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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Biblical Clarity for the Road Ahead

Welcome to the teaching home of Chris Reighley. Here you’ll find biblical clarity for the road ahead: articles that unite Scripture, worldview, public theology, and discipleship. Each post is written to help believers see the world through the lens of God’s Word, think wisely in a confused age, and walk out truth with courage, compassion, and conviction. Settle in and explore a growing library of resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you for the cultural moment.


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Explore Biblical Worldview Articles

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Representative Brian Harrison’s call to fire Texas A&M President Mark Welsh reveals an irony: cancel culture tactics are being used to fight Critical Theory. This article explores why Welsh’s leadership reflects Aggie values, why accountability differs from cancel culture, and why Christians must resist fighting ideology with its own tools.

Judgment Tested: Academic Freedom, Institutional Authority, and the Ethics of Escalation at Texas A&M

What happens when academic freedom, institutional authority, and public pressure collide? A careful ethical analysis of judgment under strain at …
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A Flood, a Tablet, and the Rest of the Story

Flood stories appear everywhere, from ancient clay tablets to distant cultures. But what does archaeology actually show—and where do its …
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Venezuela, Maduro, and the Historical Pattern the Media Missed

Why the capture of Nicolás Maduro feels unprecedented, how history shows it isn’t, and where modern media framing consistently breaks …
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An Empty Tomb, a Roman Decree, and the Rest of the Story

A viral claim links the Nazareth Inscription to Jesus’ resurrection. This article examines what the Roman decree actually says, what …
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Cultural Commentary Rooted in Scripture

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A Tower, a Ziggurat, and the Rest of the Story

Did archaeologists really uncover proof of the Tower of Babel? From Babylon’s towering ziggurat to ancient Mesopotamian texts, this long-form …
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True North in a ‘My Truth’ World

In a culture where truth is treated like ice cream — everyone picks a flavor — Christians must point to …
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Looking Ahead: Living with Hope in 2026

Gather by the fire as we look back on 2025’s journey through culture and Scripture and step forward into 2026 …
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Standing Firm in a World of Many Gods

Modern culture is filled with hidden idols and counterfeit gods. This article looks at Paul’s approach in Acts 17 and …
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Public Theology for Today’s World

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Is banning the Ten Commandments from schools true neutrality—or is secularism the new state religion? Explore the history, law, and worldview clash.

Which Religion Rules the Classroom? The Ten Commandments, Secularism, and the Battle of Worldviews

Are public schools neutral when they ban the Ten Commandments yet teach secular philosophies as truth? This article explores the …
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Representative Brian Harrison’s call to fire Texas A&M President Mark Welsh reveals an irony: cancel culture tactics are being used to fight Critical Theory. This article explores why Welsh’s leadership reflects Aggie values, why accountability differs from cancel culture, and why Christians must resist fighting ideology with its own tools.

Power Tested: Brian Harrison and the Politics of Aggieland

In Power Tested, I critique Rep. Brian Harrison’s handling of the Texas A&M controversy. While I agree with his policy …
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Representative Brian Harrison’s call to fire Texas A&M President Mark Welsh reveals an irony: cancel culture tactics are being used to fight Critical Theory. This article explores why Welsh’s leadership reflects Aggie values, why accountability differs from cancel culture, and why Christians must resist fighting ideology with its own tools.

Leadership Tested: General Welsh and the Fall of an Aggie President

General Mark Welsh’s resignation as Texas A&M’s president marked another turning point in Aggieland’s leadership crisis. This article evaluates his …
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America’s Founders warned that liberty cannot survive without virtue—and virtue cannot endure without God. This article traces how we lost that foundation, why it matters, and how biblical truth points to recovery.

Can a Republic Stand Without God?

Can a republic survive once it forgets God? America’s Founders insisted that liberty depends on virtue and virtue depends on …
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Discipleship and Christian Living

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Slough of Despond: When Conviction Feels Like Quicksand

Slough of Despond: When Conviction Feels Like Quicksand

Conviction can feel like drowning, yet God’s mercy reaches lower still. In the Slough of Despond, grace becomes the solid …
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Obstinate & Pliable: The Company You Keep

Obstinate & Pliable: The Company You Keep

Obstinate rejects truth. Pliable embraces convenience. Christian must choose companions who strengthen conviction, not derail it. Our journey is shaped …
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Evangelist’s Call: God’s Voice in the Noise

Evangelist steps into Christian’s confusion with the clarity of Scripture. In a world filled with competing voices, God still speaks, …
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City of Destruction: Awakening to Sin

Awakening to sin is the first mercy on the narrow road. Before Christian can flee the City of Destruction, he …
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Lessons in Servant Leadership for Today’s World

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September 11, 2001, is etched into memory. While my family walked out of Disney World, Officer Will Jimeno was buried beneath the Twin Towers. In the rubble, he saw Christ and found the strength to endure. His story of faith, hope, and love is a reminder that even in the darkest valley, God’s presence never fails.

