JD & Britney - 8 Kids, 1 Bus, No Fear | Ep. 85

My guests today are JD and Britney, the couple behind “American Family Road Trip”, a faith-led family of ten living full-time on the road in a self-renovated bus. Since 2018, they’ve embraced a life of minimalism, homeschooling, and Bitcoin, all while raising eight children across the backroads of America and beyond. In this episode, JD and Brittney share how leaving behind their 7,000-square-foot house gave them the freedom to invest fully in their family, faith, and values. We explore their approach to road schooling, generational legacy, and why time is the most precious currency. They also reveal how Bitcoin aligns with their philosophy of sovereignty, self-reliance, and long-term thinking, and how it inspired JD to launch SatSaver, a seed phrase encryption solution for self-custody. Above all, this is a conversation about choosing intentionality over comfort, building strong family culture, and raising children equipped with tools, not baggage.

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-- CHAPTERS –

00:00 Coming Up…
01:35 Meet JD & Britney Lott: A family of 10 traveling in a converted bus
04:12 Why Transition From a 7,000 Sq Ft House to a Renovated Bus?
06:15 The Philosophy of Freedom vs. Security
08:50 Parenting and Core Values Vs. Society’s Expectations
12:32 Discovering Bitcoin & Long Term Vision
20:00 Education Priorities & Kid’s Exposure to Screens
23:54 Introducing Sat Saver - Encrypted Seed Phrase
30:10 Road Schooling and Family Focus
31:12 Homeschooling Methods and Travelling to Educational Sites
39:20 Challenges and Adventures on the Road
45:15 Advice for Families Considering Road Tripping
51:00 Final Thoughts & Reflections