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  • Understanding Spiritual Journeys: Rachel Lief's Perspective

    Understanding Spiritual Journeys: Rachel Lief's Perspective
    Feb 17 2026
    In this Take Leap podcast episode, Neftali Rodriguez interviews Rachel Lief, a senior at NYU and future medical student, about her journey with faith and interfaith work. Rachel discusses her Jewish faith's impact on her values and actions, particularly in social justice and health equity. She reflects on her evolving religious identity, her involvement in interfaith initiatives, and her experiences with religious diversity at NYU. Rachel shares insights on the importance of interfaith collaboration in addressing global issues and offers advice for young people exploring their faith.
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    23 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • Cultivating Interfaith Dialogue With An Imam: Sabah Ahmedi

    Cultivating Interfaith Dialogue With An Imam: Sabah Ahmedi
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of 'Take a Leap', hosts Neftali Rodriguez and Ocean Marshall converse with Sabah Ahmedi, a British Muslim imam, about balancing faith and modern life. Ahmedi shares insights on his spiritual journey, the meaning of 'Take a Leap', dealing with misconceptions about Islam, and the importance of interfaith dialogue. He also discusses the influence of prayer, gratitude, and how Islam aligns with broader human values like justice and peace.
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    24 min
  • Faith, Community, and Impact: A Conversation with Jaleesa

    Faith, Community, and Impact: A Conversation with Jaleesa
    Feb 2 2026
    In this video, Ocean interviews Jaleesa about her ideal place to live and her faith journey. Jaleesa shares her deep-rooted belief that faith is an action and responsibility, and how it has influenced her leadership, particularly in founding the Raising a Village Foundation. The nonprofit supports underserved children and families in Washington, DC. Jaleesa discusses the impact of faith on young people's resilience and leadership and details how her spiritual perspective shapes her mentoring approach. She emphasizes the importance of community and offers advice on staying grounded in values and purpose.
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    21 min
  • Designing Change: Mirabelle Morah's Creative Look on Faith

    Designing Change: Mirabelle Morah's Creative Look on Faith
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of 'Take a Leap,' hosts Neftali and Ocean, interview Mirabelle Morah, a motion designer and founder of Grohwie. They discuss Mirabelle's journey in using her faith and creativity to make a social impact. Mirabelle shares her background, experiences, and the role of faith in her career. She emphasizes the importance of patience, community, and staying grounded in her beliefs while working in multicultural spaces. Maribel advises young people to pursue big dreams with determination and faith, sharing personal stories of how her faith guided her big decisions and creative initiatives.
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    24 min
  • The Faith Behind The Voice: Sadie's Road to Faith

    The Faith Behind The Voice: Sadie's Road to Faith
    Jan 20 2026
    Sadie Dahl, recently on The Voice, joins us to talk about how prayer was a huge part of her experience on the NBC singing reality competition television series. Plus, what it's like to work with Snoop Dog.
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    28 min