Ep 83 with Hosanna Wong: The Power of Proximity: Staying Close to God and People

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Obedience doesn’t always look like we expect. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with pastor, spoken word artist, and evangelist Hosanna Wong for a candid conversation on identity, calling, and choosing the quiet power of faithfulness. Hosanna opens up about her journey from underground poetry slams to global ministry and why she’s now investing deeply in the local church. If you’ve ever wrestled with your place in leadership or wondered if God could use your story, this conversation will stir your spirit and give you fresh vision for the road ahead.

SHOW NOTES:
From the Streets to the Stage
Hosanna shares how growing up in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District and serving in street ministry shaped her theology, her creativity, and her call to evangelism.

Why Evangelism Still Matters
Christine and Hosanna talk about reclaiming the word “evangelism” and how sharing Jesus has to be personal, loving, and relational—not aggressive or transactional.

Church Girl at Heart
Despite past church hurt, Hosanna explains why she’s doubling down on the local church and how her decision to pastor full-time came from a place of obedience.

Using What You’ve Got to Share the Gospel
From spoken word poetry to teaching and training leaders, Hosanna unpacks how God uses the language and gifts you already have to bring people closer to Him.

The Underground Lesson Every Leader Needs
Hosanna explains what slam poetry taught her about leadership—don’t try to impress other leaders; communicate hope to the ones who’ve never heard it before.

Creating a Safe Place for Women
Christine and Hosanna discuss Hosanna’s new calling to invest in women locally and why staying close to both Jesus and people keeps your leadership aligned.

Find Hosanna on Instagram at @hosanna.wong
Find her books and more at hosannawong.com

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