Is There a Biblical Basis for Bitcoin? (Interview w/ Jimmy Song)
On this episode, Jimmy Song explains how his Christian worldview has led him to embrace a bitcoin-based financial system.
Questions explored in this episode:
- Is there a biblical basis for bitcoin?
- Are there moral characteristics of money itself … or just what we do with money?
- Why does Jimmy believe “bitcoin is a system that turns our individual sinfulness into our economic salvation?”
- What system of taxation is compatible with a bitcoin-based financial system?
About the guest:
Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin Educator, Developer and Entrepreneur. Jimmy is the author of Programming Bitcoin, The Little Bitcoin Book, and his latest book, Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money. In addition, he’s a Bitcoin Fellow at Blockchain Capital, a lecturer at the University of Texas, a speaker at Bitcoin conferences, an avid open-source contributor, mostly in Bitcoin, and the instructor of a 2-day workshop for programmers, Programming Blockchain.
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Darren Shearer
Darren Shearer is the host of the Theology of Business Podcast and director of the Theology of Business Institute. He is the author of "The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses the World," "The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business," and "Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World." Darren is also the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media (www.HighBridgeBooks.com / www.HighBridgeMedia.com), which helps Christ-centered authors build a legacy by crafting and publishing messages and stories that glorify God in all spheres of culture.
