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

Oct 4, 2026

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Episodes

Please Stop Falling for Facilitated Communication (With Etana) 12.04.2026

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 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/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HCBksh0BIsQX...

Should Neurodiversity be more Marxist? (with Alyssa) 05.04.2026

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 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/...

Should Christians be Effective Altruists? - With JD from Christians for Impact 29.03.2026

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 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 Chris...

Autism and Table Top Role Playing Games 22.03.2026

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 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 spe...

Uta Frith is Wrong About Autism (sort of) - With Etana 15.03.2026

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 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 autisti...

Faith, Hope, and Autism - Book Review with Author Rev John Allister 08.03.2026

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 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/1FAIpQLSe8xN...

Will You be Autistic in Heaven? (With Matt Stone, ADHD_preacher) 01.03.2026

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 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 li...

The Cursed Social Politics of Online Autism Discourse - With Eurydice 22.02.2026

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 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...

Autistic Christian Women and Early Motherhood 15.02.2026

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 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...

Why are so many Calvinists Autistic? 08.02.2026

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 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/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupR...

What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church? 01.02.2026

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 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/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1...

Why are so many Autistics Catholic? 25.01.2026

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 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/1FAIpQLSe8xNb2wVupRU8ys1HC...

Saying Something Nice About Neurodiversity in the Church - With Joshua Davis from the Neurodivergent Faith Podcast 18.01.2026

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 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. AgainstM...

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...

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