When I Heard This - Podcast

When I Heard This - Podcast

What happens when a comedian asks a pastor whatever he wants?? 😮 In the "When I Heard This" podcast, comedian Nate Robinsoff asks Pastor Joseph Tillman, M.Div. whatever questions he can think of about church in America, the Bible, Christianity, cults, sex, and well really anything! He doesn't hold much back 🤣. https://www.youtube.com/@wheniheardthispodcast?sub_confirmation=1

Episodes

November 17, 2025 • 64 mins
Is it revival or just really enthusiastic chaos? šŸ‘€šŸ”„ Welcome to part two of our deep dive into the world of Christian charismatics, where Nate and Pastor Joseph unpack the power, the tension, and the pushback surrounding modern charismatic faith. If you’ve ever wondered why Christians split into entire denominations over one tiny detail, or why some church services feel like a theology class and others feel like a concert with sur...
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What happens when revival turns into reality TV? šŸ”„ In Episode 160 – Charismatic Chaos: Faith, Fire, and the Fallout, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive headfirst into the world of Christian charismatics. From powerful worship moments to questionable ā€œmiracles,ā€ they unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and how faith sometimes flirts with frenzy. It’s honest, funny, and just uncomfortable enough to make you think. If you’ve ever side-eyed a...
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šŸŽƒ Should Christians celebrate Halloween—or leave it alone? šŸ‘» In Episode 159 – Haunted or Holy, Pt. 2: A Christian Wrap-Up on Halloween, hosts Nate and Pastor Joseph finish their deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into how believers should approach Halloween. From spiritual caution to cultural fun, they explore the tension between faith, fear, and fall festivals. It’s funny, honest, and refreshingly real—just two guys talking a...
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šŸŽƒ Should Christians celebrate Halloween… or steer clear of it? šŸ‘» In Episode 158 – Haunted or Holy: Christians and Halloween, hosts Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into one of the most debated questions in the church—how should believers approach Halloween? From trick-or-treating and haunted houses to ā€œfall festivalsā€ and spiritual caution, this first part of the two-part series explores whether Halloween is harmless fun, cultural par...
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October 20, 2025 • 57 mins
😳 Still carrying shame even after saying you’re forgiven? Yeah… you’re not the only one. In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into what shame really is, how it sticks, and why so many Christians still walk around burdened with what Jesus already dealt with. With their usual combo of sarcasm, honesty, and zero fluff, they unpack a deeply human struggle through a Gospel-centered lens. šŸ™Œ This isn’t a lecture. It’s a real c...
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Everyone loves the idea of starting a church… until the calling gets complicated. šŸ˜… In this episode of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph keep it real about what church planting actually looks like — the calling, the chaos, and the cost no one talks about. From emotional exhaustion to unexpected blessings, they unpack how obedience can feel messy, meaningful, and absolutely worth it. šŸ‘‰ In this episode: • The fine line be...
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Think starting a church is just a sermon and some folding chairs? Think again. In Episode 155 – Church Planting: DIY or Die Trying, Nate and Pastor Joseph go all in on the holy hustle of church planting—the wild world of building a brand-new church from the ground up. We’re talking vision boards, volunteer burnout, and maybe a few trauma responses along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring church planter, recovering from one, or j...
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Spiritual warfare isn’t just demons and dramatic church folks. This week, Nate and Pastor Joseph continue the convo on spiritual warfare—minus the smoke machines and exorcism clichĆ©s. Think less ā€œHollywood horrorā€ and more real-world spiritual struggle: burnout, doubt, distractions, and that one Christian friend who swears everything is ā€œa spirit.ā€ In true When I Heard This fashion, the guys mix hard truth, real-life church experi...
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Spiritual warfare isn’t just about demons and deliverance. Sometimes it looks like burnout, shame, temptation, confusion… or the lies you tell yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph go deep—but with plenty of sarcasm and side-eyes—into what the Bible really says about spiritual warfare. Spoiler alert: it’s less ghost stories, more everyday battles. Whether you grew up thinking spiritual warfare w...
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Is the church evolving… or just slowly fading out? In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways secularism is reshaping the American church—from cultural Christianity and cringey compromises to the real reasons people are walking away. With their usual balance of sarcasm, insight, and honesty, the duo dives into what happens when tradition clashes with a society moving further from faith. Whe...
