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
Episodes
June 30, 2025 ā¢ 63 mins
Can You Love God Without the Church? š¤
Ever wondered if itās possible to love God but not do church? Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into that exact question in this episode of When I Heard This.
From the rise of the āspiritual but not religiousā crowd to why so many people (especially women) are walking away from organized religion, this conversation tackles what faith looks like outside the church walls. They explore:
ā Why religi...
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June 23, 2025 ā¢ 63 mins
Thought we were done with the Holy Spirit? Not even close.
Nate and Pastor Joseph are back for one more roundābecause when youāre asking questions likeā¦
šļø What are the fruits and gifts of the Spirit?
š„ Whatās the difference between the Holy Spirit in you vs. on you?
š« And whatās the deal with blasphemy being the one sin that canāt be forgiven?
ā¦you need more than two episodes.
This oneās funny, challenging, and unexpectedly...
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June 16, 2025 ā¢ 56 mins
š Episode 139 - Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit: mysterious, misunderstoodā¦ and maybe not what you were taught.
In the second part of our deep-dive series, Nate and Pastor Joseph break down the biggest misconceptions about the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghostādepending on your translation and grandma). This episode covers everything from āDo I need to believe in the Holy Spirit to go to heaven?ā to āWhat does it actual...
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June 9, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
Ever hear about the Holy Spirit and thinkā¦ huh?
Youāre not alone. In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph kick off a two-part series breaking down what most churches either oversimplify or overcomplicateāthe Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost, depending on your Bible translation and level of childhood trauma).
They get into it all:
šļø What the Holy Spirit actually did on Pentecost
š What He looks like (if anything?)
š Where Heās mentio...
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Waitā¦ unicorns? In the Bible? š¦
Yep. And thatās just the beginning.
In this episode of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive headfirst into the wildest, weirdest creatures you probably skipped right over in your Bible reading plan. Weāre talking about unicorns, cockatrices, fish with a thing for prophets, and not one but two end-of-days beasts straight out of Revelation.
From King James translation quirks to āare we su...
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May 26, 2025 ā¢ 56 mins
Did the Bible just describe a fire-breathing sea monster? Or a giant land beast? Orā¦angel-human hybrids? ššš£
In Episode 136 of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive headfirst into some of the Bibleās most bizarre and boss-level creaturesāfrom the mysterious Leviathan and Behemoth, to the controversial and conspiracy-theory-fueling Nephilim.
Theyāre tackling the weird questions nobody brings up in Sunday School:
ā¢ Wha...
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May 19, 2025 ā¢ 56 mins
š«šš„ Waitā¦ did the Bible just talk about dragons?
In Episode 135, Biblical Creatures: Snakes, Donkeys, and DragonsāOh My!, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into the strangest cast of characters in Scriptureāand no, weāre not talking about church people (this time). From the infamous talking serpent in Genesis, to Balaamās bold donkey, all the way to the fire-breathing dragon of Revelation, weāre unpacking it all with the same honest,...
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May 12, 2025 ā¢ 68 mins
Spiritual Abuse: God Told Me To Manipulate You šļø
Is āGod said soā being used to control people? In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph get real (and a little spicy) about spiritual abuseāwhat it is, how it shows up in churches, and why itās often ignored, downplayed, or misunderstood.
From cults and controlling pastors to Bible stories that might not mean what you think they mean, weāre breaking down how faith can be twisted i...
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May 5, 2025 ā¢ 62 mins
Does God hate cussingā¦ or just the way we use it? š¤
In this brutally honest (and occasionally hilarious) episode of When I Heard This, hosts Nate and Pastor Joseph tackle what the Bible actually says about swearingāfrom ātaking the Lordās name in vainā to whether or not Christians should be throwing around four-letter words like confetti.
With wit, sarcasm, and just the right amount of conviction, they unpack:
ā¢ Does the Bible ba...
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April 28, 2025 ā¢ 64 mins
Am I savedā¦or just hoping for the best? š¬
In this episode of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph tackle soteriologyāthe big word for salvation theologyāwithout the boring seminary lecture vibes. Get ready for a real, sometimes sarcastic, but always honest conversation about what it actually means to be āsaved.ā
They break down:
šÆ Pastor Josephās perspective on salvation
šÆ The Arminian, Calvinist, and Southern Baptist vie...
