When I Heard This - Podcast

Nate Robinsoff and Joseph Tillman

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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

2d ago

Episode 193 - Speaking In Tongues Didn't End In Acts

Can Christians still speak in tongues today, or did that end with the Book of Acts? Few topics create more debate in church culture than speaking in tongues. Some Christians believe the gift ended with the apostles, while others believe it's still active today. So where did that idea come from, and what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman continue their series on speaking in tongues by digging into one of the biggest questions surrounding the topic: whether the gift was only meant for the early church or is still available today. Along the way, they explore the biblical arguments behind both perspectives, why this conversation still matters, and why Pastor Joseph believes it's worth talking about even now. As always, Nate asks the questions most people are already thinking, while Dr. Joseph brings historical context, theology, and just enough patience to survive the interruptions. The result is an honest conversation that's approachable whether you've been in church your whole life or you're just trying to make sense of the debate. If this conversation made you think, follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 If it resonated, rate or favorite the episode 👍 Share this episode with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations about faith 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gNCQ4z2kruE Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #SpeakingInTongues #Christianity #BibleStudy #ChurchCulture #FaithPodcast #Theology
Jul 20

Episode 192 - Speaking In Tongues Isn't What Everyone Thinks

What if everything you've been told about speaking in tongues is missing part of the story? For some churches, it's a normal part of faith. For others, it's something that supposedly ended with the apostles. Somewhere in the middle is everyone who's quietly wondering if they've misunderstood the whole thing. In this first episode of a new series, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman tackle one of Christianity's most debated topics by starting with the basics. What is speaking in tongues? Where does the Bible actually talk about it? Is it symbolic, a spiritual gift, or something Christians can still experience today? And if you've ever joked about people speaking in tongues, have you wandered into blasphemy against the Holy Spirit without realizing it? As usual, Nate asks the questions everyone else is thinking while Dr. Joseph brings biblical context, church history, and enough patience to survive the interruptions. The result is a conversation that's thoughtful, occasionally sarcastic, and surprisingly funny for a discussion that's started more than a few church arguments. Whether you've spent years in church, walked away from it, or you're just trying to figure out why Christians can't seem to agree on this topic, this episode digs into Scripture without pretending the conversation is simple. If you enjoyed the discussion, follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 If this episode made you rethink something, leave a rating or mark it as a favorite 👍 Know someone who's had this debate before? Share the episode with them 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iudtS_6qiY8 Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #SpeakingInTongues #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #ChurchCulture #Christianity #FaithDiscussion
Jul 13

Episode 191 - Flat Earth Has Entered The Bible Chat

Is flat earth actually in the Bible, or did the internet decide it was? Somehow, flat earth theory has made its way into Christian conversations, and now it’s being treated like a theological issue. So where did it come from? Is there actually biblical support for it, or are a handful of verses being asked to do a lot of heavy lifting? In this episode, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman dig into the history of the flat earth movement, the Bible passages flat earthers commonly reference, and whether the theory has any roots in historic Christianity. They also discuss why some Christians become deeply invested in the debate, what different denominations have taught, and whether Scripture actually says the earth is flat or round. The conversation also tackles the questions people keep asking online: Does trusting mainstream science conflict with faith? Does Pastor Joseph believe the earth is flat? And if you believe the wrong thing about the shape of the earth… does that somehow affect your salvation? Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman bring their usual mix of thoughtful discussion, dry humor, and honest commentary to one of the internet’s strangest church debates. Whether you’re a Christian, a skeptic, or just wondering how flat earth ended up in Bible study, this episode explores what’s actually worth arguing about and what probably isn’t. If you enjoy honest conversations about faith, church culture, biblical interpretation, and the questions most people are afraid to ask out loud, follow or subscribe to the podcast. 🔔 If this episode gave you something to think about, consider rating or favoriting it. 👍 Know someone who’s been down the flat earth rabbit hole? Share this episode with them. 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YgqyDBd5F5w Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #FlatEarth #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #ChurchCulture #FaithDiscussion #Theology
Jul 6

Episode 190 - Marriage Isn’t Finished After “I Do”

What actually keeps a marriage together after the wedding? And why does it seem like every Christian has a different answer? This is the final episode in our seven-part series on marriage, and we’re ending where most of the debates begin. Does the government need to recognize your marriage for God to? Are vow renewals or other rituals actually necessary? What makes a marriage “good,” and does God rank marriages the way people seem to? Then we get into the questions that usually start comment sections on fire. Why is marriage so hard? Can a marriage end according to Scripture? What about remarriage? And does getting married have anything to do with going to heaven? If you’ve ever thought, “Why is everyone so confident when nobody agrees?”… welcome to the conversation. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman wrap up the series with their usual mix of honest discussion, dry humor, and plenty of side comments that somehow make uncomfortable topics easier to talk about. Whether you’re a Christian, skeptical of church culture, married, single, divorced, or just trying to sort through the noise, this episode takes the questions seriously without taking itself too seriously. If this episode got you thinking, follow or subscribe to the podcast. 🔔 If it resonated with you, consider rating or favoriting the episode. 👍 Share it with someone who enjoys conversations that ask the questions everyone else is quietly avoiding. 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lQ8UUJOWKZI Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMarriage #FaithDiscussion #ChurchCulture #BibleDiscussion #MarriageTalk
Jun 29

