Bitcoin, Family Economy, and Financial Sovereignty with Jordan Bush

Nathan sits down with Jordan Bush to discuss Bitcoin from a Christian perspective, currency debasement, ethical investing, and financial sovereignty for families.

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About This Episode

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Jordan Bush (@jmbushwrites), founder of Thank God for Bitcoin (TGFB Media), to discuss Bitcoin from a Christian perspective. Jordan shares his journey from missionary work in Uruguay to becoming a leading voice in the Christian Bitcoin space. The conversation covers currency debasement, ethical investing, practical Bitcoin adoption for churches and families, and how Christians can build financial sovereignty. Jordan also discusses his work helping churches, nonprofits, and families understand Bitcoin's non-intuitive benefits beyond "getting rich quickly." This is a deep dive into money, faith, and preparing your family for an uncertain economic future.

Connect with Jordan Bush

• Website: TGFB.com
• Twitter: @jmbushwrites
• Podcast: Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast

Jordan's Books

• Thank God for Bitcoin (2nd edition releasing soon)
• The Orange Umbrella (Children's book – available for pre-order)
• Gospel-focused Bitcoin resources

Resources Mentioned

• Cash App – Custodial Bitcoin wallet (easy for beginners)
• Blue Wallet – Non-custodial hot wallet (recommended for self-custody)
• Cold Card – Hardware wallet for long-term savings
• Start Nine – Private server solutions for Lightning nodes
• River.com – Bitcoin-only exchange (1% fees)
• AZTeco – Bitcoin vouchers (non-KYC option)
• Square/Block – Bitcoin payment processing for merchants
• Lightning Network – Second layer for fast, cheap Bitcoin transactions
• Modello – Steel seed phrase storage device

Books Referenced

• The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
• Thank God for Bitcoin by Jordan Bush and co-authors

Outline with Timestamps

• 00:00:00 – Introduction and Jordan's Background
• 00:06:00 – Discovering the Currency Problem
• 00:08:00 – The Path to Bitcoin
• 00:12:00 – Going All In on Bitcoin
• 00:19:00 – Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Why Bitcoin is Different
• 00:24:00 – Learning from Others and Making Decisions
• 00:26:00 – Historical Perspective on Money
• 00:32:00 – Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin
• 00:37:00 – The Canadian Trucker Protest Case Study
• 00:40:00 – Practical Bitcoin for Churches
• 00:43:00 – Square, Cash App, and Lightning Network
• 00:49:00 – Bitcoin as Money: The Maturity Process
• 00:56:00 – Addressing Volatility Concerns
• 01:04:00 – Bitcoin for Minors and Families
• 01:09:00 – KYC vs. Non-KYC Bitcoin
• 01:15:00 – Fees, Trading, and Long-Term Strategy
• 01:19:00 – The Greatest Time to Be Alive
• 01:20:00 – Where to Find Jordan and His Work