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Christianity On The Spectrum

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 media posts of over 26,000 other autistics on the internet.

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    The Arday Affair Retrospective - With Etana

    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 Etana and I talk about the Jason Arday Affair and the ensuing events. Detailed Overview of Autism Claims: https://cartrarian.substack.com/p/jason-arday-lied-about-being-autistic Detailed Overview of Marathon Claims: https://beyondtheabstract.substack.com/p/jason-arday-ran-the-marathons-what   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  2. 99

    Is AI Detection Software Biased Against Autistic Writing?

    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 explain the last month of my research into whether AI detectors are biased against autistic people.  Full Report in on my substack: https://dispatchesfromtheautismwars.substack.com Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  3. 98

    Autism and the Ethics of AI Chatbots - With Esther Berry

    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 Esther Berry about the ethics of AI chatbots and autism.  Find Esther here: https://substack.com/@theliteratewoman https://theliteratewoman.substack.com/ https://fairerdisputations.substack.com/p/feminism-names-a-problem   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  4. 97

    Resisting Therapy Culture - With Matthew Loftus

    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 Matthew Loftus about his book "Resisting Therapy Culture: The Dangers of Pop Psychology and How The Church Can Respond".  https://www.ivpress.com/resisting-therapy-culture Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  5. 96

    Autism and the Philosophy of Identity - With SimonSimplicio

    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 SimonSimplicio about the concept of identity.  Mentioned Sources: Identity: The Necessity of a Modern Idea (Intellectual History of the Modern Age) Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self  What is "Identity" Anyway? Finite and Eternal Selves: Some Thoughts on Identity The true self as essentially morally good: An obstacle to virtue development? Why We’re Turning Psychiatric Labels Into Identities The Rumpelstiltskin effect: therapeutic repercussions of clinical diagnosis Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  6. 95

    Judaism on the Spectrum - With Etana

    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 returning guest Etana about Judaism and autism.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  7. 94

    How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mask

    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 read an essay about how I learned to mask my autism.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  8. 93

    Data Analysis and Statistical Methods in My Autism Research - With Eurydice

    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 Eurydice about my Data Analysis methods. Sunita's survey: https://forms.gle/edbkDPCLZB9udcap7   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  9. 92

    Why Does Everyone Think Cartoons Hate Her is Autistic? - With Cartoons Hate Her

    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 is diagnosing her with autism. https://substack.com/@cartoonshateher https://x.com/CartoonsHateHer Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  10. 91

    Autistic Socialites and How They Got that Way - With Sophia (Richard Vixen)

    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 skills, being an autistic socialite, and her substack. Sophia's substack: https://substack.com/@richardvixensworld Sophia's Twitter: https://x.com/Richard_Vixen Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  11. 90

    The Theories of Simon Baron Cohen and the Cursed Gender Politics of Autism - With Eurydice

    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 gender politics of autism, the theories of Simon Baron Cohen, and much more.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  12. 89

    Autism, ADHD, and Christianity

    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 similarities with autism, the differences with autism, and what it is like to live with it.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  13. 88

    Ending the Autism Wars, Bridging the Gap Between Level 1 and 3 Autism - With Jackie Kancir

    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 speak with Jackie Kancir about ending the autism wars.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  14. 87

    Autism and Selective Abortion - With Lauren Pope (From rehumanize)

    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 speak with Lauren Pope from Rehumanize about Selective Abortion. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  15. 86

    What is it like getting a late autism diagnosis? - With K. Rose

    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 speak with K. Rose about what it is like to get diagnosed with autism as an autistic Christian. Her Substack: https://berryvariedthoughts.substack.com/ Her Twitter: https://x.com/berrysweetmum Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  16. 85

    Autism, OCD, and Christianity - With Susannah Black Roberts

    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 Susannah Black Roberts comes on to discuss OCD and Christianity, the similarities with autism, the differences with autism, and what it is like to live with it.  Susannah's Article about OCD: https://mereorthodoxy.com/when-belief-is-agony Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  17. 84

    Why are Online Autism Communities "Like That"- With Susannah Black Roberts

    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, first time guest Susannah Black Roberts comes on to discuss, well, sort of everything, but more specifically the nature of online autism communities and why they are, "Like that" Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  18. 83

    How not to Critique Neurodiversity: An Analysis of Christina Buttons Latest Work - With Etana

    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, Etana returns to talk more about Christina Buttons newest "I thought I had Autism. I was Wrong" article with the Free Press and the complications of autism discourse. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  19. 82

    The Case for Re-Institutionalization - With Cathy Reisenwitz

    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, with Cathy Reisenwitz about institutions, reinstitualization, and the arguements for and against it.    Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/    

