Episodes

  • Replay: Love, Service, and Futures: A Faith Journey with Jennifer Eburuoh

    Replay: Love, Service, and Futures: A Faith Journey with Jennifer Eburuoh
    Dec 23 2025
    Jennifer Eburuoh, a PhD student in international relations at American University. Jennifer shares her journey, detailing her Nigerian American faith background, her work with the UN Refugee Agency, and her study of environmental science. She discusses how her faith motivates her service and advocacy work and provides insights into her experiences in Uganda and the importance of being a good listener. The episode concludes with advice for young adults on navigating career paths rooted in service and justice.
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    23 mins
  • Replay: Harmonizing Faith and Sound with Jeremiah Paltan

    Replay: Harmonizing Faith and Sound with Jeremiah Paltan
    Dec 16 2025
    Jeremiah Paltan, a singer-songwriter from the Bronx, New York, shares his journey intertwining faith and music. Paltan shares his experiences as a pastor's kid, his early introduction to music, and how his faith has shaped his musical career. He highlights the importance of community in sustaining faith, his path to finding his spiritual identity, and the humbling experiences of having his music featured on television. Jeremiah also reveals his upcoming album 'Found in Lost City,' set to release on November 14th, and discusses how making music has been a way for him to overcome struggles and inspire hope in others.
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    32 mins
  • 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
  • Bonus - Take a Leap

    Bonus - Take a Leap
    Mar 7 2025
    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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    20 mins
  • Season 3 Wrap-Up: Memorable Moments & What’s Next

    Season 3 Wrap-Up: Memorable Moments & What’s Next
    Dec 8 2025
    Neftali Rodriguez and Ocean Marshall announce a break of new interviews until January 20th while teasing fun social media content and re-released favorite episodes. They reflect on memorable interviews with guests like artist Jeremiah Paltan and travel influencer India, highlighting the integration of faith in their careers. The hosts also discuss their personal growth from the podcast, appreciating the diverse perspectives of young achievers. They express excitement for the next season, hinting at exciting future guests and engaging social media activity.
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    8 mins
  • Fruitful Activism: Faith as a Catalyst for Change

    Fruitful Activism: Faith as a Catalyst for Change
    Nov 25 2025
    Safa Ahmed discusses how faith and religion can be likened to a tree that offers support and bears fruit through good deeds. She reflects on her experiences as a Muslim, her journey in activism, and the challenges faced by Indian Muslims. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of faith guiding advocacy for justice and fostering unity among diverse communities. She recounts her journey of reclaiming her Muslim identity and her work with the Indian American Muslim Council (IMC) in raising awareness about the injustices faced by Muslims in India. She also shares motivational insights for young people to integrate faith with activism.
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    23 mins
  • Faith And Language: Ashley's Journey in Chinese Bridge Competition

    Faith And Language: Ashley's Journey in Chinese Bridge Competition
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode of the Take Leap podcast, hosts Neftali Rodriguez and Ocean Marshall interview Ashley Breinholt, a neuroscience and Chinese student at Brigham Young University. Ashley recently won second place in the global finals of the Chinese Bridge competition, celebrating Chinese language and culture. She shares her experiences, discussing her favorite Chinese foods, the impact of faith and prayer on her confidence, and the importance of understanding different cultures. Ashley emphasizes the value of humility, perseverance, and seeking help to succeed. She encourages listeners to take opportunities to learn and grow, linking her linguistic skills and international experiences to her future career and personal goals.
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    20 mins