The First Commandment vs. The Almighty Dollar | The Skeptic and The Disciple

The Skeptic and The Disciple · Apr 17, 2026 · 1h 4m

Are we putting the Almighty Dollar before the Almighty? In this episode of The Skeptic and The Disciple, Dr. Mike Litman and Megan Martinez dive into the First Commandment—"Thou shalt have no other gods before me"—and explore what that really looks like in modern life.It’s easy to think of "other gods" as golden statues, but today, it usually looks a lot like money, status, or even polarizing political figures. Mike and Megan discuss the endless cycle of chasing wealth, the illusion of "having enough," and how easily we can lose our perspective on what actually matters.Plus, we cover a few…