The podcast episode investigates claims of divinity through historical and modern examples, such as Amy Carlson, a McDonald's manager turned cult leader, and Macías Nguema, the first president of Equatorial Guinea. It raises the question of whether Jesus himself was merely another figure among numerous cult leaders, claiming divine status. The episode delves into New Testament texts, examining assertions that Jesus directly or indirectly claimed to be God. Michael highlights early Christian beliefs through passages from John and Paul's writings, challenging the notion that these divine claims were later developments.