Artist Gracie Morbitzer explains her creative process in making the Saints modern and more relatable. In this episode, Take a Leap hosts Josh and Lia talk with Gracie about her creative upbringing, college experiences, and current Modern Saints project. The three describe which Saint best represents each of them, and how Gracie decides what hairstyle and clothes to give each of the Saints. This episode is exciting and spiritually-sound, and we think anyone (but especially the creatives) will enjoy it. You could even paint along while tuning in!

Gracie Morbitzer has always been drawn to the arts, storytelling, and crafting curated experiences. At the Columbus College of Art & Design, she received a Bachelor's Degree in the Interior Architecture and Design program, studying museums, set design, and immersive experiences. In the summer of 2021, she decided to leave her job to pursue full-time the Modern Saints Project that has now become a small business. Gracie works to make the Saints relatable by bringing them into the current day. In December of 2023, her first book, "The Modern Saints: Portraits and Reflections on the Saints," was released.

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Learn how one Muslim BYU student rallies her peers to support Gaza. Noureen Salah talks about her experience growing up Muslim in Utah, and her decision to attend BYU. She discusses founding the Arab Student Association at BYU and running the "Gather for Gaza" initiative. Noureen also tells Josh and Lia about her various humanitarian efforts and how her faith fuels her passion for service.

Noureen Salah is a junior at BYU studying neuroscience with a minor in sociology. She is an Egyptian Muslim born and raised in Utah. She currently works at the Office of Belonging as a student manager. After her time at BYU, she plans to attend medical school.

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Sean Moothart explains how his involvement in public policy helps the margins of society. By following this Christlike call to action, Sean tells the TAL hosts about a few times that he has seen blessings come because of his work in public transportation; by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. Working in public policy is just one of the many ways that we can show other people we care about them—how can you pay this sentiment forward?

Sean recently earned his master's from the LBJ School of Public Affairs and works as a transportation policy analyst for UT Austin. He serves as an alternate member of Austin's Bicycle Advisory Council, advocating for safer streets for all modes of travel. Outside of work, Sean enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and is involved with St. James Episcopal and University Christian, where he supports efforts to bridge gaps between the Church and marginalized communities.

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Sarah Johns tells Lia and Josh how they can be “toight” with the Lord. She talks about her work with the Êzidi people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also describes ways that she and her classmates at BYU took care of themselves and others while in Law school. So, pop on a face mask, make some hot chocolate, and enjoy this episode of Take a Leap.?

Sarah Johns is a recent graduate of BYU's J Reuben Clark Law School and a newly sworn member of the Utah State Bar, with a background in Law and Constitutional Studies from Utah State University. She has published widely on topics ranging from international law to lawyer wellbeing and was awarded the 2024 LGBTQ Advocacy and Service Award for her work bridging the LGBTQ+-faith divide.

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Nava Esmailizadeh talks to the Take a Leap hosts about her passion for fashion and improving the world. She inspires the Take a Leap hosts to not only improve the world, but to look good doing it.

Nava Esmailizadeh is the Head of Brand at Ambercycle and creator of the cycora® brand, works to advance circularity in fashion, shaping a future where sustainability is central to design. Her work centers on driving change through powerful storytelling and purposeful design. Guided by her Bahá'í faith, she brings a service-minded approach to fostering meaningful transformation across industries and communities.

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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.

Why do we fall, Kenneth? And how can our faith help us get back up?

Olympic Silver Medalist, Kenneth Rooks, joins Take a Leap to talk about his journey to the Olympics, the role God plays in his training, and why he feels compelled to share his faith. Meanwhile, Take a Leap co-hosts are struggling to run a sub-8 minute mile.

Kenneth Rooks is originally from Walla Walla, Washington and attended College Place High School. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Uganda Kampala Mission and temporarily in the Utah Orem Mission. He won Gold in the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship, 3000m steeplechase, as well as the Gold in the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, 3000m steeplechase. Recently, in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kenneth won the silver medal in the steeplechase.

The BYU student body President and Vice President drop knowledge on women in leadership and how their faith drives them. They talk about the women who have impacted them and how we can better support each other in our community-driven efforts to lead.

Sarah Sun is the Student Body President of BYU and was the first Asian American to be crowned Miss Utah in 2023. She was the first person in her family to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 17. Sarah is an accomplished musician and plays more than 10 instruments.

Tala Alnasser is the Student Body Executive Vice President of BYU, and the first Muslim VP in BYU student body leadership. She was born in Jordan, speaks three languages, and is writing an honors thesis on the Christian gaze. She went undefeated in the chess Olympiad for Jordan.

The President of the Service Council at BYU, Drew Goldston, joins us to talk about local service opportunities.

He also talks about how he got into service, and what it takes to coordinate service projects. The Take a Leap team was so inspired by the convo that we want to keep serving people with this great podcast, so please spread the word and keep on listening.

Drew is a student at BYU, majoring in Economics and minoring in Information Systems. He leads the Service Council at BYU.

Learn about this beauty product that changed the game (for the better).

This episode of Take a Leap is hosted by Lia King and Ashton Rowan (RIP. JK, he’s just serving a mission in Poland. We miss you, Ashy.) They interview sisters and co-founders of SadieB Personal Care, Sadie and Abby Bowler. The two combined their desire to support girls’ mental health with a passion for incredible products, and SadieB was born.

This episode discusses the importance of good hygiene (seriously, people, you need to shower), how we can be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and how God can direct us in starting a business. The Take a Leap team wishes you the best of luck on all of your endeavors, business and otherwise.