Autism and Theology Podcast

In this episode, Ian speaks with Mati Boulakia-Bortnick about an autistic reading of sacred texts.  The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2345889d/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for A...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian and Zoe discuss neurodiversity and how to make small group Bible studies more inclusive spaces. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b97fd9bd/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University o...

In this episode, Zoe speaks with Lizzy about autism and interpretations of the Bible, specifically how we can approach texts to better understand the autistic experience. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/73dcf523/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This...

In this episode, Krysia and Zoe discuss the new series on autism and sacred texts. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fcb0428/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theolog...

In this episode, Krysia speaks with Zoe Strong about her recently completed PhD research on dyslexia and engaging with the Bible. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7604c994/transcript.txt Short research summary: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/dhpa/3.0-Dyslexia..pdf Zoe's work: Dyslexia and reading the Bible: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10...

In this episode, Ian, and Zoe discuss advocating for inclusion and support in education and schools. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb8e3be/transcript.txt Henna Cundill's book launch 'Praying buy the Rules': https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrP9xXcPve3ztLodtQXHrMd-5UNDZYR0lTVzlXR0lVSU44MjhBSVFJOTYxVy4u Eric Garci...

In this episode, Krysia speaks with Léon van Ommen, Katy Unwin, and Lucille Kennedy about their project on non and minimally speaking autistic people. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d4187f9/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss the Church of England's recent report 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made': Understanding the wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent clergy. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cab4ba07/transcript.txt Read the report here: 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made': Understanding the wellbeing of disabled and neurodiverge...

In this episode, Zoe speaks with Harry Gibbins and Paula Duncan about Dungeons and Dragons, Neurodiversity, and Theology. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/81193e40/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. Harry's Article on D&D: (PDF) Rolling with advant...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on fellowship through social groups and activities such as Pokemon Go and D&D. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a539d1aa/transcript.txt Episode with Steve Owens: Autism and Theology Podcast | Steven Owens: An online community for autistic Christians If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, ema...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Sheila Akomiah about her work on the Access Denied project at the University of Aberdeen, which explored the spiritual lives of two unique groups of autistic individuals: non-speaking autistic individuals, and back autistic adult individuals. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/35bc4ac1/transcript.txt If you have any quest...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on how overwhelming the news can be, especially on social media, and how we can manage feelings of overwhelm while still remaining informed. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7fc323c/transcript.txt Read Katie Cross's article here: https://doi.org/10.1080/23312521.2024.2441431 Register for the Centre for Aut...

In this episode, Ian speaks with Henna Cundill about ADHD and prayer. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cfbed73/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: h...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on the New Years Eve (or Hogmanay if you're Scottish) and neurodiversity.  The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d38f5903/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Ab...

In this episode, Krysia speaks with Harriet Axbey about autism, Christmas, and faith! The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f3b5aae/transcript.txt Harriet’s mum’s date recipe: Take stones out of dates. Fill with goats cheese. Wrap in sweet cured bacon - put cocktail stick in to keep together. Then cook (gas mark 6) - 15 mins or so Harriet’s books: https://...

In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Amund reflect on the Autism and Theology Conference that took place at the begining of November. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/273054cb/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The Univer...

In this episode, Ian talks with Jon Machnee from the Christianity on the Spectrum podcast about his insights into autistic experiences of Christianity from over 600 interviews and looking at thousands of social media posts from autistic people who are or were Christian or are Christian-curious. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/aab2606b/transcript.txt L...

In this CATChat episode, Ian and Krysia talk about autism, research, and public engagement. They discuss different ways that they share about their research publicly and in their communities. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e8b9193/transcript.txt Article by Ian: https://sojo.net/articles/opinion/why-rfk-jr-doesnt-see-image-god-autistic-people Church...

In this CATChat episode, Zoe speaks with Rachel Terlop about neurodiversity and creative practices. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf7d6555/transcript.txt Rachel's website: www.mrsterlop.com Turlop Technique Examples: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_oMBidE3IkmiTxdDWwj1J0FIDpdPQYCDokz0cis4OlI/edit?slide=id.g379e8b70ef5_0_11#slide=id.g379e8b70ef5_0_11...

In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe celebrate 2 years of the podcast, reflecting on the last year and looking ahead to what they have planned for this coming year. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2c18781/transcript.txt Article by Krysia: Register for the online conference: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz...

In this episode, Krysia speaks with Brian Irvine from the Centre for Research in Autism and Education. They discuss perceptual processing and faith. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e25cac1/transcript.txt If you have any questions or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. Find out more about Brain:...

In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on autism and temperature sensitivity, ending on a discussion around how churches can be aware of this and support congregation members. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe08f50/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @a...

In this episode, Ian speaks to Luke Aylen, a PhD candidate studying theology and children's book author. In the episode, they discuss his book The Forgotten Palace, focusing on his neurodivergent lead character. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c1d67cc/transcript.txt If you have any questions or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find...

In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on out autism and mental heath series. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb20c233/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism an...

In this episode of our mental health series, Zoe is joined by Grant Macaskill to discuss autism, pathways to diagnosis, and mental health. He specifically talks about funding cuts, barriers to diagnosis, and responses to concerns about overdiagnosis.  The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/db240881/transcript.txt If you have any questions or just want to say...