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Christianity On The Spectrum

Christianity On The Spectrum
Autism
Christianity
Neurodiversity
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Detransition
Effective Altruism
Facilitated Communication
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Animal Models
Institutionalization
OCD
Calvinism
Catholic Church
Orthodoxy
Neo-Diversity
Pregnancy
Reformed Theology
Deconversion
Mice
Against Malaria Foundation

Christianity on the Spectrum is a podcast about the intersection between autism and Christianity. In the podcast, Jon, an Anglican autistic computer engineer and autism researcher from Canada, tries to explain the data on the intersections between autism and Christianity from over 600 interviews with Christian, ex-Christian, and Christian curious autistics and from reading and analyzing the social... more

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This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering twelve years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode I spoke with Clare about why everyone on the internet... more

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering twelve years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode I spoke with Sophia about how she developed social sk... more

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering twelve years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode returning guest Eurydice and I discuss the cursed gen... more

This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering twelve years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode Emelia comes on to discuss ADHD and Christianity, the... more

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Recent Guests

Emelia Hasky
First-time podcast guest; from Adelaide, South Australia; minister-in-training and youth worker
Uniting Church in Australia
Episode: Autism, ADHD, and Christianity
Jackie Kancir
Executive director of the National Council on Severe Autism; Cure SYNGAP1 advocate
National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA); Cure SYNGAP1
Episode: Ending the Autism Wars, Bridging the Gap Between Level 1 and 3 Autism - With Jackie Kancir
Lauren Pope
Executive Director of Rehumanize International
Rehumanize International
Episode: Autism and Selective Abortion - With Lauren Pope (From rehumanize)
K. Rose
26-year-old Catholic woman diagnosed with autism; discussed experience as a late diagnosis case
Self-described autistic advocate; Catholic community member
Episode: What is it like getting a late autism diagnosis? - With K. Rose
Susannah Black Roberts
Editor at Plough Magazine and Mirror Orthodoxy, AI enthusiast
Plough Magazine; Mirror Orthodoxy
Episode: Why are Online Autism Communities "Like That"- With Susannah Black Roberts
Cathy Reisenwitz
Writer, self-described autistic Christian, author of Feminists for Reinstitutionalization
Sex in the State; Feminists for Reinstitutionalization
Episode: The Case for Re-Institutionalization - With Cathy Reisenwitz
Kinnon MacKinnon
De-transition researcher
York University
Episode: Autism and Detransition - With Kinnon MacKinnon
Etana Edelman
MFA student and commentator joining to discuss Frith's autism discourse, with a focus on autistic women and clinical practice
Episode: Uta Frith is Wrong About Autism (sort of) - With Etana
Jon Allister
Author of Faith, Hope, And Autism; church minister in Nottingham, England
Author, Minister in Nottingham
Episode: Faith, Hope, and Autism - Book Review with Author Rev John Allister

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Jonathan
Host of the show, discusses disability and Christianity through ethnographic lens

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • So good

    I’m learning so much from this podcast. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon3191
    United States7 months ago
  • My favourite podcast!!

    Jon has given me a better understanding of myself and people around me and new tools for understanding and approaching my own faith. He is super knowledgeable and I am grateful for his presentation of his research!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lillian Frances S
    Canadaa year ago
  • Rigorous, thoughtful, and original

    Excellent podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffberens
    United Statesa year ago
  • Deep dive

    I have contacted this podcaster to ask how on earth he scraped data from my handwritten journals. He didn’t, but he might as well have, and it’s been good to find out my experiences as an autistic Christian are not isolated. The first 10 episodes are the results of his ethnographic study; after that, it’s mostly topics by listener request.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKBarringer
    United Statesa year ago

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High-quality critique and fresh perspectives on neurodiversity and faith.
Thoughtful, rigorous discussions blending ethnography with policy.
Well-researched and empathetic storytelling that honors lived experience.

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Uta Frith is Wrong About Autism (sort of) - With Etana
Q: Etana, why don't you introduce yourself and your background?
Etana introduces herself as an MFA student and journalist-communicator who recently started a Substack, sharing that she comes from a modern Orthodox Jewish background and is not Christian, which provides a unique autistic perspective for the discussion.
What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church?
Q: Why is Orthodoxy appealing to autistic people?
Autistic people are drawn by Orthodoxy's structured liturgy, iconography, slower contemplative pace, and the sense of a stable, historic tradition that values truth and integrity, which contrasts with more emotionally driven, low-church Protestant settings.
What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church?
Q: And what is Orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy is a liturgical, contemplative tradition tracing its roots to the day of Pentecost, with a long history of preserving apostolic teaching while allowing for explicit doctrinal development over time, and emphasizing a shared liturgical life and the veneration of saints.
End of Year Podcast Q&A Round-up!
Q: Have you changed your opinion on anything related to autism and Christianity since starting the podcast?
The guest has become more pessimistic about rapid change but remains committed to research and thoughtful engagement, with a shift toward a more compassionate, nuanced approach over time.
End of Year Podcast Q&A Round-up!
Q: What is the future of the podcast or what would you like to do after it slows down?
The host intends to continue advocacy and research, and notes that the podcast has already influenced interviewees and audience beliefs, with plans to introduce surveys to track changes over time.

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What is Christianity On The Spectrum about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show at the intersection of autism, Christianity, and societal ethics. Episodes blend ethnographic insight with expert commentary, exploring how neurodiversity shapes faith communities, education, policy, and caregiving. Guests range from autistic self-advocates and faith leaders to researchers and ethicists, often weighing real-world implications for church life, medical care, and social policy. The conversations tend to be rigorous, data-informed, and unapologetically practical, with a willingness to challenge assumptions about disability, spirituality, and care — all framed through a Christian lens. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on lived experience, advocacy, and nuanced policy discussion, making it a strong fit for ... more

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2. Jackie Kancir
3. Lauren Pope
4. K. Rose
5. Susannah Black Roberts
6. Cathy Reisenwitz
7. Kinnon MacKinnon
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