Reeling It In with Collin Bass

This podcast has been created to inspire individuals to become the best version of themselves by learning from catching stories of influential leaders around the world. By 'reeling in' beliefs & experiences, listeners will gain the confidence to tackle life’s challenges, make a lasting impact, and ultimately hook excellence in their lives. Jump on in & make a splash with Collin each week!

Reeling It In with Collin Bass is a education podcast hosted by Collin Bass, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Collin Bass hosts Reeling It In with Collin Bass, a education show with 40 episodes published.

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  036 - Building Acutis AI w/ Peter Cooney: A Catholic Alternative to Artificial Intelligence

  Sep 28, 202649 min

  Peter Cooney is a 21-year-old economics student at the University of Dallas and the co-founder of ACUDIS AI, a Catholic technology platform designed to provide families with a safer, more transparent alternative to mainstream AI. Peter shares how his Catholic upbringing, homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and encounter with Carlo Acutis shaped his approach to work, technology, and faith. We also dive into the moral challenges of AI, protecting young users, building responsible technology, parental controls, and why keeping the Eucharist at the center of his life is essential to the mission.

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  035 - Called to Something Greater w/ Cynthia Schmidt: From Big Law to Pro-Life Leadership

  Sep 20, 20261h 2m

  Cynthia Schmidt is the executive director of the Catholic Pro-Life Community in Dallas, bringing her experience as a lawyer, wife, and mother to a mission of serving women, babies, and families. Cynthia shares how marriage, motherhood, grief, prayer, and years in big law shaped her journey from corporate law to pro-life leadership. We also dive into discerning God’s call, supporting women through pregnancy care and healing after abortion, welcoming those in need without shame, and building a broader culture that recognizes the dignity of human life at every stage.

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  034 - The Meaning of Suffering w/ Tyler Ward: A Catholic Approach to Healing

  Sep 19, 202659 min

  Tyler Ward is a graduate student in clinical mental health counseling, podcast host, online evangelizer, and endurance athlete whose Catholic faith shapes his approach to psychology, vocation, and daily life. Tyler shares how his experiences with athletics, family suffering, apologetics, and Catholic formation led him toward counseling and a deeper understanding of faith and science. We also dive into the parallels between counseling and confession, Victor Frankl’s work on meaning, redemptive suffering, anxiety, prayer, discipline, and how he hopes to integrate faith and spirituality into his future work as a counselor.

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  033 - Building a Faith-Forward Brand w/ Joe Henkels: The Creation of Knights Coffee

  Sep 14, 202659 min

  Joe Henkels is the founder of Knights Coffee , a Catholic coffee company built around quality, transparency, and supporting the Church. Joe shares how a simple habit of roasting coffee at home grew into a mission-driven business sourcing from Catholic farmers in Nicaragua, supporting seminarians, and partnering with Knights of Columbus councils. We dive into making work a form of witness, pursuing excellence, discerning your next step, and the lessons Joe has learned about entrepreneurship, trust, and putting faith and family at the center of your life.

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  032 - The Counseling Chair w/ Rickie Jacobs: Where Faith Meets Healing

  Jun 11, 202651 minS0

  <p>Rickie Jacobs went from seminary to the therapist's chair and hasn't looked back. In this conversation, we dig into why we wait so long to ask for help, what addiction really is, and what it looks like when faith and counseling meet.</p><p>(0:00) Introduction to Rickie Jacobs(5:52) The Transition from Seminary to Counseling(15:08) Understanding the Need for Therapy(21:22) The Role of a Therapist: Tools for Self-Discovery(23:45) Understanding Sin and Brokenness(29:03) The Role of Therapy in Healing(31:29) Faith and Counseling: A Unique Intersection(34:20) Maintaining Peace Amidst Heavy Burdens(35:20) Integrating Faith in Secular Counseling(43:44) Encouraging a Wild and Adventurous Faith(46:55...

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