Former BYU basketball player Travis Hansen on his life, faith and the importance of ‘being in the right place’

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://byucougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/player/travis-hansen">Former BYU Cougar basketball player Travis Hansen</a> played professional basketball for more than a decade, spanning the NBA and internationally in Spain and Russia following his collegiate career. But basketball doesn't define Hansen; from a young age, he had many tender experiences that helped him<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/06/04/former-byu-star-travis-hansen-purpose-basketball-faith-service-spain-russia-egor-demin/"> build a strong spiritual foundation</a> and know that Heavenly Father loves him. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Hansen joins<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/"> Church News editor Ryan Jensen</a> to discuss his professional and spiritual journey, highlighting the positive influences that have shaped him. As a basketball player, a missionary in Chile, a husband, a father and currently a young adult leader in Orem, Utah, he shares how his faith and effort to "be in the right place" blessed his life and the lives of others.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>