• CATChat 30: Fellowship Through Social Groups
    Feb 18 2026

    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

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    This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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    The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

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    18 mins
  • Access Denied: Black and Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals with Sheila Akomiah
    Feb 4 2026

    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


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    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.

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    39 mins
  • CATChat 29: Managing News/Social Media Overwhelm
    Jan 21 2026

    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

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    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.

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    27 mins
  • ADHD and Prayer with Henna Cundill
    Jan 7 2026

    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.

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    34 mins
  • CATChat 28: New Years Eve/Hogmanay and Neurodiversity
    Dec 17 2025

    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.

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    27 mins
  • Christmas, Faith, and Autism with Harriet Axbey
    Dec 3 2025

    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


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    This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.

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    The artwork for this podcast uses the Centre for Autism and Theology Logo, created by Holly Russell.

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    27 mins
  • CATChat 27: Reflecting on the Conference
    Nov 19 2025

    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

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    21 mins
  • Autistic Experiences of Christianity with Jon from 'Christianity on the Spectrum'
    Nov 5 2025

    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

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    33 mins