Episodes

  • 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?
    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
    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
  • Learning to Lead, Studying to Serve: Drew Goldston Revisited
    Jul 9 2025
    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 Systems, Drew talks about his journey into service, from his early involvement with Y-Serve to leading the council. He also highlights the spiritual side of service at BYU, where each meeting begins with prayers and hymns, reinforcing the university’s commitment to lifelong service. With stories of how even small acts of service can create big changes, Drew encourages everyone to find a way to contribute, no matter their interests. His advice? Embrace service as a transformative experience and make it a part of your personal mission. Whether you're passionate about service or just curious how to get involved, this episode is full of inspiration for everyone.
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    23 mins
  • Why Personal Care Is About More Than Hygiene: SadieB Revisited
    Jun 29 2025
    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 empowerment, purpose, and divine direction. The Bowlers share how their faith fueled their leap into business, what it means to be “anxiously engaged” in good causes, and the impact personal care products can have on how we view ourselves. Whether you're dreaming up your own venture or just trying to take the next right step, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and heart.
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    24 mins
  • An Expansive and Inclusive Theology: Brandan Robertson Revisited
    Jun 19 2025
    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 shares his journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a pastor, and how his evolving theology now embraces LGBTQ+ inclusion and interfaith connection. He also talks about the power and pressure of social media ministry—writing books, making content, and responding to hate with grace. This episode is a thoughtful look at what it means to live out faith with humility, courage, and compassion in the digital age.
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    26 mins
  • Being Single Is Not a Sin: The Soloists Revisited
    Jun 9 2025
    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, and writer known for her time on Studio C, and Diana, Assistant Director of Interreligious Engagement at Georgetown University, offer valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of being single in a faith-driven community. They delve into the emotional toll of unmet expectations, how faith can guide us through life’s uncertainties, and the importance of finding worth beyond relationships. With humor and heart, Mallory and Diana highlight the need for more inclusive, empathetic conversations about singleness in church communities. Their advice? Embrace wholeness, lean on community support, and focus on creating a narrative where success and happiness are not defined by relationship status. Whether you’re single or want to better understand your single friends, this episode is packed with wisdom and compassion for everyone.
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    24 mins
  • Changing Climate, Unwavering Faith: YECA's Lauren Kim Revisited
    May 30 2025
    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 creation (especially cows and horses, thanks to her time in Texas). Lauren believes deeply in the mission of environmental stewardship as a practice of obedience, kindness, and radical love toward Jesus and His creation. A graduate of the University of Virginia in Global Security and Justice, she brings both academic insight and spiritual conviction to her mission. She also highlights the role of YECA in equipping young Christians to respond faithfully to the climate crisis and the importance of collaborating across faith traditions for the common good. P.S. Please don’t spontaneously book a flight to Idaho without a plan. Be safe out there.
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    26 mins