BTC195: Making THE Bitcoin Movie w/ Kelly and Brian Estes (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode, we sit down with Brian and Kelly Estes to discuss their newly released documentary, "God Bless Bitcoin." The conversation covers the overwhelming positive response to the film, the inspiration behind its creation, and how it addresses the intersection of faith and finance. We also explore the challenges they faced during production, the impact they hope the film will have, and their future projects. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or new to the space, this episode offers valuable insights into why Bitcoin is more than just a financial tool. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:37 - What inspired Brian and Kelly Estes to create "God Bless Bitcoin" and the moment that sparked the project. 15:00 - The flaws of the current fiat monetary system and its connections to the military-industrial complex. 17:39 - How the film connects the themes of faith and finance, and why this intersection is crucial to understanding Bitcoin's role in society. 22:18 - Why Bitcoin is portrayed as a moral and ethical form of money in the film, and the broader implications of this perspective. 24:23 - How different faith traditions view Bitcoin and the resistance encountered by religious groups regarding its moral framing. 27:34 - The challenges faced during the production of the documentary and how the filmmakers selected their diverse group of interviewees. 32:47 - The impact "God Bless Bitcoin" is expected to have on both the Bitcoin community and the general public. 34:28 - Future projects and goals for Brian and Kelly Estes, and how listeners can support the mission of "God Bless Bitcoin." Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Link to the movie: God Bless Bitcoin. Additional Information about the movie. Brian's X (Twitter) Account. Kelly's X (Twitter) Account. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Daloopa The Bitcoin Way American Express Found Vacasa Onramp Facet SimpleMining Public Fundrise USPS AT&T Shopify Fundrise HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm