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Autism and Theology PodcastCATChat 23: Mental Health Series ReflectionsIn this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on out autism and mental heath series.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb20c233/transcript.txtIf 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/catThe artwork for this...2025-07-1622 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 22: Autism and TirednessIn this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe continue our mental health series with a discussion on autism and tiredness.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd1e5ef2/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology.National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/autistic-fatigue/autistic-adults This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for A...2025-06-1821 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 21: Reflections on Autism and MaskingIn this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe discuss our latest episode with Amy Pearson on Autism and Masking.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b95381/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology.Register for the webinar: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUMlNRRklWUTJaR1NFT1ZTU1VNNTdWTFBBWC4uEpisode with Steven Owens: Autism and...2025-05-2125 minAutism and Theology PodcastAutism and Masking with Amy PearsonKrysia kicks off our Autism and Mental Health series with a conversation around autism and masking with Amy Pearson.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0bb0bac/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on X/bluesky @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/cat2025-05-0737 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 20: Mental Health and Neurodiversity Series IntroductionIn this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe introduce our upcoming 3 month series on Neurodiversity and Mental health. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff2bac3a/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @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/catThe artwork f...2025-04-1623 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 19: The Fruits of the Spirit and NeurodiversityIn this CATChat episode, Krysia and Zoe answer a listener question about neurodiversity and fruits of the spirit.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fda76080/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @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/catThe artwork for this...2025-03-1929 minAutism and Theology PodcastInterdisciplinary Research in Autism and Religion with Katy UnwinIn this episode, Krysia speaks with Katy Unwin about her interdisciplinary research on autism, worship, and the senses.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a557fae9/transcript.txtVisit the website to learn more about the project: www.autismchurch.comIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.2025-03-0531 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 18: Autism, Neurodiversity and LentIn this CATChat episode, Zoe, Krysia, and Ian discuss lent and neurodiversity.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/08013989/transcript.txtRegister for the webinar on the 20th February here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUNDJaUE4zTTlMTlFDRTRWSVFZTzczSUM4Ni4uIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's...2025-02-1927 min
AKC PodcastS12 E05: Impossible Subjects? Autistic People’s Belonging in Religious GroupsDr Krysia Waldock explores neurodiversity in religious contexts2025-02-1043 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 17: Autism and GeneralisationIn this CATChat episode, Zoe, Krysia, and Ian discuss a listener question about autism and generalisation. The transcript of the episode is available here: share.transistor.fm/s/8bb1ad32/transcript.txtRegister for the webinar on the 20th February here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUNDJaUE4zTTlMTlFDRTRWSVFZTzczSUM4Ni4uIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you...2025-01-1527 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 16: Wicked and being a bit more ElphabaIn this CATChat episode, Krysia and Zoe talk about the new Wicked film! Please note that this episode may include spoilers but we have tried our best to avoid giving too much away.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2bc2048/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.2024-12-1822 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 15: Neurodiversity and Postgrad StudiesKrysia, Zoe, and Ian discuss their experiences of being neurodivergent post grad students.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c763a21/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpThe artwork for this podcast uses the Centre f...2024-11-2023 minAutism and Theology PodcastAutism, Feminism, and Faith with Sarah McHaffieKrysia speaks with Sarah McHaffie about her PhD research on autistic women.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7e95dd9/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpThe artwork for this podcast uses the Centre...2024-11-0629 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 14: Listener QuestionsKrysia, Zoe, and Ian answer listener questions! The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d088f148/transcript.txtWebinar Registration: Webinar: ‘Autistic Ethics: Moral community, empathy, and virtue’ (office.com) If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpThe artwork for this po...2024-10-1629 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 13: One year of the Autism and Theology PodcastKrysia and Ian reflect on the first year of the Autism & Theology podcast.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfd1305d/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpThe artwork for this podcast uses the Centre...2024-09-1821 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 12: Navigating ChangeThis week, Krysia and Zoe discuss navigating change as neurodivergent people and how they've been feeling recently about changes both big and small in their lives.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2895613/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology.Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp...2024-08-2120 minAutism and Theology PodcastSteven Owens: An online community for autistic ChristiansZoe and Krysia speak with Church of Scotland minister, Steven Owens, about his vision for St Thorlak's community, an online space for autistic christians to connect and be supported. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/57fa4b80/transcript.txtContact Steven at st.thorlaks@gmail.comIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for A...2024-08-0736 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 11: Autistic Representation in Books and MediaThis week, Ian and Zoe discuss autistic representation in media and share some of their recomedations for good tv and books with autistic/autistic coded characters.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/617d31ea/transcript.txt Books and TV mentioned:Actually AutisticExtraordinary Attorney WooDinosaurThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeExtremely Loud and incredibly closeAstrid (Astrid et Raphaelle)Geek GirlAutistic Coded Characters...2024-07-1724 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 10: Reflecting on Autism ConsecratedThis week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe reflect on recording the previous episode on Autism Consecrated. They speak about their experience with reading the script given to them, and communicating someone else's story in a way that does not speak for them.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a1df9a4/transcript.txt Grant Macaskill's lecture mentioned by Zoe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMZ9UzrhWDkIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk...2024-06-1920 minAutism and Theology PodcastAutism ConsecratedThis week, we are hearing from Aimée O'Connell and Father Mark Nolette about Autism Consecrated. They share about their online space, as well as the story of Saint Thorlak, who is known to many people as the Patron Saint of Autism. