# A Christian Understanding of Economics | Ep 108

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Podcast: [Pirate Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pirate-money-6925956)
Published: 2026-05-02T13:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kevin Freeman and Mike Carter contrast free markets with communism through history, scripture, and real-world case studies from Poland, Venezuela, and Argentina. They unpack private property, stewardship, entrepreneurship, and the biblical basis for honest weights and measures. The conversation addresses the wealth gap with practical, voluntary solutions—generosity, reduced regulation, and gold-based spending tools. Discover how choice, competition, and principled money support liberty, security, and values. @PirateMoney

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