I had been on hiatus for a little which I discuss in today’s podcast. Please check out our website for the Bitcoin Lake Project at www.bitcoinlake.io. Also, please make sure to follow Eliazar on Twitter and support him - @A2JUN_AJPU_bits.By Patrick C. Melder, MD

In this episode, Patrick sits down with Gerson Martinez Connect with Gerson on Twitter @gersonmartinez Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. Patrick Melder Matt Solik Patrick's new book: The Christian Case For Bitcoin Bitcoin for Churches can also be …

In this episode, Patrick sits down with DC Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 Reverend Wendy Hamilton. Connect with Wendy on Twitter @revwendy3 Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. Patrick Melder Matt Solik Patrick's new book: The Ch…

Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. Patrick Melder Matt Solik Patrick's new book: The Christian Case For Bitcoin Bitcoin for Churches can also be found on Amazon here Bitcoin Lake Follow Bitcoin Lake on Twitter @LakeBitcoin. Please consider donating…

In this episode, Patrick sits down with Greg Foss of 3iQ to talk about the ultimate macro case for bitcoin. Greg was the first high yield bond trader in Canada, and comes at bitcoin from a very math-oriented and macro perspective. He and Patrick cover some of the recent events taking place in Canada, his framework for assessing the bond market, and…

Today we get an update from Patrick about his most recent trip to Guatemala and some of the progress of the Bitcoin Lake Project. He shares with us about His meeting with the mayor of Panajachel, some of his discoveries about renewable energy, and some next steps from here with where we go with this project. Need some direction for you or for your …

Today we talk with Chris Hunter, the co-founder, and president of Galoy. Galoy develops and supports open-source software that lets communities of any type and size self-organize as a Bitcoin bank. Connect with Hunter on Twitter @btcnyc Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Please send us a message t…

Today we are talking with Hermann of Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa. Hermann has been working with youth in South Africa for almost 10 years. He teaches them life skills through surfing while providing lunches and basic hygiene. Hermann started the Bitcoin Ekasi program in August with a unique combination of payment platforms. Connect with Hermann o…

Today we meet with Lee Bratcher. Lee is the Texas Blockchain Council President, and teaches political science, blockchain concepts, and international relations at Dallas Baptist University.He sits down with us to talk about life and blockchain, and some of the exciting things taking place in this sector of decentralization. Connect with Lee on Twit…

On today’s episode we talk again with Dr. Jeff Ross. Jeff is the founder of VailShire Capital Management and newly retired from medicine. Jeff shares his thoughts about stepping away from medicine. Something both he and Patrick share in common. Jeff looks back over the last year and we discuss what he got right and what he got wrong about Bitcoin’s…

In today's episode, we talk with Josh Young the Chief Of Staff for https://newstorycharity.org. Connect with Josh at josh@newstorycharity.org Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. Patrick Melder Matt Solik Patrick's new book: The Christian Case For Bi…

Today’s episode talks about Patrick’s new book, The Christian Case for Bitcoin. As many of you are aware, Patrick is interested in exploring the intersection of the Christian faith and Bitcoin. This podcast is a result of this. The Christian Case for Bitcoin codifies this in written form. It’s an in-depth and thoughtful look at why Bitcoin matters …

Today we talk to Jessica Hodlr and her new work at PlanB Passport with Kattie the Russian. This is an essential conversation for Christians to have but seemingly awkward. For a long time, we have married our faith and politics. And with this, our patriotism. It may seem a little uncomfortable to talk about a second passport or residency in another …

Facts must inform the Christian understanding of Bitcoin and its impact on society. In this episode, we talk with Adam Moore about his recent rebuttal to an article by Greg Phelan in the Gospel Coalition: Should a Christian invest in Bitcoin. Adam's rebuttal was published in Bitcoin Magazine. Patrick talks with Adam about his rebuttal and the broad…

On today’s episode Patrick talks with Director of Bitcoin Beach Mike Peterson about some of the biblical themes of what he has been working on in El Zonte along with using Bitcoin on the mission field for the church at large. Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Send us a message to start a conversa…

