The Bryce Crawford Podcast

Episode 145: Dan Bilzerian Challenges Christianity
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Bryce Crawford
Guest: Dan Bilzerian

Overview

In this episode, Bryce Crawford sits down with Dan Bilzerian for a candid, intense, and often controversial conversation about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, hedonism, morality, and the socio-political landscape. The discussion covers Dan's journey from a pleasure-seeking lifestyle to a spiritual awakening, his growing criticism of Judaism and Israel, and a philosophical back-and-forth about justice, forgiveness, and the nature of truth.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Dan's Background and Personal Journey

[02:43 – 07:41]

• Dan describes his early life as a military man, college student, professional gambler, and "professional hedonist."

• Realized over two decades that extreme pleasure-seeking was “temporary,” addictive, and ultimately unsatisfying:

  "I found that it was fleeting… you can just only kind of like stay on that treadmill for so long."
  — Dan Bilzerian [05:20]

• Bryce relates this to a Biblical concept:

  "Sin is fun for a season and it feels like freedom until you try to stop. And that's when you realize, oh shoot, this stuff is actually crushing me."
  — Bryce Crawford [06:05]

• Dan’s realization: pleasure-seeking costs not only happiness but your soul over time.

2. Theological Exploration & Critique of "Judeo-Christian" Values

[08:00 – 11:15]

• Dan’s interest in theology deepened after publicly criticizing Israel and feeling ostracized by the Jewish community.

• He argues there is a misleading sense that Judaism and Christianity share values:

  "Judeo Christian values just utter nonsense… An absolute oxymoron. Anybody that knows anything about theology knows that it’s absolutely a ridiculous statement..."
  — Dan Bilzerian [09:23]

• Dan claims that Judaism differs profoundly from Christianity and Islam, particularly in beliefs about Jesus.

3. Who Was Jesus?

[11:15 – 13:44]

• Dan views Jesus as "a man that just did the right thing. No matter what. He just always did the right thing. He walked a perfect path."
• Uncertain about Jesus’ divinity, sees him as either “God” or the best example of humanity.
• Bryce notes the contrast between “bad Christians” and blasphemy, emphasizing personal responsibility for one’s actions.

4. Old Testament, Materialism, and Biblical Context

[15:41 – 25:59]

• Dan critiques the Old Testament for perceived materialism and violence, and questions its compatibility with New Testament values.

• Bryce stresses the importance of context, pointing out that many Bible stories (like Solomon) serve as cautionary tales and that God’s detailed law and order reveals holiness, not just “materialism.”

  "Just because it's written in the Bible, it doesn't mean that God's endorsing that behavior..."
  — Bryce Crawford [25:10]

5. Dan’s Critique of Modern Judaism and Social Change

[28:57 – 36:42]

• Dan asserts that Jewish influence is responsible for degradation of Christian values, pushing transgenderism and other societal changes:

  "This degradation of moral fiber is coming from [the Jews]… their religion preaches supremacy… unequivocally a religion of supremacy."
  — Dan Bilzerian [32:10]

• He claims Jews have put themselves beyond critique by leveraging victimhood, especially via the Holocaust.

6. On History, Holocaust, and Jewish Persecution Narratives

[36:42 – 43:54]

• Dan repeats anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish ritual murder, downplays the Holocaust, and frames Jewish history as a pattern of legitimate expulsion.

• Bryce tries to broaden the conversation, drawing analogies to stereotypes against Muslims and warning against painting any group with too broad a brush.

  "If I were to say all Muslims are terrorists, I would be an idiot..."
  — Bryce Crawford [42:12]

• Dan clarifies:

  "I'm not saying that every Jew is bad. In fact, I know personally a lot of good Jews. It doesn't change the fact they're causing a massively disproportionate amount of problems."
  — Dan Bilzerian [42:46]

7. Forgiveness, Justice, and the Christian Response

[43:54 – 47:05]

• Bryce shares the story of Hosea and Gomer as an illustration of forgiveness and redemption.

