Chris Reighley

Founder of Shoe Leather Gospel and fellow pilgrim on the journey of faith. I teach Scripture with clarity and warmth to help believers put truth in their shoes and walk with Christ through every step of life.

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  • What Happens When a Pope Dies? | Papal Death Traditions & Conclave Process

    When a Pope Dies: Traditions, Transitions, and the End of a Papacy

    What happens when a pope dies? Explore the ancient Catholic rituals that follow—from the breaking of the Fisherman’s Ring to the white smoke of a new conclave. This vivid narrative walks you…

  • Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? If Jesus didn’t rise, our faith is worthless. But the evidence says He did. This article presents the best historical and theological case for the resurrection

    Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?

    If Jesus didn’t rise, our faith is worthless. But the evidence says He did. This article presents the best historical and theological case for the resurrection—and dismantles the most popular (and often…

  • Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?

    Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?

    Jesus wasn’t crucified for being nice. He was executed for blasphemy—for claiming to be God. This post walks through the strongest biblical, historical, and logical evidence that Jesus declared Himself divine, and…

  • Did Jesus Exist?

    Did Jesus Really Exist?

    If Jesus never existed, Christianity collapses. But if He did, then His claims matter more than ever. This article explores overwhelming historical, biblical, and extra-biblical evidence for the real, historical Jesus—drawing from…

  • Why Jesus Didn’t Call the Angels: The Restraint That Saved the World

    Why Jesus Didn’t Call the Angels: The Restraint That Saved the World

    Even with 72,000 warrior angels at His command, Jesus didn’t call them. Why? In this gripping Easter reflection, we explore the moment when heaven held its breath, and the Son of God…