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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Civic Theology

How should Christians think about government, law, and public life? Civic theology explores the biblical foundations of justice, authority, liberty, and citizenship. In a culture shaped by expressive individualism and political polarization, these articles equip believers to engage the public square with theological clarity and moral courage. Rooted in Scripture, this section addresses vital questions about church and state, religious liberty, and Christian responsibility in society.

  • The Constitution may not mention God—but it was shaped by biblical principles. Learn how Christian worldview, justice, and human nature influenced America’s founding framework.

    The Bible and the Constitution – Influence, Silence, and Interpretation

    Why doesn’t the U.S. Constitution mention God? This post explores the deeper biblical roots behind the Founders’ legal vision—even when the text remains silent.

  • Explore the forgotten legacy of political sermons in early America. This post reveals how pastors preached liberty, justice, and biblical resistance from the pulpit during the founding era.

    Pulpits and Patriotism – The Political Sermons of the Founding Era

    Political sermons shaped colonial thought and stirred a generation to liberty. Discover how pastors used Scripture to proclaim justice, rebuke tyranny, and disciple a fledgling republic.

  • Uncover the truth behind claims of America’s Christian founding. This post explores what the Founders really believed—and how the Bible influenced early American political thought.

    How Biblical Was the American Founding? – Fact and Fiction

    Was the founding of America Christian, deist, or something in between? This post examines the real theological influences behind the Founding Fathers and separates myth from fact.

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    The Sound of the Saints

    On a spring night in College Station, the sound of a train whistle stirs the soul—but the church bell remains silent. This powerful, storytelling narrative explores the rich history and spiritual meaning…

  • Upholding freedom requires moral renewal. See how America’s biblical civic theology remains a call to future generations.

    The Covenant Continues – Our Civic Theology Today and Tomorrow

    America’s covenant endures. Discover how biblical principles still guide our civic life—and why the future depends on faithful citizens.

  • Trace how America’s civic faith endures amid modern secular trends, political battles, and cultural shifts.

    Modern America – Faith, Freedom, and Cultural Shifts

    From public prayer to cultural debates, America’s civic faith faces new trials — but the Bible’s legacy still endures.

  • Learn how Scripture energized the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Civil Rights and Social Justice – Continuing the March of Freedom

    From pulpits to protest lines, the Bible powered the Civil Rights Movement. Discover how Scripture called America to justice.

  • See how Scripture empowered abolitionists and fueled America’s long, painful march toward freedom for all.

    Slavery and Abolition – Biblical Freedom for All

    In the fight against slavery, the Bible was both misused and redeemed. Explore how Scripture ultimately fueled freedom for all.

  • Religious Liberty in America: God-Given Freedom of Conscience

    Religious Liberty – God-Given Freedom of Conscience

    From Roger Williams to the First Amendment, learn how Scripture fueled America’s defense of freedom of faith.

  • Journey to frontier America, where settlers carried Bibles into wilderness towns, building communities grounded in faith.

    Bible and the Frontier – Tocqueville’s America of Faith

    Ax in one hand, Bible in the other — explore how pioneers brought Scripture to the frontier and shaped America’s heartland.