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When I Heard This - Episode 32 - The Title is Supposed to be Predetermination: Part One

🎙 Episode 139 - Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit: mysterious, misunderstood… 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 Ghost—depending on your translation and grandma). This episode covers everything from “Do I need to believe in the Holy Spirit to go to heaven?” to “What does it actually do?”

Other questions tackled:
	•	Do Christians automatically receive the Holy Spirit when saved?
	•	How do you know the Spirit is in you?
	•	Is being “baptized in the Spirit” a real thing—or just Christianese?

Expect honest takes, biblical context, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. If you’ve ever been confused (or weirded out) by church teachings about the Spirit, you’re in the right place.

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Episode 139 - Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit

Thought we were done with the Holy Spirit? Not even close.

Nate and Pastor Joseph are back for one more round—because when you’re asking questions like…

🕊️ What are the fruits and gifts of the Spirit?
🔥 What’s the difference between the Holy Spirit in you vs. on you?
🚫 And what’s the deal with blasphemy being the one sin that can’t be forgiven?

…you need more than two episodes.

This one’s funny, challenging, and unexpectedly deep (as usual). If the Holy Spirit has always felt a little vague or confusing, this episode brings the questions you’ve been thinking—but probably haven’t asked—into the open. Nate and Pastor Joseph go there with honest takes, sarcastic jabs, and just enough theological nerdiness to make it worth your time.

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Episode 140 - This One’s Also About the Holy Spirit

Can You Love God Without the Church? 🤔

Ever wondered if it’s 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 “spiritual but not religious” 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:

– Why religion sometimes pushes people away
– What spirituality offers that church might not
– Whether you need community to grow in your faith
– And how this shift is shaping Christianity in America

It’s deep, sarcastic, and probably more honest than a Sunday sermon. If you’re on a spiritual journey, deconstructing your faith, or just tired of religious fluff, this one’s for you.

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Episode 141 - Can You Love God Without the Church?

Is it possible to see life clearly without the Christian lens? 👀

In Episode 142 – The Christian Lens: Seeing Life Clearly, Nate and Pastor Joseph unpack what it means to have a Christian worldview and why it matters in today’s chaotic culture. This episode dives into questions you’ve probably thought but maybe never asked—like:

– Can someone not be Christian and still have a Christian worldview?
– Why does this worldview bother people so much in public life?
– Is it actually the best framework for understanding life?

With honest reflections, sarcastic humor, and the signature When I Heard This banter, Nate and Pastor Joseph explore how faith shapes identity, morality, and meaning—without sounding like a Sunday school lesson. Whether you’re all-in on Jesus or just asking questions, this convo might shift your lens.

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Episode 142 - The Christian Lens: Seeing Life Clearly

So… is Jesus cool with DMs? Let’s talk. 😅💬

In Episode 143 – Jesus, Courtship, and DMs, Nate and Pastor Joseph take a brutally honest (and sometimes hilarious) dive into what dating and courting actually look like through a Christian lens. If you’ve ever been confused about how physical is too physical, what “courting” even means anymore, or how to balance faith with modern romance—this one’s for you.

The guys break down questions like:
💔 Where’s the line with physical boundaries?
📖 What does the Bible say about dating?
💡 Is “just praying about it” a relationship strategy?
🤷🏽‍♂️ What’s the real purpose of courtship, anyway?

Whether you’re deep in the Christian dating scene, fed up with “situationships,” or just here for the laughs, this episode keeps it real—with theology, nuance, and memes.

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Episode 143 - Jesus, Courtship, and DMs

Christian dating: still confusing, still hilarious.

In Episode 144 – Sanctified Situationships, Explained, Nate and Pastor Joseph continue their no-fluff, occasionally too-honest conversation on what dating and courtship really look like through a Christian lens.

They’re tackling the big questions:
– Can Christians “cheat” without crossing that line?
– When’s the right time to say “I love you”?
– Why do Christian parents panic when dating gets real?
– And seriously—why is church culture so bad at talking about relationships?

This isn’t your typical relationship advice. It’s real talk from two guys who’ve seen church culture up close, care about faith, and aren’t afraid to laugh at the mess we all get into. Whether you’re happily married or figuring it out one awkward date at a time, this one’s for you.

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Episode 144 - Sanctified Situationships, Explained

Still Trying to Date the “Christian Way”? You’re Not Alone.

In Episode 145 – Still Figuring Out the “Christian Way” to Date, Nate and Pastor Joseph dive back into the chaos of Christian dating and courtship with brutal honesty, plenty of sarcasm, and the kind of real-talk the church usually avoids.

This episode takes on big, uncomfortable questions:
👉 Is sex before marriage always wrong, even for adults?
👉 What’s it like to date as a Christian when you already have kids?
👉 Should Christians even date non-Christians?
👉 Why does the church stop talking about dating once you’re out of youth group?

If you’ve ever felt like the church’s dating advice doesn’t quite fit your stage of life—or if you’re just tired of trying to decode what “equally yoked” actually means—this episode is for you. Nate and Pastor Joseph bring their signature mix of humor, faith, and cultural commentary to a conversation that’s way overdue.

🎙 Hosted by Nate & Pastor Joseph
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Episode 145 - Still Figuring Out the “Christian Way” to Date

We survived Christian dating… but just barely. 😅

In Episode 146 - We Survived Christian Dating - Barely, Nate and Pastor Joseph wrap up the series on dating and courtship through a Christian lens—this time unpacking what happens when purity culture, adult responsibilities, and overinvolved parents all crash into each other like a bad youth group mixer.

This episode dives into real, raw, and slightly ridiculous questions like:
– Is modern Christian dating culture helping or hurting?
– Are the standards placed on singles even biblical… or just exhausting?
– Why are some parents and pastors more into your dating life than you are?

It’s the kind of honest conversation the church rarely has but desperately needs. If you’ve ever cringed at church relationship advice, felt judged for being single over 30, or just want to laugh at how wild this all sounds when you say it out loud—press play.

🎧 Hosts: Nate and Pastor Joseph
🎙️ Real talk. Sarcastic takes. Church stuff, minus the weird filter.

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Episode 146 - We Survived Christian Dating - Barely

They’ve got the luggage, the calling, and… 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 what’s beautiful, what’s complicated, and what’s just plain weird in the world of missions.

No guilt trips here—just a thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud conversation about faith, culture, and what happens when calling meets context.

🎙 Hosted by Nate & Pastor Joseph – two friends who mix humor, sarcasm, and honest dialogue to unpack big questions about church, faith, and culture in America.

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Episode 147 - Missionaries: Passport, Purpose, and a Prayer

🎙 Suitcase packed. 📸 Selfies staged. ✝️ 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 isn’t your youth group slideshow. It’s the real story—funny, raw, and full of the conversations you didn’t know you needed about faith and culture in America.

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Episode 148 - Missionaries: Suitcase, Selfies, and The Savior

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 🤣.

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When I Heard This - Episode 32 - The Title is Supposed to be Predetermination: Part One

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