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We are searching far and wide for young people of faith. As BYU students, we are no strangers to blending our everyday life and faith life. Join us as we learn about the cool things people our age are doing to better their communities across religious traditions. Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
Episodes
April 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Coming from a home of generational trauma, gospel artist Elenee Young uses music to heal her relationship with God. She tells James and Lia about her nonlinear career path (relatable) and trying to overcome imposter syndrome (also relatable), all while glorifying God. We also hear from James and Lia about how they've come to know God through various art forms, including the musicals Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Elenee is a...
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April 15, 2025 • 24 mins
For All the Saints podcast host Ben Hancock tells us how he gets the courage to share his faith on such a public platform and—perhaps even more nerve racking—in private interactions. He shares how the death of a family member pushed him to gain a testimony of his own, and how that testimony is now helping him prepare to be a father!
Ben Hancock is the creator and host of the For All the Saints podcast, as well as The Country House...
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April 8, 2025 • 26 mins
Gospel artist K-Anthony uses his musical talents to honor God and inspire others, but it hasn't been an easy road. He shares what he's learned about trusting God, from nearly drowning as a teenager, to moving to Canada from Jamaica, to now enrolling in grad school at the height of his music career. He also tells us about the symbolism behind his music video "Free."
K-Anthony's early musical experiences began in the church he atten...
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April 1, 2025 • 25 mins
Is the film industry more than just bright lights and flashy action scenes? This week, Ryann Heim gives us the low down on the faith and film community. She tells us how even movies that don't explicitly mention God can teach us about Godly attributes and help us see more of the human experience. She also highlights the importance of wrestling with God and bringing Him your hard questions.
Ryann Heim is the Director of Programming...
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March 25, 2025 • 22 mins
Podcast host Wilson Gustaveson joins the TAL Hosts to share stories of people overcoming doubts and rediscovering their faith. Whether you're struggling with your own questions or feeling firm in your faith right now, there's something in this episode for you.
Wilson Gustaveson is one of the hosts of Latter-day Believers and Saints Unscripted. Latter-day Believers shares LDS conversion stories on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebo...
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March 18, 2025 • 24 mins
Amin Aaser talks about his company, Noor Kids, which helps Muslim kids build confidence in their religious identity through picture books. Noor Kids publishes one of the world’s fastest-growing Islamic children’s book series with titles in over 250,000 homes across 25 countries. Amin shares about his rocky first attempt at writing a children's book, as well as how to invest our time for the best returns.
Amin began his career in b...
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March 11, 2025 • 21 mins
In this episode of Take a Leap, we welcome a new co-host: James Sturdevant. James is a sophomore at BYU majoring in cybersecurity. He’s been working behind the scenes (or in TikToks) for a while, and we are happy that he is making his hosting debut.
James and Lia are joined in this episode by Tivvi Pare, the executive director of Horton Center, a camp and retreat center on Pine Mountain in New Hampshire. Tivvi believes that Horto...
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March 7, 2025 • 19 mins
Is everything really bigger in Texas? We can ask our old friend, Josh Orton. That's right—Josh is moving to the Lone Star State to support his wife's pursuit of higher education.
This is a super fun bonus episode where Lia interviews Josh for a change. Then, they introduce us to the new hosts for the Take a Leap podcast (spoiler alert: they're super cool).
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March 4, 2025 • 26 mins
Taif shares how to overcome perfectionism, recognize blessings, and better understand each other. Taif grew up in Jordan. She discusses adjusting to life at BYU and the challenges of fitting in as a visibly Muslim student. At the end of the interview, Josh asks Taif what three things she would bring to Utah from Jordan (and vice versa) —we think her answers may surprise you.
Growing up in Jordan, Taif witnessed her father's journ...
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February 25, 2025 • 26 mins
Matt discusses his personal journey through losing his vision and finding his faith. In studying Black Studies and Restorative Justice, Matt found a new purpose in helping others feel community and compassion. Finally, Matt encourages listeners to engage locally and help create a more whole and healed world.
