When I Heard This - Podcast

Nate Robinsoff and Joseph Tillman

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RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
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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

3D AGO

Episode 171 – Bible College 101

Thinking about Bible college? Or still trying to figure out what it was actually supposed to do? This conversation starts at the basics, before anyone starts arguing in the comments. This is the first episode in a multi-part series on Bible college, and it intentionally starts slow. No shock value. No hot takes yet. Just context. Nate and Dr. Joseph talk through what Bible college is designed for, what it is not, and why so many people walk into it with expectations it was never built to meet. They dig into faith formation, leadership development, calling vs career, and how Bible college fits into modern church culture. It is informational on purpose, setting the groundwork for tougher, more opinionated conversations coming later in the series. Consider this the syllabus before things get spicy. Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, the conversation pulls from real ministry experience, personal stories, and years of watching people navigate Bible college with mixed results. The tone stays honest and self-aware, with just enough sarcasm to keep it from sounding like a brochure. If this episode lands, follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 Rate or favorite it 👍 Share it with someone who is considering Bible college or still processing it 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mw63mV2Q1Ek Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #BibleCollege #ChurchLeadership #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #ChurchConversations

57 min
5D AGO

In the Headlines: The Bethel Scandal

When church leadership makes headlines, the fallout is never just internal. And this time, the story is heavier than most. Sensitive content warning: This episode discusses allegations involving fraud and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this In the Headlines episode, Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman talk through the ongoing Bethel Church scandal involving Shawn Bolz, Kris Vallotton, and Bill Johnson. They unpack what’s being alleged, why these stories are gaining traction, and how power, influence, and accountability intersect in modern church culture. This conversation isn’t built on outrage or speculation. It’s a careful, honest look at how scandals like this affect real people, real faith communities, and public trust in Christian leadership. The discussion centers on discernment, responsibility, and what it means to take allegations seriously without turning faith into a PR exercise. Because this is a news-based episode, clarity matters. Nate and Dr. Joseph slow things down, separate confirmed information from assumptions, and reflect on how both believers and skeptics process stories like this when they involve spiritual authority and harm. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman bring lived experience, dry commentary, and a refusal to look away from uncomfortable topics. In the Headlines exists to address what’s already dominating conversations, without pretending these moments don’t shape how people understand church, leadership, and faith itself. Continue the conversation: • Follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 • Rate or favorite the episode if it resonated 👍 • Share the episode with someone who would appreciate the discussion 📤 Links: • Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LrMM27hzPb0 • Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ • Locals + X: @wheniheardthis • Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #BethelChurch #ChurchScandal #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndCulture #WhenIHeardThis

1h 15m
JAN 26

Episode 170 – Atheism and the Meaning Plot Hole

If meaning is just something we make up, why does it keep falling apart? In this episode, the conversation goes straight at atheism and the meaning problem it creates. Not as a debate and definitely not as a gotcha. More like an honest look at what happens when belief in God is removed and purpose is expected to hold itself together anyway. We talk about why meaning feels necessary even when people reject faith, where moral frameworks actually come from, and why culture keeps borrowing Christian ideas while insisting it does not need Christianity. The discussion moves through leadership, relationships, and everyday decision-making, especially in a world that wants purpose without transcendence. This is not a tidy answers episode. It is observational, occasionally uncomfortable, and very aware that both Christians and skeptics carry assumptions they rarely slow down to examine. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman bring their usual mix of curiosity, humor, and real-life perspective to the conversation. They push on ideas without pretending everything resolves cleanly, and they are honest about where faith clarifies things and where it complicates them. If this conversation resonated, follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 Rate or favorite the episode 👍 Share it with someone who enjoys thoughtful conversations about faith and culture 📤 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KSBv8rBnrTs Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #Atheism #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #MeaningOfLife #ChurchAndCulture

1h 13m
JAN 20

Episode 169 – Temptation: The Post-Credits Scene

The conversation didn’t end when the episode did. Temptation has a way of sticking around after you think you’ve moved on. This episode is the follow up nobody plans for. An extension of the temptation conversation that keeps going once the big spiritual points are made and real life kicks back in. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman dig into what happens after the rules, after the warnings, and after the confident statements about doing better next time. Instead of tidy answers, this episode sits in the awkward middle. How Christians actually experience temptation versus how church culture talks about it. The quiet moments that don’t feel dramatic enough to address, the leadership blind spots, and the ways relationships and faith get complicated over time. This is less about avoiding temptation and more about paying attention to what’s still there once the credits roll. Honest, a little uncomfortable, and very aware that faith is rarely as clean as we pretend it is. Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, this conversation stays grounded in real life faith experiences. It’s thoughtful, self aware, and intentionally not preachy. The kind of discussion that works whether you’re deeply involved in church, taking a step back, or just tired of oversimplified answers. 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/dwG9zZh-qUk Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #temptation #faithdiscussion #churchculture #christianpodcast #realfaith