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April 21, 2025 ā¢ 68 mins
Are you really savedā¦ or just hoping for the best? š
In this episode of When I Heard This, Nate and Pastor Joseph ask the big one: āOnce saved, always saved?ā Theyāre diving into what salvation actually means, how Christians talk about it, and why itās often way more confusing than it should be.
This episode is equal parts theology and āare we sure about that?ā commentaryāwith all the wit, honesty, and spiritual curiosity you ex...
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April 14, 2025 ā¢ 60 mins
Are Catholics more theologically educated than Protestants? Letās talk about it.
In Catholicism: Part Five, Nate and Pastor Joseph wrap up their no-fluff, no-filter series with one final deep dive into what separates (and maybe connects) Catholicism and Protestantism.
This episode hits on everything from church scandals to progressive theology, and why people walk away from the Catholic Church altogether. Is the problem tradition...
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April 5, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
Ever wonder why Catholics confess their sins to a priest instead of just praying about it? Or what purgatory is actually supposed to be? Or why Mary gets so much airtime? š
In Catholicism: Part Four, Nate and Pastor Joseph keep it real (and funny) as they explore these big questions through a Christian lensāwithout sounding like a theology textbook. Itās one part Bible, one part meme, and a whole lot of honest convo about the thi...
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March 29, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
What actually happens during a Catholic Mass? Is it really that different from a Protestant service? š¤ In Catholicism: Part Three, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into these questions and more, breaking down Catholic liturgy, church traditions, and even the hot topicāwhy Catholic priests canāt get married. Expect humor, honest opinions, and a few moments thatāll make you think twice (or at least laugh out loud).
šļø Topics covered:
ā¢...
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March 22, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
Are Catholics Christians? Or just Protestants with better outfits? š
In Catholicism: Part Two, Nate and Pastor Joseph are back with more real talkādiving deeper into what makes Catholicism distinct (or not) from Protestant Christianity. From questions about church authority to extra books in the Bible and what actually happens when someone joins the Catholic Church, this conversation is smart, unfiltered, and kind of hilarious.
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March 15, 2025 ā¢ 62 mins
Catholicism: The Original Church? Letās Break It Down.
Is Catholicism the foundation of all Christianity? Why arenāt all Christians still Catholic? And how did the Catholic Church become what it is today? In Catholicism: Part One, Nate and Pastor Joseph dig into the history, theology, and big questions surrounding the Catholic Churchāall with their signature mix of insight, humor, and a little sarcasm.
š Listen now and join the ...
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March 8, 2025 ā¢ 60 mins
Is your church just a churchā¦ or something more? š In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph continue their deep dive into cultsāhow they operate, why people assume all churches are cults, and the warning signs that even well-meaning pastors can slip into cult-like behavior.
š„ Questions weāre tackling:
š¹ Are Christian cults more of a problem today than in the past?
š¹ Has Pastor Joseph ever done something cult-like? (Be honest, P...
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March 1, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
The deeper we go, the crazier it gets. š³ In Part Four, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive into the control tactics cults use to keep people loyalāand why some people donāt even realize theyāre in one. If youāve ever questioned the line between faith and manipulation, this episode is for you.
šļø Hit play and join the conversation! Like, share, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
š§ Listen on all major platforms, including So...
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February 22, 2025 ā¢ 61 mins
Ready to dive deeper into the cult conversation? š¤Æ In this episode, Nate and Pastor Joseph break down how cults twist faith, control, and loyaltyāall through a Christian lens. Itās sharp, itās funny, and it might just change how you view the church in America. š
šļø Hit play and join the conversation! Like, comment with your thoughts, and share with friends who need to hear this.
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February 14, 2025 ā¢ 57 mins
Cults: Part Twoābecause one episode wasnāt enough to unpack all the chaos. Nate and Pastor Joseph dive deeper into how cults work, why people fall for them, and the major red flags to look out for (spoiler: if the leader has a throne, run).
š§ Listen now on all major podcast platforms, including SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher. Want to watch instead? Catch the video here: https://youtu.be/7MZJDFZMM5U
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