InFormation is a podcast about using discernment to live with intention, awareness, and purpose. Each episode, Carolyn Noll Sorg sits down with members of the John Carroll community to explore how this practice shapes the way they live, work, and grow. Guests share experiences, insights, and practical takeaways you can apply to your own life.
Spencer Furin '17 is an electrical engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center and a John Carroll University alumnus. In this episode, he sits down to discuss what it takes to collaborate under pressure when the stakes are astronomical. Drawing from his work supporting Artemis II—humanity’s first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years—Furin explores how clear communication, technical problem-solving, and building psychological safety allow teams across the globe to solve complex challenges together.
29 Sept 2026
Episode 6: Human-Centered Care in the Age of AI
Dr. Melissa Cole is an executive clinical leader, educator, and Dean of the College of Health at John Carroll University. In this episode, she shares how human-centered leadership and an ethical compass can help us navigate a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Through her own story, she reflects on how staying grounded in purpose, embracing technological innovation like AI, and leading with cura personalis—care for the whole person—allows us to transform patient care and guide the next generation of health leaders, even in times of profound industry shift.
28 Aug 2026
Episode 5: Growing Through Change
Change is inevitable, but how we respond to it can shape who we become. In this episode, Carolyn Noll Sorg talks with Michele C. Murray, a higher education leader, scholar, and newly elected president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, about navigating change as both a leader and a person. Drawing on her work in student development, purpose, and meaning-making, Murray explores what change asks of us—and how we can move through uncertainty with reflection, adaptability, and openness to what comes next.
29 Jun 2026
Episode 4: Telling Compelling Stories
Pete Williams spent decades covering some of the most consequential moments in American public life — from the Supreme Court to breaking national news. In this episode, he shares what he learned about the practice of discernment: how to pause, cut through the noise, and get honest about what a story actually means. Whether you're a journalist on deadline, a student preparing for an interview, or just trying to communicate something that matters, his insights on selection, structure, and the courage to tell authentic stories apply far beyond the newsroom.
30 May 2026
Episode 3: The Importance of Being Present
Alan R. Miciak has spent the last five years leading John Carroll University through a period of growth and transformation — work that constantly requires attention to the future. But in this episode, he reflects on a different challenge: learning how to remain present while carrying the weight of leadership.
Through stories from his presidency and reflections on everyday life, he shares how presence shapes conversations, decisions, relationships, and the way we experience time itself. This conversation explores what pulls people out of the moment, why presence requires intention, and how slowing down can change not only leadership, but life.
28 Apr 2026
Episode 2: Moving Beyond Fear
Dr. Martina Moore is a counselor, educator, and leader at John Carroll University. In this episode, she shares how learning to trust yourself — especially in moments of uncertainty — can open the door to something bigger. Through her own story, she reflects on how gratitude, courage, and a willingness to move through fear helped her recognize her calling and take the next step, even when it didn’t make sense to others.
25 Mar 2026
Episode 1: Making Good Decisions
Brother Matt Wooters is the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University, a Jesuit Brother, and a trained therapist. In this episode, he explains how the Jesuit practice of reflection can bring clarity to life’s biggest decisions — plus one simple practice you can try for yourself.
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