057 Problem of Lacking Trust

<p>Have a question or comment for us? Email us at <a href="mailto:bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com">⁠bitcoinreformationpodcast@gmail.com⁠</a></p><p>Welcome back to the Bitcoin Reformation Podcast—this week it’s two pastors as we share life updates and then dig into the biblical theme of trust. We explore how Scripture calls us to trust in the Lord—not as a “naked command,” but grounded in God’s proven track record as Creator and Redeemer (Proverbs 3, Psalms, Jeremiah 17, Exodus 20). From there we contrast trusting God with how modern society increasingly entrusts government and institutions with more authority than Scripture assigns (Romans 13, 1 Peter 2), noting how trust erodes when broken people overreach. We then connect trust to money, contrasting gold-backed currency with today’s “full faith and credit” fiat system, arguing inflation exposes the costs of forced trust. We explain why Bitcoin, while not an idol, can reduce the need to trust fallible rulers by constraining money creation.</p><p>07:19 Biblical Trust and Gods Track Record</p><p>12:33 Why Trust Is Not a Naked Command</p><p>19:13 Katrina Rescue Illustration of Amen</p><p>23:09 Trust God Not Princes Government Role</p><p>23:59 What We Expect Government to Do</p><p>27:49 Biblical Limits of Government Power</p><p>29:24 Family as Authority</p><p>31:53 Government and Trust</p><p>38:08 Trust Collapse Everywhere</p><p>44:01 Gold to Fiat Dollars</p><p>54:04 Bitcoin as Constraint</p><p>57:00 Trust God Not Money</p><p>The Bitcoin Reformation Podcast and all related content, including but not limited to audio recordings, social media posts, show notes, and supplementary materials, are produced for general informational and educational purposes only. Neither Ben Haupt, David Rufner, Jared Townley nor any guests, employees, or affiliates of the Podcast are licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors, brokers, or dealers.</p><p>The views, information, and opinions expressed in this Podcast:</p><ol><li>Do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice</li><li>Are not an offer to buy or sell any cryptocurrency, security, or financial instrument</li><li>May not be suitable for your individual circumstances</li><li>May be subject to change without notice</li></ol><p>Past performance of any asset, including but not limited to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, and you may lose all or part of your investment.</p><p