Resources
We believe at Acts 10 that God gave us the amazing gift of brains to learn and discern what is good and right. Bitcoin is a tool that we believe can solve many of the problems that are limiting Christians today - like debt and inflation. But don’t just take our word for it! Do your own research.
To give you a head start (and for full transparency) - here are some of the resources we used along the way.
Please proceed with caution: This content is massively helpful in understanding the positive impact Bitcoin can have on communities. However, as these were not created by Christians and for Christians, some of these may not be family-friendly. Always watch, read, and listen to resources yourself before playing them for or around children. Acts10 is currently in the process of developing an online curriculum purely for the young learners in our lives!
Videos to Simplify Bitcoin:
Sites We Recommend »
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Thank God for Bitcoin
TGFB (created by Jordan Bush) hosts a podcast and a conference, helping to connect Christians around the world as they learn how to use Bitcoin to spread the gospel.
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Magnalia
Developed by Jim McAndrew and Tim Fox, this organization uses a video podcast series to help Christians decide, based on Scripture, theology, and church history, whether or not Bitcoin is a theologically sound tool for the church to use to glorify God.
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Bitcoin.org
If you are a techie or economist, we recommend you do a deep dive into the white paper and project yourself! If you are neither of those things but have extra time to research, this is a great place for you to start too.
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Hello Bitcoin
Beginner friendly videos, podcasts, books, chat rooms, and other resources
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Acts 10 Online Course
Coming soon!
Reading We Recommend
The Basics
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Basic understanding of Bitcoin - easy read.
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Read this to learn how Bitcoin can be used to positively impact those in need.
https://alexgladstein.com/2023/06/04/check-your-financial-privilege/
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Article by Jesse Veenstra at In All Things
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Article by Dave McTavish at Summit
Just a Little Deeper
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This book is separated into essays that go deeper then 21 Lessons. Parker’s essays explore key questions like “Is Bitcoin Volatile?” And “Does Bitcoin Use too Much Energy?”
https://nakamotoinstitute.org/library/gradually-then-suddenly/ Free online
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Helpful for understanding how our current system may need tools to help it. Some people believe it needs to be totally re-done. Regardless, between inflation and currency exchange, it is helpful to have a tool to keep doing good work.
Check out her video on Bitcoin here: https://youtu.be/jk_HWmmwiAs?si=meH_MEpAfj2KhzAv
Learn more about Lyn’s work and buy her book here: https://www.lynalden.com/
This video breakdown helps distill some of the more complex points she makes:
For the Curious
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Deeper answers for objections to Bitcoin and a helpful crash course on economics and finance.
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An even deeper dive into our current financial system if you want to understand how we got to the place where we need a tool to fight against inflation and high currency exchange fees.
https://saifedean.com/tfs -Also available as a course