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Sometimes fear feels louder than faith. But what if the roar wasn’t the threat—it was the test?

In this episode of Wisdom & Wit, Bible teacher Chris Reighley walks alongside Christian in The Pilgrim’s Progress as he approaches Palace Beautiful, guarded by terrifying lions. He’s ready to turn back… until he hears the truth: “They are chained.”

Psalm 34:7 says, “The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them.” That means God’s protection is already in place—even when the enemy is making noise.

If you’ve ever faced circumstances that made you want to retreat, this episode reminds you: the lions can’t leap unless you leave the path. Stay close to your Shepherd. Stay centered on His truth.

The lions may roar, but they’re on a leash.

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Wisdom & Wit is a podcast from Shoe Leather Gospel, a listener-supported ministry helping believers walk faithfully with a biblical worldview.

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About Wisdom & Wit & the Shoe Leather Gospel Family

Wisdom & Wit is part of the Shoe Leather Gospel ministry—where biblical truth meets everyday life, and faith walks on two feet.

If you’ve enjoyed this devotional, we’d love to invite you deeper into the journey. Through thoughtful podcasts, worldview-shaping resources, and verse-by-verse teaching, our goal is simple: to help believers think biblically, live obediently, and engage the world courageously.

Explore our full podcast lineup:

Walking with God

A weekly discipleship podcast rooted in systematic theology and spiritual formation. Every episode connects doctrine to daily life—because your worldview shapes your walk.

Journey Thru the Bible

An expositional series from Genesis to Revelation, designed to help believers grasp the big picture and the gritty details of Scripture. Verse by verse. Book by book.

Footsteps of the Messiah

A bold and biblical dive into end-times prophecy—exploring what the Bible says about the future, the return of Christ, and how prophecy prepares us for today.

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Ever looked around and thought, “What happened to this world?” The answer goes back to a garden, a lie, and a single decision with cosmic consequences.

In this episode of Walking with God, Bible teacher Chris Reighley unpacks Romans 5:12 and the true story behind the Fall in Genesis 3. Sin didn’t sneak into creation, it entered through the front door of human rebellion. And its ripple effects touch every life, every headline, and every heart.

But The Pilgrim’s Progress reminds us: even in judgment, God speaks promise. Christian flees Destruction because he read the Book—and he knew the story wasn’t over.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, confusion, or the brokenness around you, this episode will anchor you in the truth: the world isn’t as it should be, but God hasn’t left it that way.

The Fall explains the mess. But grace explains the hope.

🎧 Listen now at ShoeLeatherGospel.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Wisdom & Wit is a podcast from Shoe Leather Gospel, a listener-supported ministry helping believers walk faithfully with a biblical worldview.

If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or like the show wherever you get your podcasts? It helps others discover the truth we’re sharing.

To learn more—or to partner with us—visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com.

Thanks for walking with us today.

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About Wisdom & Wit & the Shoe Leather Gospel Family

Wisdom & Wit is part of the Shoe Leather Gospel ministry—where biblical truth meets everyday life, and faith walks on two feet.

If you’ve enjoyed this devotional, we’d love to invite you deeper into the journey. Through thoughtful podcasts, worldview-shaping resources, and verse-by-verse teaching, our goal is simple: to help believers think biblically, live obediently, and engage the world courageously.

Explore our full podcast lineup:

Walking with God

A weekly discipleship podcast rooted in systematic theology and spiritual formation. Every episode connects doctrine to daily life—because your worldview shapes your walk.

Journey Thru the Bible

An expositional series from Genesis to Revelation, designed to help believers grasp the big picture and the gritty details of Scripture. Verse by verse. Book by book.

Footsteps of the Messiah

A bold and biblical dive into end-times prophecy—exploring what the Bible says about the future, the return of Christ, and how prophecy prepares us for today.

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Most blessings come with a catch. But not this one.

In this episode of Footsteps of the Messiah, Bible teacher Chris Reighley uncovers the forgotten promise of Revelation 1:3—a blessing simply for reading, hearing, and keeping the words of prophecy. You don’t need a seminary degree or an end-times chart. You just need an open Bible and a willing heart.

With fresh insight from The Pilgrim’s Progress, we’ll see how Christian’s journey was shaped by what he read in the Book. In the same way, prophecy isn’t designed to spook us—it’s meant to steady us. It magnifies Christ, clarifies our future, and calls us to walk in readiness.

If you’ve ever avoided Revelation because it felt overwhelming, this episode will remind you: it’s not a mystery to decode—it’s a Savior to behold.

📖 Read it. Keep it. Be blessed by it.

🎧 Listen now at ShoeLeatherGospel.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

Wisdom & Wit is a podcast from Shoe Leather Gospel, a listener-supported ministry helping believers walk faithfully with a biblical worldview.

If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or like the show wherever you get your podcasts? It helps others discover the truth we’re sharing.

To learn more—or to partner with us—visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com.

Thanks for walking with us today.

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About Wisdom & Wit & the Shoe Leather Gospel Family

Wisdom & Wit is part of the Shoe Leather Gospel ministry—where biblical truth meets everyday life, and faith walks on two feet.

If you’ve enjoyed this devotional, we’d love to invite you deeper into the journey. Through thoughtful podcasts, worldview-shaping resources, and verse-by-verse teaching, our goal is simple: to help believers think biblically, live obediently, and engage the world courageously.

Explore our full podcast lineup:

Walking with God

A weekly discipleship podcast rooted in systematic theology and spiritual formation. Every episode connects doctrine to daily life—because your worldview shapes your walk.

Journey Thru the Bible

An expositional series from Genesis to Revelation, designed to help believers grasp the big picture and the gritty details of Scripture. Verse by verse. Book by book.

Footsteps of the Messiah

A bold and biblical dive into end-times prophecy—exploring what the Bible says about the future, the return of Christ, and how prophecy prepares us for today.