Senator Hank Erwin

 Former Alabama State Senator Henry E. “Hank” Erwin is known as the “storyteller of motivation!” His talent for telling stories that entertain and result in commitment and action are legendary. He learned the art of storytelling from his late father Medal of Honor Recipient Henry “Red” Erwin who held small crowds spellbound with stories of bravery in World War II. The stories were so detailed and compelling that Hank embraced the art form into his own life.

Hank became a committed Christian in college and married his sweetheart Shelia Daniel the day before his graduation. They have been together now fifty two years, with two married sons, and seven grandchildren. But it was telling stories that guided his life. Hank attended Dallas Seminary in Texas to become a preacher. But during those days, God opened a door into radio and TV to become an on air personality. So he plunged into media for nearly thirty years as a journalist and talk show host.

Hank became an media advocate for pro-life and family values, patriotism, and conservative issues. It won him awards and notice in Alabama among voters looking for fresh faces in a world of politics. In 2002 Hank was elected to the Alabama State Senate and served two terms as a firebrand for conservative families across the state. He fought gambling to a standstill, and helped usher in a whole new Republican government for the people of Alabama. However, it was his bedtime stories that really changed history. 

As a loving father, he told his two sons bedtime stories when they were very young. He used Woodlawn football stories that were so colorful that it ignited their imaginations to become movie makers. Now forty years later the world knows the famous Erwin Brothers-Andy and Jon. They have gone on to produce and direct ten awarding winning Faith based motion pictures that have garnered ten Dove Awards for outstanding achievements in Christian film. Among their films are such notables as OCTOBER BABY, WOODLAWN, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, and JESUS REVOLUTION.

Now Hank travels the country telling stories in banquets and churches that capture real life and result in commitments to reform and action. Whether it’s money or policy, people respond to his down home presentations with laughter and joy. He leaves people entertained and wanting more stories. It is his gift from God! Hank and his wife Shelia currently live in Franklin, Tennessee. 

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