Matt Lowe is a Disability liberation theology scholar. While the majority of Matt’s work surrounds racial reparations, he ha...
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February 18, 2025 • 25 mins
Becca Black tells the TAL hosts how she finds God in nature and cares for our planet. Becca talks about hiking in Wisconsin and of her Kwik Trip. Josh has never been to Wisconsin. When they get back on track, Becca shares insights on working with Grow the Flow, a non-profit focused on preserving the Great Salt Lake. She also tells personal stories that influenced her decision to work in ecology. The three share memorable experience...
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February 11, 2025 • 22 mins
Kyle Saurer, setter on the men’s volleyball team at BYU, opens up about his faith life and identifying in Christ. They talk about his pre-game rituals as well as his experiences as an athlete at BYU. Kyle focuses on the idea of maintaining an eternal perspective, especially on the heels of a tough loss, or even a win. We believe, however, that this episode is a win—hope you enjoy!
Saurer redshirted last year, so this upcoming seas...
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February 4, 2025 • 25 mins
Artist Gracie Morbitzer explains her creative process in making the Saints modern and more relatable. In this episode, Take a Leap hosts talk with Gracie about her creative upbringing, college experiences, and current Modern Saints project. The three describe which Saint best represents each of them, and how Gracie decides what hairstyle and clothes to give each of the Saints. This episode is exciting and spiritually-sound, and we ...
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January 28, 2025 • 21 mins
Learn how one Muslim BYU student rallies her peers to support Gaza. Noureen Salah talks about her experience growing up Muslim in Utah, and her decision to attend BYU. She discusses founding the Arab Student Association at BYU and running the "Gather for Gaza" initiative. Noureen also shares her various humanitarian efforts and how her faith fuels her passion for service.
Noureen Salah is a junior at BYU studying neuroscience with...
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January 21, 2025 • 23 mins
Sean Moothart explains how his involvement in public policy helps the margins of society. By following this Christlike call to action, Sean tells the TAL hosts about a few times that he has seen blessings come because of his work in public transportation; by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. Working in public policy is just one of the many ways that we can show other people we care about them—how can you pay...
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January 14, 2025 • 21 mins
Sarah Johns shares how we can be “toight” with the Lord. She talks about her work with the Êzidi people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also describes ways that she and her classmates at BYU took care of themselves and others while in Law school. So, pop on a face mask, make some hot chocolate, and enjoy this episode of Take a Leap.?
Sarah Johns is a recent graduate of BYU's J Reuben Clark Law School and a newly sworn mem...
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January 7, 2025 • 22 mins
Nava Esmailizadeh talks to the Take a Leap hosts about her passion for fashion and improving the world. She inspires the Take a Leap hosts to not only improve the world, but to look good doing it.
Nava Esmailizadeh is the Head of Brand at Ambercycle and creator of the cycora® brand, works to advance circularity in fashion, shaping a future where sustainability is central to design. Her work centers on driving change through power...
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December 20, 2024 • 15 mins
Lia King and Josh Orton tell us about their favorite Christmas traditions, movies, and what this time of year means to them. DM us on Instagram (@takealeappodcast) if you want more of these fun and fresh bonus episodes.
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November 1, 2024 • 25 mins
Why do we fall, Kenneth? And how can our faith help us get back up?
Olympic Silver Medalist, Kenneth Rooks, joins Take a Leap to talk about his journey to the Olympics, the role God plays in his training, and why he feels compelled to share his faith. Meanwhile, Take a Leap co-hosts are struggling to run a sub-8 minute mile.
Kenneth Rooks is originally from Walla Walla, Washington and attended College Place High School. He serve...
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November 1, 2024 • 26 mins
The BYU student body President and Vice President drop knowledge on women in leadership and how their faith drives them. They talk about the women who have impacted them and how we can better support each other in our community-driven efforts to lead.
Sarah Sun is the Student Body President of BYU and was the first Asian American to be crowned Miss Utah in 2023. She was the first person in her family to join the Church of Jesus C...
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