Thank God for Bitcoin

As Christians, are we missing out on an opportunity to use technology like Bitcoin to further our values of stewardship, generosity, and integrity? In today’s world, the traditional understanding of money is being challenged, and we believers are left wondering where we fit into this new digital financial landscape. In this episode, I sit down with the multi-talented Mills, a former film and TV industry professional turned Bitcoin advocate, to explore the intersection of faith and technology, focusing on how we can uphold our Christian values while navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currency and blockchain technology. Mills shares her unique perspective on the importance of Christian stewardship in the context of financial freedom. She emphasizes the need for Christians to engage intellectually with the world of finance and to critically assess mainstream views on money in light of Christian principles. We delve into Bitcoin's potential as a tool for promoting economic freedom and Christian values, as well as its capacity to reduce human suffering and spread the gospel. Mills explains how her own journey led her to become a fervent advocate for Christians to embrace the potential of new technologies like Bitcoin, while remaining faithful stewards of their resources. Join us and discover how people of faith can leverage Bitcoin to make a positive impact on the world. -Jordan Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content. If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at https://julianabarbati.com/ and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount! Don’t forget that the Thank God for Bitcoin Conference is also coming up on July 24-25 in Nashville! This conference brings together the brightest minds exploring the moral, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Bitcoin. Get your tickets for the TGFB Conference: https://tgfb.com/store/TGFB-2024-Early-Pass-p596963746

Have you ever felt stuck in a career that doesn't align with your passions or interests? It's a common problem many of us face, feeling like we're on a path that we didn't quite choose for ourselves. But how do you pivot, and where do you even start? In this episode, we dive deep with a fascinating guest who found himself in this very predicament. Working in law enforcement, and dealing with the darkest aspects of digital crimes, our guest yearned for a change. His journey from the front lines of digital forensics to becoming a pivotal figure in the Bitcoin community is nothing short of inspirational. But there's more to this story than a career change. Our guest's upbringing in a deeply religious family and his early connection to Catholicism played a crucial role in shaping his worldview and, eventually, his approach to Bitcoin and technology. Discover how the worlds of law enforcement, Bitcoin, and spirituality collided, leading to the birth of SeedSigner, a groundbreaking tool revolutionizing Bitcoin cold storage solutions. Learn about the personal challenges, the drive for personal growth, and the spiritual insights that propelled him to prove it's never too late to shift gears and pursue your passion. Find out how you can explore new horizons and pursue what truly interests you, all while keeping faith in your journey. Join us on this journey of transformation, innovation, discovery, and growing faith. - Jordan Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content. If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at https://julianabarbati.com/ and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount! Don’t forget that the Thank God for Bitcoin Conference is also coming up on July 24-25 in Nashville! This conference brings together the brightest minds exploring the moral, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Bitcoin. Get your tickets for the TGFB Conference: https://tgfb.com/store/TGFB-2024-Early-Pass-p596963746

In today's world, it's tough to know what to trust and even harder to find the truth. In this episode, I sit down with Jameson Lopp, cypherpunk, software engineer, columnist, and Bitcoin advocate. Prompted by Jameson's intriguing tweets, we explore the connections between religious beliefs, technology, and their relationship to Bitcoin. We talk about how these different areas of life impact one another, especially from the angle of how Bitcoin fits into the broader picture of faith and technological advancement. Jameson shares his personal background, including his experience with different Christian denominations and how it shaped his views on religion, spirituality, and ultimately, his approach to Bitcoin and technology. Learn about the potential dangers of mixing personal beliefs with Bitcoin, the importance of maintaining an open dialogue within the Bitcoin community, and the challenges of ensuring Bitcoin continues to improve and adapt. Jameson also shares his perspective on freedom, organized religion, and how Bitcoin fits into the larger conversation about societal structures and individual empowerment. Join us as we shed light on the connections between our digital and spiritual lives and maybe even see Bitcoin from a new perspective. Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content. If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at https://julianabarbati.com/ and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount! Don’t forget that the Thank God for Bitcoin Conference is also coming up on July 24-25 in Nashville! This conference brings together the brightest minds exploring the moral, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Bitcoin. Get your tickets for the TGFB Conference: https://tgfb.com/store/TGFB-2024-Early-Pass-p596963746 Learn more about Jameson Lopp: https://www.lopp.net/

