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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 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/    

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    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/    

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

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    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/

  32. 53

    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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    Dependence, Dignity, and Disability (With Leah Libresco Sargeant)

    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 Libresco Sargeant about her new book "The Dignity of Dependence". Find Leah's great substack here: https://www.otherfeminisms.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/

  34. 51

    Why are so many Anglicans autistic? (With Ben Crosby)

    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 returning podcast guest Rev Ben Crosby about why so many Anglicans are autistic. Find Ben's great substack here: https://bencrosby.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/

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    Why are so many Lutherans Autistic? (With Lisa Cooper)

    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 Lisa Cooper about why so many Lutherans are autistic.  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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    Autistic Christians and Conspiracy Theories

    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 Heather Griffin about why so many autistic Christians get interested in conspiracy theories, why we don't, and why it matters.  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/

  37. 48

    Autistic Christians and the Pro-life Movement

    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 Lauren Pope an autistic Christian and the executive director of Rehumanize International, a consistent life ethic non-profit about why so many autistic people, especially autistic Christian women, are involved in the pro-life movement, and what it tends to actually look like.  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/

  38. 47

    Autistic Christians, IVF, Genetic Screening, and Embryo Selection

    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 about IVF, Embryo Selection and the controversies surrounding it for autistic Christians.  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/

  39. 46

    Black Autistic Perspectives on Disability Theology

    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 to Robert Monson a Black autistic, PhD student, and host of the Three Black Men and Black Coffee and Theology Podcast about his perspective on Disability Studies, Disability Theology, and Liberation Theology from his perspective as a black autistic man.  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. 45

    A Liturgical Theology of Autism (with Leon Van Ommen)

    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 to Leon Van Ommen From the Centre for Autism and Theology (CAT) about his book "Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology". 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/

  41. 44

    Autistic Christians and Effective Altruism

    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 to JD From EA (Effective Altruism) For Christians and Christians For Impact about the Effective Altruism Movement and the role autistic Christians play in it. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn You can find EA For Christians on X (former known as Twitter): @EAforChristians You can find them on Youtube:  @eaforchristians460  You can find their websites: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/ https://www.eaforchristians.org/ You can find me on X and Bluesky at @ChristianityOn You can email me at the email I list at the end of the podcast.

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    Dating and Relationships in Autistic Christian Sub-Cultures

    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 to @goblinodds about dating and relationships and experiences of autistic Christians and we talk about the good the bad and the weird. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn You can find Goblin Odds on X (former known as Twitter) - @GoblinOdds You can find me on X and Bluesky at @ChristianityOn You can email me at the email I list at the end of the podcast.   

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    Why Autism Researchers are Critically Examining the Double Empathy Problem (With Dr Punit Shah)

    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 to Dr Punit Shah an autism researcher and Associate Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Bath.  Link to Dr Shah's full paper: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2024-87123-001.html

  44. 41

    Christians with Profound Autism (ASD 2 and ASD 3)

    This podcast is the summation of around 10 years of research into autistic Christian and ex-Christian sub-communities. Covering over 26,000 online autistics with interviews with over 500 Christian and Ex-Christian autistics, this podcast is trying to explain how autistic people interact with Christianity, the good, the bad, and everything in between. You can find Jon on Twitter at @ChristianityOn If you would like to email Jon, to ask questions, book engagements, or if you are autistic and just want to talk to him, you can find the podcast email at the end of the podcast or send me a message on twitter, you can also join our discord. In this episode, I talk about my research in autistic Christians with ASD 2 and 3.  

  45. 40

    Who Got Left Behind in the Autism Wars? (with Dr Amy Lutz)

    In this episode, Jon is joined by Dr Amy Lutz to discuss her book "Chasing the Intact Mind: How the Severely Autistic and Intellectually Disabled Were Excluded from the Debates That Affect Them the Most" This podcast is the summation of around 10 years of research into autistic Christian and ex-Christian sub-communities. Covering over 26,000 online autistics with interviews with over 500 Christian and Ex-Christian autistics, this podcast is trying to explain how autistic people interact with Christianity, the good, the bad, and everything in between. You can find Jon on Twitter at @ChristianityOn If you would like to email Jon, to ask questions, book engagements, or if you are autistic and just want to talk to him, you can find the podcast email at the end of the podcast or send me a message on twitter, you can also join our discord.

  46. 39

    Analyzing the Complexities of Autism Movements (a review of Spaces on The Spectrum by Catherine Tan)

    In this episode, Jon is once again joined by Alyssa to discuss the book "Spaces on the Spectrum: How Autism Movements Resist Experts and Create Knowledge" This podcast is the summation of around 10 years of research into autistic Christian and ex-Christian sub-communities. Covering over 26,000 online autistics with interviews with over 500 Christian and Ex-Christian autistics, this podcast is trying to explain how autistic people interact with Christianity, the good, the bad, and everything in between. You can find Jon on Twitter at @ChristianityOn If you would like to email Jon, to ask questions, book engagements, or if you are autistic and just want to talk to him, you can find the podcast email at the end of the podcast or send me a message on twitter, you can also join our discord.    

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    The Problem with the Double Empathy Problem

    Christianity on the Spectrum is a podcast about the intersection of ASD 1 and Christianity. It is the culmination of around 10 years of autism research. In this episode I talk about the Double Empathy Problem, a popular construct used in the social model of disability. I talk about how it works, how it doesn't, the support for it and against it, and how and why it should be used or not.   

  48. 37

    The Problem with the Social Model of Disability

    This podcast is the summation of around 10 years of research into autistic Christian and ex-Christian sub-communities. Covering over 26,000 online autistics with interviews with over 500 Christian and Ex-Christian autistics, this podcast is trying to explain how autistic people interact with Christianity, the good, the bad, and everything in between. You can find Jon on Twitter at @ChristianityOn If you would like to email Jon, to ask questions, book engagements, or if you are autistic and just want to talk to him, you can find the podcast email at the end of the podcast or send me a message on twitter, you can also join our discord. In this episode, I try to explain why the issues that commonly occur when people try to use the social model of disability.  

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    A Critical Analysis of Neurodiversity - With Freddie deBoer

    Christianity on the Spectrum is a podcast about the intersection of ASD 1 and Christianity. It is the culmination of around 10 years of autism research. In this episode we take a look at Freddie deBoer's Critique of the Neurodiversity movement.   Video Freddie put out in response to Daniel Bergner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKB6F_VYuZY Freddie's Substack Articles: https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/whats-the-problem-with-disability https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/the-gentrification-of-disability https://freddiedeboer.substack.com/p/who-neurodiversity-left-behind Fake Tourettes Articles: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/nov/16/the-unknown-is-scary-why-young-women-on-social-media-are-developing-tourettes-like-tics

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    Why are so Many Autistic Christians Universalists?

    This podcast is the summation of around 10 years of research into autistic Christian and ex-Christian sub-communities. Covering over 26,000 online autistics with interviews with over 500 Christian and Ex-Christian autistics, this podcast is trying to explain how autistic people interact with Christianity, the good, the bad, and everything in between. You can find Jon on Twitter at @ChristianityOn If you would like to email Jon, to ask questions, book engagements, or if you are autistic and just want to talk to him, you can find the podcast email at the end of the podcast or send me a message on twitter, you can also join our discord. In this episode, I try to explain why autistic Christians are more likely to be Universalists based on my 10 years of research into autistic Christians.

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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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