Episodes

  • Trailer: What even is Take a Leap?

    Trailer: What even is Take a Leap?
    Nov 1 2024
    Welcome to the Take a Leap podcast! We are students searching far and wide for young people of faith. We want to know why individuals in our generation are choosing their faith, and learning how they blend their 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.
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    2 mins
  • BONUS: What does Christmas mean to the Take a Leap hosts?

    BONUS: What does Christmas mean to the Take a Leap hosts?
    Dec 20 2024
    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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    16 mins
  • Goodbye Josh: New host, same great show

    Goodbye Josh: New host, same great show
    Mar 7 2025
    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). Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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    20 mins
  • Anna and Elyse: Is faith a human right?

    Anna and Elyse: Is faith a human right?
    May 13 2025
    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. They are the Co-Chairs of the Rising Generation Initiative for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS), where they empower young adults to become leaders in advancing religious freedom worldwide. They are passionate about building a world where everyone everywhere is treated with respect and has the freedom to live according to their beliefs without being persecuted. Based in Lehi, UT, Anna spends her free time hiking national parks, growing sunflowers, exploring choral music, and cheering for BYU sports. Now working in Maryland, Elyse enjoys traveling, listening to jazz, reading historical fiction/non-fiction, and running. Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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    25 mins
  • Moshe Nigri: The power of preaching religion with love

    Moshe Nigri: The power of preaching religion with love
    May 6 2025
    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, organizes events and celebrates Jewish holidays together. Their main mission is to make the next generation of proud Jews who will carry on the faith of Judaism, and of course spreading love to the world. Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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    23 mins
  • Live event with BYU football: making time for God as a student athlete

    Live event with BYU football: making time for God as a student athlete
    Apr 29 2025
    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. Chase and Connor are the hosts of Two Point Conversion, a Come Follow Me podcast produced by BYUradio, and team captains for BYU football. Connor served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington D.C. and majored in entrepreneurial management. He's now preparing for the NFL draft. Chase served a mission in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and will return to BYU football for the 2025 season. Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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    28 mins
  • Elenee Young: Using music to heal our relationships with God

    Elenee Young: Using music to heal our relationships with God
    Apr 22 2025
    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 Canadian multi-award-winning and JUNO-nominated Christian/gospel artist, songwriter, and producer based in Lloydminster, SK/AB. Elenee is gearing up for a 2025 tour while also executing an ambitious self-produced covers project featuring 17 reimagined worship songs. She is preparing to release a brand-new EP in Fall 2025, continuing to push creative boundaries and inspire listeners worldwide. Take a Leap is a production of BYUradio.
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    27 mins