The BIBLE Predicted Bitcoin? Here's What a Pastor Found | Alin Armstrong | BFM214

Dec 15, 2025

Alin Armstrong, known as Pastor Coin, is a church planter and author who merges theology with economics. He explores the concept of 'divine fiat' versus 'carnal fiat,' arguing that the latter corrupts society. Armstrong links inflation to theft of labor, framing the Federal Reserve's policies as spiritual transgressions. He suggests Bitcoin as a moral alternative to fiat money, advocating for self-custody and the notion of opting out of debt cycles. His insights draw parallels between biblical principles, ownership, and modern financial systems.

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INSIGHT

Divine Fiat Vs Carnal Fiat

Alin Armstrong contrasts divine "fiat" (God's royal decree) with carnal fiat (government money printing) as a spiritual violation of natural law.
Fiat money places humans in God's creative role by decreeing value without sowing and reaping.

INSIGHT

Sound Money Realigns Human Incentives

Debasing money, Armstrong argues, debases human incentives and time—our most scarce asset.
Sound money like Bitcoin realigns incentives and promotes trust, cooperation, and long-term thinking.

ANECDOTE

Argentina Example Of Hyperinflation

Armstrong recounts Argentinians spending wages immediately because money lost value during a meal.
Rapid inflation forced people to prepay and consume quickly to avoid loss of purchasing power.

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Alin Armstrong (aka Pastor Coin) is a church planter and author of The Bible and Bitcoin and Render to God. He blends theology with hard economics to challenge the morality of the fiat system.

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🕑 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Divine vs. Carnal Fiat: A Spiritual Perspective

07:34 - The Corruption of Fiat Money

15:11 - The Impact of Sound Money on Society

18:12 - Taxation and the Concept of Theft

30:33 - Usury and Modern Debt Slavery

33:43 - The Burden of Debt in Churches

35:47 - Opting Out of the Debt Cycle

36:27 - Historical Perspectives on Money

41:32 - Self-Custody as a Spiritual Discipline

46:04 - Ownership and Freedom

54:25 - Finding Purpose Beyond Materialism

01:00:12 - The Search for Truth

ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARY

Bram Kanstein and Alain Armstrong explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and Bitcoin. They discuss the nature of creation, the implications of fiat money, and how sound money can lead to a more moral society. Armstrong emphasizes the spiritual corruption associated with fiat currency and taxation, while advocating for Bitcoin as a means to opt out of the debt cycle. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody, ownership, and the pursuit of truth as a core value in life.