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 talk about Christmas, how families try to balance faith and fun, and why so many people feel pressure to get it “right.” The conversation touches on belief, leadership at home, honesty with kids, and how cultural traditions can quietly shape faith more than we realize.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt awkward explaining Santa, side-eyed a Christmas sermon, or wondered why church culture feels extra intense during the holidays. It leaves room for Christians, skeptics, and everyone in between to think out loud without pretending there is a clean or perfect answer.
Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, When I Heard This is a podcast built on honest conversations about church, faith, and culture in America. The discussions are thoughtful, sarcastic, and grounded in real experiences, not polished answers or corporate talking points.
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