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba08b0d5/transcript.txtFind out more about Autism Consecrated and their resources: https://autismconsecrated.comIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or...2024-06-0551 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 9: Navigating Academic ConferencesThis week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss navigating academic conferences as neurodivergent people. They share how often it can be hard to know the social expectations, as well as tips for avoiding burnout. They also tell some of their own stories from conferences. The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77c5a12/transcript.txt Register for the Centre for Autism and Theology webinar, 6th June: Kinship in the Household of God with Cynthia Tam (office.com)If you have any questions, or just w...2024-05-1521 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 8: Lessons from COVID and Online ChurchThis week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss the ways in which COVID and the pandemic made church more accessible for people on the margins, including many autistic people. They explore ways that churches could be more aware and inclusive of people who are once again on the margins now that life is 'back to normal.'The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1402b46/transcript.txt Grant Macaskill's lecture mentioned by Zoe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMZ9UzrhWDkIf you have any...2024-04-1724 minAutism and Theology PodcastDisability and Justice with Naomi Lawson Jacobs and Emily RichardsonThis week, Krysia is joined by Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs and Emily Richardson to discuss their book, At the Gates: Disability Justice and the Churches. We have a structured discussion on four main areas related to the book: research and theology, barriers to belonging, church on the margins, and then COVID-19 and online church.The transcript to the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a612512/transcript.txtFind at the Gates here: https://www.dartonlongmantodd.co.uk/titles/2360-9781913657185-at-the-gatesOr you can find the audiobook here: https://www.audible...2024-04-0332 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 7: Addressing the Research to Practice GapThis week, Krysia, Ian, and Zoe discuss the research to practice gap. They explore why churches don't always put into practice advice given by researchers. The episode explore issues such as burnout, collaboration with others, and accessibility of resources.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fefadd2a/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of...2024-03-2020 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 6: Book and Media RecommendationsOn this CATChat episode, Krysia and Ian share some of their favourite books, podcasts and content creators in the field of autism and theology. They also discuss why accessible content is needed, and how autistic people’s voices are so important in the field of autism and theology.Resources mentioned in the episode:Cynthia Tam's Kinship in the Household of God: Towards a Practical Theology of Belonging and Spiritual Care of People with Profound AutismRuth Dunster's The Autism of Gxd: An Atheological Love StoryStewart Rapley's Autistic Thinking in the Life of...2024-02-1418 minAutism and Theology PodcastAutistic Spirituality and Inclusion with Precious SangoThis week, Krysia is joined by Dr Precious Sango to discuss her research on the spirituality of autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities. She discusses how she came to research this topic, why it is important and a recent paper on autistic people in churches she wrote with Krysia.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dcca450/transcript.srtRead Krysia and Precious’ paper here: https://ojs.st-andrews.ac.uk/index.php/TIS/article/view/2578If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, em...2024-01-3146 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 5: Reflections and Looking ForwardOn this CATChat episode, Krysia, Ian and Zoe are reflecting on the first few months of the podcast and thinking about the future of the podcast. They discuss what it means to be an authentic neurodivergent podcast, and also the need to invite others into the conversation.If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Transcript available here:https://sh...2024-01-1718 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 4: A Neurodivergent ChristmasOn this CATChat episode, Krysia, Ian and Zoe are chatting about their experieces of Christmas as neurodivergent people, and advice they would give to others who find aspects of the festive season challenging. Krysia and Zoe's articles on neurodiversity and Christmas: Tips for Managing the Demands of the Festive Season: https://ndconnection.co.uk/blog/managing-festive-seasonAcheiving Authenticity: https://practicaltheologyhub.com/?p=1114If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is b...2023-12-2025 minAutism and Theology PodcastCATChat 3: Listener QuestionsThis week, your hosts Ian, Zoe, and Krysia answer questions sent in by listeners. We cover a range of topics from study beverages to tips for church leaders. If you have any follow up questions, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.php Tips for C...2023-11-1524 minAutism and Theology PodcastThe Impossible SubjectThis week, Ian is joined by Krysia to speak about her research on ‘The Impossible Subject: Belonging as a Neurodivergent in Congregations.’ Krysia discusses how she reflected on her own neurodivergent experience to explore exclusion and stigma in communities.If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.php Read Krysia’s article here: https://w...2023-11-0143 min
Autism and Theology PodcastAutism and Worship with Léon van OmmenThis week, Krysia is joined by Léon van Ommen. They discuss Léon's new book, Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpAutistic Experiences of Worship and Liturgy: Tips for Churches:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPQmiFWmSAA&list=PLmKrFyUVrIH74-RZvegXzmwxufEHJfQGo&index=82023-10-0446 min
Autism and Theology PodcastCATChat 1: Meet your hosts!Welcome to CATChat! This week, your hosts Zoe, Ian and Krysia introduce themselves. If you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on twitter @autismtheology. This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism and Theology. Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.phpThe Centre for Autism and Theology logo was designed by Holly Russel.2023-09-2017 min
Nostalgia Interviews with Chris DeacyKrysia WaldockMy guest this week is Krysia Waldock, who is doing a PhD at the University of Kent that straddles various disciplinary areas. Krysia is based in the University’s Tizard Centre and has an undergraduate background in languages.
A diagnosis of autism led to Krysia doing a Masters in Autism, which in turn resulted in her doing a doctorate, something she never thought she would do, where she is looking at religion, disability and people who are marginalized.
We talk about the barriers, often institutional, that have been set up in terms of disability, and the no...2023-07-0756 min
The Mad and Crip Theology Podcast#6 - Krysia Waldock and Mike WalkerSend us a textWelcome to the Mad and Crip Theology Podcast, hosted by Miriam Spies and Amy Panton, which comes out of the Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health and Disability. We both live and work lands that have been homes and remain homes to the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron Wendat, the Neutral and the Ojibway/Chippewa peoples and other peoples who have cared for the land. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work on this land and are mindful of the need to repair broken covenants....2021-09-0248 min
Radio 1's Life Hacks - Adapt the WorldAutism with Krysia WaldockKrysia Waldock shares her autism story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.2020-01-0732 min