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Power Lunch with Laura Bennett

by Hope 103.2

Laura Bennett connects with culture makers and thinkers, musicians and writers, influencers and leaders for in depth conversations to help us shape our daily lives with intention.Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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  1. 049 Laura Bennett: ANNOUNCEMENT "Join me for the next chapter".

    Host Laura Bennett announces the next chapter of The Power Lunch podcast, as the series wraps up and a new adventure begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 048 Ben Field: "All stories take on a narrative of transformation, we just have choose which ones to tell".

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 044 Luke Smallbone: "It's time to practice what we preach."

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 043 SPECIAL EVENT: LIVE with Sheridan Voysey - Reflect and Reset

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  5. 042 Matthew McConaughey: "I had to say 'no' to that for my own soul."

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. John Mark Comer: "Learning how to come to quiet is one of the greatest skills we can develop."

    Author and pastor John Mark Comer talks about, 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry', and how he exchanged burnout for Jesus' unhurried way of love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Moriah Smallbone: "Sometimes we get so caught up in media we forget to connect with our emotional being."

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  8. Dan Widdowson: "Everyone has trauma in their life, but we have to somehow move forward".

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  9. Darren Mulligan: "I look at my life and I feel like that person, he is some kind of stranger."

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Dave Ramsey: "When you have a big noble financial 'why', you're more likely to be successful."

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. David Hein & Irene Sankoff: "It’s a unique kind of bravery to be nice and to be kind.”

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Ethan Shore: "Getting a song to a certain level of success is awesome, but people forget about the follow-up because it has to top it".

    As one-third of British production trio Goodboys, Ethan Shore shares about the groups success on Meduza's 'Piece of Your Heart', how they maintain their identity in an industry of trends, and who their music is paving the way for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Chris Llewellyn: "Jesus is the original activist, and the best of every civil rights movement."

    Rend Collective lead singer Chris Llewellyn talks about why he's counting the cost of touring, the link between Jesus and mindfulness, and how music wasn't his first love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Rachel Griffiths: "If I can open up someone's fixed certainty I think I've done my job."

    Oscar nominated Actress Rachel Griffiths talks about her Catholic upbringing, her debut feature film 'Ride Like a Girl', and why she's not a Kardashian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Barry Conrad: "When I came close to losing my life, I had to rehab everything."

    After a close brush with death, triple-threat Barry Conrad shares how he became more determined about his work, why mental health is such a big issue in the entertainment industry, and how to be philanthropic in a self-focused vocation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Brooke Ligertwood: “It’s a Wonder-Filled Life When You Have to Rely on God”

    Reaching the music industry’s pinnacle with a Grammy, and being at the forefront of global Christian worship music, Brooke Ligertwood is at times “terrified”—and daily has to call on God for His help. But she wouldn’t have it any other way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Jeremy Courtney: "I realised… I’ve been trying to ‘conquer’ everyone through my way of seeing the world.”

    Iraq-based 'Preemptive Love' charity founder Jeremy Courtney has a new message: love people, and treat their ideological differences with humility and respect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. John Dickson: "You don’t have to switch your brain off to take Christianity seriously."

    Christian apologist and author John Dickson encourages sceptics and doubters to consider Biblical history, and the evidences for Jesus' life. "Christianity is no blind faith". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. Christopher Schacht: “People have this longing for hope. They’re longing for relationship and longing to be loved.”

    In 4 years Christopher Schacht travelled to 45 nations without any flights, credit cards or backup plans. He discovered a newfound faith along the way, and an understanding of the unchanging human truths that connect us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Stephen Roach: "Creativity Isn't Just for the artsy ones - everyone is made to create!"

    Musician and author Stephen Roach talks about the birthplace of creativity, the philosophy behind his 'Makers and Mystics' podcast, and why we're all designed to contribute art to the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Clare Niederpruem: "Female film directors are so important… who knows women’s stories better?"

    The director of Heritage Films modern adaptation of 'Little Women' shares how to be a man-loving feminist, why Louisa May Alcott's classic novel is still resonating today, and her unique connection to the authors hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. Priscilla Shirer: “There are many things I don’t realise my significance is tied to – until those things are no longer here.”

    Preacher and actress Priscilla Shirer talks about her transition into Hollywood, her new movie 'Overcomer', and her own struggles with identity and 'success'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. John Crist: "If you’re going to tell someone the truth, make it funny or they’ll kill you."

