S3 E3: Planksgiving & the Power of Community (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Episode 3 • October 17, 2025 • 00:05:48
S3 E3: Planksgiving & the Power of Community (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Blessed Sacrament Voices Podcast
S3 E3: Planksgiving & the Power of Community (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Oct 17 2025 | 00:05:48

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Hosted By

Kristyn Russell

Show Notes

In this heartwarming and humorous episode, Christy Granda shares her journey from after-school yoga sessions to office-wide Planksgiving challenges—and how these physical feats mirror the spiritual strength found in community. Through laughter, sore muscles, and shared motivation, Christy draws a powerful parallel between her coworkers’ support and the biblical story of Moses, Aaron, and Hur during the battle against Amalek. Whether you're holding a plank or holding up a friend, this episode reminds us that we’re not meant to go it alone.

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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.  

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