Meet “The Autism Pastor,” Dr. Lamar Hardwick

Some people call Dr. Lamar Hardwick "the autism pastor." In 2014, after decades of silently struggling with social anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and a host of other significant issues Dr. Lamar was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Since his diagnosis at the age of 36, Dr. Hardwick has become a disability advocate, writing and speaking about autism awareness and inclusion. He joins the podcast to talk about his life and faith, and how his autism diagnosis helped him understand why he felt different and like an outsider for most of his life.