Lou Holtz
July 3, 2025
Join iconic Coach Lou Holtz and College Football Hall of Famer Chris Zorich for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and the principles that forge champions. From growing up in hardship on Chicago’s South Side to becoming a star at Notre Dame and later in the NFL, Chris recounts the faith and determination that fueled his journey.
In this emotional and powerful episode, Coach Holtz reconnects with his former player Chris Zorich, whose story of perseverance and purpose offers a compelling look at what it means to overcome adversity. Chris reflects on the guidance of his mother, the grounding influence of faith, and the discipline that helped him rise from tough beginnings to college football stardom.
The conversation explores key turning points in Chris’s life—his path to becoming MVP of the Orange Bowl, the brotherhood of football, and the impact of servant leadership. Chris also opens up about his charitable foundation, his time in the NFL, and how personal responsibility and compassion are essential to reviving the American spirit.
This episode celebrates the enduring power of love, faith, and grit. Listen in as Chris Zorich shares lessons learned from hardship and hope—and why he believes that building a better future begins with the values we live by each day.