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Sam Hyeong Rae Jo

Sam Hyeong Rae Jo

Sam Hyeong Rae Jo (PhD, VU Amsterdam, 2023) is a pastor-theologian with a special interest in John Owen and the theology of the affections. He earned a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute, an MDiv and an MA in Historical Theology from Westminster Seminary California, and a PhD in Systematic Theology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His work explores how the Spirit transforms the believer’s heart in union with Christ. He writes and speaks on Reformed theology, Christian spirituality, and human flourishing. Sam is married to Miran, and they live in Seoul, South Korea.

The Mirage of the Influencer–Pastor: Why “Gig Eva” and Its Churches Fail

by Sam Hyeong Rae Jo on June 16, 2026 | Comment
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In recent years, the evangelical landscape has undergone a seismic shift no longer confined to North America. We have moved from an era of large, stable institutions toward a decentralized, digital-first world of individual content creators. Although this phenomenon is often discussed . . . Continue reading →

Topics Church Life, Ethics
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Emotionalism and Mortification: John Owen On The Affections

by Sam Hyeong Rae Jo on December 30, 2025

John Owen (1616–83), often called the Prince of the Puritans, was a prominent Reformed pastor-theologian. Serious Christians continue to devote attention to his work, with many thoughtful readers turning to Owen expecting to benefit from his theology. Crossway, for example, is republishing . . . Continue reading →

Topics Christian Life, Church History
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