Alin Armstrong (aka Pastor Coin) is a church planter and author of The Bible and Bitcoin and Render to God. He blends theology with hard economics to challenge the morality of the fiat system.› https://x.com/pastorcoinPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Divine vs. Carnal Fiat: A Spiritual Perspective07:34 - The Corruption of Fiat Money15:11 - The Impact of Sound Money on Society18:12 - Taxation and the Concept of Theft30:33 - Usury and Modern Debt Slavery33:43 - The Burden of Debt in Churches35:47 - Opting Out of the Debt Cycle36:27 - Historical Perspectives on Money41:32 - Self-Custody as a Spiritual Discipline46:04 - Ownership and Freedom54:25 - Finding Purpose Beyond Materialism01:00:12 - The Search for Truthℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Alain Armstrong explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and Bitcoin. They discuss the nature of creation, the implications of fiat money, and how sound money can lead to a more moral society. Armstrong emphasizes the spiritual corruption associated with fiat currency and taxation, while advocating for Bitcoin as a means to opt out of the debt cycle. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody, ownership, and the pursuit of truth as a core value in life.