Sentiment is at an all-time low, and if you're new to Bitcoin, it probably feels like everything is falling apart. Steve is going to answer one of the most common questions he's been hearing: can Bitcoin just be... turned off? The short answer is no. But the *why* behind that answer is what actually makes Bitcoin worth understanding.

Steve walks through two foundational ideas — the ledger and the blockchain — and then breaks down the seven core characteristics that make Bitcoin work the way it does. No hype, no "number go up" talk. Just a plain explanation of why Bitcoin is designed to be something no single person, company, or government can shut down.

There's also a personal note in here that longtime listeners will appreciate — these same characteristics echo something much older than cryptocurrency. Come for the Bitcoin education, stay for the unexpected connection.

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The HodlBoomer Podcast is for seekers—those of us discovering Bitcoin later in life while seeking a tighter relationship with God and wiser stewardship of our resources. After 14 episodes, it's time to share who we really are. I'm just a guy with thoughts I believe will benefit you, not a professional podcaster. For decades, I chased money and defined myself by earnings and status. That all changed on January 21, 2022, when I was "managed out" and my faith was tested. Through failure, I learned that God comes first, family second, and money third. Bitcoin, as the world's first truly honest money, offers a way to live in congruence with faith—using money without being used by it. It's decentralized, scarce (only 21 million), trustless, and permissionless. Sound money aligns with stewardship principles, helping us provide for our families without letting money drive a wedge between Christ and daily life. Join me as we explore this journey together.

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The Federal Reserve was not built to prosper us—it was built to enslave us. In this finale of our Creature From Jekyll Island series, we walk through G. Edward Griffin's "Time Travel to the Future" section, covering three critical chapters: Doomsday Mechanisms, A Pessimistic Scenario, and A Realistic Scenario. When Griffin wrote this book, our national debt was $5.8 trillion. Today it's $39.2 trillion. The system is broken, but there is hope. Bitcoin offers a path out—a way to stop funding endless wars and engage in honest trade. As Christians called to stewardship, we don't have to live in fear of where the world is going. Understanding sound money helps us choose freedom over slavery and extend that opportunity to others.

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What do you believe about money, and why? In this episode, we explore 4 central banks that shaped American monetary history—with zero accountability to the people. From the Bank of North America in 1781 to the Federal Reserve in 1913, we follow the same pattern repeating: create money, boom-bust cycles, confiscation of wealth. We'll finish sections IV and V of "The Creature from Jekyll Island," uncovering the lost treasure map of sound money the Founding Fathers gave us—and how we abandoned it. If we don't learn history's lessons, we're bound to repeat them. No hype, no jargon—just honest conversation about honest money.

Perfect for Boomers and anyone seeking truth about our monetary system through a Christian stewardship lens.

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The New Alchemy reveals how creating money from nothing makes perpetual war possible. In this solo episode, Steve walks through Section 3 of G. Edward Griffin's "The Creature From Jekyll Island," connecting historical patterns of war financing to today's headlines. You'll discover the Rothschild Formula that converts war into debt and debt back into war, learn how JP Morgan's WWI loans required America's entry into the conflict, and understand the surprising Wall Street role in funding the Russian Revolution. This isn't conspiracy theory—it's documented history that helps explain why wars cost billions we never seem to have for schools or bridges. When you understand how fiat money enables endless conflict, Bitcoin's fixed supply takes on new meaning as honest money that can't be printed for war. No jargon, no hype—just clear thinking for Seekers who found Bitcoin later in life.

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Money explained simply: understanding how the Federal Reserve manipulates the American dollar. In this episode, Steve walks through chapters 7-10 of "The Creature From Jekyll Island," breaking down the Fed's "secret science" and the Mandrake Mechanism in plain language. Learn why the dollar has no intrinsic value, how fiat money differs from sound money backed by precious metals, and what "fools gold" really means for your savings. No jargon, no hype—just honest conversation about honest money through a stewardship lens. Perfect for Boomers and anyone discovering Bitcoin later in life. Next episode: "The New Alchemy: War and Lead Into Gold."

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Most people think the Federal Reserve is a government agency. It isn't — and the story of what it actually is may be the most important thing you learn about money.

In EP009, Steve begins a multi-part series summarizing G. Edward Griffin's landmark book, The Creature from Jekyll Island — written in 1994 and more relevant today than ever. We cover Section 1: six chapters that reveal who created the Federal Reserve, why they did it in secret, and what it means for your money and your family's future.

This is for Seekers — people who found Bitcoin later in life and are still piecing together the bigger picture. No hype. No jargon. Just honest conversation about honest money.

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When people say they're 'investing in Bitcoin,' they're often assuming they'll one day sell it back for dollars. But what if that's the wrong frame entirely?

In this solo episode, Steve breaks down why fiat currency isn't neutral, how the Cantillon Effect quietly shifts wealth toward those closest to the money printer, and why Bitcoin isn't a trade to exit — it's a standard to live by.

You'll learn:

• Why 'invest in Bitcoin' may be the wrong question

• What the Cantillon Effect is and why it matters

• What building on a Bitcoin standard actually looks like

• Why starting small still matters — and how to begin

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Quantum computing headlines are back — and this time there's a new twist: a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP 361) published in April 2026 could make some Bitcoin permanently unspendable if owners miss a migration deadline.

In this episode, Steve and Greg break down what quantum computing actually is, how far away a real threat is, what BIP 361 proposes and why it matters, and — most importantly — what you can do right now to protect your stack.

You'll learn:

• Why your Bitcoin address type affects your quantum exposure

• Why never reusing addresses matters more than ever

• Why BIP 361 crosses a line Bitcoin has never crossed before

• The stewardship question every Seeker should be able to answer

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What makes money truly sound — and is Bitcoin the real deal?

In Episode 6, Steve and Greg walk through the six characteristics that define sound money: scarcity, durability, divisibility, portability, fungibility, and resistance to counterfeiting. Then they make the case for why Bitcoin is the only non-centralised sound money in existence today.

Then they turn to something practical: the Fold App. If you want to start accumulating Bitcoin through your everyday spending — groceries, coffee, gift cards — Fold is one way to do it. But is it worth it? Steve and Greg give you the honest answer, including the pros, the cons, and who it's actually a good fit for.

Whether you're just starting to explore Bitcoin or you've been stacking for a while, this episode gives you both the foundation and a practical tool to move forward.

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