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On the Bitcoin Reformation podcast, two pastors interview Sanjay Mavin Kurve, co-founder and CEO of Sovana (sovana.io), about a new Bitcoin-related product that lets property owners tap home equity for Bitcoin exposure without monthly or upfront payments. Sanjay shares his background in computer science, nearly two decades at Google (including work on Google Maps), discovering Bitcoin in 2012, and how experiences with inflation in India shaped his interest in hard assets. He explains Sovana’s structure: Sovana buys Bitcoin in a segregated account for up to five years (customer can end anytime), profits are split 50/50, but the customer covers all downside, secured by a lien on the home. They discuss “don’t trust, verify,” Bitcoin evangelism, housing affordability, why the term shifted from 10 years to 5, and future plans like responsible borrowing and custody.

01:48 Sanjay’s Google Journey

03:12 Discovering Bitcoin in 2012

08:53 Bitcoin Evangelism and Faith

12:13 Why Smart People Dismiss Bitcoin

18:40 Housing Struggles and Mortgages

22:37 From Google to Sovana

25:15 Sovana Explained No Monthly Payments

28:05 Upside Split Downside Risk

30:52 Why Five Years Matters

34:57 Capital Partners Safety Net

38:52 How the Lien Works

47:42 Who Uses the Product

51:27 Future Products Roadmap

53:53 Team and Sovana Calculator

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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Welcome back to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast - where three LCMS pastors talk about their love for Jesus and Bitcoin. This week on the podcast, they introduce the “hurdle rate” as the rising bar households must clear as inflation and cost of living increase, criticizing CPI “basket” changes and noting gas and housing pressures. Using housing appreciation and money-supply expansion as examples, they argue fiat money printing raises prices and forces people further out on the risk curve (from gambling/prediction markets to stocks). They discuss saving options like bonds, the S&P 500, Bitcoin’s long-term performance despite volatility, and MicroStrategy’s STRC (“Stretch”) preferred stock paying about 11.5% as a way to clear inflation with less volatility.

09:46 Hurdle Rate Explained

25:14 Stimulus And Inflation

28:31 Why Saving Fails

30:04 Risk Curve And Gambling

33:43 Saving For A Home

35:37 Bonds Stocks Bitcoin

37:35 Bitcoin Volatility Window

45:02 Banks Adopting Stretch

47:54 Bitcoin As Education 52:58 Jesus The Hurdler

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Two Christian pastors on the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast share life updates—post-Easter busyness, kids’ stories, family visits, a missed Mount Whitney permit, college graduation plans, a Europe trip funded partly by Bitcoin savings, and a son’s baseball home run—before shifting to a faith-focused discussion on stewardship. They frame the world as “received,” emphasizing that stewardship is about far more than money: time, talents, relationships, and even children as gifts from God. They challenge the idea that God wants people’s money, arguing God wants hearts and warning that mammon is a pervasive idol measured by fear, love, and trust. They connect this to Bitcoin through love of neighbor and Bitcoin’s fixed rules and limits, and they address the myth “I have nothing to give,” stressing that presence, prayer, and community are real gifts, encouraging regular giving without tying it to earning God’s favor.

11:07 Stewardship Topic Intro

15:13 Received World Framework

20:48 Stewardship Beyond Money

23:10 Disarming Money Guilt

30:27 God Wants Your Heart

36:06 Giving as Safety

42:34 Saving Versus Hoarding

46:12 You Have Something to Give

49:41 Stewardship Beyond Dollars

53:07 Regular Giving and Grace

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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With the 2026 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas just around the corner in the last week of April, Jared Townley and David Rufner explore what they are hoping to see and hear about at the 2026 Bitcoin Conference. From price, quantum computing, political movement, and much more, this episode is a catch-all for the latest narratives in Bitcoin.

