Hello, my friends, and welcome to the Live Inspired podcast with John O'Leary Monday Morning

Moments. Let's kick it off. Two years ago, Beth and I anxiously dropped off our oldest son, Jack, for his first year

college. The school Jack chose, it's called Indiana University, is renowned for its strong business

school, a gorgeous campus, and a long heritage of winning basketball.

What it was not known for, however, was its football program.

So it's fair to say, our astonishment is real that the most losing program in college football history

is chasing its first ever national championship tonight just 18 months later.

It's an incredible turn of events.

As unlikely as that story is, the story of their quarterback makes this story even more remarkable.

Let me tell you about it.

In a culture that endlessly celebrates celebrities for their flash, their bravado, their

outrageous actions, we've grown accustomed to mistaking noise for significance.

We are quick to elevate athletes, entertainers, public figures, not for the substance

of who they are, but for how loudly they promote themselves to others. And then. And then there's

Fernando Mendoza, a young man who does not fit the mold so often celebrated by the media and the sports culture.

He doesn't lead with ego.

He doesn't speak for recognition.

He doesn't seek the spotlight.

He confidently shares his faith.

He celebrates his family.

He exudes joy.

He speaks about gratitude and responsibility far more than he talks

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