On today’s episode Patrick talks with Cargo Harrison about his world record walk from the tip of South America to the top of North America, along with the camaraderie he has found in a Bitcoin community. Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We’d love to talk. Send us a message to start a conversation. Patrick Melder M…

For this week’s episode I thought it would be a good idea to put together a montage of interviews of plebs and others to give thanks for Bitcoin and for the blessings we have as we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US later this week. If you would like to orange pill your church or Christian organization, I’m here to help. Please contact me to dis…

On today’s episode we talk with Texas Slim. Slim is a 7th generation Texan. He has a passion for Texas and the culture that it defines. We talk about his fascinating journey from growing up in a small town in the pan handle of Texas to working within the telecommunications industry. His roots and his independent spirit finally led him down the Bitc…

On today’s episode we talk with Gigi. Gigi is a Bitcoin developer and broad thinker all things Bitcoin. Gigi’s foundational work 21 Lessons is now a book. Gigi is currently working on another book: 21 ways. I was honored to have this discussion with Gigi. His writings have had a profound impact on me and my writings. We went way down the Bitcoin an…

On today’s episode we talk with Natalie Brunell is a journalist and educator based in Los Angeles who hosts the Coin Stories and Career Stories Podcasts on Apple, Google Play and Spotify. Natalie is a first generation immigrant who quickly understood the value proposition of Bitcoin. Natalie is passionate about recruiting more women into the Bitcoi…

On today’s episode we talk with Addison Tweddy. Addison is a full-time missionary working to reach kids on college campuses with the Gospel. Addison has pioneered new outreaches around the world in Poland, Peru, South Africa, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, and Columbia. Addision is a comedian and performed in front of live audiences for many ye…

On today’s episode we talk with Agust Olafsson. Agust is a software developer and missionary in Iceland. This was a really great conversation discussing reaching a tough secular society and how Bitcoin can help. We discuss the church, missions and Bitcoin. Agust has an active ministry using Bitcoin to introduce a Christian worldview. We also discus…

On today’s episode we talk with Denver Bitcoin, Adam O about O&G flaring and using the wasted energy from wells. We talk about the innovation this is bringing to the O&G industry as one of the greatest innovations in the last twenty years. We discuss the education and adoption process and the role that large companies and state actors will play in …

On today’s episode we talk with Blake Bradley. Blake lives in the Toronto area and has paved the way for his church to start accepting Bitcoin. But beyond accepting Bitcoin as a tithe, Blake has a vision for what Bitcoin can do for the Church. We discuss common Christian objections to Bitcoin and the importance of making the moral case for Bitcoin …

On today’s episode we talk with Dr. Jeff Ross. Jeff is the founder of VailShire Capital Management. Jeff and I discuss our careers in medicine and how we each found a path out. We discuss Bitcoin and Jeff discusses the types of assets he manages. We also had a great discussion about the role that Bitcoin can play in the Church and in the lives of b…

On today’s episode we talk with the team at IBEX Mercado in Guatemala and Gregg Foss. In this discussion we get into the inner workings of IBEX’s role in implementing Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. We grade the performance and the implications of wider adoption in the region. We get a hint at the next country that will plan to adopt Bitcoin. Greg…

On today’s episode we talk with Lance Hancock @Bitcoin_Bible. Lance is an Anglican priest in the Boise Idaho area. We have a fascinating discussion about the history of the Anglican church in America, Post-millennialism and the role Bitcoin might play in a Great Awakening. Please consider sending some sats to Lance: bc1q29jap60dc8tqnd9csf670qw55sek…

On today’s episode we talk with Simon, William, and David of Bitcoin and the Bible Podcast. In this interesting episode, we discuss how we came to starting Christian based Bitcoin Podcasts. Simon, William, and David’s podcast systematically covers Biblical principles associated with Bitcoin. And like Bitcoin’s multi-layered technology, there are ma…

On today’s episode we talk with @BitcoinPlebsPod/Truman.hodl. Truman is a young man studying economics in college. Truman hosts a podcast which is how we first met. In this episode we discuss Truman’s Mormon upbringing and his separation from the church. We discuss Christianity and his discovery of Bitcoin. This is a personal and intimate discussio…