10:25 Bitcoin Conference Preview

17:13 Building Cycles and Adoption Shifts

19:55 Energy, Mining, and Human Flourishing

23:22 AI Data Centers and Bitcoin Narrative

32:04 Politics And Bitcoin Laws

37:58 Bitcoin For College Savings

41:26 Bitcoin Meets Housing Finance

48:02 Quantum Computing Risk Debate

53:23 Paying With Bitcoin IRL

58:02 Conference Wrap And Easter Hope

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
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Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
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David Rufner and Jared Townley, two pastors on the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast connect Holy Week reflections and Christian apologetics with a “back to basics” question: what makes good money. Using a chart of seven monetary qualities (durable, divisible, fungible, portable, verifiable, scarce, track record), they compare cows, gold, fiat currency, and Bitcoin. While not comprehensive, they lead us to consider why we might desire a different money than the current currency we use on a daily basis.

12:43 What Makes Good Money

16:49 Seven Money Properties

27:41 Testing the Cow Standard

35:31 Gold as Store Value

41:49 Gold Scarcity and Track Record

46:29 Fiat Fails at Saving

58:30 Bitcoin as Better Tool

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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• Conduct thorough independent research
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• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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David Rufner and Jared Townley, two Lutheran Pastors on the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast discuss how Bitcoin is being used beyond simply buying and holding, offering a layman’s overview of emerging financial products while urging listeners to do their own research. After personal ministry and family updates during Lent, they frame Bitcoin as sovereign money—especially vital for people facing currency debasement, like citizens in Iran—then focus on Western use cases. They explore People’s Reserve ideas for Bitcoin mortgages and Bitcoin Mortgage Insurance (BMI) that converts PMI-like payments into Bitcoin with the goal of paying off a mortgage sooner, Strategy’s “Stretch” (STRC) perpetual preferred stock targeting ~11.5% return on capital for income-focused investors, Bitcoin high-income ETFs using covered-call strategies, and borrowing against Bitcoin to avoid selling and potential capital gains taxes, noting risks and past failures like BlockFi. They close by emphasizing Jesus, Lent, and Easter hope.

05:42 Why Bitcoin Use Cases Matter

06:32 Sovereign Money Worldwide

09:56 Bitcoin Meets Housing Costs

18:43 Pricing Homes in Bitcoin

24:15 Retirement Portfolios and Stretch

34:27 Housing vs Simple Yield

36:34 Other Bitcoin Income ETFs

45:11 Borrowing Against Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Reformation Podcast and all related content, including but not limited to audio recordings, social media posts, show notes, and supplementary materials, are produced for general informational and educational purposes only. Neither Ben Haupt, David Rufner, Jared Townley nor any guests, employees, or affiliates of the Podcast are licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors, brokers, or dealers.

The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

While we approach discussions through the lens of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod teachings on stewardship, our content should not be your sole basis for making any financial or investment decisions. We strongly encourage all listeners to:

• Conduct thorough independent research
• Seek guidance from qualified financial, investment, tax, and legal professionals
• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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Keywords: #lutheran #bitcoin #pastor #finance #ChristianFinance #BitcoinReformation #Reformation #ThinkOfBitcoin #BetterMoneyBetterWorld #FixTheMoney #BTC

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Join Pastor Jared Townley & David Rufner as they explore the similarities and differences between Bitcoin and Christianity. From “proof of work” as a critique of fiat money and as an analogy to Christianity’s claim that the faith stands or falls on historical events, especially Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection. They connect Bitcoin’s “don’t trust, verify” to Christian apologetics, arguing believers can investigate Christianity’s historical claims while recognizing faith still involves mystery. They note a major contrast: Christianity depends on its founder’s person and work, while Bitcoin continues without knowing Satoshi Nakamoto. They also mention both Bitcoin and Christianity assume a low view of human nature, and conclude that while Bitcoin may help “fix the money,” it is temporary compared to Christianity’s eternal hope in Jesus’ return.

