# From Odd Jobs to College Dreams | Charles F. Zitting Journal Ep. 4 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332/from-odd-jobs-to-college-dreams-charles-f-zitting-journal-ep-4 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332/from-odd-jobs-to-college-dreams-charles-f-zitting-journal-ep-4.md Podcast: [Growing Up In Polygamy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332) Published: 2026-07-18T19:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/episodes/From-Odd-Jobs-to-College-Dreams--Charles-F--Zitting-Journal-Ep--4-e3m5srj Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9486392486.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332/episodes/from-odd-jobs-to-college-dreams-charles-f-zitting-journal-ep-4 Duration seconds: 1897 ## Resource What does it take to chase a dream when you have almost nothing? In Episode 4 of The Journal of Charles F. Zitting, we continue reading from Sam's grandfather's personal journal as he reflects on his teenage years. Charles shares memories of the many jobs he worked to help support himself, the determination that carried him through high school, and his unwavering desire to attend the University of Utah—even though he had no money and no clear path to get there. His story is one of perseverance, hard work, and the belief that education could open doors to a better future. As we read his words, we also discuss what these experiences reveal about his character and how they would shape the life he eventually built. Whether you're interested in family history, early Utah life, or stories of resilience, we hope you'll join us as we continue exploring the remarkable life of Charles F. Zitting. 📖 This series follows the autobiography of Sam's grandfather, Charles F. Zitting, with our commentary and reflections along the way. If you enjoy preserving family history and hearing firsthand accounts from the past, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this series with someone who loves stories of determination and perseverance. #CharlesFZitting #FamilyHistory #Autobiography #UniversityOfUtah #GrowingUpInPolygamy #JournalSeries #UtahHistory #PersonalHistory #Perseverance #Education If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332/episodes/from-odd-jobs-to-college-dreams-charles-f-zitting-journal-ep-4/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/growing-up-in-polygamy-5126332/from-odd-jobs-to-college-dreams-charles-f-zitting-journal-ep-4.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.