March 25, 2026

Episode 1: Making Good Decisions

24 minutes

InFormation is hosted by Carolyn Noll Sorg, President-Elect of John Carroll University. This is Episode 1.

About the Guest

Brother Matt Wooters always wanted to be brave and make a difference in the world. A service trip to the Dominican Republic at 16 sparked a lifelong passion to serve others. Today, he is a Jesuit Brother, a trained therapist, and the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at his alma mater, John Carroll University. He founded Brothers Keeper to create honest spaces for young men to talk openly about their lives, and he teaches Ignatian Spirituality to students navigating some of life’s biggest decisions.

In This Episode

Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola — and why is he sometimes called the world's first psychologist

The difference between making a decision and practicing discernment

The Examen: a twice-daily reflective practice you can adapt for any context

Consolation and desolation — what these Jesuit concepts reveal about your choices

What to do when fear is the loudest voice in the room

Three practical questions Ignatius recommends for any major decision

Why discernment is a camping lantern, not a flashlight

How serving others connects to your own sense of fulfillment

One Thing to Try

Inspired by this episode, take a moment to reflect:

I felt most alive when...

I felt afraid when...

Brother Matt explains how noticing these moments can clarify your choices, and this simple exercise is a great place to start.

Episode Credits

Hosted by Carolyn Noll Sorg
Directed by Carmen Ferrante
Produced by Aaron Bennett
Associate Producer Joe Bilas
Creative by Danielle Dunne
Web & Distribution by Kara Kraus
Special thanks to Dan Slentz, Jason Sokol, Blue Streak Media, and WJCU 88.7 FM.

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