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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Christian Public Theology for Cultural Clarity

Christian public theology helps believers think clearly in a complex world. This page gathers teachings that bring Scripture into the public square with humility and conviction. Learn to engage culture with wisdom, hope, and faithful presence.

  • Standard Bearers: What the Stars, Stripes, and Soldiers Still Mean

    On Flag Day and the Army’s 250th birthday, we reflect on the symbols of banners and battles through the lens of Scripture. What does it mean to honor the flag without idolizing…

  • On June 14, 2025, two visions of America clashed—military celebration in Washington and anti-authority protests across the nation. But beneath the flags and fury lies a deeper crisis: not political, but spiritual. This article explores the theological roots of rebellion and the hope of Christ’s unshakable Kingdom.

    ”No King” you say – I think I see the Problem

    On June 14, 2025, two visions of America clashed—military celebration in Washington and anti-authority protests across the nation. But beneath the flags and fury lies a deeper crisis: not political, but spiritual.…

  • Cancel culture isn’t just a social trend—it’s a spiritual test. Learn how the Church can stand firm in biblical truth, respond with grace, and prepare believers to suffer faithfully for Christ.

    The Church’s Response to Cancel Culture

    Cancel culture isn’t just a social trend—it’s a spiritual test. Learn how the Church can stand firm in biblical truth, respond with grace, and prepare believers to suffer faithfully for Christ.

  • 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, law, and the Christian foundations of constitutional government.

  • Discover how the Bible, Samuel Rutherford, and Reformation theology shaped the American view of law and liberty. A powerful exploration of Lex Rex and biblical justice.

    Lex Rex and the Law Above Kings – Christianity and the Rule of Law

    When Samuel Rutherford declared “the law is king,” he echoed a biblical truth: no ruler is above God’s justice. This post explores Christianity’s profound influence on the rule of law.

  • Explore how the Bible and Reformed covenant theology shaped America’s federal system. This post traces the journey from Old Testament covenants to the U.S. Constitution.

    From Covenant to Constitution – Biblical Federalism and the American Mind

    America’s layered government structure didn’t just come from Enlightenment thought—it was born from covenant theology, biblical justice, and the Reformed tradition.

  • 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.