
Episode #47
Can Christians Invest in Bitcoin? | Former AWS Blockchain Leader Jeff Hasselman Explains
Is Bitcoin compatible with biblical stewardship? Can Christians invest in cryptocurrency without compromising their faith? In this episode of Prophets to the Profits, hosts Albert Alexander and Steve Krentz sit down with Jeff Hasselman, founder of Kingdom Bitcoin and former Head of Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 at Amazon Web Services (AWS).Jeff shares how he built AWS's blockchain business into a multi-billion-dollar global division before launching Kingdom Bitcoin, a faith-driven platform helping Christians understand Bitcoin through the lens of biblical stewardship, honest money, and long-term responsibility.Together, they explore the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, how Christians should think about investing, the dangers of speculation, inflation, money printing, biblical principles of wealth, and why stewardship—not getting rich—is at the heart of the conversation.Whether you're completely new to Bitcoin or have been following crypto for years, this episode offers a thoughtful, faith-centered perspective on one of today's most talked-about financial topics.About Jeff HasselmanJeff Hasselman is the founder of Kingdom Bitcoin and 926 Ventures. He previously founded and led Amazon Web Services' Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3 business, helping many of the world's leading blockchain companies scale globally. Today, Jeff advises founders, investors, institutions, and governments while teaching biblical stewardship and honest money through Kingdom Bitcoin.Timestamps00:00 – Is the U.S. dollar really being audited? Bitcoin vs. money printing00:00:43 – Welcome to Prophets to the Profits00:01:30 – Graduation gift debate: How much should you give?00:05:07 – Introducing Jeff Hasselman & today's topic: Christian Crypto00:07:17 – How Jeff discovered Bitcoin in 201300:09:27 – Why institutional adoption is changing everything00:09:46 – Jeff's faith journey and relationship with Christ00:12:12 – Should Christians be skeptical of Bitcoin?00:14:39 – Bitcoin, the Mark of the Beast & common Christian concerns00:16:28 – Honest money and why Bitcoin matters to Jeff00:18:04 – Could Bitcoin become a global reserve asset?00:20:11 – Working with governments, banks, and lawmakers00:22:30 – Biblical stewardship vs. chasing wealth00:24:20 – Long-term investing, inheritance, and passing wealth to future generations00:26:22 – Should everyone own some Bitcoin?00:27:55 – Bitcoin vs. other cryptocurrencies00:30:19 – Where to find Jeff & his upcoming books00:31:16 – Crypto trivia challenge: Jeff vs. Al!00:36:36 – Final thoughts & closing scriptureIf you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone interested in faith, business, investing, or Bitcoin. Let us know in the comments:Do you believe Christians should own Bitcoin? Why or why not?You can follow Jeff at:Kingdom Bitcoin Substack: https://www.kingdom-bitcoin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhasselmanX (Twitter): https://x.com/jeffhasselmanCalling out leaders, Empowered by Truth. We believe true leadership is resilient—shaped by God’s promises, refined by His process, aligned with His purpose, and empowered by His presence. ✝️If your interested in being featured on the Prophets to the Profits Podcast, reach out to us at P2P@ConEquip.com or at (716) 295-0345 we look forward to hearing from you!

