Bitcoin Reformation Podcast

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠Welcome back to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast. This week, we explore how the Stanford marshmallow experiment helps us think about saving and ultimately, Bitcoin. We talk about delayed gratification, saving, and how inflation can move financial “finish lines” (like housing and building costs), encouraging spending...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠Virtue Politics, Soulcraft vs. Statecraft, and Why Bitcoin Persuades Without Coercion | Bitcoin Reformation PodcastWe welcome Ben Haupt back to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast (with Jared absent) and catch up on family and ministry life before turning to church and cultural questions. Ben addresses recent accusatio...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Visit  sovana.io 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 compute...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 h...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 st...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 la...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Find the image here:  https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/shotki/fidelity_compares_gold_vs_btc_vs_fiat_based_on/ 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. Usi...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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, an...

Find the rest of the video here:  https://youtu.be/6TODpeuDZ8w Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 l...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 typi...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ 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 ene...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Join Ben Haupt, David Ruffner, and Jared Townley in this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast as they dive deep into the concept of energy-backed money. Exploring the thoughts of historical figures like Nikola Tesla and Henry Ford, and linking them to contemporary ideas from Elon Musk, the discussion center...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Join David and Jared on this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast, where they dive into the current state of Bitcoin's price and the impact of recent downturns. Listen as they provide personal updates, discuss the fundamentals of Bitcoin, and reflect on how faith in Jesus Christ guides them through fina...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Join three Lutheran pastors in this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation podcast as they delve into the current state of bitcoin adoption and market trends. Discussing insights from adoption curves, recent Bitcoin statistics, and real-life examples, this episode explores the tipping point for Bitcoin going mainstre...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ In this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation podcast, hosts Ben Haupt, David Rufner, and Jared Townley dive into the personal stories of everyday people getting into Bitcoin. From handling family crises to exploring investment strategies for retirees, they share experiences that highlight Bitcoin as a secure and pr...

Read Gladstein’s Article here:  https://muse.jhu.edu/article/970346 Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  ⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Join Lutheran pastors Ben, Jared, and David as they dive into the significant and often overlooked benefits of Bitcoin, especially for global ministry and non-profits. In this episode, they discuss Alex Gladstein's article 'Why Bitcoin Is...

View the report here:  https://river.com/learn/files/river-business-report-2025.pdf Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join the Bitcoin Reformation podcast as hosts Ben Haupt, David Rufner, and Jared Townley delve into a recent report from  River.com  about the increasing trend of businesses and non-profits adopting Bitcoin. They discuss strategical...

View the report here:  https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/static.bitwiseinvestments.com/Research/Bitwise-Bitcoin-Long-Term-Capital-Market-Assumptions-2025.pdf Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join Ben Haupt, David Rufner, and Jared Townley on the Bitcoin Reformation podcast as they explore a compelling new report from Bitwise Investments on Bitcoi...

033 What We’ve Learned in a Year of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join Lutheran pastors Ben Haupt, Jared Townley, and David Ruffner as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Bitcoin Reformation podcast. This special episode covers reflections on their journey, personal life updates, and a deep dive into t...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join two Lutheran pastors as they delve into the concept of money as a form of communication and how our current monetary system is riddled with confusion and complexity. David and Jared relate personal anecdotes and explore Biblical perspectives on honest scales, while contrasting it with the clear, fixed, and acco...

Visit  hope.com Watch last episode here:  https://youtu.be/YFbG-VF2yKE Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join two Lutheran pastors for this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast as they explore how Bitcoin provides hope and a solid financial future for Christians. Reflecting on a previous conversation with Trevor Sutton about technology and fa...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join Ben Haupt, Jared Townley, and special guest Trevor Sutton on this insightful episode of the Bitcoin Reformation podcast. We delve into the fascinating intersection of faith and technology as we discuss Trevor Sutton's book, 'Redeeming Technology: A Christian Approach to Healthy Digital Habits.' Listen to the t...

Have a question or comment for us? Email us at  bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com Join two pastors, David Rufner and Jared Townley from the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast as they tackle the common fears and misconceptions around investing in Bitcoin. With one pastor adjusting to life with a newborn and another sharing personal experiences, they delve into whether it's ever 'too late' to...

Spreadsheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lKC1GI6coDUfD-N2w2KayPBdhCL0OAybykmgLnfWRbg/edit?usp=sharingReach out! Email us at bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.comIn this episode of the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast, hosts Ben and Jared take you on a detailed, visual journey through a custom-designed Bitcoin tracking spreadsheet. Learn how to manage your Bitcoin investments with precisi...