Hey everyone, this is Tim Chavez from Faith Matters. For today's episode, we're releasing a fascinating

conversation that Aubrey had with Rich Hanks about the life and legacy of his father, Marion D. Hanks.

For those of you who know his name, you'll know exactly why this conversation matters so much to us.

Marian D. Hanks embodied so many of the values we hold dear. He was a leader of immense integrity, a champion for those on

the margins, and a disciple of Christ in the truest sense. Even today, the ripples of his influence

continue to shape the church and the lives of so many. President David O. McKay once gave him a

blessing with a simple but powerful charge. Let your voice be heard, even if it is in opposition to the stated norms.

And he did.

For 40 years, he consistently pushed for change, advocating for humanitarian work long

before it became a priority, fighting against the priest and temple ban, and insisting that

sustaining leaders meant honest engagement, not silent agreement.

Rich shared some incredible stories about his father, the ways that he stood up to the cultural

and institutional pressures, his deep reverence for the individual, and his unwavering belief

that true discipleship is rooted in love, not conformity. He also spoke movingly about his father's

final years, as dementia slowly took hold

and the lessons of grace and devotion that emerged even in that difficult season. More than anything,

we were struck by how Marian DeHanks's entire life was centered on lifting, healing, and serving,

just as Christ did. We are so grateful to Rich for sharing these stories. We think this conversation

will be inspiring

to anyone who has ever wrestled with how to live their faith with integrity, courage, and compassion.

And with that, we'll jump right into the conversation with Rich Hanks.

All right. Well, Rich, welcome to the podcast, and thank you so much for joining us. I'm excited

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