  20. 81

    Autism and Detransition - With Kinnon MacKinnon

    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 talked with Kinnon MacKinnon about his work on detransition with the DARE study.    Kinnon R. MacKinnon https://www.kinnonmackinnon.com/ The One Percent Substack https://theonepercentdetrans.substack.com/ the DARE study https://www.thedarestudy.com/   Publications from the DARE study Sampling methods and scam/nonsense screening protocol: https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e63252 Latent Class Analysis of reasons to detransition: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-025-03264-6 Gender fluidity and detransition: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/30678935.2026.2653130 Detransition/retransition healthcare experiences and needs: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/JASWGCFIMIMQ2B39M3M6/full?target=10.1080/26895269.2025.2538744   the DARE study on Substack https://open.substack.com/pub/awaisaftab/p/understanding-detransitions-in-transgender?r=4m6w70&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web   https://open.substack.com/pub/theonepercentdetrans/p/new-study-published-what-are-the?r=4m6w70&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web   https://open.substack.com/pub/theonepercentdetrans/p/a-first-look-at-the-results-of-the?r=4m6w70&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web   Review of research on transition/detransition and neurodivergence: https://open.substack.com/pub/theonepercentdetrans/p/neurodivergence-transition-and-detransition?r=4m6w70&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/    

  21. 80

    What do Animal Models Tell Us About Autism? - With Kelly

    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 talked with Kelly about mouse and animal models of autism, what they can tell us, what we can learn from them, and their limitations.    If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  22. 79

    Experiences of Christian Autistic Adults Raising Autistic Children (With Alyssa)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Alyssa about what it is like to be the autistic parent of autistic children.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  23. 78

    Please Stop Falling for Facilitated Communication (With Etana)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Etana about Facilitated Communication.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  24. 77

    Should Neurodiversity be more Marxist? (with Alyssa)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Alyssa about Robert Chapman's Book "The Empire of Normality" and their article "The Future of Neurodiversity" for the Boston Review.    Link to the full article: https://www.bostonreview.net/forum/the-future-of-neurodiversity/   If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  25. 76

    Should Christians be Effective Altruists? - With JD from Christians for Impact

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with JD from Christians for impact about their book "All the Lives You Can Change" Pre-order the book: https://www.amazon.com/All-Lives-You-Can-Change/dp/0802885136   If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  26. 75

    Autism and Table Top Role Playing Games

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Christian about TTRPGs. You can find Christian here: https://bsky.app/profile/cerhendriks.bsky.social Christian's blog: https://advantageonarcana.bearblog.dev/ Christian wrote a blog post specifically for this episode: https://advantageonarcana.bearblog.dev/ttrpg-rules-accommodations-autistic-players/ If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  27. 74

    Uta Frith is Wrong About Autism (sort of) - With Etana

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Etana about Uta Frith's recent comments on autism and ensuing discourse. You can find Etana here: X - https://x.com/Etanarachel Substack - https://substack.com/@etanarachel If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  28. 73

    Faith, Hope, and Autism - Book Review with Author Rev John Allister

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Rev John Allister about his new book "Faith, Hope, And Autism"  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  29. 72

    Will You be Autistic in Heaven? (With Matt Stone, ADHD_preacher)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked Matt Stone about whether or not you will be autistic in heaven.  Find him here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhd_preacher If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  30. 71

    The Cursed Social Politics of Online Autism Discourse - With Eurydice

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Eurydice about the cursed social politics of online autism discourse. Find Eurydice Here: https://eurydicelives.substack.com/ https://x.com/eurydicelives If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  31. 70

    Autistic Christian Women and Early Motherhood

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Maddie and my mom about the experiences of autistic women in early motherhood. Find Maddie Here: https://x.com/theobronzor https://onnames.substack.com/ If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  32. 69

    Why are so many Calvinists Autistic?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Leah about why so many autistic people are Calvinists .  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  33. 68

    What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Jeremy Firth about what is going on with orthodox.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  34. 67

    Why are so many Autistics Catholic?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Nicola about why so many Autistics are Catholic.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  35. 66

    Saying Something Nice About Neurodiversity in the Church - With Joshua Davis from the Neurodivergent Faith Podcast

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Joshua Davis about his podcast Neurodivergent Faith Podcast and what the concept of neurodiversity can bring to the church.    Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  36. 65

    Why did we merge the autism spectrum and why do some people want to split it?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Marie about why we merged the autism spectrum and why we split the spectrum.    previous episodes mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3maTOAAVTYyNSNqsD13Pjb?si=7c8dd19c737b4bd5https://open.spotify.com/episode/10NYKKSUNWOqbb8FoEzKSm?si=04f105f71a684f23 ASAN policy briefs https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSM-5_Policy_Brief_ASAN_final.pdf https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ASAN_DSM-5_2_final.pdf   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  37. 64

    What Happens to Ex-Christians After They Leave Christianity?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Luke about what happens to autistic ex-christians after they leave.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  38. 63

    Answering the Ex-Christian Autism Interview Protocol - With Aella

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I interview Aella about her experiences in Christianity and how she thinks about Christianity as an ex-Christian.  Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  39. 62

    End of Year Podcast Q&A Round-up!

