people are not deserving of love. Check out our full unedited interview on Patreon for a longer version of our discussion. After talking about the different charities, the duo tackle the highly controversial video of the MAGA hat wearing youth, their confrontation with a Native American Elder, and why even with the longer video we need to stop and examine the evidence before letting these children off the hook. Chris Squared take a deep dive into an emotional subject and look at some of the reasons they feel the situation should be given a second look without just accepting what the media said. This segment is full of passion, as both of the Chris’ wade through how the situation could have been handled better by the children, and how even if they were screaming, how their MAGA hats represent the hate and racism embodied within our society. The show ends as always with Hanna’s and Tanner’s Infamous Quick Saves of the week. Subscribe: http://www.spreaker.com/user/cellardoorskeptics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CellarDoorSkeptics RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8326690/episodes/feed iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics/id1044088575?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Website: http://cellardoorskeptics.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cellar-door-skeptics Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cellardoorskeptics PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/CellarDoorSkeptics Intro Music: http://aloststateofmind.com/ Intro Segment: RIP Heretic Women https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3665qM1r42N9LZArM31wg https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheTrailerPark/ Segment Local Charity of the Week: VFW National Home for Children https://www.vfwnationalhome.org/ https://greatnonprofits.org/org/veterans-of-foreign-wars-national-home-for-children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbT2GqrKjJI Segment: Interview with Sara Cunningham founder of Free Mom Hugs https://www.freemomhugs.org https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/FreeMomHugsInc/general https://www.facebook.com/FreeMomHugsMichigan/ https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Sleep-At-Night/dp/1499725388/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Segment: MAGA Hat Kid Inspiring Racism https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nick-sandmann-native-american-maga-protest_us_5c452fa7e4b027c3bbc2f869?fbclid=IwAR39OshxQ1fXQ5E2c2_KHT4NOSRNM0mVkulQO9RglIdtaEcIMonsOW4-v4I https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/01/viral-clash-students-and-native-americans-explained/580906/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/21/us/maga-hat-teens-native-american-second-video/index.html https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/01/20/smirking-maga-hat-kid-i-was-just-saying-a-silent-prayer-during-that-encounter/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvbsqk0HOWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3EC1_gcr34 Segment: Quick Saves of the Week Tanner: BagMan Podcast by Rachel Maddow https://www.npr.org/2019/01/09/683414660/rachel-maddow-draws-lessons-from-spiro-agnew-on-bad-behavior-by-people-in-office Hanna: How Tax Brackets Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJhsjUPDulw
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You spoke—we listened. Sara Cunningham was your nominee from the tribe for the last episode of our “Women Who Built It,” series and we couldn’t be more thrilled to hear about what she is building. When Sara’s son came to her with the decision that he was going to live as a gay man on his 21st birthday, Sara’s life went into a tailspin. After 20 years in the church and actively “praying the gay away,” with and on behalf of her son, she was at a crossroads. Her search for resources as a Christian mom turned up very little, but her research on the data and statistics out of the LGBTQ community devastated her. The rejection she saw from families, churches, and communities was more than she could bear. She needed to begin the work of accepting her son, and she started by getting involved with Free Mom Hugs. Showing up at a Pride Rally with a homemade “Free Mom Hugs,” button, she simply gave out hugs—some to young people whose own mothers hadn’t hugged them in years. Whatever your beliefs, you will want to hear Sara’s moving journey and her mission of spreading healing—not only to a community who often feels marginalized—but to their families in the church who are looking for answers.
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