TGFB Media Podcast NetworkBusiness, Technology
TGFB Media Podcast NetworkBusiness, Technology
TGFB Media Podcast NetworkBusiness, Technology
TGFB Media Podcast NetworkBusiness, Technology

About

The Thank God For Nostr podcast is hosted by Jon and Jordan and explores the ins and outs of Nostr, the decentralized social protocol, through a Christian lens. Join them and leaders from the Nostr, Bitcoin, and Christian worlds for free-flowing discussions that investigate why so many consider it an advancement on par with the creation of the internet.


  • Five
    Five and Jon talk about what drives them to work on Nostr, how to build community software, and how ngit fits into Flotilla. Five runs a bitcoin meetup based in Budapest, and is the creator or satshoot.com and budabit.club.
  • Arkinox (Cubed)
    Arkinox is the creator of ONOSENDAI, and the CTO of FanFares, a nostr-based publishing platform and is back for his third episode on TGFN. Hodlbod is the creator of the Coracle and Flotilla Nostr clients.
  • Joel Salatin
    Joel shares how to resist the temptations of scale when building ecologically for glory. Joel Salatin is a popular author, a farmer, and the founder of Polyface Farm.
  • The Return of Arkinox
    Arkinox is the creator of ONOSENDAI, and the CTO of FanFares, a nostr-based publishing platform.
  • Max H and Jeff G on WhiteNoise
    Max H and Jeff G discuss their work bringing Messaging Layer Security to Nostr, and how it's going to solve everything. Jeff is a long-time Nostr developer and the founder of the WhiteNoise project, which seeks to leverage MLS to bring direct messages and private groups on Nostr. Max Hillebrand, best known for his work on the Wasabi coinjoin protocol, has teamed up with Jeff to help manage collaboration and development on WhiteNoise."
  • Jon and Jordan Sitting on Porches Discussing Queer Theory
    Jon and Jordan recorded this special episode in person while sitting on Jon's porch. They get into a variety of topics, including queer theory, atheism, and much more. Plus Parsed Nips!
  • Eliza Bleu
    In this episode Eliza lifts the veil on what survivors of abuse go through, how they're largely on their own when it comes to dealing with social media platforms, and how nostr might get ahead of abuse on decentralized social media.
  • Andi Pitt
    Andi and Jon talk about how to define community, what role digital media might play in strengthening it, and where existing solutions fall short.
  • C.R. Wiley
    Chris and Jon discuss the nature of human work in a technological millieu, including how it reflects back on itself, how we might exercise our agency over and against technological systems out of control, and what work has to do with prayer.
  • Alastair Roberts
    Jon and Alastair talk about shaping and being shaped by digital technology, how users might be involved in the process of shaping technology, and what the Theopolitan vision is.
  • FROSTR
    In this episode we cover how FROST works, and its possible use cases for helping nostr users better secure their keys.
  • Nate Fischer
    Nate helps us contextualize the creation of new technology, within a cultural/political framework, touching on the value of localism, individualism, community, FOSS, and venture capital.
  • Superbloom
    In this episode Jordan Bush and Jon discuss Nicholas Carr's book 'Super Bloom,' which explores how technologies of connection can lead to disconnection. They delve into key themes such as the historical context of communication technologies, the nature of human relationships, and the implications of democratization in the digital age.
  • Olas
    From feeds to filters, how can developers shepherd users into healthy habits and interactions with other people, while still respecting user agency?
  • A Tale of Two Articles About The Future Of Technology + Parsed Nips!
    Jon and Jordan discuss the role of policy in addressing technology and the need for a balance between freedom and responsibility in the digital landscape. They also continue their series "Parsed Nips" with a discussion about NIP 89 and its implications for user-centric technology.
  • Paul Miller
    Jon and Paul manage to fit some updates on Paul's latest projects in between long philosophical speculations on technology, humanity, and the intersection between the two.
  • UTXO
    The guys talk about relay monetization, Nodeless, Bitvora, and a whole lot about feed relays.
  • Jan
    Jon and Jan discuss how nostr might serve businesses, by breaking down silos, reducing end-user and integrator complexity, and making businesses more easily able to custody their own business data.
  • A Web of Our Own Making by Antón Barba-Kay
    In this episode of the Thank God for Nostr podcast, Hodlbod and Jordan discuss Anton Barba Kay's book 'A Web of Our Own Making.' They explore the book's themes, including the pervasive impact of digital distractions on personal engagement and commitment, the role of technology in human interaction, the tension between efficiency and human flourishing, and the pervasive impact of digital distractions on personal engagement and commitment. They explore how and if social media has a place in society and how technologies like Nostr can rewrite the tech narrative,
  • Hodlbod
    Hodlbod shares his thought process behind Flotilla, and asks himself the hard questions of how to reform social media for the good of real people.