

Christianity On The Spectrum
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 16min
Should Christians be Effective Altruists? - With JD from Christians for Impact
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 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/

Mar 22, 2026 • 2h 7min
Autism and Table Top Role Playing Games
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 specifically for this episode:
https://advantageonarcana.bearblog.dev/ttrpg-rules-accommodations-autistic-players/
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/

Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 42min
Uta Frith is Wrong About Autism (sort of) - With Etana
Etana Edelman, MFA student and writer diagnosed with Asperger's in adolescence, critiques cultural and clinical debates about autism. They unpack Uta Frith's claims about spectrum usefulness, timing of diagnosis, masking versus overlooked traits, diagnostic overlap, and how media and politics shape autism discourse.

Mar 8, 2026 • 40min
Faith, Hope, and Autism - Book Review with Author Rev John Allister
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/

Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 25min
Will You be Autistic in Heaven? (With Matt Stone, ADHD_preacher)
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/

Feb 22, 2026 • 2h 6min
The Cursed Social Politics of Online Autism Discourse - With Eurydice
A deep dive into the fraught politics of online autism discourse and how rationalist norms shape conflict. They unpack concepts like meme autism, masking, and the uncanny valley of social performance. Practical talk on rejection sensitivity, accountability, and concrete steps for repairing relationships and improving social learning.

Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 60min
Autistic Christian Women and Early Motherhood
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/

Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 26min
Why are so many Calvinists Autistic?
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/

Feb 1, 2026 • 1h 19min
What is going on with Autism and the Orthodox Church?
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/

Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 29min
Why are so many Autistics Catholic?
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/


