In His Own Words - Toby Holt

In His Own Words - Toby Holt

From Rising Above with Becky Davidson by Rising Above Ministries

April 7, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 311

About this episode

Toby Holt shares his inspiring journey of resilience and faith while navigating life with spina bifida.

Respite For Your Mind KIDS - https://subsplash.com/u/risingaboveministries/media/l/7z3h63n-respite-for-kids Episode Summary- In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, listeners meet Toby, a 19-year-old student from Ohio whose life is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and joy. Living with his parents, younger sister, two older brothers, and his loyal service dog, Toby shares what it’s like to navigate senior year while managing the challenges of spina bifida. Toby opens up about his early medical journey—becoming medically fragile at just two weeks old and relying on a tracheostomy, ventilator, and feeding tube. After undergoing 66 surgeries over the course of his life, he reflects on how, through faith and perseverance, he learned to speak and eat by mouth—milestones that once seemed impossible. Throughout the conversation, Toby’s personality shines as he talks about the things he loves, from youth group and Young Life Capernaum to video games, Christian music, Adventures in Odyssey, and all things Star Wars. With honesty and humor, he shares the ups and downs of daily life, offering a candid look at both the struggles and the victories. At its core, this episode is a…

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Host: Becky Davidson

Guest: Toby Holt

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Organizations: Rising Above Ministries

Books & works: Adventures in Odyssey, Star Wars

Places: Ohio

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