Reeling It In with Collin Bass

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Reeling It In was created to learn from the people who are out there doing cool things and living meaningful lives. Each week, Collin sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and friends to hear their stories, talk about faith, work, life, purpose, and everything in between, and reel in the lessons that can help us become better versions of ourselves. No matter where you are in life or faith, there’s always something to learn, someone to learn from, and a new perspective worth hearing. So grab your headphones and let’s reel it in.

  1. Sep 28

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

    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.

  2. Sep 21

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

    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.

  3. Sep 20

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

    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.

  4. Sep 14

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

    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.

  5. Jun 11

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

    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. (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) Recognizing Signs for Seeking Help(49:14) Taking the First Step Towards Therapy

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

  6. Feb 26

    Significance Over Success w/ RJ Finley: The Power of Aligning Faith, Values, and Finance

    In this episode, Collin welcomes RJ Finley to discuss the power of aligning wealth with personal values. RJ shares his journey from a finance student at TCU to a career in wealth management, emphasizing the importance of making intentional decisions that reflect one's true purpose. He highlights the role of community, faith, and personal growth in shaping a fulfilling life. RJ also illustrates how wealth can be a tool for meaningful impact rather than just accumulation. Listen for more! Chapters  (0:10) Introduction to RJ Finley (2:32) The Journey to TCU  (11:12) Internships and Early Career  (15:28) Finding the Fit in Finance (32:58) Aligning Wealth with Values (47:06)The Five Key Decisions  (54:37) Personal Reflections and Advice

    Significance Over Success w/ RJ Finley: The Power of Aligning Faith, Values, and Finance

  7. Feb 20

    Senior Season w/ Ethan Wiley: Presence Over Performance

    Collin Bass sits down with Baylor senior Ethan Wiley to reflect on his college journey, from basketball and campus leadership to his Trellix internship. Ethan shares lessons on balancing pressure, staying present, and leaning in on his faith in all things! He closes with a reminder that your worth isn’t built on achievement, but rooted in being created by God. Tune in for more!! Chapters(0:00) Introduction of Ethan Wiley  (1:21) College Journey  (8:26) Role of Faith and Reflection  (12:19) Mentorship (50:47 - 53:31) Advice for the Future

    Senior Season w/ Ethan Wiley: Presence Over Performance

  8. 10/19/2025

    BONUS TALK: The Ordinary Call to Holiness - Through the Lens of St. Zélie Martin & Living Holy Simplicity

    Collin shares a talk he led at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas, focusing on living out faith in the workplace. The episode is divided into two parts: the first highlights a personal encounter with Alan Barnhart, who transformed his business into a mission field, and the second explores the life of Saint Zélie Martin, emphasizing the ordinary call to holiness. Through these stories, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own vocations and how they can integrate faith into daily life.

    BONUS TALK: The Ordinary Call to Holiness - Through the Lens of St. Zélie Martin & Living Holy Simplicity
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Reeling It In was created to learn from the people who are out there doing cool things and living meaningful lives. Each week, Collin sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and friends to hear their stories, talk about faith, work, life, purpose, and everything in between, and reel in the lessons that can help us become better versions of ourselves. No matter where you are in life or faith, there’s always something to learn, someone to learn from, and a new perspective worth hearing. So grab your headphones and let’s reel it in.

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