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Marion D. Hanks — Spiritual Discernment in Stake President Callings

Published October 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM

1970s
Salt Lake City, Utah
Marion D. Hanks·Richard D. Hanks

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Richard D. Hanks, son and biographer of Marion D. Hanks, recounted specific instances illustrating his father's spiritual discernment during his service as a General Authority. These accounts describe how Marion D. Hanks utilized inspiration to identify and call individuals to serve as stake presidents, a process characterized by his reliance on spiritual guidance rather than purely administrative selection.

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Wheat & Tares, 'Marion D. Hanks: A Voice to Be Heard' (https://wheatandtares.org/2025/04/07/marion-d-hanks-a-voice-to-be-heard) (research confidence: medium)

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The account is set in the 1970s.
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It took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Wheat & Tares, 'Marion D. The full source citation appears in the Sources section below, with links to the original where available.

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