Episode 34: Life Lessons from a Good and Faithful Servant with John Clemens

Nov 5, 2021

This week on the Crown Stewardship Podcast, we welcome John Clemens. John has been in the radio industry for over 50 years, which is how he and Chuck originally met and became friends. John tells Chuck why he became involved in the Christian radio industry and how he views his work as service to the Lord. John also opens up and tells us about his pancreatic cancer, but how he still wakes up each day with joy to serve God. This episode is sure to encourage you as you listen to two close friends share learned life-lessons and eternal truths. This podcast that begins with talking about radio and baseball, will end with you reaching for the tissues. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

John Clemens works as the Christian News Editor for the USA Radio Network, where he covers stories of the day that are important to Christian radio listeners. He also produces Audio Releases with his wife Diana Kay that air on about 80-110 stations. He has been involved in broadcasting for the last 50 years, working in TV, radio, and sports announcing. For the past 15 years, he has also worked part-time with the Frisco RoughRiders.

Podcast Highlights:

 

• How radio and broadcasting has changed over the course of John’s 53 year long career. He also gives advice for those who desire to work in the broadcasting industry. 
• You’ll hear a story about how John handled a financial issue when he wasn’t paid by one of his clients - and why viewing his work as service to the Lord changes everything.  
• John has terminal pancreatic cancer, but he continues each day working for the Lord, and does so with joy. This will leave you feeling inspired to finish well in your own life, lived in service to God’s Kingdom.

 

We hope you find this conversation informative and inspiring. Please join us each episode and please share the podcast with anyone you feel it might encourage.