Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Podcast: Recent Episodes
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Midland, MI
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!
Kristyn Russell is joined by Leona Jones, operations manager of Little Books, and Fr. Rob Howe to share stories and talk about the legacy of Bishop Ken Untener.
Resources Discussed:
Little Books
Hello My Name is Ken...
The Practical Prophet
Preaching Better
Kristyn Russell is joined by college students, Hannah (The College of Wooster), John (Calvin University), and Collin (University of Michigan) for a synod listening session. What do these young adults desire in their Church? This podcast follows the same structure that our listening sessions at the parish will follow. You can RSVP for a listening session here.
All three young adults were active participants in youth ministry at Blessed Sacrament. They attended NCYC, participated on the Outreach Team, and were members of the Youth 2 Youth retreat team.
Collin mentions a video that he did for the Diocese of Saginaw. You can find that here.
Hannah was a guest on the podcast back in December. If you missed her episode, you can find it here.
Happy New Year folks! We're back with a brand new episode of the BSPC podcast. On this episode Kristyn Russell is joined by Fr. Rob Howe to talk about the synod: what is it? Why is it important? And why should you participate?
This is our moment Church! Let's make sure your voice is heard!
For more information about the synod:
Blessed Sacrament Synod Information
Diocese of Saginaw
Pope Francis on the Synod
Kristyn Russell sits down with long-time parishioner, Stacey Trapani, to talk about contemplative prayer. It is nothing to be afraid of! In fact, contemplative prayer is for everyone, not so sure? Listen to the podcast to try your hand at a 5 minute prayer.
More reading:
Cloud of Unknowing
Thomas Merton
Thomas Keating
In this episode, Kristyn Russell talks with Hannah Baker, a college junior, about her internship with a nonprofit that works with the immigrant population. The conversation ranges from personal experiences to thoughts on social justice and faith with a lot in between! Love is radical, love is an action, and we are all called to love one another radically.
St. Juan Diego, pray for us!
On this episode, Kristyn Russell sits down with licesened counselor, Terri Stevenson, to discuss mental health and why it is SO IMPORTANT to take care of our mental health. They examine everything from 1 Kings 19 to mental health and grief during the holidays to mental health and stress during the holidays. Terri also offers some practical tools for putting your mental health first this holiday season.
Midland-Area Resources:
Partners in Change
The Connection for Mental Health
Community Mental Health
211
National Resources:
NAMI
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Kristyn Russell and Christine Sellnow sit down to talk about Christine's 14 month stay in Romania as a missionary.
Kristyn Russell is joined by Mary Jo Kerlin and Jean Thiele to talk about their mutual love and admiration for St. Teresa of Avila. Teresa was a force to be reckoned with whether she was setting forth reforms for the Carmelite order or writing down her experience of the divine for the Inquisition or to instruct others on the journey to the center of the soul.
If you are interested in learning more about spiritual direction in the Midland area, please contact the Parish Office at 989-835-6777.
Kristyn Russell is joined by Corinne Cathcart to talk about A Quartet of Teresas: St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
To view the stained glass windows discussed in the podcast, click here.
Lyn Pajk and Kristyn Russell sit down with Mary Jo Kerlin to talk abou journaling and how it can be a helpful tool in recognizing and developing our stories. For those who are interested, Mary Jo will be leading a journaling workshop on October 21, 2021. You can find more information on our website.
If you are interested in beginning to journal, consider this for your intial prompt: What are you grateful for?
Welcome back to the brand new season of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Podcast! This year we're focusing on the Voices of our parish, and in particular our conversations will center around telling our stories and how our stories fit into the big story- God's story.
In the first episode, Kristyn Russell is joined by Lyn Pajk and Ansley Dauenhauer to talk about sharing stories and even share a few of their own!
Youth Minister Justin Rose and Kristyn Russell sit down to talk about the power of music. How it can transport you to another time, lift your mind to God, motivate you, and even change the world.
Kristyn Russell and Lyn Pajk sit down to discuss the first few chapters of the Laidback Bookclub reading Just Mercy. For discussion questions, visit our website. For resources on racism and anti-racism, click here.
Fr. Rob Howe and Kristyn Russell discuss the toll isolation and loneliness have on a person, especially during the COVID-19 stay home, stay safe order.
Kristyn Russell sits down with youth ministers, Justin Rose and Christine Sellnow, to talk about youth ministry and why it's important for young people today.
Kristyn Russell and Fr. Kevin Maksym sit down to talk about Holy Week, and what we experience during the week of the Lord's passion, death, and resurrection.
Kristyn Russell sits down with Youth 2 Youth leaders, Hannah Baker and Jeff Landis, to discuss the importance of retreats in your life.
Lyn Pajk and Kristyn Russell discuss preparing for and understanding Lent, including some practical ways you can have a meaningful Lent.
Principal Patrick Bevier and Kristyn Russell sit down to talk about Catholic education, Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and it's just in time for Catholic Schools Week 2019!
Lyn Pajk and Kristyn Russell sit down to discuss discipleship in depth. What traits does a disciple possess? What are some struggles to being a disciple? Thanks for walking the journey of discipleship with us!
Welcome to the first-ever Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Podcast episode. Today, Lyn Pajk and Kristyn Russell discuss the brand new discipleship initiative: The Journey.