CURE Conversations

What does it look like to dedicate your life to healing children—and to do it with extraordinary skill, deep humility, and unwavering faith?In this episode of CURE Conversations, Liz Bohannon sits down with Dr. Emmanuel Wegoye, a pediatric neurosurgeon at CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda. Dr. Emma shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Uganda after losing his father at a young age, to becoming one of the country's leading neurosurgeons, helping care for children with life-threatening conditions like hydrocephalus, spina bifida, epilepsy, and brain tumors.Together, Liz and Dr. Emma explore the life-changing impact of pediatric neurosurgery, why early treatment can mean the difference between life and death, and how CURE Uganda has become a global leader in treating hydrocephalus. They also discuss the often-overlooked emotional and spiritual needs of families, particularly mothers who arrive carrying fear, stigma, and heartbreak.Most of all, this conversation is about calling. Dr. Emma shares how CURE's discipleship program transformed the way he sees his work—not simply as a profession, but as an opportunity to serve God and others through the gifts he's been given.Show Note LinksJoin Club CURE: https://www.cure.org/club-cureMore About CURE Uganda: https://uganda.cure.org/

CURE Children's Hospital of Zimbabwe Spiritual Director Grace Mangwende never imagined a life in ministry. In fact, it was the one path she was certain she DIDN'T want.With a promising career in banking and a clear vision for her future, everything seemed to be falling into place—until a growing sense of emptiness and a series of unexpected moments began to shift her direction. In this episode, Grace shares what it looked like to wrestle with a calling she resisted, from a surprising encounter in a butcher shop to a season of deep uncertainty during COVID that tested her faith and provision.It’s an honest conversation about fear, surrender, and learning to trust God without having the full picture. Grace also reflects on how her journey led her to CURE International and a deeper understanding that purpose isn’t reserved for a select few—it’s lived out faithfully, right where you are.Show Note LinksJoin Club CURE: https://www.cure.org/club-cureMore About CURE Zimbabwe: https://zimbabwe.cure.org/

When Katherine Wolfe was just 26 years old —a new wife and mother — a massive brainstem stroke nearly took her life and left her with lifelong disabilities. In this episode, Katherine reflects on the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding her life, faith, and identity in this new reality. It's a tough conversation, but Katherine graciously shares how suffering reshaped her marriage, taught her the power of dependence, and revealed the deep connection that comes from vulnerability and asking for help. Katherine also reflects on how disability became a calling to create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and loved.Show Note LinksJoin Club CURE: https://www.cure.org/club-cureMore About Katherine: https://www.hopeheals.com/

In this episode of CURE Conversations, Liz Forkin Bohannon sits down with Marcia McIntyre, longtime CURE International Board Member and a driving force behind CURE's work in the West African country of Niger. In this episode, she gets vulnerable sharing her story, her doubts about this whole international missions thing, and how she feels she's been used by God, even though she's not this picture-perfect, American, rich lady - the type who always seems to make the news for participating in projects around the continent. From building a hospital to practicing the quiet, holy work of presence, Marcia has seen God work MIGHTILY in her through years of showing up - imperfect, honest, and open. This episode is all about saying "yes," showing up (even when it's hard), and finding out that, at CURE hospitals, healing can flow both ways if you're open to letting God do His thing. Join Club CURE: https://cure.org/club-cureMore About CURE Niger: https://cure.org/hospitals/niger/The song Liz and Marcia reference at 32m 30s is Anthem by Leonard Cohen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-BT6y_wYg

In this episode of CURE Conversations, Liz Forkin Bohannon sits down with Mike Tamte, co-founder of EVEREVE, to explore the remarkable story behind one of the most values-driven women’s fashion retailers in the country. What began as a frustrating shopping experience for Mike’s wife, Megan — feeling unseen and overwhelmed in a dressing room as a young mom — grew into a nationwide brand built on a simple yet powerful promise: We love fashion, but we love people more.Mike shares the entrepreneurial journey from EVEREVE’s early days as “Hot Mama,” through a bold and risky rebrand, to building a company culture where customers feel genuinely known, stylists don’t work on commission, and retail jobs have waiting lists. Along the way, he opens up about how faith has shaped EVEREVE’s leadership, values, and approach to scaling culture across more than 100 stores.The conversation also dives deep into Mike’s personal philosophy of generosity—why giving is a spiritual discipline, why it’s often still hard, and how generosity has shaped his life and priorities. Mike shares a powerful story of God’s faithfulness early in his career and explains how he and Megan discern where to give in a world full of worthy causes.Episode Links:Club CURE: www.cure.org/club-cureEVEREVE: www.evereve.com

What does it take to trade a college degree for a guitar - and end up with a triple-platinum album? Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot, joins CURE Conversations host Liz Bohannon to share his unexpected journey from surfing and selling homemade CDs to shaping the soundtrack of a generation, and answering the call to use his newfound platform to glorify the Lord. In this conversation, Jon reflects on:The “sympathetic resonance” of music and why honesty can strike deeper than strategy.Facing every parent’s nightmare when his newborn daughter needed emergency brain surgery - and how it reshaped his perspective.Why he partners with CURE International to bring life-changing medical care to children around the world.How he thinks about generosity, both locally in San Diego and globally in underserved communities.This episode isn’t just about music - it’s about what it means to live with hope, risk, love, and invest in others where it matters most - feelings we can all relate to - rockstar or not. Links from this Episode:A cellphone video of Jon (with the rest of the Switchfoot guys in the background) playing an impromptu concert at CURE Philippines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXmXJ6ks4-UMore about hydrocephalus, which is one of the conditions CURE specializes in, and is the conditions Jon reflects on his daughter being born with: https://cure.org/surgery/hydrocephalus/Become part of the community using its collective impact to change the lives of kids all over the world, Club CURE: https://cure.org/club-cure

What happens when God’s call on your life isn’t just for you—but for your entire family? In this episode of CURE Conversations, host Liz Bohannon sits down with CURE Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Meredith Workman, who shares her journey from sensing a call to medical missions as a 12-year-old to moving her family of six to Zambia, where she now serves at CURE Children's Hospital of Zambia. Dr. Meredith opens up about discerning her vocation, navigating the tension between motherhood and mission, and what it looks like to raise children with a kingdom mindset - even when that call is difficult. Whether you’re considering overseas service or simply wondering how to cultivate a family culture rooted in faith, generosity, and purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom, honest reflections, and encouragement for families everywhere.Links from today's episode: Club CURE: https://cure.org/club-cureHow to Pray for CURE Hospitals All Around the World: https://cure.org/prayer

In this first episode of CURE Conversations, host Liz Bohannon sits down with bestselling author and radio personality Brant Hansen, a longtime friend of CURE International. Brant shares how a simple run-in with CURE at a concert 16 years ago changed the trajectory of his life and ignited a passion for children with treatable disabilities. From walking hospital halls in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe to witnessing surgeries that restore both bodies and hope, Brant unpacks why he believes CURE is one of the clearest pictures of Jesus at work in the world today. This conversation reminds us that to draw closer to God, we must draw closer to the most vulnerable.