Bitcoin and the Bible

Season 1 of the Bitcoin and the Bible Podcast has focused on establishing the foundation for the moral imperative of sound money. This episode provides a summary of the first six episodes and a engaging discussion of questions submitted by listeners. 

Questions discussed:

Resources referenced:

Stephan Livera Podcast Ethereum's Path to Centralization with Alex B 

For a list of helpful books, articles, and other podcasts, check out our website: bitcoinandthebible.com

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Will - @pleberean

David - @thebtcboomer

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One of the most important issues for Christians considering Bitcoin is Trust. 

The episode begins by looking to the Bible for what God says about Truth, Trust, and Verification. This is followed by an open and honest discussion about various areas of concern for those considering Bitcoin including security, scams, and scare tactics. 

The episode concludes with suggestions of practical wisdom that you can implement to strengthen your confidence in Bitcoin and your own personal security.

Concerns Addressed:

1. Is a money that is “stored on the Internet” durable in the face of internet outages, electrical blackouts, and computer viruses?”

2. Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme?

3. Is Bitcoin something that can be hacked?

4. Is Bitcoin susceptible to regulatory pressure by government?

5. If I am not tech savvy, is it likely I will lose or corrupt my Bitcoin?

6. If Bitcoin is just software, why can’t a group overwrite the code to inflate the supply or confiscate my portion?

7. Why should I trust Bitcoin miners? Wouldn’t they be incentivized to steal?

8. When the Bitcoin incentive structure ends, what will motivate miners to continue validating transactions? In other words, is it durable for the future?

9. The volatility of the price is harsh and does not give me confidence in the store of value. Will it ever become more stable?

For a list of helpful books, articles, and other podcasts referenced in this episode, check out our website: bitcoinandthebible.com

Connect with us on Twitter

Show - @BTC4believers

Will - @pleberean

David - @thebtcboomer

Simon - @pray_hodl

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Visit our website: https://bitcoinandthebible.com

This exciting episode delves into Bitcoin’s capacity to serve as the world’s first instant clearance monetary network. This is the third step in building the foundation of what Bitcoin is so that we can then compare it confidently to God’s character and His requirements of those who use money. Ultimately, we want to carefully answer a specific question, “Can Christians (or non-Christians) trust in Bitcoin as a moral, durable, and valuable monetary system?” 

Questions we discuss: 

1. What is a network? 

2. What are some examples of current networks and how they became valuable or even indispensable? 

3. What are some of the networks that Bitcoin will subsume or replace? 

4. How do we see Bitcoin becoming a network before our eyes right now? 

5. What needs to change or improve in Bitcoin as a technology before its capacity to serve as the world’s monetary network is realized? 

6. What needs to change in the world before it can use Bitcoin as a monetary network?

7. What are the primary value propositions of Bitcoin as a monetary network? 

8. Are there concerns we should have about using/developing Bitcoin as a monetary network? 

9. What is a network effect? 

Connect with us on Twitter 

Show - @BTC4believers 

Will - @pleberean 

David - @thebtcboomer 

Simon - @pray_hodl 

To e-mail the show: [email protected]

Visit our website: https://bitcoinandthebible.com

Simon, Will, and David build on Episode 3 (Bitcoin as Money) by discussing how Bitcoin functions as a Technology. Technology growth and change can be difficult and can cause us to fear rather than embrace new technologies. Genesis 1-2 tells us that we were not created to fear the creation, but to exercise dominion over it and improve it. Tune in to hear how Christians can approach Bitcoin, understand the technology, and take steps toward embracing it as sound, free, trustworthy money.  

Helpful resources referenced:  

Bitcoin history infographic (Twitter) 

Cypherpunks Write Code Documentary (YouTube)   

Bitcoin is the Mycelium of Money (Brandon Quittem)  

The Price of Tomorrow (Jeff Booth)   

Questions discussed include:  

1. What is the history of Bitcoin’s technology development?  

2. Why was Bitcoin developed?  

3. Can I break Bitcoin?  

4. If I break my computer, can I lose my Bitcoin?  

5. Where does my Bitcoin live and how do I recover it?  

6. What is a public key and what is a private key?  

7. How do I learn how to setup my wallet and secure my Bitcoin? 

Connect with us on Twitter     

Show - @BTC4believers    

Will - @pleberean    

David - @thebtcboomer    

Simon - @pray_hodl     

Visit our website: https://bitcoinandthebible.com

To e-mail the show: [email protected]

Simon, Will, and David begin building the moral case for Bitcoin by looking first at Bitcoin as money. 

James 2:8–9 "If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors."

The usage of the story of “Bitcoin Island” provides a simple way to understand the beauty and utility of the Bitcoin ledger. 

Here's a wonderful video that helps visualize Bitcoin and how blocks are formed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBC-nXj3Ng4

Helpful resources referenced:

Questions discussed include: 

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David - @thebtcboomer  

Simon - @pray_hodl   

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Is it too late to change your worldview regarding the morality of the current financial system? Of course not! Simon, Will, and David discuss how  living in our current system brings each individual to a moment of decision. Act now! 

Questions discussed include: 

1. What is fiat money and why is saving in it not tenable for Christians? 

2. What are the characteristics of sound money and what does money do? 

3. What are the alternatives to saving in fiat money? 

4. Is Bitcoin actually money and is it sound money? 

Connect with us on Twitter  

@BTC4believers 

Will - @pleberean 

David - @thebtcboomer 

Simon - @pray_hodl  

Visit our website: https://bitcoinandthebible.com

To e-mail the show: [email protected]

Simon (host) and his friends and co-hosts Will and David discuss their core commitment to God, sound money, and Bitcoin as the best money for Christian believers. 

In this episode, we introduce our core principles and discuss: 

Connect with us on Twitter

@BTC4believers

@pleberean

@thebtcboomer

@pray_hodl 

Visit our website: https://bitcoinandthebible.com

To e-mail the show: [email protected]