Money: Faith & Finance Hope 103.2

Special guest is Nelson Hsieh, a New Testament expert with Tyndale at Cambridge who has a detailed interest in digital currency. Pete and Ben ask the basics about cryptocurrencies before hearing more about Nelson's take on "Would Jesus buy Bitcoin?" Nelson explores issues of accessibility and control of currencies, as well as challenging assumptions about who can create what we tender. 

Nelson S Hsieh is a Research Associate in New Testament Text and Language at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He is a Graduate Student, Systematic Theology, of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

More from Nelson Hsieh:


Should Christians Condemn Bitcoin or Embrace it? (Sola Network)

Discover more on topics raised by Nelson:


Women in Middle-East accessing bank accounts
How many computers mining Bitcoin?
Refugees flee warfare carrying Bitcoin (also, here).
Alexei Navalny receives Bitcoin donations to counter Vladimir Putin.
Notes no longer convertible into gold – Australia

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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Saving is simple. Isn't it? There are so many hacks around for the best ways to save but is that just overcomplicating matters? Pete and Ben cut to the chase with saving and tell you what it means to save at each age and stage. While taking a look at term deposits, superannuation, offset accounts and other avenues, the Money Men consider Jesus' advice on saving (see Matthew 6:19-24).

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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Most churches serve morning tea after the service, dished up by church members. Often, the morning tea provisions are paid for by these volunteers. Is that right? Who should actually foot the bill? Pete and Ben move from morning tea musings to the broader issue of cost in Christian service, and the need for open conversations about any financial barriers.

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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"What is that worth?" We all ask that question but how do we work out the amount? Join Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they explore the subjective nature of worth – and why it can annoy Ben so much. From buying a house through to everyday items, they discuss what our "worth" is influenced by and what it should be based on. 

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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Should a couple share their finances? Why would you split them and what sort of impact can that have? Pete and Ben respond to an online conversation about who should get what when it comes to household money.

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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Do you haggle? Should we? What's the best way to haggle and what's the best motivation for it? Your favourite accountant Pete and non-haggler Ben explore the cultural, practical and spiritual of trying to get the best price. Or are we trying to rip someone else off?

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Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.
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