Faith in the Public Square: Honoring Francis Oda, Brother Dutton & the Final Weeks at the Capitol

Aloha and welcome back to Faith and Family First with Eva Andrade and Marcus Oshiro.In this episode, Eva and Marcus begin by honoring the life and legacy of Francis Oda, the visionary founder of Hawaiʻi Family Forum, and reflect on his lasting impact on people of faith in Hawaiʻi’s public square.They also discuss the recent bill signing recognizing Brother Joseph Dutton and his remarkable life of service at Kalaupapa, alongside St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope.Then, Eva and Marcus turn to the final stretch of the legislative session, including updates on HB 1961, HB 1875, the state budget bill, emergency powers reform, constitutional amendment proposals, election-related bills, and why community involvement still matters even after public hearings are over.This episode is a reminder that faith, service, citizenship, and aloha all have a place in shaping Hawaiʻi’s future.Don't forget to subscribe to the FFF podcast for more in-depth discussions on social and political issues that matter to you!