Christianity On The Spectrum

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

2026-03-1501:42:07

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/

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

2026-03-0839:31

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/

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

2026-03-0101:24:57

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/

The Cursed Social Politics of Online Autism Discourse - With Eurydice

2026-02-2202:06:10

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/

Autistic Christian Women and Early Motherhood

2026-02-1501:59:58

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/

Why are so many Calvinists Autistic?

2026-02-0801:25:39

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/

What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church?

2026-02-0101:19:03

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/

Why are so many Autistics Catholic?

2026-01-2501:28:34

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/

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

2026-01-1854:19

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/

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

2026-01-1102:56:58

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/

What Happens to Ex-Christians After They Leave Christianity?

2026-01-0401:57:59

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/

Answering the Ex-Christian Autism Interview Protocol - With Aella

2025-12-2801:16:25

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/

End of Year Podcast Q&A Round-up!

2025-12-2101:16:15

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/

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

2025-12-1401:18:58

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/

Answering Every Question in my Autism Interview Protocol

2025-12-0701:34:45

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/

The Strange World of Autistic Christian Fan Fiction

2025-11-3058:35

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/

I had Teenage Gender Dysphoira, Now I Don't

2025-11-2334:45

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/

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

2025-11-1601:11:55

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/

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

2025-11-1601:24:27

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/

Why are so Many Autistic Christians Radical Feminists?

2025-11-0202:12:34

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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