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, Greg and I do another Q&A and talk about what it has been like to do an autism and Christianity podcast for a year. Podcast Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVkZVBD7xFTPN4zQIR8nI31pqmNHC_HeyDT9iNRz2ua-fgSA/viewform   Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  40. 61

    Why are so Many Pro-natalists Autistic? (with Simone Collins)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I spoke with Simone Collins from the Based Camp podcast about the newest incarnation of the pro-natalist movement and the autistics who participate in it. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

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    Answering Every Question in my Autism Interview Protocol

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, Greg asks me every question in my autism and Christianity interview protocol and I try to answer them as briefly as I possibly can. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  42. 59

    The Strange World of Autistic Christian Fan Fiction

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, spoke with Max an autistic Christian fan fic writer about their hit "It's a feminonmenon" fanfic about the acts of Paul and Thecla.    Link to the Act of Paul and Thecla fic which you should support: https://archiveofourown.org/works/58436500/chapters/148853284 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  43. 58

    I had Teenage Gender Dysphoira, Now I Don't

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I read an essay I wrote about my experiences having teenage gender dysphoria. You can find the full written piece and my substack here: https://dispatchesfromtheautismwars.substack.com/p/i-had-teenage-gender-dysphoria Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  44. 57

    Purity Culture and Autism (With Joanna Sawatsky of the Bare Marriage Podcast)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Joanna Sawatsky, a Christian purity culture expert and author of several data driven analytic books on the subject, about the effects of Purity Culture on autistic Christians and ex-Christians.   Joanna's research group website and resources https://baremarriage.com/ If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  45. 56

    The Strange World of Autistic Christian Radfem Adjacent Gender Fatalists (with Helen Roy)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Helen Roy a thought leader of the autistic Christian radfem adjacent gender fatalists why so many autistic Christians are radfems. Helen's substack: https://substack.com/@helenofroy Previous episode where we talk about autistic attitudes towards feminism and trans issues: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2xhns-17ab3e0 If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  46. 55

    Why are so Many Autistic Christians Radical Feminists?

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Marie an autistic Christian Radical Feminist why so many autistic Christians are radfems.  (Marie would like to make it clear that she acknowledges that her positions are not sanctioned by the magisterium) Previous episode where we talk about autistic attitudes towards feminism and trans issues: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2xhns-17ab3e0   If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  47. 54

    Explaining the RFK Autism Discourse (With Emily May)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Emily May about her experiences as a Mother of a child with profound autism and a NYT published writer who has written about her perspective as a mom of an autistic child.    Emily's NYT Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/opinion/autism-rfk-parent-child.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/autism-diagnosis-category-stigma.html     Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  48. 53

    Have We Been Getting Paul Wrong This Whole Time? (With Jon De Pue)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Jon De Pue from Apocalypse Here about his book "Beyond Justification".  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

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    Why are so Many Autistic Inclusive Orthodox? (With Richard Pryor from Earth and Altar)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Richard Pyror from https://earthandaltarmag.com/ about inclusive orthodoxy.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/

  50. 51

    The Myth of Good Christian Parenting (With Marissa Burt)

    This podcast is about the intersection of autism (ASD 1) and Christianity, covering ten years of ethnographic research covering over 26000 autistic Christians and ex-Christians. In this episode, I talked with Marrisa Burt about her data driven analysis of christian parenting books.  If you are autistic and Christian and want to fill out a survey, here is a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQXrLxtpQHJ5oA8Apjr66Bw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115637121395263171568 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn  Get the merch (proceeds go to malaria nets and the artist that made the work): https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com/ Find Marrisa and here work here:   Instagram: @mburtwrites  |  @kelseykmcginnis Threads: @mburtwrites  |  @kelseykmcginnis Facebook: @mburtwrites  |  @kelsey.kramermcginnis Bluesky: @mburtwrites  |  @kkramermcginnis TikTok: @mburtwrites  |  @kelseykmcg Substack: @mburtwrites | @kelseykramermcginnis YouTube: @mburtwrites  Website: Marissa |   Link to pre-order bonuses   Link to download of the introduction and first chapter Find the book on Amazon   Order from Baker for guaranteed release day delivery   Bookshop book link

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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 media posts of over 26,000 other autistics on the internet.

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