Christianity On The Spectrum

Christianity On The Spectrum

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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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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Why did we merge the autism spectrum and why do some people want to split it? 11.01.2026

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=7c8dd19c737b4bd5 https:...

What Happens to Ex-Christians After They Leave Christianity? 04.01.2026

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 m...

Answering the Ex-Christian Autism Interview Protocol - With Aella 28.12.2025

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 ...

End of Year Podcast Q&A Round-up! 21.12.2025

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/1FAIpQLSfVkZVBD7xFTPN4zQIR8nI31pqmN...

Why are so Many Pro-natalists Autistic? (with Simone Collins) 14.12.2025

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:/...

Answering Every Question in my Autism Interview Protocol 07.12.2025

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.co...

The Strange World of Autistic Christian Fan Fiction 30.11.2025

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...

I had Teenage Gender Dysphoira, Now I Don't 23.11.2025

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-gend...

Purity Culture and Autism (With Joanna Sawatsky of the Bare Marriage Podcast) 16.11.2025

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-Christian...

The Strange World of Autistic Christian Radfem Adjacent Gender Fatalists (with Helen Roy) 16.11.2025

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...

Why are so Many Autistic Christians Radical Feminists? 02.11.2025

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 th...

Explaining the RFK Autism Discourse (With Emily May) 26.10.2025

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 Arti...

Have We Been Getting Paul Wrong This Whole Time? (With Jon De Pue) 19.10.2025

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/1FAI...

Why are so Many Autistic Inclusive Orthodox? (With Richard Pryor from Earth and Altar) 12.10.2025

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...

The Myth of Good Christian Parenting (With Marissa Burt) 05.10.2025

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/1...

Dependence, Dignity, and Disability (With Leah Libresco Sargeant) 28.09.2025

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...

Why are so many Anglicans autistic? (With Ben Crosby) 21.09.2025

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 f...

Why are so many Lutherans Autistic? (With Lisa Cooper) 14.09.2025

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/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8...

Autistic Christians and Conspiracy Theories 07.09.2025

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...

Autistic Christians and the Pro-life Movement 31.08.2025

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 w...

Autistic Christians, IVF, Genetic Screening, and Embryo Selection 24.08.2025

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/...

Black Autistic Perspectives on Disability Theology 17.08.2025

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 Liberati...

A Liturgical Theology of Autism (with Leon Van Ommen) 10.08.2025

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.c...

Autistic Christians and Effective Altruism 03.08.2025

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...

Dating and Relationships in Autistic Christian Sub-Cultures 27.07.2025

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. Again...

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