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.

  • Acts 5:29 calls believers to obey God rather than men. This article explores what faithful disobedience looks like when government demands worship or forbids obedience to Christ, showing how courage and conviction prepare Christians to stand firm with loyalty to the true King.

    When Caesar Demands Worship: Faithful Disobedience

    Acts 5:29 calls believers to obey God rather than men. This article explores what faithful disobedience looks like when government demands worship or forbids obedience to Christ, showing how courage and conviction…

  • Discover God’s purpose for government from Romans 13:1–2. Learn why authority is God’s servant, not savior, and how Christians should respond with respect and hope.

    The Role of Government in God’s Plan

    Government is not a human invention or a necessary evil. Romans 13:1–2 teaches that authority is established by God. This article explores how believers can honor rulers as God’s servants, respect government’s…

  • True freedom begins in Christ, not government. Discover why religious liberty matters for gospel witness and how believers can stand firm today.

    Religious Freedom: A Biblical Defense

    True freedom doesn’t come from courts or constitutions—it comes from Christ. This article explores Galatians 5:1, the foundation of religious liberty, and why defending freedom of conscience matters for gospel witness in…

  • 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 that equips believers to stand firm in truth and grace.

  • 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.