Are you curious how a former MTV star became a popular name in the Bitcoin community? MTV icon Adam Curry sits down with us and he reveals everything about finance and Bitcoin, podcasting, and faith. In this episode, Adam Curry talks about his journey from being an MTV star to becoming a Bitcoin enthusiast, and how his experiences have shaped his views on innovation, resilience, and the digital age. He is known as the “Podfather” for his contribution to podcasting and the value-for-value model which is similar to the peer-to-peer transactions in the Bitcoin space. At first, he was skeptical about Bitcoin and faith, but as he delved deeper, he found that Bitcoin actually aligns with his Christian values too. He believes that Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency, but a system that provides financial sovereignty and control. It is also his spiritual experience that led him to be open to new beliefs and to embrace his faith amidst skepticism and criticism. He encourages listeners to build a community and network of support, whether in podcasting, Bitcoin, or in faith. From financial independence to faith journey, this conversation reminds us that faith and technology can coexist, and how both faith and Bitcoin can change lives for the better. Tune in and discover Adam’s unique perspectives! Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content. If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at julianabarbati.com and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount!

Can the struggle of sexual brokenness be one’s pathway to redemption? In this all-too-honest conversation, Mark Sanders of Harvest USA joins us in this conversation where he shares his personal faith journey, why he strived to overcome sexual brokenness, and how the gospel teachings and Christian values shaped him to be who he is now. He introduced the organization Harvest USA, rooted in the Presbyterian Church in America, and how it aligned with the principles of the book “Thank God for Bitcoin,” which discussed the common grounds of faith, finance, and economics. This serves as a jump-off for him to share his journey. As a filmmaker, he has a big love for movies and this great desire to get married, but it dawned on him how they turn out to be idolatry, redirecting his worship to something that can’t satisfy him eternally and forgetting his relationship with God. He then touches on how media can impact one’s life and why seeing everything through the Christian lens is important. As he shares his work in Harvest USA and what they offer to help people with sexual struggles, he gives his insights on the challenges of being a Christian in a secular society and how God’s mercy continues to be evident even in these circumstances. There’s so much to unpack in this episode as Mark discusses Christian stewardship, the reality of secularism, and why there’s a need for healthy skepticism. So make sure to tune in to the whole episode! Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content. If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at julianabarbati.com and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount! Don’t forget that the Thank God for Bitcoin Conference is also coming up on July 24-25 in Nashville! This conference brings together the brightest minds exploring the moral, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Bitcoin. Get your tickets for the TGFB Conference: https://tgfb.com/store/TGFB-2024-Early-Pass-p596963746 Learn more about Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 The Power of Myth 12:09 The Story of Christ and Moral Transformation 18:50 Myth in Modern Culture 31:41 Myth as a Bridge Between Faith and Culture 36:05 Creating Myth in Writing 36:40 Living out a parallel of Christ's story 38:31 The importance of narrative in understanding the Bible 40:27 The value of storytelling and narrative in conveying truth 41:38 The danger of systematizing everything 42:23 The importance of character and process in the Christian life 43:11 The challenge of understanding the scriptures in a modern context 45:09 Finding truth through storytelling and examining narratives 46:27 God as a father and the importance of character development 47:25 The danger of focusing on rules and losing the plot 48:43 Contributing to a Christ-centered society through storytelling 49:32 Information about the podcast and upcoming books 52:23 The process of publishing and future books 53:52 Promotion of TGFB24 conference 54:52 Request for podcast reviews Follow Jared: https://twitter.com/modernapocrypha https://www.modernapocrypha.com Grab Jared's book at https://energematrice6.com/ Follow Jordan: twitter.com/@jmbushwrites tgfb.com The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people everywhere. Buy tickets for the TGFB24 Conference July 24-25 in Nashville at tgfb.com/store. Twitter (X): @ThankGodForBTC
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BJ Dichter is a former political candidate, podcaster, and Canadian trucker. Find out more about B.J. and the trucker protest at https://honkingforfreedom.com/. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites. The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people everywhere.

Jon is the developer of the Coracle Nostr client and an OpenSats grantee. He is focused on discovering what a healthy social network would look like, and helping Nostr make that vision a reality. Find Jon on Nostr at npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on Twitter @jmbushwrites and on Nostr: npub14f0xen78ed7rgvw39v82fwp7tv65yasz2gsgpf4gvxy4q5nlsydsk37k3l .

Bitcoin Mechanic is a long-time time Bitcoin educator and advocate. A veteran of the Fork Wars and active participant in prior network upgrades. Find him on X @GrassFedBitcoin and on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinmechanic. Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast. Find Jordan on X @jmbushwrites. The Thank For Bitcoin Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people everywhere. Twitter (X): @ThankGodForBTC
 Facebook: Thank God For Bitcoin 
Instagram @ThankGodForBitcoin