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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 1H 40M

Autism In Film | In The Lobby: with Mark de Grasse

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What happens when 3 autism dads discuss special needs and him? Join David, Richard, and special guest Mark De Grasse of the Dads in Autismland podcast. We discuss raising kids on the spectrum, the portal of autism in film, and how that points us to the gospel. You don't want to miss this awesome discussion! Watch the episode here. Check out Mark's podcast @DadsInAutismland at https://dadsinautismland.com/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to [email protected], and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:32 - Dads in Autismland Podcast 03:43 - Parenting Kids with Autism 15:41 - SciFi & Favorite Films 23:01 - Disabilities in Films 26:28 - Tropic Thunder Controversy 39:46 - Autism as a Superpower in Films 43:00 - Rain Man & Temple Grandin 54:47 - Autism Prevalence & Representation 01:06:48 - Neurotypical Actors Playing Autistic Characters 01:17:32 - The Gospel in Special Needs Films 01:38:34 - Closing Thoughts on Awareness & Representation #PopcornTheology @DadsInAutismland #FaithAndFilm #Autism #AutismInFilm #CharacterAnalysis #FilmDebate #FilmRepresentation #FaithAndFilm #ControversyImFilm #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #MediaLiteracy Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

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