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Whistle the Feast
A seriously engaging forum for the Christian imagination and studio practice. With over 20 years of experience as an artist and educator and 100’s of creative commissions, host Jason Jaspersen dives deep with guests. He and co-host Norah get curious with guests about making meaning from matter and discovering what God has given us.
Episodes
126 episodes
Abroad (feat. Norah Kratz)
Reuniting for a short time over Spring Break, co-host Norah Kratz returns to the show from the streets of Florence, Italy where she spent the semester abroad. Host Jason Jaspersen discovers what she's learned about the culture, environment arou...
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The Faithful Farmer
In memory of his father, Bethany Lutheran College Alumni and Professor, Benjamin Faugstad, commissioned Beret Finken to compose this piece, The Faithful Farmer. Featured on this show before, enjoy this new rendition performed by t...
The Real Thing
This Chapel Sermon from Bethany Lutheran College was delivered by ELS Seminary President Tim Hartwig on April 13, 2026.The message reveals the need for a real resurrection. Even at times where we are as doubtful as the disciples in the u...
For You Are With Me
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. This sermon delivered by Bethany Lutheran College biology professor, Doyle Holbird is a special one. This is the final chapel sermon that Reverend Doctor Holbird will give as a professor of the Bethany...
Origins and Evolution (feat. Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird & Briana Kelly)
As biology professor and campus minister Doyle Holbird approaches his retirement, host Jason Jaspersen would rather focus on the origin stories. Joined by co-host Claire Marcus, and Bethany student Briana Kelly back in the false spring of Febru...
Travels
This track is titled Travels and was composed by Bethany Lutheran College designer Benji Inniger for the 2025 Fall production of Little Women. This version of the beloved Louisa May Alcott story was adapted for the B...
The First Day
Bethany Lutheran College Media Arts student, Briana Kelly, recites the first five verses to the book of Genesis. The first day of creation.Follow along with Briana:In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth....
A Monument of Influence (hosted by Lauryn Messner)
Jason Jaspersen takes a seat on the opposite side of the table to have a talk with Bethany student Lauryn Messner. If you were ever curious what it is like inside the head of Jason Jaspersen, there is insight to his teaching methods, creative a...
Dear Theo
Today's reading comes from the book Dear Theo. A collection of letters that famous Dutch post-impressionist Vincent van Gogh wrote for his brother Theo.
The Prophecy
This rehearsal cut of an original piece of music is composed by Benji Inniger as inspiration for the Bethany Lutheran College 2026 production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. This piece of music was recorded with the Budapest Scoring Or...
The Creatures, not The Creator (feat. Dr. Jonathan Stadler & Sebastian Rosenthal)
It's finally a reality. Dr. Jonathan Stadler, psychology professor at Bethany Lutheran College has stumbled his way to the table to provide a hearty feast. Alongside Bethany students Claire Marcus and Sebastian Rosenthal, Jason Jaspersen procto...
To Love All
Bethany Lutheran College Psychology Professor, Dr. Jonathan Stadler, prepared a reading from the C.S. Lewis book The Four Loves. The Four Loves - by C.S. ...
Bethany's Wakanda (feat. Naomi Valleau and Jenna Thompson)
This surprise course of Whistle the Feast showcases the student perspective on a "secret" side of campus. Health communication student, Naomi Valleau, joins host Jason Jaspersen and Bethany Lutheran College Fine Arts Coordinator, Jenna Thompson...
There Are No Ordinary People
Bethany Lutheran College Psychology Professor, Dr. Jonathan Stadler, prepared a reading from C.S. Lewis sermon The Weight of Glory. The Weight of Glory...
Surviving versus Thriving (feat. Joe Lundsten)
Setting the menu for a feast with Joe Lundsten is a mighty task, but host Jason Jaspersen guides a hearty conversation. Join the two as they go from describing the room they're in and the pens they are using, to the callings of Jesus and the un...
Ephesians 2:10
Host Jason Jaspersen reciting Ephesians 2:10 as we prepare for another round table discussion.Follow Along Ephesians 2:10
Weaving Through The Waves (feat. Maida Jaspersen)
Reunited across the seas on a sunny Christmas Eve morning, host Jason Jaspersen is joined by his daughter Maida Jaspersen-Neville from her porch in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Recapping her new experiences as a Friends Network missionary, and coming ...
Sit with the Story Reaction
Listen to the response by Bethany studio art major and Whistle the Feast co-host Norah Kratz. Responding to the quilting work of Iku Poetter (grandmother of our wonderful host, Jason Jaspersen) Norah delves into the concept of "The Great Conver...
Joy Cannot Be Taken (featuring Coral Cady-Metcalf)
For those familiar with Coral Cady-Metcalf from her days teaching at St. Paul's in New Ulm, MN, to her various travels around the world, the glowing beam of positivity that radiates from her creates a strong environment. This episode hosted by ...
Tikkun Olam
Jason Jaspersen recites a quote from Mr. Fred Rogers about how christians are created to repair the world.Tikkun OlamFred Rogers
All According to God's Purpose
Andy Overn is many things to the campus of Bethany Lutheran College: graphic design professor, faculty chair, drummer of The Divers, but theologian has never been one of his descriptors. In this course of the feast, co-host Norah Kratz joins Pr...
Spring
Spring is a featured season from the Benji Inniger nature documentary: Bold North. Recorded by a mixture of Inniger himself, the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in Hungary, enjoy the backing track to the awe inspi...
An Assessment of Childhood with Helena Stevens
Helena Stevens, professor to the Bethany Lutheran College graduate program in Christian Mental Health Counseling, is handed the torch for this edition of Whistle the Feast. Listen along as Jason Jaspersen, Norah Kratz, and Gracen Lukasek descri...