Bold Voices, Soft Hearts

Bold Voices, Soft Hearts | S4, Ep.2 - "Team Iron Will" with Cathy Daub

Cathy and her husband, Andrew are the Founders of Team Iron Will, a non profit that provides Material Assistance, Educational Opportunities and Medical Advocacy to the Down syndrome community. Misty and Cathy were first connected in 2021 when both of their sons experienced Infantile Spasms and they have gone on to offer support to mothers and host dozens and dozens of webinars for families in the community. In today's episode, they are exploring what it means to accept the limitations of their children who have a disability, while also presuming competence. Be sure to share this episode with a friend, follow Cathy at @teamironwill21 and @willsjourney21 on IG and check out their website, teamironwill.org! If you'd like to hear more of her story, be sure to listen to Episode 2 of Season 1!🌱 Hosted by the bravest voice, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts brings you conversations about how pain isn’t the end of the story—it’s where purpose begins.👏Through honest stories, faithful reflection, and vulnerable moments, we’ll explore what it means to live with courage and compassion—even when life breaks your heart.👇 Connect with us online!Instagram: @mistycoysnyderFacebook: facebook.com/mistysnyderTikTok: @mistycoysnyder❤️ Subscribe for new episodes every week💬 Share your story or connect with us: boldvoicessofthearts@gmail.com🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell and turn on notifications!#BoldVoicesSoftHearts #PassionThroughPain #ChristianMoms #DownSyndromeAwareness #FaithPodcast #HopeInHardship #SpecialNeedsParenting

S4, E1: "Hearts of Joy" with Lauren Costabile

In this 1st episode of Season 4, we are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day! Lauren Costabile and Misty Coy Snyder share their hearts from different countries. From Uganda to America and every country around the globe, the message is clear : Individuals with Down syndrome deserve dignity, respect and life saving healthcare. Lauren is a passionate advocate and the Founder and Executive Director of Hearts of Joy International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-saving heart surgery for children with Down syndrome.  Driven by her deep love for individuals with special needs and her unwavering faith, Lauren launched the organization in 2018 after witnessing the critical lack of access to care for children born with congenital heart defects in Uganda, many of whom are denied surgery simply because they have Down syndrome. Under her leadership, Hearts of Joy International has grown into a global mission, partnering with hospitals, families, and communities in Uganda, the Philippines and India. Through their work, the organization not only provides surgeries but also offers pre and post operative support, education, and advocacy to ensure that every child receives the dignity and care they deserve. Follow on Social Media: @heartsofjoyinternationaland check out heartsofjoyinternational.com [http://heartsofjoyinternational.com/] for ways to make an impact in the world Lauren is doing!

Episode 8 | Forward-Looking & Hope-Filled

As we near the end of 2025 and close out Season 3 of Bold Voices, Soft Hearts, host Misty Coy Snider takes time to reflect, give thanks, and look ahead with hope. 💛This special year-end podcast episode revisits powerful conversations with inspiring women, meaningful stories of faith, resilience, disability advocacy, worship, motherhood, and personal growth, and the shared journey of finding purpose through pain.Throughout this season, Misty had the privilege of sitting down with guests she’s admired for years—conversations that explored:✨ Parenting and life in the disability community✨ Worship, transitions, and embracing the present moment✨ Advocacy, humility, and challenging ableist perspectives✨ Living with bold convictions and soft heartsThis episode also marks a deeply personal milestone as Misty shares the joy of completing the first draft of her upcoming book for the Down syndrome community, set to release in August 2026—a project rooted in hope, resources, and lived experience.Whether you’re a longtime listener or joining for the first time, this episode is a reminder that:💬 Your voice matters❤️ Growth happens when boldness is paired with humility🌱 Even through grief and hardship, we can move forward with purposeIf this podcast has encouraged you, helped you feel seen, or inspired you to keep going, please consider leaving a review, rating the show, and sharing it with a friend—it truly helps this community grow.As we step into 2026, let’s continue walking forward together with bold voices and soft hearts.🎄 Happy Holidays✨ Merry Christmas🎉 Happy New Year🌱 Hosted by the bravest voice, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts brings you conversations about how pain isn’t the end of the story—it’s where purpose begins.👏Through honest stories, faithful reflection, and vulnerable moments, we’ll explore what it means to live with courage and compassion—even when life breaks your heart.👇 Connect with us online!Instagram: @mistycoysnyderFacebook: facebook.com/mistysnyderTikTok: @mistycoysnyder❤️ Subscribe for new episodes every week💬 Share your story or connect with us: boldvoicessofthearts@gmail.com🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell and turn on notifications!#BoldVoicesSoftHearts #PassionThroughPain #ChristianMoms #DownSyndromeAwareness #FaithPodcast #HopeInHardship #SpecialNeedsParenting