06:34 Episode Theme Christianity and Bitcoin

07:36 Proof of Work vs Fiat

22:35 Don’t Trust Verify

38:56 Founder and Achilles Heel

45:04 Low View of Man

46:37 Bitcoin vs Eternity

The Bitcoin Reformation Podcast and all related content, including but not limited to audio recordings, social media posts, show notes, and supplementary materials, are produced for general informational and educational purposes only. Neither Ben Haupt, David Rufner, Jared Townley nor any guests, employees, or affiliates of the Podcast are licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors, brokers, or dealers.

The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

While we approach discussions through the lens of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod teachings on stewardship, our content should not be your sole basis for making any financial or investment decisions. We strongly encourage all listeners to:

• Conduct thorough independent research
• Seek guidance from qualified financial, investment, tax, and legal professionals
• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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Join Pastors Jared Townley and David Rufner on the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast as they discuss the complex world of gambling and Bitcoin. They go and forth exploring the pastoral implications of the problems with gambling and the way the fiat system leads people astray. The conversation concludes with thoughts on how or why Bitcoin differs from gambling.

08:17 The Power of Baptism and Church Life

12:11 Transition to Main Topic: Gambling

24:21 The Concept of Family and Mutual Ownership

27:00 Gambling Within the Family Context

32:18 Bitcoin and Its Perception as Gambling

43:06 Bitcoin as a New Monetary System

50:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

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2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
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Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast, Jared Townley and David Rufner, two Lutheran pastors, take Bitcoin and make it simple. While Bitcoin certainly has many complicated and complex parts, this episode is about returning to the basics of what Bitcoin is and why it is so much more simple than we typically think.

07:22 Bitcoin: Flipping the Conversation

18:05 Fixed Supply: The Core of Bitcoin's Simplicity

28:14 Taking Control of Your Own Resources

46:51 Bitcoin as a Global and Accessible Asset

52:34 The Beautiful Complexity of Bitcoin

54:40 The Gospel and Bitcoin

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The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

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2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

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• Conduct thorough independent research
• Seek guidance from qualified financial, investment, tax, and legal professionals
• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

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Bitcoin Narratives: Past, Present, and Future - 2026 Insights

Welcome to the first episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast in 2026! In this episode, two pastors delve into the evolving narratives around Bitcoin from its controversial beginnings to its current status as sound money. They discuss the Bitcoin energy usage debate, its role as freedom money, and the potential rise of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Join us as we explore these shifts, the implications for cryptocurrency in the upcoming midterms, and what the future holds for Bitcoin enthusiasts and critics alike. Tune in for an insightful discussion on Jesus, and yes, Bitcoin too.

08:07 Ben's Temporary Departure

09:23 Exploring Bitcoin Narratives

12:50 The Sound Money Narrative

19:54 Bitcoin and Criminal Activity: A Fading Narrative

26:02 The Future of Bitcoin: Freedom Money

26:50 Bitcoin vs. Central Bank Digital Currencies

28:12 Bitcoin's Energy Usage: From FUD to Green Revolution

32:06 Bitcoin Mining and Environmental Benefits

37:50 Bitcoin as Digital Gold and Strategic Reserve

48:11 Bitcoin Adoption and Political Implications

54:07 Concluding Thoughts on Bitcoin's Future

The Bitcoin Reformation Podcast and all related content, including but not limited to audio recordings, social media posts, show notes, and supplementary materials, are produced for general informational and educational purposes only. Neither Ben Haupt, David Rufner, Jared Townley nor any guests, employees, or affiliates of the Podcast are licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors, brokers, or dealers.

The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:

1. Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
2. Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument
3. May not be suitable for your individual circumstances
4. May be subject to change without notice

Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

While we approach discussions through the lens of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod teachings on stewardship, our content should not be your sole basis for making any financial or investment decisions. We strongly encourage all listeners to:

• Conduct thorough independent research
• Seek guidance from qualified financial, investment, tax, and legal professionals
• Exercise due diligence before making any investment decisions
• Consider their risk tolerance, financial circumstances, and investment objectives

By accessing our content, you acknowledge that the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast and all associated parties shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in any way connected with:

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For specific investment advice tailored to your situation, please consult with qualified professionals who can evaluate your individual circumstances.

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