In Episode 2 of The John Lockwood Show, John welcomes Dr. Jake Hering for the first installment of the One Body Series, a special series dedicated to exploring the differences, common ground, and opportunities for greater understanding within the Christian Church.

As someone with family members and friends from a wide range of Christian traditions, John has a personal desire to see greater unity among believers. Rather than focusing on debate or division, the One Body Series seeks to foster thoughtful conversations that help Christians better understand one another and the convictions that have shaped their faith traditions.

In this episode, John and Jake explore one of the most significant questions in Christian history: Why is there a divide at all? Together they examine the historical roots of the Protestant Reformation, discuss competing views of church authority, and compare different models of church governance that continue to influence Christian denominations today.

Dr. Jake Hering serves as Lead Pastor and Elder at Candeo Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Drawing from his experience as a pastor and theologian, he helps unpack the historical and biblical foundations behind many of the questions that have divided Christians for centuries.

Topics include:

• The origins of the Catholic-Protestant divide

• The Protestant Reformation

• Church authority and biblical interpretation

• Different models of church governance

• Tradition and Scripture

• Unity within the Body of Christ

• How Christians can engage disagreements with humility and charity

Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or simply curious about Christianity, this conversation offers a thoughtful introduction to one of the most important discussions in church history.

In the debut episode of The John Lockwood Show, John sits down with his grandfather, James Blin, to discuss the remarkable life story behind his family memoir, My Way of Making It Happen.

Raised on a small Iowa farm, Jim's journey embodies the American Dream. Starting with humble beginnings, he found opportunity at Collins Radio, where he learned the emerging craft of thermoforming plastics. Armed with determination, hard work, and a willingness to take risks, he transformed that knowledge into a business empire over the course of four decades.

But this story is about far more than business success. Along the way, Jim faced high-stakes negotiations, difficult leadership decisions, devastating betrayals, and moments that tested both his character and resolve. Through it all, he remained committed to building something meaningful for his family, employees, and community.

This conversation is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, perseverance, wealth creation, and the realities of navigating success when greed and ambition enter the equation. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone who appreciates an incredible life story, this episode offers wisdom that can only be earned through decades of experience.

Topics include:

• Growing up on an Iowa farm

• Collins Radio and learning the plastics industry

• Building a $150 million business

• Leadership and company culture

• High-stakes deals and negotiations

• Family, legacy, and community

• Betrayal, adversity, and resilience

• Lessons from a lifetime of entrepreneurship