By Dylan Mangahis, April 21, 2026
Viral evangelical street preacher Sister Cindy Smock drew a crowd of over 100 students to the University Park on April 15, where she delivered her “Hoeology 101” sermon as a part of her nationwide college tour.
The Hoeology 101 sermon is a part of the “Ho No Mo” Revolution – a term Smock coined to encourage students to abandon promiscuity, “hoe life”, and embrace a “holy” lifestyle. Smock’s four-hour sermon consisted of what she considers “good ‘ol fashion slut shaming”, recounting stories of good students turning to promiscuity and reading Bible verses to a crowd of students.
Smock began preaching in 1979 after meeting her husband, Jed Smock – also known as “Brother Jed”. Smock’s confrontational, but humorous, preaching style has amassed her over 400,000 followers on TikTok and over 40,000 on Instagram.
Smock uses Gen Z slang terms and references like “gooner” and “WAP” during her sessions to blend her religious preaching with modern college social commentary. Smock’s remarks focused on warning against what she described as “sinful behavior,” specifically targeting hookup culture.
“I’ve been on a four-month tour,” said Smock. “I’m telling students: hell is hot, don’t be a thot and it’s time to be a ho no mo’.”
Smock emphasized that regardless of promiscuity, everyone is valued by God, and her lesson will help “make women great again”.
Smock organized the sermon through seven levels of “hoeness”. Smock revealed that before meeting her husband, she was “a level six vampire hoe” until she found God and started preaching.
The bubble of curious students that huddled in front of the Bronco Student Center consisted of believers, nonbelievers, fans and first-time viewers brought by their friends.
“I am a professing Christian, and have seen her on social media,” said Elijah Wagner, an apparel merchandising and management student. “I wanted to hear what she had to say about ho no mo because while it is an internet phenomenon, it is also biblically supported.”
Throughout Smock’s session, she asked for volunteers to read aloud bible verses for a “ho no mo” pin. Wagner was one of the first volunteer readers out of the abundance of students Smock called on.
“Sister Cindy is bringing meaningful teaching to a young generation through humor and pop culture, and I’m glad I got to read verses from 1 Corinthians for her,” Wagner said.
Amidst the crowd of students, Jason Mejia Lu, the director of the Bronco Leadership Center, monitored and ushered the free speech event.
“I was sent multiple messages from multiple folks across the campus that saw the social media post,” said Lu. “We want to make sure everyone is having their free speech maintained, both participants and Sister Cindy.”
Students in attendance kept a peaceful and encouraging atmosphere by asking lighthearted, but serious questions about topics like relationships, marriage and queerness. Smock reassured love and inclusivity for all.
“For over four decades, I faithfully bashed gays,” said Smock. “And they made me an icon!”
Smock noted that she learned from the queer community that love is love; but lust is lust, and God is very inclusive, so “gay people go to hell too.”
Smock will continue her tour across the Southern California campuses, with the same four-hour sermons but different topics chosen specially for each college.
“I know it’s long, but I never like to rush a climax,” Smock said.
Feature image courtesy of Joey Caraway
