In this episode of The Block Reward, Host Scott Dedels dives into a thought-provoking discussion with special guest, Pastor Alin Armstrong or Pastor Coin. Join them as they intertwine biblical teachings with the revolutionary concept of Bitcoin, exploring the societal impact of money devaluation, the rise of porn, and the correlation between financial insecurity and destructive behaviours. Discover Pastor Alin's unique insights on the morality of taxation, biblical warnings about human kings, and the fundamental choice between serving God or money. With a fresh perspective on money, morals, and purpose, this episode challenges conventional beliefs and sparks a dialogue on reshaping our financial and moral frameworks.

Alin Armstrong is a church planter from Canada. He earned a diploma in Pastoral Theology from Vanguard College in Edmonton Alberta. He planted Life-Giver Church in 2016 with the North American Mission Board. Alin is passionate about the transformative power of the Word of God for all of life, including economics.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Bitcoin and biblical teachings.
• Financial insecurity and destructive behaviours.
• Fiat money's impact.
• Taxation in a biblical context.

Timestamps:

08:26 God wants fair, honest money like Bitcoin.

11:16 Genesis fiat is like a royal decree.

19:12 Beware of human kings and taxation.

26:40 Jesus' teachings on serving masters.

35:48 Trading time for increasingly worthless money is common.

37:21 Dopamine seeking behaviour in late-stage fiat culture.

46:01 Focus on becoming the man you want to be.

50:23 Sexual desire is God-given energy to build civilization.

Guest Socials

Pastor Coin | X (formerly known as Twitter)

The Bible and Bitcoin | Website

Slaying the Beast Online Course | Website