Offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life under the Golden Dome and the powerful stories that drive Notre Dame to be a force for good in the world.
How Notre Dame Prepares Students for a Life of Purpose, with Prof. William Mattison (Ep. 51)
A Notre Dame education is meant to shape a life, not just launch a career.
For William Mattison, the Wilsey College Professor of Theology, that means challenging students to ask life’s biggest questions and reflect on what matters most.
In this episode of For Good, Professor Mattison discusses how Notre Dame links character formation with academic rigor, the growing spiritual curiosity of undergraduates, and how the reimagined Moreau Program is making personal formation central to every student's education.
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00:00 — Meet William Mattison, the Wilsey College Professor of Theology
1:13 — What Sets Notre Dame Theology Apart
5:27 — Students’ Spiritual Curiosity
8:51 — How a Theology Department Measures Success
9:35 — Becoming a Theologian Who Lives the Faith
12:26 — Reimagining the Moreau Program
16:11 — Learning Beyond the Classroom
17:51 — How Moreau Builds Community
20:35 — The Story Behind Moreau’s Logo
22:35 — Moreau’s Senior Capstone
24:57 — What Success Looks Like for Moreau
28:26 — Bill’s Reasons for Hope
30:07 — The Power of Great Teachers
24 Sept 2026
Coach Brock Sheahan’s Vision for Notre Dame Hockey (Ep. 50)
Brock Sheahan ’08 knows Notre Dame Hockey from both sides of the bench. Now, as the Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach, he is building a program grounded in discipline, consistency, and accountability–and preparing his players to compete at the highest level.
In this episode of For Good, Coach Sheahan reflects on his journey from student-athlete to head coach, his approach to building a team and developing players, and the role Compton Family Ice Arena continues to play in the growth of Notre Dame hockey.
Discover what’s ahead for Notre Dame Hockey—and what it will take to get there.
00:00 — Meet Brock Sheahan: the Catalino Family Head Hockey Coach
01:42 — The Impact of Compton Family Ice Arena
05:02 — Brock’s Lifelong Love of Hockey
07:43 — How Notre Dame Shaped His Life
10:00 — Journey to Coaching
14:43 — A Vision for Notre Dame Hockey
17:58 — Developing Players Beyond the Ice
20:43 — Brock’s Hockey GOATs
22:05 — Lessons from Year One and Goals for Year Two
24:06 — Recruiting in a Changing College Hockey Landscape
26:07 — The Lifelong Bonds of Notre Dame Hockey
28:25 — Why Resources Matter in Modern College Hockey
30:04 — Why You Need to Experience Notre Dame Hockey in Person
32:35 — What’s Next for Compton Family Ice Arena
3 Sept 2026
Pete Bevacqua on a Changing Era for College Athletics (Ep. 49)
At Notre Dame, “choose hard” has become more than a mantra for the football team. It speaks to something deeply rooted at this University: the belief that the more demanding path is often the one most worth pursuing. As the Fighting Irish prepare to open the season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, that sense of purpose is once again bringing the Notre Dame family together.
In this episode of For Good, Pete Bevacqua, the James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, shares how the “choose hard” mindset is shaping Notre Dame Athletics at a pivotal moment in college sports—from preserving Notre Dame’s distinctive independence to making transformational investments in the student-athlete experience, facilities, and partnerships.
Join us as Pete reflects on the extraordinary convening power of Notre Dame Athletics, the inspiring young people at the heart of its programs, and why, amid all the uncertainty surrounding college sports, he remains hopeful about what comes next.
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00:00 — Notre Dame, College Athletics, and More, with Pete Bevacqua
04:03 — Navigating a New Era in College Athletics
11:02 — Rethinking the College Football Playoff
18:11 — Inside the New Shields Family Hall
25:40 — Why Notre Dame Partnered with SoFi
32:02 — What Makes Marcus Freeman Special
35:44 — Joining the NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee
37:01 — The Enduring Value of College Athletics at Notre Dame
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