    Comedian John Crist has built a career on satirising Christians. In this chat he talks about growing up as a home-schooled pastors’ kid in America’s south, bridging the church-mainstream divide, and how comedy provides a refuge in life’s tough seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  24. Louie Giglio: "Dad said he was never loved by his parents. He didn’t believe God loved him either.”

    Author, pastor and speaker Louie Giglio talks about the impact of our relationships with our fathers on how we relate to God. He also offers hope for healing, to those whose relationship with their father gave them a broken image of God. He delves into the topic in his new book, 'Not Forsaken:...

  25. Julie Ann Emery: “Women are strong, and they are ‘actionary’. We didn’t see that on screen when I was a kid."

    Famous for roles in Catch 22, Preacher and Better Call Saul, actress Julie-Ann Emery says her work has taught her a lot about life, womanhood and faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. Stan Walker: "I remembered why I do this… to sing people back to God.”

    After stomach cancer took him off the road, Kiwi singer and actor Stan Walker's emerged from a long "wilderness season, with a new passion for what he does best, and an appreciation for music's cultural power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. Kim Walker-Smith: "I'd never shared my full story publicly until this book."

    Kim Walker-Smith, singer from Bethel Church band Jesus Culture, talks about her first book 'Brave Surrender', and the abusive childhood that became a catalyst for her musical passion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Catrina Henderson: “It’s hard to judge people when you’re really hearing their story.”

    The Pastor of Hillsong Israel shares what its been like launching the global church's first location in the Middle East, and doing it as an unmarried white female. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Jessica Van Der Wyngaard: "I’m no less of a Christian and no less of a follower of Jesus because I’m single."

    Director and producer of 'I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye', Australian filmmaker Jessica Van Der Wyngaard, talks about the book that shaped Christian dating culture in the 90s, why its author Joshua Harris had a change of heart about its contents, and her experience following Josh with a…

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  30. Brian ‘Head' Welch: “God, that guy said you were real, so if you are real, you better change me, because I’m as good as dead.”

    'Korn' guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch talks about his new film 'Loud Krazy Love', tracking his healing from addiction, conversion to Christian faith, and how he's had to fight for his relationship with his daughter Jennea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. Erwin McManus: "We won't have world peace until we have inner peace."

    Iconoclast and Pastor of MOSAIC, Erwin McManus talks about his new book, 'The Way of the Warrior' and finding the peace that will help heal the brokenness we see around us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. Sheridan Voysey: “The adversity we despise can release our greatest gifts to the world”

    Author and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey talks about ‘The Making of Us’ - a book following a pilgrimage of discovery after 10 years' struggle with infertility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. Eileen Glass: “There’s an unrepeatable grace in every life.”

    Australian carer Eileen Glass talks about her experience with L’Arche, the French organisation revolutionising care for the intellectually disabled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. Lisa Stephenson: "Working out what happiness and success is takes work."

    In ‘Read Me First’, entrepreneur and single Mum of 3 Lisa Stephenson delves into the questions we need to ask ourselves before we start the next chapter of our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. Anthony Maras: “The staff used food trays as bulletproof vests”.

    The director of Hotel Mumbai, Anthony Maras shares what compelled him to make a movie about the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, and what we can learn from the heroes in the aftermath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. Susan Sohn: “Rather than be interesting, be interested”

    Everyone has a story to tell, and it’s of unique value. In her book ‘True You’ Susan Sohn unveils the beauty of being our authentic selves after interviewing women from all over the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. Jackie Hill Perry: “Realising that Jesus was better than everything initiated my change.”

    Spoken word poet and rapper Jackie Hill Perry shares her story as told in her book ‘Gay Girl, Good God’, sharing her journey from homosexuality, to finding wholeness in God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. Paul De Jong: "If God is able to do it, then obviously there's some ingredients missing."

    In his new book ‘God, Money, & Me’, Life Church Pastor Paul De Jong unpacks the Bible’s plan for wealth creation. Paul explains why it’s not just about giving, and how our grandkids destiny can be affected by our decisions today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Leah Bulfin: "My prayer life wasn't bringing me any peace... I longed for something deeper."

    Mum of three Leah Bulfin talks with Laura about how she discovered the practice of God centred meditation and its transformational impact on her family after experiencing emotional burnout.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Jon Foreman: "Fear, division, and our differences are highlighted... but we're all born from a common place."

    Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman talks about love conquering fear, and why their latest project ‘Native Tongue’ challenges us to fight against divisive social narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Laura Bennett connects with culture makers and thinkers, musicians and writers, influencers and leaders for in depth conversations to help us shape our daily lives with intention.Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

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