#35: Living Among the Homeless | Evan’s Vision for Revival in San Francisco

In this moving episode of the INNOVAT3 Podcast, host Ted Hahs continues his conversation with Evan, a pastor whose life’s work has been rooted in the streets of San Francisco, not from a pulpit, but from buses converted into homes, Bible studies and community hubs run by the homeless themselves.

From embracing a life among the unhoused to creating the Grace Healing Home, Evan shares powerful stories of transformation, people once written off as “throwaways” becoming leaders, singers and ministers in their own right. He reflects on moments of supernatural protection, the spiritual history of San Francisco, and why he believes the city still holds the potential for revival.

Evan’s dream? A San Francisco where every block is part of one great, living church, not bound by buildings, but built on connection, healing and second chances.

He shares about:

Why he chose to live on the streets to serve better.

The story of James Woods and the transformation from homelessness to ministry.

San Francisco’s deep spiritual roots and potential for revival.

Why true change starts with valuing people above everything else.

His vision for a “new gold rush”, one that treasures human lives, not just wealth.

This is more than a story about helping the homeless. It’s a blueprint for rethinking community, faith and the kind of leadership our cities truly need.

Show Notes:

Host: Ted Hahs

Guest: Evan Prosser — Street Pastor & Founder of Grace Healing Home

Location: San Francisco, California

Topics:

Ministry alongside the homeless.

Spiritual revival in San Francisco.

Healing homes and community transformation.

The intersection of faith, justice and compassion.

A vision for valuing people above profit.

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0:00 Intro

0:52 Life in the Mission District

4:04 Buses as Community Spaces

8:11 Supernatural Protection Stories

10:46 James Woods’ Transformation

18:23 The Birth of Grace Healing Home

23:00 San Francisco’s Spiritual Roots

33:02 A New Gold Rush for People, Not Profit

38:48 Rethinking Success and the American Dream

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