Episode 189 - Marriage Is Where Everyone Draws A Different Line

Where exactly is the line… and who decided it was there? One of the fastest ways to start an argument in church is to ask where the boundaries of marriage actually are. Somehow everyone agrees marriage matters, but not everyone agrees on what that means. In this episode, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman tackle some of the most uncomfortable questions in the entire marriage series. What does the Bible say about swinging? Polyamorous relationships? Same sex marriage? Why do Christians who claim the same faith often land in completely different places on these issues? Rather than pretending the disagreements don’t exist, they unpack where those differences come from, how culture shapes the conversation, and why interpreting Scripture isn’t always as straightforward as people make it sound. It’s thoughtful, honest, occasionally sarcastic, and exactly the kind of conversation that’s usually followed by, “Well… that got awkward.” Nate asks the questions everyone else is thinking but isn’t sure they’re allowed to ask, while Dr. Joseph Tillman brings decades of biblical study and pastoral experience without pretending every answer fits neatly on a bumper sticker. Whether you’re a committed Christian, skeptical of church culture, or somewhere in between, this conversation makes room for honest questions without turning into a lecture. If this episode made you think, laugh, or challenge an assumption, be sure to follow or subscribe to the podcast. 👍 If it resonated, rate or favorite the episode, and 📤 share it with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations about faith, relationships, and culture. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UR5nSDfVutA Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #Marriage #Faith #ChurchCulture #BibleDiscussion #Relationships
Jun 23

Episode 188 - Marriage Is Losing The PR Battle

Why does marriage seem to have worse PR than ever? For something that most people still say they want, marriage spends a lot of time getting blamed for everything. It’s too restrictive. It’s outdated. It gets in the way of personal freedom. It gets in the way of God. Somehow it manages to be accused of doing all of it at once. In this episode, we dig into the idea that marriage is “the joining of two families” and why that phrase sounds a lot simpler than it actually is. We also tackle a question that shows up in Christian conversations more often than people admit: if marriage and children demand so much time, energy, and attention, does that pull people away from focusing on God? We also look at the growing anti-marriage culture in America and ask why both men and women seem increasingly skeptical of marriage. Is it bad experiences? Unrealistic expectations? Cultural shifts? Social media? A little bit of everything? Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman approach the discussion the way they always do: honest questions, real-world observations, occasional sarcasm, and a willingness to laugh at ourselves along the way. Whether you’re married, single, dating, divorced, or just trying to make sense of modern relationship advice, there’s plenty here to wrestle with. Follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 Rate or favorite the episode if it resonated 👍 Share the episode with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, relationships, and church life 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/chIY_Z-9Tj0 Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndCulture #Relationships #ChurchCulture
Jun 15

Episode 187 - Marriage Is Weirdly Hard To Define

Everybody talks about marriage like everyone knows what it is. Then somebody asks what actually makes two people married, and suddenly the room gets very quiet. In this episode, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman continue their series on marriage by tackling the surprisingly difficult question of what Christians actually mean when they talk about marriage. What steps are required? Is marriage primarily a church thing, a government thing, a covenant thing, or something else entirely? They also dig into the idea of being “ready” for marriage, why some churches require premarital counseling, and whether marriage really is the best environment for raising children. Along the way, they stumble into one of those thought experiments that sounds ridiculous until you realize nobody has a simple answer: if two people were stranded alone on an island, how would they become married according to God? As usual, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman approach the topic the way normal people actually discuss faith, relationships, church culture, and Christian marriage. The conversation mixes biblical perspectives, real-world experience, occasional sarcasm, and the uncomfortable realization that some of the most common Christian talking points are harder to define than people think. If you’ve ever wondered where dating ends, where marriage begins, and why Christians seem to debate the details endlessly, this episode is for you. 🔔 Follow or subscribe to the podcast 👍 Rate or favorite the episode if it resonated 📤 Share the episode with someone who would enjoy the conversation Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W46GQo68-v0 Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndCulture #ChurchCulture #Relationships
Jun 8

Episode 186 - Marriage Is Having An Identity Crisis

What if the church has spent thousands of years talking about marriage... and we're still arguing over what it actually is? This week, the conversation gets even weirder. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman dive into one of Christianity's biggest identity crises: marriage. Is it a sacrament? A covenant? A contract? Why did Jesus never get married if marriage is supposed to be central to the Christian life? And why does the entire conversation seem to orbit around sex? They also get into the strange language Christians have normalized over the years, including the idea of being "married to God," why Catholic priests and lifelong singles sometimes use the same phrase, and how church culture ended up creating so many different versions of the same institution. Like always, the discussion bounces between biblical history, church tradition, modern culture, and the questions people usually think but don't say out loud. There's theology, there's history, and there's at least one moment where everyone involved has to stop and ask, "Wait... are we sure this isn't kind of weird?" Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, When I Heard This is a podcast for people who are curious about faith but a little skeptical of polished church answers. The goal isn't to win an argument. It's to have the conversation most people avoid. 🔔 Follow or subscribe to the podcast if you enjoy honest conversations about faith and culture. 👍 Rate or favorite this episode if it made you think. 📤 Share it with someone who's ever wondered why church people say the things they say. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rSCswkb7LOc Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #Marriage #ChurchCulture #FaithAndCulture #BibleQuestions #WhenIHeardThis

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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

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Nate Robinsoff and Joseph Tillman
Years Active

2022 - 2026
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200
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When I Heard This - Podcast