"Ditch Milestones, Find Delight” w/ Amy Julia Becker

What if we could fully embrace and accept our belovedness based on who we are and not what we accomplish? Misty and Amy Julia unpack this idea in today's episode. Amy Julia Becker helps people reimagine the good life through her writing and speaking on disability, faith, and culture. She is the author of To Be Made Well, White Picket Fences, Small Talk, and A Good and Perfect Gift and the creator of the Reimagining Family Life with Disability workshop. She is a guest opinion writer for national publications and hosts two podcasts: Reimagining the Good Life and Take the Next Step. Becker is a graduate of Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv). She lives with her husband and their three children in western Connecticut.SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerFacebook: @amyjuliabeckerwriterYouTube ChannelThreads: @amyjuliabeckerTikTok: @amyjuliabeckerWEBSITE:amyjuliabecker.comPODCASTS:- Take the Next Step (for families experiencing disability)- Reimagining the Good LifeBOOKS:- To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope- White Picket Fences: Turning Towards Love in a World Divided by Privilege- Small Talk: Learning From My Children About What Matters Most- A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named PennyWORKSHOP:Reimagining Family Life with Disability🌱 Hosted by the bravest voice, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts brings you conversations about how pain isn’t the end of the story—it’s where purpose begins.👏Through honest stories, faithful reflection, and vulnerable moments, we’ll explore what it means to live with courage and compassion—even when life breaks your heart.👇 Connect with us online!Instagram: @mistycoysnyderFacebook: facebook.com/mistysnyderTikTok: @mistycoysnyder❤️ Subscribe for new episodes every week💬 Share your story or connect with us: boldvoicessofthearts@gmail.com🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell and turn on notifications!#BoldVoicesSoftHearts #PassionThroughPain #ChristianMoms #DownSyndromeAwareness #FaithPodcast #HopeInHardship #SpecialNeedsParenting

"Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month" w/ Audrey & Jeremy

Whether they’re behind the mic, on stage, or in the community, Audrey and Jeremy are leading with heart—amplifying voices, celebrating abilities, and proving that with inclusion and opportunity, everyone can shine. Lifelong friends turned couple, Audrey and Jeremy, bring heart, humor, and honesty to every conversation on their podcast, The Audrey and Jeremy Show. Together, they’re breaking stereotypes, celebrating inclusion, and inspiring others to lead with kindness and confidence.Misty has a fun conversation with these two self-advocates during Down syndrome awareness month and dives into what it's like to have an extra chromosome and the ways in which they are using their gifts.Audrey is an actor, model, public speaker, and fierce self-advocate studying drama and communications in college, with a passion for storytelling and connection. Jeremy is a SAG Actor, public speaker, self-advocate, mentor, and West Coast Ambassador for A Walk on Water, inspiring others through movement, mentorship, and community.You can follow them on instagram @theaudreyandjeremyshow, listen to their show wherever you podcast and subscribe to their YouTube Channel:https://youtube.com/@theaudreyandjeremyshow?si=Ck-9ijk6BuQbC48m🌱 Hosted by the bravest voice, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts brings you conversations about how pain isn’t the end of the story—it’s where purpose begins.👏Through honest stories, faithful reflection, and vulnerable moments, we’ll explore what it means to live with courage and compassion—even when life breaks your heart.👇 Connect with us online!Instagram: @mistycoysnyderFacebook: facebook.com/mistysnyderTikTok: @mistycoysnyder❤️ Subscribe for new episodes every week💬 Share your story or connect with us: boldvoicessofthearts@gmail.com🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell and turn on notifications!#BoldVoicesSoftHearts #PassionThroughPain #ChristianMoms #DownSyndromeAwareness #FaithPodcast #HopeInHardship #SpecialNeedsParenting