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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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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 26 min
  • English

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  • S2 · E87
    Sunday · 56 min

    Resisting Therapy Culture - With Matthew Loftus

    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 spoke with Matthew Loftus about his book "Resisting Therapy Culture: The Dangers of Pop Psychology and How The Church Can Respond". https://www.ivpress.com/resisting-therapy-culture Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  • S2 · E86
    August 16 · 1 hr 35 min

    Autism and the Philosophy of Identity - With SimonSimplicio

    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 spoke with SimonSimplicio about the concept of identity. Mentioned Sources: Identity: The Necessity of a Modern Idea (Intellectual History of the Modern Age) Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self What is "Identity" Anyway? Finite and Eternal Selves: Some Thoughts on Identity The true self as essentially morally good: An obstacle to virtue development? Why We’re Turning Psychiatric Labels Into Identities The Rumpelstiltskin effect: therapeutic repercussions of clinical diagnosis Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn Merch: https://christianityonthespectrum.creator-spring.com

  • S2 · E85
    August 9 · 1 hr 48 min

    Judaism on the Spectrum - With Etana

    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 spoke with returning guest Etana about Judaism and autism. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  • S2 · E84
    August 2 · 1 hr 13 min

    How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mask

    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 read an essay about how I learned to mask my autism. Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  • S2 · E83
    July 26 · 2 hr

    Data Analysis and Statistical Methods in My Autism Research - With Eurydice

    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 spoke with Eurydice about my Data Analysis methods. Sunita's survey: https://forms.gle/edbkDPCLZB9udcap7 Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  • S2 · E82
    July 19 · 48 min

    Why Does Everyone Think Cartoons Hate Her is Autistic? - With Cartoons Hate Her

    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 spoke with Clare about why everyone on the internet is diagnosing her with autism. https://substack.com/@cartoonshateher https://x.com/CartoonsHateHer Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  • S2 · E81
    July 12 · 1 hr 5 min

    Autistic Socialites and How They Got that Way - With Sophia (Richard Vixen)

    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 spoke with Sophia about how she developed social skills, being an autistic socialite, and her substack. Sophia's substack: https://substack.com/@richardvixensworld Sophia's Twitter: https://x.com/Richard_Vixen Donate to malaria nets to support my work: https://www.AgainstMalaria.com/ChristianityOn

  • S2 · E80
    July 5 · 1 hr 38 min

    The Theories of Simon Baron Cohen and the Cursed Gender Politics of Autism - With Eurydice

    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 returning guest Eurydice and I discuss the cursed gender politics of autism, the theories of Simon Baron Cohen, and much more. 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/

  • S2 · E79
    June 28 · 1 hr 14 min

    Autism, ADHD, and Christianity

    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 Emelia comes on to discuss ADHD and Christianity, the similarities with autism, the differences with autism, and what it is like to live with 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/

  • S2 · E78
    June 21 · 2 hr 9 min

    Ending the Autism Wars, Bridging the Gap Between Level 1 and 3 Autism - With Jackie Kancir

    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 speak with Jackie Kancir about ending the autism wars. 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/

  • S2 · E77
    June 14 · 1 hr 6 min

    Autism and Selective Abortion - With Lauren Pope (From rehumanize)

    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 speak with Lauren Pope from Rehumanize about Selective Abortion. 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/

  • S2 · E76
    June 7 · 1 hr 6 min

    What is it like getting a late autism diagnosis? - With K. Rose

    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 speak with K. Rose about what it is like to get diagnosed with autism as an autistic Christian. Her Substack: https://berryvariedthoughts.substack.com/ Her Twitter: https://x.com/berrysweetmum 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/

  • S2 · E75
    May 31 · 1 hr 29 min

    Autism, OCD, and Christianity - With Susannah Black Roberts

    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, returning guest Susannah Black Roberts comes on to discuss OCD and Christianity, the similarities with autism, the differences with autism, and what it is like to live with it. Susannah's Article about OCD: https://mereorthodoxy.com/when-belief-is-agony 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/

  • S2 · E74
    May 24 · 1 hr 7 min

    Why are Online Autism Communities "Like That"- With Susannah Black Roberts

    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, first time guest Susannah Black Roberts comes on to discuss, well, sort of everything, but more specifically the nature of online autism communities and why they are, "Like that" 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/

  • S2 · E73
    May 17 · 1 hr 56 min

    How not to Critique Neurodiversity: An Analysis of Christina Buttons Latest Work - With Etana

    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, Etana returns to talk more about Christina Buttons newest "I thought I had Autism. I was Wrong" article with the Free Press and the complications of autism discourse. 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/

  • S2 · E72
    May 10 · 1 hr 28 min

    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/

  • S2 · E71
    May 3 · 1 hr 34 min

    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/

  • S2 · E70
    April 26 · 1 hr 2 min

    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/

  • S2 · E69
    April 19 · 1 hr 34 min

    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/

  • S2 · E68
    April 12 · 1 hr 41 min

    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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