When I Heard This - Podcast
What happens when a comedian asks a pastor whatever he wants?? š® 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 š¤£. https://www.youtube.com/@wheniheardthispodcast?sub_confirmation=1
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December 22, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
Is Santa a harmless tradition or a theological headache?
And why does Christmas bring out so many unspoken church rules?
Christmas tends to magnify every tension we already have about faith, family, and church culture. In this episode, we talk through Christmas from a Christian perspective, including Santa, tradition, and why December turns simple beliefs into complicated debates.
Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman dig into how churches...
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December 15, 2025 ā¢ 59 mins
Leadership does not end when the service does.
This episode continues part two of the conversation on Christian leadership, shifting the focus away from church roles and toward real life. What does leadership look like at home, in marriage, with kids, at work, and in friendships when there is no platform, no applause, and no title attached.
Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman talk through the gap many people feel between church language ...
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December 8, 2025 ā¢ 63 mins
What does Christian leadership look like when it actually leaves the church building and enters your real life? š
In Episode 163, Nate and Pastor Joseph take the conversation home. Literally. From family rhythms to friendships to the quiet places where character shows up (or doesnāt), this episode breaks down what spiritual leadership looks like in everyday life. Honest, sarcastic, relatable, and way more practical than youād exp...
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November 24, 2025 ā¢ 63 mins
What actually counts as Christian leadershipā¦ and why does it fall apart so often inside the church?
In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into the truth about leadership in the church and why so many believers end up confused, hurt, or just straight-up annoyed by how authority works in different Christian spaces. They break down what healthy spiritual leadership looks like, how influence can be used well or misused fast, an...
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November 17, 2025 ā¢ 64 mins
Is it revival or just really enthusiastic chaos? šš„
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 youāve 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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November 10, 2025 ā¢ 66 mins
What happens when revival turns into reality TV? š„
In Episode 160 ā 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 āmiracles,ā they unpack whatās real, whatās hype, and how faith sometimes flirts with frenzy. Itās honest, funny, and just uncomfortable enough to make you think.
If youāve ever side-eyed a...
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November 3, 2025 ā¢ 56 mins
š Should Christians celebrate Halloweenāor leave it alone? š»
In Episode 159 ā 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.
Itās funny, honest, and refreshingly realājust two guys talking a...
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October 27, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
š Should Christians celebrate Halloweenā¦ or steer clear of it? š»
In Episode 158 ā Haunted or Holy: Christians and Halloween, hosts Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into one of the most debated questions in the churchāhow should believers approach Halloween? From trick-or-treating and haunted houses to āfall 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 ā¢ 57 mins
š³ Still carrying shame even after saying youāre forgiven? Yeahā¦ youāre 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.
š This isnāt a lecture. Itās a real c...
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October 13, 2025 ā¢ 67 mins
Everyone loves the idea of starting a churchā¦ until the calling gets complicated. š
In this episode of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph keep it real about what church planting actually looks like ā 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.
š In this episode:
ā¢ The fine line be...
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October 6, 2025 ā¢ 63 mins
Think starting a church is just a sermon and some folding chairs? Think again.
In Episode 155 ā Church Planting: DIY or Die Trying, Nate and Pastor Joseph go all in on the holy hustle of church plantingāthe wild world of building a brand-new church from the ground up. Weāre talking vision boards, volunteer burnout, and maybe a few trauma responses along the way.
Whether youāre an aspiring church planter, recovering from one, or j...
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September 29, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
Spiritual warfare isnāt just demons and dramatic church folks.
This week, Nate and Pastor Joseph continue the convo on spiritual warfareāminus the smoke machines and exorcism clichĆ©s. Think less āHollywood horrorā and more real-world spiritual struggle: burnout, doubt, distractions, and that one Christian friend who swears everything is āa spirit.ā
In true When I Heard This fashion, the guys mix hard truth, real-life church experi...
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September 22, 2025 ā¢ 59 mins
Spiritual warfare isnāt just about demons and deliverance.
Sometimes it looks like burnout, shame, temptation, confusionā¦ or the lies you tell yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph go deepābut with plenty of sarcasm and side-eyesāinto what the Bible really says about spiritual warfare. Spoiler alert: itās less ghost stories, more everyday battles.
Whether you grew up thinking spiritual warfare w...
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September 15, 2025 ā¢ 60 mins
Is the church evolvingā¦ 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 churchāfrom 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 ā¢ 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 ā 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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September 8, 2025 ā¢ 55 mins
š„“ Is it spiritualā¦ or just skipping lunch?
In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph break down fastingānot 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 youāve fasted out of faith, peer pressure, or forgot to eatā¦ this episode unpack...
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September 1, 2025 ā¢ 60 mins
Are mission trips changing livesāor just locations? āļøš
In this final part of our two-episode dive into Christian mission trips, Nate and Pastor Joseph ask the uncomfortable question: When does ādoing goodā turn into religious tourism?
This episode is part reflection, part roast, and totally honest. Whether youāve been on 10 trips, fundraised for one, or just wondered why your church is always flying out when thereās work to be ...
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August 25, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
šāļø 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 meaningfulāand 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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August 18, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
š Suitcase packed. šø Selfies staged. āļø 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 isnāt your youth group slideshow. Itās the ...
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August 11, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
Theyāve got the luggage, the calling, andā¦ 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 whatās beautiful, whatās complicated, and whatās just plain weird in the world of missions.
No guilt trips hereājust a thought-provoking, laugh...
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