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.