• Dan disagrees, advocating for personal boundaries, accountability, and consequences for wrongdoing:

  "Third time is your fault… you should be accountable for your actions… I don't think that this whole, like Jesus will absolve you from all sin and you can just live your life like an asshole… I think you're held accountable for your actions and… it's weighed out…"
  — Dan Bilzerian [47:05]

8. Grace, Mercy, and Motivation for Good

[49:59 – 57:33]

• Bryce: God’s unconditional love is the antidote to the sickness of the world, empowering people to turn from wrongdoing, not just be forgiven.
• Dan stresses that actions matter more than beliefs and questions whether Christianity enables passivity in the face of injustice.
• The two revisit the idea of confronting evil versus "turning the other cheek."

9. Politics, Military Service, and “Standing Up”

[67:45 – 76:21]

• Dan and Bryce debate real-world morality: Should Christians actively stand up against systemic evil?

• Dan recounts his military service and argues that US wars are fought for “Jewish interests,” not American freedom.

• He frames the current global situation as a test—will people “stand up to the bully” or be cowards?

  "I feel like we are in the McDonald's that's getting robbed. Like, I feel like we are the McDonald's and it's getting robbed and it's time to do something about it… I feel like you're skirting the test. I think the test is like, are you going to stand up to the bully?"
  — Dan Bilzerian [74:04, 76:04]

10. Closing Reflections

[76:21 – 79:56]

• Bryce reiterates:

  "Jesus Christ is the antidote to the sickness of the world from a high scale and a low scale… The love of God can forgive you of your wickedness and empower you to repent…"
  — Bryce Crawford [76:21]

• Shares his personal testimony of overcoming depression through faith in Jesus.

• Dan closes with:

  "Hope Jesus comes back soon. The world needs some amen."
  — Dan Bilzerian [79:52]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "The real test is when you do the right thing when it's difficult."
  — Dan Bilzerian [03:01]

• “Sin is fun for a season and it feels like freedom until you try to stop.”
  — Bryce Crawford [06:05]

• “Judeo-Christian values just utter nonsense… An absolute oxymoron.”
  — Dan Bilzerian [09:23]

• “The grace and love of God allowed me to know, okay, I am forgiven. That's not who I am anymore. But it empowered me to, like, turn the opposite direction from that.”
  — Bryce Crawford [66:02]

• “If I were to say all Muslims are terrorists, I would be an idiot…”
  — Bryce Crawford [42:12]

• “Third time is your fault… you should be accountable for your actions…”
  — Dan Bilzerian [47:05]

• “I feel like we are in the McDonald's that's getting robbed... it's time to do something about it... Are you going to stand up to the bully?”
  — Dan Bilzerian [74:04, 76:04]

• “Jesus Christ is the antidote to the sickness of the world...”
  — Bryce Crawford [76:21]

• “Hope Jesus comes back soon. The world needs some amen.”
  — Dan Bilzerian [79:52]

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Dan’s Backstory & Turning Point – [02:43 – 07:41]
• Critique of “Judeo-Christian Values” – [08:00 – 11:15]
• The Nature of Sin, Pleasure, and Redemption – [11:15 – 15:00]
• Old Testament, King Solomon, and Biblical Context – [15:41 – 25:59]
• Modern Jewish Influence and Societal Change – [28:57 – 36:42]
• Holocaust, History, and Conspiracy Claims – [36:42 – 43:54]
• Christ’s Teaching on Forgiveness and Justice – [43:54 – 49:59]
• Grace, Mercy, and Accountability – [49:59 – 57:33]
• Morality, Activism, and Military Experience – [67:45 – 76:21]
• Closing Testimonies and Final Thoughts – [76:21 – 79:56]

Tone and Style

• The episode is intense, raw, and often confrontational, with Dan being direct—even abrasive—about his views.
• Bryce responds with empathy, scriptural knowledge, and attempts to reframe discussions toward faith, forgiveness, and universal accountability.
• Language is unfiltered, mixing bluntness with philosophical depth and moments of vulnerability.

Final Thoughts

This episode offers a deep look into Dan Bilzerian’s inner wrestling with faith, morality, religious identity, and the challenges he sees in the world today. Listeners are encouraged to reflect critically, especially as many points made by Dan are provocative and controversial, crossing into conspiratorial and anti-Semitic territory. Bryce persistently refocuses on the radical message of Christ—love, forgiveness, and the transformation of the human heart.