005 - Finding My Own Way To Christ
In this episode, host Donald Kelly talks to Gina Dorsan about finding her own way to Christ independent of her family. It is a powerful story of personally finding Christ.
On today’s episode of Changing, we’re joined by Gina Dorsan, a former student and current employee at Brigham Young University, who also uses her master’s in Public Health to teach classes at Utah Valley University. She told us her journey in finding her way to Christ, even if it meant going against family expectations.
Gina had grown up in a religious background. Growing up in her Haitian family meant she was expected to attend Catholic church each week, and she did so to obey her parents.
While she went to these services, she felt no relationship with Christ. She didn’t read the Bible and only recited memorized prayers. This continued throughout her youth into high school.
What Changed?
The summer between her high school and college career, she met missionaries who introduced her to Jesus and his ministry. They helped her realize she needed to do more in her life to develop the relationship with Christ she was looking for.
After meeting those missionaries, she began reading and studying scripture. She began praying. Most importantly, she began to develop the relationship with Christ she was searching for.
Gina’s challenges embracing the change
Gina’s life revolved around three things growing up in her Haitian household: school, church, and family.
Because it was uncommon to “go your own way,” Gina’s most difficult challenge was confronting her family to explain the path she had chosen. In particular, her mother did not take it well.
Gina originally went to two churches to appease her family. However, it soon proved unsustainable.
While it was difficult for Gina to leave her family’s church, she ultimately asked herself, “what would Jesus do?” and her choice was clear.
What advice does Gina have for those seeking a relationship with Christ?
Try to find something in common between your current life and where you want to end up. Use those similarities to develop a foundation that allows you to follow Christ.
Are you looking to get connected with Gina and hear more of her story? Find her on Facebook and LinkedIn.
MUSIC CREDIT: Audio Jungle
(Note: This podcast is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