Faith, Hope, and Love in the Rubble

September 11, 2001, is etched into memory. While my family walked out of Disney World, Officer Will Jimeno was buried …
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Explore Psalm 91’s message of divine protection through the lens of American Independence. Discover how faith, providence, and patriotism shaped our nation’s founding and what that means for believers today.

Psalm 91 and the American Promise

This July 4th, join me in reflecting on the deeper meaning behind Independence Day. In one of my favorite sermons, …
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The Cliffs of Courage: Rudder’s Rangers and the Legacy of Pointe du Hoc

On June 6, 1944, Lt. Col. James Earl Rudder and his Rangers scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in …
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What do Christian CEOs and biblical leaders have in common? This post explores how modern-day servant leaders mirror the faith, humility, and vision of biblical giants—bringing Scripture to life in boardrooms

Modern-Day Servant Leadership: Lessons from Christian Business Leaders and Their Biblical Counterparts

What do Christian CEOs and biblical leaders have in common? This post explores how modern-day servant leaders mirror the faith, …
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Featured Series

Discover how the Bible shaped America’s founding, freedom, and future. This twelve-part series explores Scripture’s role in building the moral foundation of a nation.

Civic Theology: How the Bible Shaped America’s Founding and Freedom

Discover how the Bible shaped America’s founding, freedom, and future. This twelve-part series explores Scripture’s role in building the moral …
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Crazy Bible Questions: Because People Ask Wild Things and God’s Word Has Real Answers

Crazy Bible Questions began when a coworker asked if Adam had a wife before Eve. From Lilith to giants, unicorns …
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Understand Critical Theory's impact and biblical response.

Critical Theory, the End Times, and the Christian Response

A world without truth demands courageous Christians. Discover how Critical Theory reshapes culture — and how Christ calls us to …
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Facing the Issues: A Christian Worldview for a Confused Age

A bold, biblical response to today’s cultural confusion. This series tackles 12 key issues—from gender to justice—through a gospel-centered lens …
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Was America founded on Christian principles? Discover how the Bible, covenant theology, and Reformation thought shaped our constitutional heritage in this 5-part pastoral and scholarly series.

Faith and the Founding: A Theological Engagement with America’s Origins

Explore how Scripture and covenant theology shaped the American founding. This series offers biblically grounded, historically rich insight into liberty, …
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Scripture paints rich portraits of servant leadership—from Joseph’s wisdom to Nehemiah’s resolve. Explore how God’s chosen leaders led through faith, humility, and courage.

Servant Leadership Examples from the Bible

Discover how servant leadership isn’t just a modern buzzword, but a biblical principle lived out by figures like Moses, Jesus, …
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Truth Matters: Introducing Our New Blog Series Responding to Katherine Maher’s TED Talk

Truth Matters: Introducing Our New Blog Series Responding to Katherine Maher’s TED Talk

Truth Matters, where we engage Katherine Maher’s TED Talk and reclaim the biblical foundation for truth in an age of …
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What is a Biblical Worldview?

What is a Biblical Worldview?

This blog series explores the foundations of a biblical worldview—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration—and why it matters today. From Genesis …
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Why Religious Liberty Matters Today

Why Religious Liberty Matters Today

Religious liberty is more than a constitutional right—it’s essential for human dignity, community, and flourishing. Here’s why it matters now …
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Personal Reflections

These reflections were written during my graduate studies at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, where I was honored to receive the Medal of Excellence. The award recognizes students who demonstrate academic rigor, leadership, service, and a commitment to the public good. For me, it also became a reminder that public service is not simply a career field. It is a calling that intersects faith, stewardship, and the love of neighbor.

What follows are the reflections that shaped my journey: lessons learned, moments of clarity, and insights gained along the road. They represent the integration of faith and public service, classroom and calling, personal growth and spiritual formation. My prayer is that these reflections encourage you to think deeply, live faithfully, and serve with integrity wherever God has placed you.

Learn more about the Medal of Excellence and these Personal Reflections

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