Hawthorne Forge LLC

17/10/2024

Thank You for Watching and Supporting Me

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who watched the show last night and supported me. It was an amazing experience, but it turned out a lot different than I had planned. The first time I went on, I had a "win at all costs" mentality. That experience ended up changing my life in ways I never expected, leading me to meet Tim Troyer and, through that connection, travel to Uganda three times—soon to be four, as I leave again tomorrow. These trips have had a huge impact on my life, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.

This time around, I didn’t go with the same focus on winning (although that would’ve been a nice bonus!). I wanted to see where God would lead me through the journey. He opened doors for some great conversations with people on set, and I even had the chance to explore New York with a friend I met the first time and share the gospel with him.

I made it a point to talk in interviews about how my first experience shaped me, especially my faith and the impact my trips to Uganda have had on my life. Unfortunately, none of those moments made it into the final cut, which was disappointing. On top of that, the show bleeped me three times…even though I didn’t curse…which was discouraging. For the record, I don’t look down on people who do cuss; it’s just not something I do. You can ask my wife how many times I’ve slipped up in the past eight years…it’s just not me. So, it was embarrassing to be portrayed that way, especially since I try to set a good example for the kids in my church youth group and at school.

Even though things didn’t go as I hoped, I know that God’s plan is always better than mine. I trust that He’ll use this experience for something greater, even if I can’t see it yet. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to watch and support me, and to those who support my trips to Uganda—your encouragement means more than I can say. Tomorrow, I leave for my fourth trip, this time with some incredible men I really look up to, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Thanks again for being part of this journey with me!

-John

16/10/2024

16/10/2024

⚒️🔥🔪Tonight John will be at Ransom's - Desloge Mercantile talking about his experience on the show and about his upcoming trip to Uganda!

📺Join us as early as 8:00 and episode starts at 9:00! The watch party will be inside and outside. Please make sure to bring a lawn chair and probably a blanket!

📍100 North Country Lane, Desloge

15/10/2024

⚒️Tomorrow is the day! Join us at Ransom's - Desloge Mercantile to watch John’s Forged in Fire episode!

🔥Come as early as 8pm to visit with John and ask him questions about his upcoming trip to Uganda and his experience on the show!

🍿Shirts, snacks, and drinks will be sold!

14/10/2024

John’s episode will air on the History Channel this Wednesday, Oct. 16th, at 9pm. New shirts just arrived too for the big showing!

A Watch Party will be held at Ransom's - Desloge Mercantile! The store will open at 8pm! Come early to visit with John before he leaves for Uganda and ask him a few questions about his upcoming trip and his experience on the show.

Come and watch the show outside on the big screen in the back or in the meeting room! Knives, Hawthorne Forge and Bamba Forge attire, along with drinks and snacks will be available

11/10/2024

Breaking News - John is returning to Forged in Fire! The episode will air on the History Channel this Wednesday, Oct. 16th, at 9pm.

A Watch Party will be held at Ransom’s. The store will open at 8pm. Come and watch the show outside on the big screen in the back or in the meeting room!

John will be there to talk about his experience on the show. Knives, Hawthorne Forge and Bamba Forge attire, along with drinks and snacks will be available.

John leaves for Uganda soon too so come to support that trip as well!

Let’s go!!!