Guest Morgan Choi shares her experiences living in different countries and how she believes that God is everywhere. Topics include experiencing difficulties abroad, the power of prayer, living and worshiping internationally, the challenges of infertility, creating a Book of Mormon timeline, traveling with kids, and what it means to be 'all in' the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Living in different countries has allowed Morgan Choi to fully experience the pros and cons of international travel with children, finding joy in witnessing their excitement and wonder at new environments.
Morgan Choi highlights the importance of being curious rather than judgmental, fostering connections, learning from others, and promoting love and acceptance.
Deep dives
Morgan Choi's International Journey and the Book of Mormon Timeline
Morgan Choi, a wife and mother who has lived in various countries due to her husband's job, shares her experience of navigating infertility and finding confidence in God's love. While living in Moscow, Russia, she felt inspired to create a Book of Mormon timeline, which she worked on during her struggles with IVF. Despite the challenges of international travel and unpacking chaos, she finds joy in exploring new places with her children. Morgan cherishes the diversity in the ways people live the gospel and aims to be curious rather than judgmental. To her, being all in the gospel of Jesus Christ means genuinely striving to follow and become more like Him.
The Challenges of International Travel and Unpacking
Living in different countries has allowed Morgan Choi to fully experience the pros and cons of international travel with children. While the long hours and chaotic unpacking can be challenging, she finds immense joy in witnessing her children's excitement and wonder at new environments. From pointing out animals on safari to appreciating local plants and wildlife, the unique experiences of living abroad create lasting memories. Despite the difficulties, Morgan cherishes these opportunities and values the perspective they offer her children.
Infertility, IVF, and Finding Hope
Morgan Choi and her husband's journey through infertility and IVF treatments led them to lean on their faith and seek guidance from God. Through multiple failed IVF attempts, they found strength and support in their marriage and family. They also relied on the comforting power of prayer and scripture study, particularly the Book of Mormon, to navigate their challenges and find hope. This experience ultimately inspired Morgan to create the Book of Mormon timeline, which served as a source of solace and guidance during their infertility journey.
Being Curious and Less Judgmental
Living in different countries and encountering diverse cultures has taught Morgan Choi the importance of being curious rather than judgmental. She highlights the value of understanding and appreciating the various ways in which people live their lives and practice their faith. By shifting from a stance of judgment to one of curiosity, Morgan aims to foster connections, learn from others, and promote love and acceptance. This approach allows her to embrace different perspectives and cultivate relationships based on understanding and compassion.
Morgan Choi and her husband have lived in four very different countries during their young marriage. They have also experienced very difficult things in lands far from home but what they have found is that God is everywhere and when we seek to feel His love, we will always find it. On this week’s episode, Morgan shares her witness that prayers are heard and answered all around the world.
“Being curious is such a positive thing, you’re asking questions about someone, you’re wanting to get to know them more and understand them and it can lead to friendship and growth. Being judgmental is just having this fixed idea and it’s negative and it’s not allowing you to grow and to love a person as well.” —Morgan Choi
1:43- To Know Something’s True 6:04- Living and Worshiping Around the World 14:20- Recipient of Service Worldwide 18:33- A Gospel For All People 21:00- Infertility 33:18- Book of Mormon Timeline 35:41- Traveling With Kids 39:24- Changed 41:33- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?