Welcome to the Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Podcast! Here we explore the different aspects of being a disciple of Christ, being Catholic, and what we believe. We will hear from the voices of the parish community. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Why do we so quickly cry, "That's not fair"? In this episode of Voices, Christy Granda tells how a simple library fine sparks deeper reflection on human nature, selfishness, and our instinctive reactions to perceived injustice. Drawing from this weekend's readings, she explores how God's vision of justice goes far beyond our limited understanding of fairness and how Jesus models a selfless love that calls us to trust in God's greater plan.
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Christy was born and raised in Bay City. She met her husband on a blind date and they worked briefly together at Dow when she was a co-op and he was a contractor. Soon after that their work paths diverged as she finished her degree in Elementary Special Education and he continued as a graphic designer. She worked as a Special Education teacher for 32 years before retiring and immediately jumped into her new role as Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. When asked about the differences between working with adults and children she might reply "so far, nobody has tried to kick, bite or scream at me." She and her husband have two adult children and have been members of Blessed Sacrament for the past 20 plus years.
18 Sept 2026
S4 E1: The Better Pair of Sneakers: Measuring God’s Generosity
What do matching basketball shoes and the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard have in common? In this episode of Voices, Kristyn Russell explores our tendency to measure love, fairness, and blessing by human standards, and how Jesus challenges that mindset. Through a personal story and this weekend’s Gospel, she reflects on God’s abundant generosity, the radical inclusivity of God's kingdom, and our call to make room for everyone at the table.
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Kristyn is a Midland native who attended St. Brigid Catholic School before heading to Jefferson and Dow High School. She holds Master’s degrees in Theology from Villanova University and Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a minor in Communication from Aquinas College. When she’s not at work, she’s usually with her dog, Caspian, kayaking a new river, hiking through the woods, or sitting by a campfire reading a book.
5 Jun 2026
S3 E36: Ready or Not: We Are the Body of Christ
What happens when a toddler in boots jukes his way down the church aisle during Mass? Grace. At our 8:30am Mass on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kristyn Russell's nephew, Rigg, bolted from the pew, ran toward the altar, and narrowly escaped his father's grasp—only to be met at the church doors with smiles, laughter, and words of encouragement from the parish family instead of judgment. His dad's worry about finding a new church dissolved as people leaned in with "I remember those days" and "he's pretty quick!" This beautiful moment reveals what it truly means to be the Body of Christ: incomplete without everyone, even the swift-footed toddlers who make a break for it. Drawing on St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians and the celebration of Corpus Christi, Kristyn explores what happens when we break bread together and respond "Amen." We declare not just that the bread and wine are truly the Body and Blood of Christ, but that we ourselves are the Body of Christ—and we are sent forth to be that Body in the world. Using St. Teresa of Ávila's powerful words—"Christ has no body but yours"—we're reminded that the only thing standing between us and being the living, breathing Body of Christ in the world are the things that separate us from God and each other. So today, with or without boots, we're invited to go be beacons of peace, justice, joy, and love.
See his breakaway here: https://www.youtube.com/live/fJGT1WwF1Pg?si=4hZy13RI87Xjk2Tm&t=3952
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Kristyn is a Midland native who attended St. Brigid Catholic School before heading to Jefferson and Dow High School. She holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Villanova University and in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology with a minor in Communication from Aquinas College. When she’s not at work, she’s usually with her dog, Caspian, kayaking a new river, hiking through the woods, or sitting by a campfire reading a book.
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