1h 10m
JAN 12

Episode 168 – Temptation: Endgame

What happens when temptation does not end neatly, or at all? This episode closes out the temptation conversation without pretending there is a clean bow to tie on it. Instead of offering a final fix, it looks at what temptation actually feels like over time, especially for people trying to take faith seriously in real life, not just in theory. The conversation digs into how Christians are taught to handle temptation versus how it actually shows up in leadership, relationships, habits, and private decisions. They talk about accountability, discipline, burnout, and why some spiritual advice sounds great but falls apart under pressure. The focus stays on lived experience, not performative faith. If you have ever wondered why doing the “right” things does not always make temptation quieter, this episode sits right in that tension. It leaves space for skepticism, frustration, and humor without turning the discussion into a lecture or a self help checklist. Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman bring their usual mix of honesty, sarcasm, and thoughtful pushback. The dynamic stays conversational and grounded, poking at church culture where it deserves it while still taking faith seriously enough to ask better questions. 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/dwG9zZh-qUk Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #faithandculture #christianpodcast #churchconversations #millennialfaith #honestfaith

1h 17m
JAN 5

Episode 167 – Temptation Strikes Back

Why does temptation always show up right after you think you’re fine? Like it’s been waiting for a cue. In Episode 167 – Temptation Strikes Back, the conversation keeps going on how Christians actually deal with temptation in real life, not the cleaned up version we pretend exists. We talk about why temptation feels repetitive, why it hits when your guard is down, and why church answers often sound confident but feel wildly unhelpful. This episode digs into the Christian perspective on temptation without turning it into a sermon. We unpack testing versus tempting, why self control gets oversimplified, and how guilt quietly becomes a leadership and culture problem inside the church. It’s honest, messy, and way more relatable than most faith conversations about this topic. Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, this discussion stays grounded in real life experiences, humor, and the questions people actually ask when they’re not trying to sound spiritual. If you’ve ever felt like temptation conversations miss the human part, this episode probably sounds uncomfortably familiar. 🔔 Follow or subscribe to the podcast 👍 Rate or favorite the episode if it resonated 📤 Share it with someone who enjoys thoughtful faith conversations Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1OA5_zBA4QM Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #faithpodcast #christianpodcast #churchculture #temptation #honestfaith

58 min
12/30/2025

Episode 166 – Temptation: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Why does temptation always feel manageable right up until it isn’t? Temptation rarely shows up wearing a warning label. In this episode, the conversation digs into how Christians actually experience temptation in real life, not the dramatic, headline-worthy stuff, but the quiet decisions that add up over time. The kind that usually starts with “this isn’t a big deal” and ends with “how did I get here?” Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman talk through the Christian perspective on temptation without turning it into a sermon or a self help checklist. They explore how faith, leadership, relationships, and church culture shape the way temptation is handled, avoided, ignored, or over-spiritualized. There is also an honest look at why knowing better does not automatically mean doing better. The discussion stays grounded in real experiences, including how expectations placed on Christians and church leaders can make temptation harder to talk about honestly. Instead of offering polished answers, the episode leans into self awareness, accountability, and the uncomfortable gray areas most people recognize but rarely say out loud. Hosted by Nate and Dr. Joseph Tillman, this episode blends humor, candor, and thoughtful commentary in a way that is accessible for both Christians and skeptics who are tired of simple answers to complex issues. 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/bgb9fR4ETL0 Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #Temptation #ChurchConversations #RealFaith

1h 14m
12/22/2025

Episode 165 – Christmas, Church Culture, and the Santa Confusion

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. If this conversation resonated with you: Follow or subscribe to the podcast 🔔 Rate or favorite the episode if it stuck with you 👍 Share the episode with someone who has strong Christmas opinions 📤 Links: Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jFBsul4sQUQ Website: https://wheniheardthispodcast.com/link-in-bio/ Locals + X: @wheniheardthis Facebook + Instagram: @wheniheardthispodcast #ChristmasAndFaith #ChurchCulture #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #HolidayTraditions

1h 2m

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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
Episodes

178
Rating

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