The Tyranny of the Normal: Autism + Worship with Léon Van Ommen

Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking and grace-filled conversation, Josh speaks with theologian Léon Van Ommen about his book Autism and Worship. Together we explore what autistic ways of being offer the spiritual community, the value of embodiment, and the possibility of a Church where all can truly belong.We talk about:– dismantling the “tyranny of the normal” in worship spaces– autistic theology as a gift to the Church– real-life communities reimagining liturgy– hope for those who’ve been marginalized or hurtThis episode is an invitation—to notice, to listen, and to wonder what worship could become when we make room for every kind of body, brain, and way of being.MORE RESOURCES:https://www.autismchurch.com (Research on autism, sensory challenges, and the church)https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/podcasts/autism-theology/ (Autism + Theology podcast)https://www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/research/centres/centre-for-autism-and-theology/ (Centre for Autism + Theology)[email protected] (Sign up for Centre for Autism and Theology newsletter)#NeurodivergentFaith #AutismAndWorship #DisabilityTheology #Neurodivergence #ActuallyAutistic #TheTyrannyOfTheNormalTo connect further, find Josh on Facebook, Instagram or email at: [email protected]. Or, for personal encouragement on your own journey of neurodivergence, consider booking a spiritual direction session with Josh through Patreon.

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