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September 15, 2025 • 45 mins
What happens when political influence meets national tragedy? In this In the Headlines episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph weigh in on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — and what it means for American culture, Christian politics, and the ever-blurring lines between pulpit, platform, and protest. They dive into faith, media, and the raw tension of leadership in a divided nation, with their signature wit and unfiltered honesty....
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🄓 Is it spiritual… or just skipping lunch? In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph break down fasting—not the cute, curated version, but the real, biblical one. From juice cleanses disguised as devotionals to guilt-fueled church fasts, they tackle the confusion, comedy, and convictions around how modern Christians view this ancient practice. Whether you’ve fasted out of faith, peer pressure, or forgot to eat… this episode unpack...
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Are mission trips changing lives—or just locations? āœˆļøšŸŒ In this final part of our two-episode dive into Christian mission trips, Nate and Pastor Joseph ask the uncomfortable question: When does ā€œdoing goodā€ turn into religious tourism? This episode is part reflection, part roast, and totally honest. Whether you’ve been on 10 trips, fundraised for one, or just wondered why your church is always flying out when there’s work to be ...
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šŸŒāœˆļø Mission trips: life-changing service or just jet lag, bug bites, and burnout? In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into the reality behind short-term Christian mission trips. From inspiring moments to the messy chaos (literally), they unpack what makes these trips meaningful—and what makes them exhausting. With humor, sarcasm, and honesty, they explore how the church frames mission work and whether the hype actually m...
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šŸŽ™ Suitcase packed. šŸ“ø Selfies staged. āœļø Savior proclaimed. In this wrap-up of our two-part series on missionaries, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into the highs, lows, and awkward realities of life on the mission field. From Insta-worthy mission trip moments to the real challenges of carrying faith across borders, this episode is equal parts honest, sarcastic, and thought-provoking. This isn’t your youth group slideshow. It’s the ...
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They’ve got the luggage, the calling, and… a selfie stick. In this first of two episodes on Christian missionaries, Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into the passion, pitfalls, and awkward realities of bringing the Gospel across borders. From inspiring sacrifice to culture shock, they talk about what’s beautiful, what’s complicated, and what’s just plain weird in the world of missions. No guilt trips here—just a thought-provoking, laugh...
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We survived Christian dating… but just barely. šŸ˜… In Episode 146 - We Survived Christian Dating - Barely, Nate and Pastor Joseph wrap up the series on dating and courtship through a Christian lens—this time unpacking what happens when purity culture, adult responsibilities, and overinvolved parents all crash into each other like a bad youth group mixer. This episode dives into real, raw, and slightly ridiculous questions like: – ...
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Still Trying to Date the ā€œChristian Wayā€? You’re Not Alone. In Episode 145 – Still Figuring Out the ā€œChristian Wayā€ to Date, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive back into the chaos of Christian dating and courtship with brutal honesty, plenty of sarcasm, and the kind of real-talk the church usually avoids. This episode takes on big, uncomfortable questions: šŸ‘‰ Is sex before marriage always wrong, even for adults? šŸ‘‰ What’s it like to dat...
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Christian dating: still confusing, still hilarious. In Episode 144 – Sanctified Situationships, Explained, Nate and Pastor Joseph continue their no-fluff, occasionally too-honest conversation on what dating and courtship really look like through a Christian lens. They’re tackling the big questions: – Can Christians ā€œcheatā€ without crossing that line? – When’s the right time to say ā€œI love youā€? – Why do Christian parents panic wh...
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July 14, 2025 • 58 mins
So… is Jesus cool with DMs? Let’s talk. šŸ˜…šŸ’¬ In Episode 143 – Jesus, Courtship, and DMs, Nate and Pastor Joseph take a brutally honest (and sometimes hilarious) dive into what dating and courting actually look like through a Christian lens. If you’ve ever been confused about how physical is too physical, what ā€œcourtingā€ even means anymore, or how to balance faith with modern romance—this one’s for you. The guys break down questio...
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