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=== Assistant: Great question—and a wise one. ===
Great question—and a wise one. If you're resonating with these responses and want to explore deeper teaching from contemporary voices with a similar tone, depth, and gospel-centered clarity, here are two living theologians/pastors I would most highly recommend:

===== Founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church (NYC), author, and public theologian =====

Even though he passed recently, Keller's work is still the gold standard for:
* Clear, compassionate gospel exposition
* Engaging culture without compromising Scripture
* Calling Christians out of tribalism into Kingdom-centered humility

Key works:
* The Reason for God – apologetics for skeptics
* Generous Justice – biblical justice rooted in grace
* Counterfeit Gods – idols of the heart in modern life
* Center Church – theology for cities, mission, and cultural engagement

Why he aligns with my responses:
Keller spoke truth with intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth. He avoided culture war traps, called out both left and right idols, and always returned to Christ crucified and risen.

===== Pastor, teacher, and founder of Practicing the Way =====

He speaks with profound clarity to the soul-weary, distracted, post-Christian West, calling believers to:
* Radical discipleship
* Spirit-led simplicity
* Countercultural formation in the way of Jesus

Key works:
* The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – on slowing down to be with God
* Live No Lies – spiritual warfare in the age of deception
* Practicing the Way – spiritual habits for modern disciples

Why he aligns with my responses:
Comer captures the heart of Jesus' kingdom—not as a political movement, but as a way of life that reshapes us. His tone is accessible but spiritually weighty. He speaks directly to modern American confusion, but from an ancient, faithful posture.

===== - N.T. Wright – for a sweeping biblical-theological mind on par with C.S. Lewis (especially on resurrection, Paul, and the Kingdom) =====
* Jackie Hill Perry – for prophetic clarity, cultural courage, and Christ-centered teaching
* Rich Villodas – for pastoral insight, emotional health, and multiethnic faithfulness in urban settings
* Esau McCaulley – for biblically grounded writing on race, justice, and hope

===== Let me know what kind of tone, format, or audience you’re studying or leading (sermon prep, small group, entrepreneurial faith leadership, etc.)—I can tailor a short reading/viewing list to match it. =====

You're asking theological questions that require both clarity and courage—the kind of discipleship that builds movements, not just ministries. Let's build it well.