Autism and Theology Podcast

Centre for Autism and Theology, University of Aberdeen
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The Autism and Theology Podcast is a space where we engage with the latest conversations in the field of autism and theology, share relevant resources, and promote ways in which both faith and non-faith communities can enable autistic people to flourish. Our episodes are released on the first Wednesday of every month. We have a variety of guests who are related in some way to the field of autism and theology. Some are academics, others are people with life stories to share, and some are both! We also release CATChat every third Wednesday of the month. These are shorter and more informal episodes where your hosts will share news and give you as listeners an opportunity to ask questions and share your stories.

  1. 1D AGO

    CATChat 30: Fellowship Through Social Groups

    In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on fellowship through social groups and activities such as Pokemon Go and D&D. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a539d1aa/transcript.txt Episode with Steve Owens: Autism and Theology Podcast | Steven Owens: An online community for autistic Christians If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    18 min

  2. FEB 4

    Access Denied: Black and Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals with Sheila Akomiah

    In this episode, Ian speaks with Sheila Akomiah about her work on the Access Denied project at the University of Aberdeen, which explored the spiritual lives of two unique groups of autistic individuals: non-speaking autistic individuals, and back autistic adult individuals. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/35bc4ac1/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. Watch the Faith on the Margins conference recordings: Centre for Autism and Theology 'Faith on the Margins Conference': Engaging with Nonspeaking and Black Autistic Christians - YouTube This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    39 min

  3. JAN 21

    CATChat 29: Managing News/Social Media Overwhelm

    In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on how overwhelming the news can be, especially on social media, and how we can manage feelings of overwhelm while still remaining informed. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7fc323c/transcript.txt Read Katie Cross's article here: https://doi.org/10.1080/23312521.2024.2441431 Register for the Centre for Autism and Theology Webinar: Webinar: Picturing Autism Biblically: Canonical Approaches to Neurodiversity – Fill in form If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    27 min

  4. JAN 7

    ADHD and Prayer with Henna Cundill

    In this episode, Ian speaks with Henna Cundill about ADHD and prayer. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cfbed73/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    34 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    CATChat 28: New Years Eve/Hogmanay and Neurodiversity

    In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on the New Years Eve (or Hogmanay if you're Scottish) and neurodiversity.  The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d38f5903/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    27 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    Christmas, Faith, and Autism with Harriet Axbey

    In this episode, Krysia speaks with Harriet Axbey about autism, Christmas, and faith! The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f3b5aae/transcript.txt Harriet’s mum’s date recipe: Take stones out of dates. Fill with goats cheese. Wrap in sweet cured bacon - put cocktail stick in to keep together. Then cook (gas mark 6) - 15 mins or so Harriet’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/University-Autistic-Everything-Survive-Thrive/dp/1803882549/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=191565641012&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-Zj7T7dBXoaQ0XGObs07fhPWqzE72F0z6jDWaZc5sKZJMYnVzpWSwE38hkiktSZLbEsxDNzkmQlpkpQ7hmsC7nfczKNSMh0MpuMcBJ2Mf8jmO6DMYN1PtIRAb1VeXeu9SNqZ6rf4B55K-0l7R4skboV8TcdMDwSQGLj-WK0SPySUZ4qHa629PiTus-lW8Y1O-T-87vFSgBBkBJzaq4bEJQ.78R9oyFBWXDadxAgQtbWn8Hq1NIz3DuSoqAv5XMMOpo&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=779272635499&hvdev=m&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1006688&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14309729485423399633--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14309729485423399633&hvtargid=kwd-2313390140572&hydadcr=21607_2291951_376363&keywords=university+the+autistic+guide&mcid=778a923ee7f4309fa00a65754ce840fa&qid=1762957169&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Brother-Tom-Has-Superpowers/dp/1914424255 If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    27 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    CATChat 27: Reflecting on the Conference

    In this episode, Krysia, Ian, and Amund reflect on the Autism and Theology Conference that took place at the begining of November. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/273054cb/transcript.txt If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    21 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Autistic Experiences of Christianity with Jon from 'Christianity on the Spectrum'

    In this episode, Ian talks with Jon Machnee from the Christianity on the Spectrum podcast about his insights into autistic experiences of Christianity from over 600 interviews and looking at thousands of social media posts from autistic people who are or were Christian or are Christian-curious. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/aab2606b/transcript.txt Listen to Christianity on the Spectrum: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityOnTheSpectrum-k1y/videos If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/cat The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

    33 min
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The Autism and Theology Podcast is a space where we engage with the latest conversations in the field of autism and theology, share relevant resources, and promote ways in which both faith and non-faith communities can enable autistic people to flourish. Our episodes are released on the first Wednesday of every month. We have a variety of guests who are related in some way to the field of autism and theology. Some are academics, others are people with life stories to share, and some are both! We also release CATChat every third Wednesday of the month. These are shorter and more informal episodes where your hosts will share news and give you as listeners an opportunity to ask questions and share your stories.

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  • Creator
    Centre for Autism and Theology, University of Aberdeen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 University of Aberdeen
  • Show Website
    Autism and Theology Podcast

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