On today’s episode we talk with Pastor Parabolic Bojan Jancic. Bojan is the pastor of CityLight Church in New York City. In this really interesting episode, we talk about Bojan’s successful speculative attack with the use of the church’s treasury. We talk about the process to get this approved with his board and the amazing outcome from being a bol…

On today’s episode, we talk with Tim McElroy. Tim is a second-generation farmer from Canada. We discuss his family’s work which lead him to regenerative farming. This was a fascinating discussion about the history of agriculture and farming North America and the involvement of the industrial agricultural complex that has increasingly affected farmi…

On today’s episode we talk with Professor Peter St. Osange. Peter is an economics professor at the heritage foundation. Peter is a frequent contributor to Coindesk and the Wall Street Journal, and he’s a fellow at the Mises Institute. In this episode we discuss the fundamental differences between Keynesian and Austrian economics, the concept of hoa…

On today’s episode, we talk with Jim Crider. Jim is the owner of Intentional Living Financial Planning. Jim explains his unique approach to financial planning and his integration of Bitcoin into his client’s portfolios. Jim is unique among financial planners in that he believes in the fundamental asymmetric opportunity Bitcoin offers his clients. J…

On today’s episode, we talk with Mario Aguiluz. Mario is the VP of sales for IBEX MERCADO. A Bitcoin payments and exchange platform based in Guatemala. IBEX is on the front line of helping with Bitcoin payment integrations ahead of El Salvador’s go live date of Sep 7th with Bitcoin as legal tender. Mario lives in Guatemala. We discuss the challenge…

On today’s episode, we talk with Jimmy Song. A Bitcoin Core Contributor and former VP of Engineering for Armory. He caught the Bitcoin bug back in 2011 and has contributed to Bitcoin open-source projects since 2013. He’s a contributor to CoinDesk and has a popular Bitcoin blog. Jimmy hosts the Bitcoin Fixes This podcast. He’s been teaching blockcha…

On today’s episode, we talk with Chimbera of Bitcoin Beach. Most of us have heard about Bitcoin Beach, but we go behind the scenes and talk about hope for the community and what Bitcoin can do for El Salvador. Chimbera exudes tremendous pride for what his country is doing with Bitcoin. We get personal as we talk about Chimbera and his childhood and…

On today’s episode, we talk with @ @jmbushwrites. You may know Jordan as one of the co-authors of Thank God for Bitcoin. Jordan is also the pastor of a church in South America. We discuss his journey to find Bitcoin. His ministry, the book, and the role that Christians should play in the Bitcoin future. This was a fantastic discussion. I know that …

On today’s episode, we talk with Vijay Boyapati author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin. Vijay worked for a small startup called Google before leaving to help support Ron Paul’s Presidential Campaign in the 2008. Vijay was introduced to Bitcoin in 2011 and has been a student of it since then. His seminal essay “The Bullish Case for Bitcoin” is a mus…

On today’s episode, we talk with @Pastorcoin. A young pastor with a church plant in Canada. We talk about Pastor Coin’s Bitcoin journey, the lockdowns in Canada and how this has affected his church. We discuss Bitcoin’s role in the church and it’s use on the mission field. Pastor Coin is on a mission to orange pill his congregation and other pastor…

On today’s episode we talk with @ChristianHODLrs (Onward Christian HODLers). Onward is on mission with God in the UK ministering to the economically depressed in Northern England. Onward studied law at Oxford University and worked with the Home Office to help immigrants and refugees obtain asylum and social services. In this fantastic discussion, w…

In this fantastic discussion, we learn about Tomer Strolight’s upbringing, and his philosophical beliefs as a militant atheist. Ultimately these led him to a dark time in his life but has a newfound faith in Christianity. We talk about this journey. And of course, we talk about Bitcoin. I loved this discussion. I hope you do as well. Our Sponsors: …

The trailer for the Mission Bitcoin Podcast where we will focus on exploring the relationships between the truths of Bitcoin and the truths of the Gospel. Introduction of the show Host bio Mission of the showBy Patrick C. Melder, MD