Neurodivergence, Family and Faith

Neurodivergence, Family and Faith

Neurodivergence, Family and Faith is a podcast for Christian parents raising neurodivergent kids, and for the churches and friends who walk alongside them. Each episode offers practical tools, grounded in research and shaped by the wisdom of the Bible.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 7, 2025

6. Sensory Needs and Church—With Dr Katy Unwin

Dr. Katy Unwin joins Kate Morris and Dave Whittingham to explore vital strategies for supporting families with neurodivergent members within the context of church. The discussion focuses on the sensory barriers that often hin...
Sept. 30, 2025

5. Fight, Flight, Freeze: How Neurodivergent Kids Respond to Triggers

Kate and Dave dive into the complexities surrounding anxiety in neurodivergent children, particularly focusing on the role of the amygdala in their emotional responses. They discuss how neurodivergent people may experience he...
Sept. 23, 2025

4. Attention, Social Experience and Predictability

Kate and Dave dive into the complexities of life that can be both stressful and rejuvenating, focusing particularly on the experiences of neurodivergent children. They discuss how the love of God drives us to work hard on un...
Sept. 16, 2025

3. Understanding Sensory Processing: Helping Your Child Thrive

Today’s discussion revolves around the intricate world of sensory processing differences, an essential topic for families with neurodivergent children. Kate and Dave dive into how sensory experiences can significantly affect ...
Sept. 9, 2025

2. The Energy Bank: Empowering Families with Energy Insights

Kate Morris and Dave Whittingham delve into the concept of the energy bank in this enlightening episode, exploring what fuels children's energy and what depletes it. They introduce the spoon theory, a metaphor illustrating ho...
Sept. 2, 2025

1. Welcome to Neurodivergence, Family and Faith - Our Journey Begins!

Today, we’re diving into wonderful world of God’s comfort for parents of neurodivergent kids. We’ve all felt that overwhelming mix of joy and challenge that comes with raising children who see the world a bit differently, and...

About the Hosts

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Kate Morris

Kate is a writer, speaker, and educator who supports families with neurodivergent children. She has served in children’s ministry as a cross-cultural worker in France, and now lives in Sydney with her husband and three children, including two who are neurodivergent. Kate combines her background in education and biblical studies with further study in neurodivergence to equip families and churches with practical, Bible-shaped resources.

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Dave Whittingham

Dave has been a church minister, school teacher and chaplain, and is now a podcaster. He studied the Bible at Moore Theological College in Sydney, where he grew up, and now lives in the beautiful country town of Orange. He is married with four children. He has ADHD and Autism, and his family is a mixture of neurotypical and neurodivergent. Dave is passionate about helping people know the goodness and faithfulness of God, whether through podcasts or speaking at churches, schools and Christian events.

Reviews

Looking forward to more

"I absolutely love this! There isn’t much out there in this sphere. Kate and Dave are so genuine and easy to listen to. Solidly Bible based and really encouraging."

Emx95 | Sept. 4, 2025

Fantastic resource

"This has been missing from the Australian podcast landscape. Guiding our neurodivergent kids through a challenging world while helping them know and love Jesus is a challenge. This podcast has great …"

camelman | Sept. 17, 2025

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