Power Lunch With Laura

Host Laura Bennett announces the next chapter of The Power Lunch podcast, as the series wraps up and a new adventure begins. 

Ben Field is the Head of Film and Television at Hillsong Church, and in this conversation he shares how to tell stories that shape a movement, why he's developing a criminal mind, and how we can consume movies and TV with intention. 

All-round entertainer Harry Connick Jr. shares why he's happy to talk about faith, how his Mum's death affected his affected his career and what he puts at the top of his priority list. 

New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown talks about the principles of Essentialism, why the world will change after the year that forced us to think about what's essential and how to find your highest point of contribution. 

Australian singer and musician Gary Pinto talks about making it big with RnB group CDB, the moment that broke up the band and why his role as a mentor on The Voice and X Factor has been invaluable. 

For King & Country's Luke Smallbone joins us to talk about how 2020 has affected his spiritual beliefs, the one value he wants his sons to embrace and what he teases his brother Joel about. 

What does it mean to be 'whole'? Revisit the Power Lunch FB Watch event with author and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey as we talk about burnout, reflection, why our culture is so driven and the problem with comparing ourselves to celebrity CEO's and icons. 

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey talks with Laura about how his dad raised him to fight, what he rejected from Hollywood and why he is a man who prays. 

American author and broadcaster Jack Eason talks about the solution to loneliness, and how our innate need for connection is being unlearned in our digitised world.

American author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst talks about the misconceptions around forgiveness, her journey to reconciliation with her unfaithful husband and why boundaries are a healthy part of the forgiveness process.

NYC based artist and worship leader Melanie Penn talks about how to handle the traumas that have piled on in 2020, when you know it's time to make a career change and why America has reached a social tipping point. 

Singer and songwriter Chris Sebastian talks about the true impact of fame on his family, how earning the winners crown of The Voice 2020 has influenced his music and whether or not your convictions ever have to be sacrificed for your art. 

Pastor of Mosaic Venice, son to renowned thinker and futurist Erwin McManus and host of Hillsong Channel's 'McManus', Aaron talks about thriving creatively during COVID, his quest for transparency, and why he was sent to a Buddhist day camp. 

Author of NY Times Bestseller 'Love Does' Bob Goff joins to talk about his new project 'Dream Big', and how love looks in lockdown. He also opens up about aging well, and why he bought a new wetsuit. 

Author and pastor John Mark Comer talks about, 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry', and how he exchanged burnout for Jesus' unhurried way of love. 

TRALA frontwoman Moriah Smallbone delves into the pros and cons of working with women, meeting her husband Joel Smallbone (For King and Country) and why they saved their first kiss till the wedding day, and how to preserve innocence in a chaotic world.  

Actor, radio host and writer Dan Widdowson talks about his new movie 'Equivocal Redemption', and the blurry lines between forgiveness and pain. He also explains why he doesn't want to be a method actor, and how living on Norfolk Island changed his approach to life.

We Are Messengers lead singer Darren Mulligan delves in his history of alcohol abuse, and the darker days that shaped his upbringing in Ireland, and why he bares all in his lyrics to bring fans hope.

Radio host, NY Times Bestselling author and businessman Dave Ramsey offers insight into the financial principles that brought him back from bankruptcy, and how they can help us live the lives we're called to pursue.

Award-winning husband and wife authors David Hein & Irene Sankoff talk about their hit Broadway production, 'Come From Away' and the small town that inspired it through their generous acts of care in the aftermath of September 11.