274. Faith, Hope and Autism with John Allister
From Making Disciples with Rev Dr Cris Rogers by wearemakingdisciples
March 1, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 274
About this episode
An interview with John Allister discussing faith, hope, and the inclusion of neurodiversity in the church.
274. Faith, Hope and Autism with John Allister This week we have an interview with John Allister, founder of Neurodiverse Church, maths enthusiast turned physicist, teacher, and Church of England vicar.From Experimental and Theoretical Physics to parish ministry in Nottingham, John brings theology, lived experience of autism, and a sharp mind to the conversation about what it means to build a church where neurodiversity truly belongs. https://www.neurodiversechurch.org Get a copy of his book at: - https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/faith-hope-and-autism/ Check our Cris' new book - Stuck In The Upside Down.... https://amzn.eu/d/0lyuuzT Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ Rev Dr Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information, check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
People in this episode
Hosts: Cris, Cris Rogers
Guest: John Allister
Topics covered
- faith
- hope
- autism
- neurodiversity
- theology
Keywords
- Neurodiverse Church
- Church of England
- physics
- parish ministry
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Faith, Hope and Autism, Stuck In The Upside Down, The Bible Book By Book
Books & works: Stuck In The Upside Down, The Bible Book By Book
Places: Nottingham
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