Bitcoin Reformation Podcast

About Bitcoin Reformation Podcast

Welcome to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast. We're three pastors who love the Gospel, the Reformation, and Bitcoin. We want to invite you into a conversation with us. We're not financial advisors, and nothing that we say on this show should be taken as financial advice. We don't promise any kind of returns even if we speculate about them. We simply want to study this new technology of Bitcoin alongside of you, invite you into the conversation, and welcome you into how we're thinking about it as we ourselves study Bitcoin.

Publisher

David Rufner, Jared Townley, Ben Haupt

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   058 More Important Than Bitcoin… Guest Joe Consorti

   Have a question or comment for us? Email us at ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ (mailto:bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com) On this very special episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast, we welcome YouTube Creator and global macro analyst Joe Consorti to discuss his Bitcoin story and the intersection of his faith, family, and money. While many know Joe from his content on his YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@JoeConsorti (https://www.youtube.com/@JoeConsorti)) Joe shares what sits at the heart of all he does and is the most central hope he has for the future in his faith. We talked about his journey in Bitcoin but also about his faith, family, and the intersection of all three. We answer questions about how Christians should think about Bitcoin as well questions about if there was a Biblical money what it would look like. 01:01 Joe’s Bitcoin Origin Story 03:35 From Price Hype to Principles 08:45 Faith Family and Priorities 15:10 Bitcoin as Biblical Money 22:45 First Importance and Mission Creep 25:24 Graceful Witness in a Mocking World 29:56 Truth Seeking Bridge 34:24 Proof of Work Parallels 44:16 Provision Family and Hard Mode 47:10 Fiat Everything and Hope 50:30 YouTube Style and Macro Work 55:21 Audience Feedback and Calling 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: Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument May not be suitable for your individual circumstances 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: Your use of or reliance on information from the Podcast Any investment decisions you make based on Podcast content Any errors or omissions in the content For specific investment advice tailored to your situation, please consult with qualified professionals who can evaluate your individual circumstances. Keywords: #lutheran #bitcoin #pastor #finance #ChristianFinance #BitcoinReformation #Reformation #ThinkOfBitcoin #BetterMoneyBetterWorld #FixTheMoney #BTC

2. 

   23 Sept 2026

   057 Problem of Lacking Trust

   Have a question or comment for us? Email us at ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ (mailto:bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com) Welcome back to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast—this week it’s two pastors as we share life updates and then dig into the biblical theme of trust. We explore how Scripture calls us to trust in the Lord—not as a “naked command,” but grounded in God’s proven track record as Creator and Redeemer (Proverbs 3, Psalms, Jeremiah 17, Exodus 20). From there we contrast trusting God with how modern society increasingly entrusts government and institutions with more authority than Scripture assigns (Romans 13, 1 Peter 2), noting how trust erodes when broken people overreach. We then connect trust to money, contrasting gold-backed currency with today’s “full faith and credit” fiat system, arguing inflation exposes the costs of forced trust. We explain why Bitcoin, while not an idol, can reduce the need to trust fallible rulers by constraining money creation. 07:19 Biblical Trust and Gods Track Record 12:33 Why Trust Is Not a Naked Command 19:13 Katrina Rescue Illustration of Amen 23:09 Trust God Not Princes Government Role 23:59 What We Expect Government to Do 27:49 Biblical Limits of Government Power 29:24 Family as Authority 31:53 Government and Trust 38:08 Trust Collapse Everywhere 44:01 Gold to Fiat Dollars 54:04 Bitcoin as Constraint 57:00 Trust God Not Money 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: Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument May not be suitable for your individual circumstances 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: Your use of or reliance on information from the Podcast Any investment decisions you make based on Podcast content Any errors or omissions in the content For specific investment advice tailored to your situation, please consult with qualified professionals who can evaluate your individual circumstances. Keywords: #lutheran #bitcoin #pastor #finance #ChristianFinance #BitcoinReformation #Reformation #ThinkOfBitcoin #BetterMoneyBetterWorld #FixTheMoney #BTC

3. 

   9 Sept 2026

   056 The Spiritual Mystery of Entropy

   Have a question or comment for us? Email us at ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ (mailto:bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com) We welcome listeners back to the Bitcoin Reformation podcast and introduce the concept of entropy—how ordered things trend toward disorder and how “randomness” becomes crucial for security. After brief family and life updates, we explain entropy through examples like rust, aging, and shuffling cards, then connect it to Bitcoin by describing how private keys/seed phrases function like extremely strong passwords based on SHA-256-scale randomness. We discuss a July 30, 2026 vulnerability affecting certain older ColdCard wallets that generated keys from a much smaller subset of possibilities, enabling AI-assisted scanning that emptied about 1,000 wallets for roughly 1,800 BTC. We clarify what cold storage wallets do, compare single-signature and multisig setups, note custody tradeoffs (including ETFs/exchanges), and recommend separating seed generation from devices (e.g., dice). We then reflect theologically on entropy, God’s knowledge, creation, death, and Christ’s saving work. 04:54 Entropy Explained Simply 07:24 From Cards to Bitcoin 08:22 Cold Wallet Vulnerability 11:15 Why Entropy Secures Keys 17:39 Cold Storage Basics 20:18 Single vs Multisig Risk 24:19 ColdCard Fallout and Lessons 26:48 How Entropy Was Reduced 28:06 Dust Speck Comparison 29:03 Should You Still Self Custody 35:49 Custody Options Tradeoffs 39:03 Multisig Security Upgrade 42:21 Why Bitcoin Scarcity Matters 44:11 Entropy Meets Theology 50:23 Limits Scarcity and Faith 54:17 Devotional Wrap and Hope 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: Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument May not be suitable for your individual circumstances 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: Your use of or reliance on information from the Podcast Any investment decisions you make based on Podcast content Any errors or omissions in the content For specific investment advice tailored to your situation, please consult with qualified professionals who can evaluate your individual circumstances. Keywords: #lutheran #bitcoin #pastor #finance #ChristianFinance #BitcoinReformation #Reformation #ThinkOfBitcoin #BetterMoneyBetterWorld #FixTheMoney #BTC

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