In this episode of season 2 of Unlikely Gifts, Frank Boswell sits down with Kupenda for the Children co-founders Leonard Mbonani and Cynthia Bauer to explore the surprising gift of joy. Through stories of children with disabilities, personal experiences of grief and illness, and reflections on purpose, community, and service, they discuss how joy differs from happiness and why it can endure even amid suffering. Listen as they share what they've learned from families impacted by disability, the connection between joy and calling, and how giving ourselves to something larger than ourselves can transform both our lives and the lives of others.

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Kupenda for the Children

Introduction by: Tom Tasselmeyer

Moderator: Frank Boswell

Guests: Cynthia Bauer, Leonard Mbonani

Audio engineering: Phillip Knowlton

Music composed by and used with permission from: Jacob Sanders

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In this episode of Unlikely Gifts, Frank Boswell sits down with Kupenda for the Children co-founders Leonard Mbonani and Cynthia Bauer to explore the vital role community plays in creating lasting change for children with disabilities. Listen as they discuss how communities can both perpetuate and dismantle stigma, why collaboration is more effective than condemnation, and what they have learned about belonging, inclusion, and human connection through their work across Africa and beyond.

For further information, please check out the following resources:

Kupenda for the Children

Introduction by: Tom Tasselmeyer

Moderator: Frank Boswell

Guests: Cynthia Bauer, Leonard Mbonani

Audio engineering: Phillip Knowlton

Music composed by and used with permission from: Jacob Sanders

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of season 2 of Unlikely Gifts, Frank Boswell sits down with Kupenda for the Children co-founders Leonard Mbonani and Cynthia Bauer to explore the role patience plays in creating lasting change. Drawing on personal experiences, disability advocacy, and years of community transformation in Kenya, they discuss what it means to persevere through misunderstanding, suffering, and slow progress. Listen as they reflect on lessons learned from children with disabilities, the power of relationships over productivity, and why some of the most meaningful miracles take time.

For further information, please check out the following resources:

Kupenda for the Children

Introduction by: Tom Tasselmeyer

Moderator: Frank Boswell

Guests: Cynthia Bauer, Leonard Mbonani

Audio engineering: Phillip Knowlton

Music composed by and used with permission from: Jacob Sanders

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.