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  • Trailer: What even is Take a Leap?
    2024/11/01
    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 分
  • BONUS: What does Christmas mean to the Take a Leap hosts?
    2024/12/20
    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 分
  • Bonus - Take a Leap
    2025/03/07
    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 分
  • Finding God Everywhere, Even in the Soil: Albarka Wakili
    2025/10/07
    In this episode, we sit down with Albarka Wakili, a Master of Divinity student at Drew Theological School and a 2025 GreenFaith Rising Leader Fellow. Originally from Nigeria, Albarka shares how his name—meaning blessing—guides his path, and how his journey across continents has deepened his faith. He opens up about witnessing climate change firsthand, the hope that sustains him, and the moment he realized faith, justice, and the environment are inseparable. From tending Drew’s Theo Community Garden to engaging in global initiatives and meeting leaders like Ban Ki-Moon, Albarka reflects on how working with the soil reveals God’s presence in creation. With wisdom and humility, he offers practical steps for young people who want to care for the earth, bridging the sacred and the practical in everyday life.
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    24 分
  • Harmonizing Faith and Sound with Jeremiah Paltan
    2025/09/30
    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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    30 分
  • A Unified World Through Positive Politics With Dallin Bundy
    2025/09/23
    Hosts Neftali Rodriguez and Ocean Marshall interview Dallin Bundy, a 2025 Truman Scholar and a senior studying political science at BYU. The discussion covers a range of topics, including Dallin's love for silent discos, his interest in epic fantasy literature, and his journey to winning the Truman Scholarship. Dallin shares valuable insights on the importance of civil discourse, the impact of political violence on community cohesion, and his commitment to fostering peacemaking and political engagement. The episode concludes with actionable advice for young people to stay politically active, show up in their communities, and maintain a balanced life.
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    27 分
  • Faith on Fire: Carolina França’s Powerful Stand for Faith and Climate
    2025/09/16
    In this episode of Take A Leap, host James talks with Carolina França, a Gordon College graduate and science teacher, about how faith and environmental stewardship intertwine. From conservation research to the classroom, Carolina shares how her sense of calling fuels both her teaching and climate advocacy. She highlights the power of small, community-driven actions, the role of faith in caring for creation, and her experiences leading initiatives from school clubs to international conferences. Find more from Carolina on Instagram: c.franca24
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    25 分
  • Exploring Faith In College: Authentic insights From Mackenzie Meyer
    2025/09/09
    In this episode of Take A Leap, James sits down with Kenzie Meyer and Neftali Rodriguez. Kenzie shares how her path shifted from studying music education at Montana State to becoming a campus minister at Southern Utah University. From life-changing experiences in Kenya to her work with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Kenzie opens up about helping students embrace faith during the pivotal college years—offering wisdom on overcoming fear, seeking purpose, and leaning into the unique journey of student life.
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    26 分