The Power of Proximity: Staying Close to God and People | Christine Caine | Hosanna Wong

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 📲 Follow Christine on Instagram, @ChristineCaine 💛 Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode, and don’t forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast. You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can’t wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts! ——————————— Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries, founded by Christine Caine. Through Propel Women, we are activating women to follow Jesus wholeheartedly as they lead in their workplaces, homes, and communities. Propel Women is driven by a calling to equip and empower women to become effective co-laborers with Christ, making a difference within their unique spheres of influence. ✨ LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? ✨ Are you a woman, looking to realize and respond to your God-given purpose and potential? Propel Women has created a 5-month cohort experience—a unique blend of spiritual and professional growth that moves you forward. Applications are now open for the next round! Learn more at https://cohorts.propelwomen.org/. 🖥️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/ChristineCaineSubscribe ORDER Christine’s newest book, Don’t Look Back → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine ORDER Christine's new devotional, "You're Not Finished Yet" → https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 💛 For more great stuff, check out: LISTEN to Christine Caine’s Equip & Empower Podcast→ https://linktr.ee/christinecaine DONATE to Equip & Empower Ministries: https://linktr.ee/christinecaine 📲 Follow Christine on social media: Instagram:   / christinecaine   Facebook:   / thechristinecaine   Twitter:   / christinecaine   Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and bestselling author who awakens people everywhere to discover their God-given purpose and live transformed lives for Jesus. Alongside her husband, Nick, she founded A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization that prevents exploitation, recovers victims, and empowers survivors. She also launched Propel Women, an initiative equipping women worldwide to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and live confidently in their calling. Through Equip & Empower, Christine activates people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Christine is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, and she holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College. For over 30 years, she and Nick have faithfully served the global Church. You can tune into her weekly Equip & Empower and Life & Leadership podcasts for practical insights and encouragement, always pointing to the hope found in Jesus. Christine and Nick live with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. To learn more about Christine and her resources, visit http://www.christinecaine.com.