UVU Worldview Project

What does it look like to navigate faith, identity, and belonging all at once?In this episode, I sit down with Gabe to talk about his experience as a gay Catholic at BYU. We explore how he balances his religious beliefs with his identity, the challenges and meaningful moments he’s encountered, and how his perspective has evolved over time. Gabe shares honestly about what it’s like to exist at the intersection of multiple identities, offering insight into a journey that is both complex and deeply personal.Resources:https://firstthings.com/the-good-of-religious-pluralism/

"Have you ever seen a sunset so beautiful it made you want to cry? That's how I feel every time I walk outside."In this episode, I sit down with Sarah, a deep ecologist and co-president of the Interfaith Leadership Fellows, to talk about her worldview and what it means to see nature as deeply interconnected with our lives. We explore how her history with organized religion and her relationship with her family have influenced the way she approaches community, leadership, and interfaith work, as well as the experiences that have shaped her perspective. This conversation offers a thoughtful look at a worldview centered on connection, responsibility, and the natural world.

Living in Utah County, what does it mean to be part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?In this episode, I talk with my friend Tanner about how his faith shows up in his everyday life-from community and culture, to personal beliefs and values. We talk about how being part of a widely practiced religion in this area shapes his experience at UVU, and what he wishes others better understood.The Official Church website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng

What's it like being Muslim at UVU?In this episode, I sit down with Moh to talk about what it's really like living and practicing Islam in Utah county. We get into his personal experiences, the challenges he's faced, and the moments that have shaped his faith. Join us for an eye-opening conversation that offers a deeper understanding of a worldview that isn't always well represented here!Additional Resources: http://Quran.comWhat is Islam all about:https://youtu.be/Ow5d54nwEfk?si=iZjpK-r9ZmZmJU2pUtah Islamic Center:https://utislamiccenter.org/our-mission-beginnings/https://yaqeeninstitute.org