Aural History
A podcast celebrating the varied history of Jeff Ziolkowski, his life, his friends, his faith, and his family.
Episodes
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
The CVC Years - Part 3
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
In episode 23, entitled "The CVC Years - Part 3," Jeff details one of the darkest periods of his life which coincided with the end of his tenure at Cuyahoga Valley Church. Simon and Garfunkel wrote the following words in 1965: "Hello darkness, my old friend..." Jeff lived those words in 2018.
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
The CVC Years Part 2
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
In episode 22, Jeff discusses the second installment of "The CVC Years" as he talks about how you can change the tires on a bus that is traveling down the road ... figuratively. Listen to how these adventures molded Jeff and how God refined him throughout these times.
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Wounds
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
Saturday Aug 27, 2022
In this twenty-first episode, Jeff takes time to discuss "Wounds." We all have had them: skinned knees, broken bones, emotional hurts, and church falling-outs. Jeff challenges us to deal with the hurts as he has had to in his life ... but to allow Jesus Christ to do the healing.
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
The CVC Years - Part 1
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
In the (insert trumpet fanfare here) 20th episode of Aural History, Jeff begins the story of his 14 years on staff at Cuyahoga Valley Church in northeast Ohio. Jeff shares one particular story of the first video he ever created for a sermon at CVC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-1C4gRUB44).
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
My Faith Journey - Part 4
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
In episode 19, Jeff details the transition from Nashville to Cleveland. The time spent at Cuyahoga Valley Church led to Jeff's current role at Refuge Community Church. And through it all, Jeff recognizes the steps through which God has brought him to use him where he is.
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Anxiety
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
In episode 18, Jeff takes this time to discuss the difficulties, challenges, and blessings of anxiety. Jeff will challenge the statement: "God won't give us more than we can handle" in this raw look at a difficult topic.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
My Faith Journey - Part 3
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
In episode 17, Jeff continues his telling of "My Faith Journey, Part 3" as he deals with the ups and downs of friendships and church membership while in Nashville. Jeff will explain why someone stranded on a desert island would have three buildings on top of the hill.
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Two Fathers In My Life
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
In episode sixteen, Jeff bookends the previous episode about the two Moms in his life with the stories of the "Two Fathers In My Life." Jeff remembers his earthly Father Alex and the example that he was for his family. And then Jeff relates the story of his heavenly Father God and the perfect Father that He is.
Friday Jun 03, 2022
My Faith Journey - Part 2
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
In episode 15, Jeff continues the story of "My Faith Journey" with part two and tells about the first few years of his walk with Christ and the amazing things that God accomplished. From Psalm 150 to Impulse '85 to Steve Green Ministries, Jeff shares his heart for remaining faithful in the "quiet times."
Friday May 20, 2022
My Faith Journey - Part 1
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
In episode 14, Jeff begins to detail "My Faith Journey, Part 1" that began when he was a child in the Catholic church and continues today. Join Jeff for stories of his upbringing, his walk away from God, his encounter with God and how it continues to shape his life.