The "What is Money?" Show What God and Bitcoin Have in Common w/ Jordan Bush
Jordan Bush, a Bitcoin thinker, theologian, and author, joins to explore the deep connections between God, truth, and Bitcoin. He articulates how Bitcoin embodies divine order and reflects the concept of creation through proof-of-work. The conversation delves into the moral implications of money, the significance of honesty, and the spiritual integrity tied to financial systems. They also discuss how scripture uses monetary metaphors, emphasizing our roles as stewards and the profound relationship between knowing God and eternal life.
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Coded Information Implies Design
- Programmatic code in nature implies an intelligent source because information arises from intelligence, not random chance.
- Jordan Bush uses DNA and the Rosetta Stone to argue that coded information points to a creator.
Use Bitcoin To Bridge To Faith
- The Gospel According to Bitcoin aims to show Jesus to people who already accept Bitcoin's value.
- It leverages monetary understanding to communicate theological truths to Bitcoiners.
Language Can Reveal Divine Truth
- Language can truthfully describe God even if not exhaustively, because language is created within God's order.
- Scripture supplies sufficient, true disclosures about God for meaningful knowledge and relationship.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Purpose of The Gospel According to Bitcoin
01:35 • 2min
Defining God and the Limits of Language
03:21 • 44sec
God as Creator, Telos, and Revelation
04:05 • 3min
Trinity, Personhood, and the Challenge of Anthropomorphism
06:48 • 3min
How Do We Know God? Epistemology and Image of God
09:40 • 13min
Logos, Intelligibility, and Human Action
22:16 • 2min
What Are Humans Aiming For?
24:09 • 12min
Wisdom, Context, and Proverbs' Paradoxes
36:36 • 4min
Truth Embodied: Law, Mercy, and Moral Complexity
40:34 • 4min
Sin, Guilt, and the Need for Forgiveness
44:21 • 5min
Monetary Metaphors in Scripture
48:52 • 3min
Father-Son Relation: Sonship, Kingship, Priesthood
52:19 • 4min
Stewardship and Authority Versus Abdication
55:50 • 8min
Priestly Mediation and Cultural Transmission
01:03:26 • 7min
Holy Spirit as Personal Animating Presence
01:10:43 • 5min
Ad break
01:15:52 • 1min
Christ as Exemplar and Role Model
01:16:54 • 4min
Why the Word Became Flesh
01:21:08 • 8min
Eternal Life Defined as Knowing God
01:28:42 • 5min
Testimony: Dependence and Provision
01:33:20 • 6min
Justice Versus Karma and Personal Accountability
01:39:31 • 7min
Why Create Limited Humans? Purpose, Demonstration, and Works
01:46:53 • 8min
Contemporary Example: Charlie Kirk's Life and Witness
01:54:49 • 6min
Christianity, Political Identity, and Speaking Truth
02:00:40 • 4min
Loving Enemies and Breaking the Cycle of Violence
02:04:49 • 7min
Practical Mission: Reclaiming the Human Blueprint
02:12:05 • 8min
Book Summary and Where to Find Jordan
02:20:21 • 1min
Outro
02:21:32 • 2min
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The Gospel According to Bitcoin
21 Meditations
Daniel Sherman
Jordan Bush
In 'The Gospel According to Bitcoin', Daniel Sherman and Jordan Bush offer 21 meditations designed to be read in a reflective, devotional style.
The book uses Bitcoin as a framework to illuminate and relate to principles found in the Bible and the character of God. It highlights how Bitcoin's characteristics—such as limited supply, fairness, and resistance to theft—reflect godly attributes, aiming to bridge understanding between Bitcoin enthusiasts and Christian faith.
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AI is seen as a force that can address enormous crises such as climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and income inequality, while also posing significant challenges to human judgment, divine relationships, and potentially spurring a new phase in human evolution.
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Thank God for Bitcoin
The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money
Lyle Pratt
Julia Tourianski
Bitcoin and Bible Group
J.M. Bush
Derek Waltchack
Gabe Higgins
George Mekhail
Jimmy Song
Robert Breedlove
This book delves into the creation, corruption, and potential redemption of money.
It examines how the current monetary system is broken and how Bitcoin is redeeming its ills.
The authors, from a Christian perspective, discuss how the inherent corruption in the fiat currency system leads to inequality and moral decay, and how Bitcoin's decentralized, transparent, and immutable nature aligns with biblical principles of honesty, integrity, and fairness.
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The story follows Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo.
The Ring, forged by Sauron, holds the power to control all other Rings of Power and must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom to prevent Sauron's return.
Frodo is joined by a fellowship of other characters, including Gandalf the Grey, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, as they embark on a dangerous quest across Middle-earth.
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James Hughes
Proverbs 2 focuses on the pursuit of wisdom and understanding, emphasizing their importance for navigating life's challenges.
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The chapter contrasts the paths of the wise and the foolish, showing the dangers of following wickedness and the blessings of adhering to God's ways.
It encourages readers to diligently seek wisdom and understanding, recognizing their value in all aspects of life.
Proverbs 2 is a timeless guide to living a life of purpose and integrity.
Jordan Bush joins the show to explore the profound parallels between God, truth, and Bitcoin. They discuss why Bitcoin mirrors divine order, how proof-of-work reflects proof of creation, and why honesty in money aligns with spiritual integrity. Together, they examine the intersection of theology, sovereignty, and self-custody—arguing that Bitcoin may be the closest thing humanity has to a universal language of truth.
Jordan Bush is a Bitcoin thinker, theologian, and author focused on the philosophical and spiritual implications of sound money.
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