CURE Conversations

Switchfoot's Jon Foreman on Music, Fatherhood, and Hope

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 oneof  the conditions CURE specializes in, and 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

Dr Meredith Workman on Living on Mission as a Family (in Southern Africa and wherever you are!)

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

Brant Hansen on Finding Jesus at the Margins

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.