Take a Leap
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
July 19, 2025 • 36 mins
How have role models shaped your life? In this episode, we revisit our November 2024 conversation about leadership with Sarah Sun and Tala Alnasser. Sarah Sun was the Student Body President of BYU in 2024 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 Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 17. Sarah is an accomplished musician and plays more than 10 i...
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July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
Ever wondered what it takes to make service impactful in a college community?
In this episode, we revisit our November 2024 conversation with Drew Goldston, the President of BYU's Y-Serve service council. Drew shares how the council oversees Y-Serve’s 70 volunteer programs, ensuring that both volunteers and recipients have meaningful and rewarding experiences.
A student at BYU majoring in Economics and minoring in Information Sys...
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June 29, 2025 • 24 mins
What does it take to build a brand that’s about more than just the product?
In this episode, we sit down with Sadie and Abby Bowler—sisters, entrepreneurs, and co-founders of SadieB Personal Care—to explore how a simple idea became a movement. Blending a love for high-quality beauty products with a passion for supporting girls’ mental wellness, SadieB isn’t just about hygiene (though yes, showering is important, guys)—it’s about e...
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June 19, 2025 • 26 mins
What happens when faith meets TikTok—and chooses radical inclusion?
In this episode, we revisit our November 2024 conversation with Rev. Brandon Robertson—author, activist, public theologian, and the internet’s beloved “TikTok Pastor.” With over 250,000 followers and millions of views, Brandon has become a leading voice in progressive Christianity, using social media to share a message of love, justice, and inclusion.
Brandon sha...
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June 9, 2025 • 23 mins
Ever felt the pressure of being single in a relationship-driven world?
In this episode, we revisit our November 2024 conversation with Mallory Everton and Diana Brown, creators of The Soloist Podcast. They dive into the complexities of being single within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sharing their personal experiences of navigating societal and religious expectations around marriage. Mallory, a comedian, actor,...
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May 30, 2025 • 26 mins
What does it look like to follow Jesus in the face of climate change?
In this episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Lauren Kim, National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA). Originally aired in November 2024, this episode explores Lauren’s journey into environmental activism—shaped by her Evangelical faith, her sister’s asthma caused by land burning, and her deep love for God’s cr...
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May 20, 2025 • 17 mins
James and Lia discuss their journey through season one of Take a Leap. What did they learn? Were they even qualified for their job? Did James ever try that Red Bull? Find out in this recap episode of Take a Leap!
Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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May 13, 2025 • 24 mins
This week, Anna Bryner and Elyse Slabaugh drop some wisdom about freedom of religion. Good news—turns out it's not just for lawyers! They talk about sticking up for people of other/no faiths, and why Gen Z should even care about freedom of religion. Stick around to the end to hear what law school taught Anna and Elyse about Christ being our perfect advocate.
Anna and Elyse are attorneys who are passionate about Freedom of Belief. ...
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May 6, 2025 • 22 mins
Moshe Nigri, the rabbi at the University of Utah, tells James and Lia about the importance of being someone's friend before sharing your religion. He also talks about how our generation is searching for purpose and suggests that the solution is—you guessed it—a connection with God.
Moshe Nigri is the Rabbi at the largest Jewish student organization in Utah, with over 120 Jewish students involved. The organization gives classes, or...
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April 29, 2025 • 27 mins
In this special live event, BYU football players Connor Pay and Chase Roberts give James and Lia (and our live audience) the scoop on their new podcast, Two Point Conversion. They talk about what football has taught them about Christlike service and leadership, and what their podcast has taught them about balancing gospel study, school, athletics, and more. So sit back, relax, and learn from Connor and Chase's collective wisdom.
C...
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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
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.
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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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