Whistle the Feast

Newspapers at Night was written by Benji Inniger and features the ATLYS quartet. For more of Benji's music, visit this link here . Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Claire Marcus, Natalie Hennig, Norah Kratz, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at feastreaders@gmail.com W...

Jeff Zimpel found himself amongst the hectic flow of the Bethany Lutheran College campus to set up for a gallery exhibition and experience. Our host, Jason Jaspersen, sat down with him and Bethany student, Reese Moorad, to learn more about the similarities shared by most artists through their various studio practices. Experience Jeff Zimpel's One Of A Kind Gallery Reception Here! Helpful Link...

Host Jason Jaspersen presents this C.S Lewis quote about the impacts of imagination. Helpful Links to References in the Episode: C.S. Lewis Jason Mentioned This At One Point Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Claire Marcus, Natalie Hennig, Norah Kratz, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can reach t...

There's been a murder!  Location: Bethany Lutheran College Time of Death: The Centennial Fall Festival Celebration Discover how Natalie Hennig transformed a fear of the dentist into a farce-y senior capstone that caused five audiences worth of people (and many more) to ache from laughter. *Disclaimer* The thoughts and words of the host and guest do not necessarily reflect the ideals or belief...

This musical selection was presented in a daily chapel service at Bethany Lutheran College. Soloists - Natalie Hennig, Allison Rygh Arrangement - G.A Hennig Piano - Dennis Marzolf Helpful Links from the episode For the full chapel service . Tune in to more Bethany Chapel Services here every school day at 10am. Find past chapel devotions here on the Bethany Lutheran College Site. Host - Jason Jaspe...

It's good to see you again, Feast Readers! For some familiarity, today Jason Jaspersen reads A Liturgy for First Waking from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Learn More About Douglas Kaine McKelvey Read Every Moment Holy Feel free to flip through the Whistle the Feast menu for more excerpts from Every Moment Holy!  Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Mar...

Happy Summer, Feast Readers! This feast is filled with many courses of Christians using their God-given talents to create masterpieces and share their talents and positivity with the world. With our beloved host, Jason Jaspersen, being invited to submit for the Institute for Lutheran Apologetics, this concept will be explored from within our very circles once more. Colin Neville and Maida Jasperse...

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 around her, and new things about herself throughout this amazing opportunity. Enjoy the ambient noise of the streets in Florence as Whistle the Feast conti...

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 the Bethany Lutheran College Chamber Orchestra pulled from their 2026 winter concert. View the full concert . *All Rights Reserved to Beret Finken Host - Jason Jaspersen...

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 upper room when Jesus first revealed himself to them. The devotion follows Luke 24:36-43 Tune in to more Bethany Chapel Services here every school day at 10am. Fin...

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 February, the conversation follows a winding road from evolution, to biology, to the places they call home.  Helpful Links to References in the Episode: Creation...

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 Lutheran College campus community.  The text for this sermon is Psalm 23 Watch the full chapel service . Tune in to more Bethany Chapel Services here every...

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 Bethany stage by Emily Kimball and Maren Boucher. Musicians involved in recording: Violin - Sabrina Tabby, Lilyanne Thoroughman, Megan Wehrwein Cello - Sharon Mautner-Rodgers Piano/G...

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.   The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be lig...

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 and re-imaginative mindset, and both he and Lauryn discuss influence on their lives in this little corner of the world. Helpful Links to References in the Ep...

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. Who was Vincent van Gogh? Dear Theo Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can r...

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 Orchestra, and meant to underscore the prophecy written in the script: Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight, At the sound of his roar, sorrows will...

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 proctors a journey through Dr. Stadler's sabbatical studies, and his vast knowledge of nineties rock bands. Blockbuster Video doesn't know what the...

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. Lewis               Passage   Learn more about C.S. Lewis Bibliography Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feedback for the show,...

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, to discuss what makes the Liberal Arts spirit of Bethany such an incredible atmosphere. Helpful Links to References in the Episode: Wakanda Ylvi...

Bethany Lutheran College Psychology Professor, Dr. Jonathan Stadler, prepared a reading from C.S. Lewis sermon The Weight of Glory .  The Weight of Glory - by C.S. Lewis               Passage - Page 10/11 Learn more about C.S. Lewis Bibliography Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feed...

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 uniquely human activity of washing dishes.  Helpful Links to References in the Episode: Zebra Pens F301 and G301 Iain McGilchrist Hemispheres Theory Hagr...

Host Jason Jaspersen reciting Ephesians 2:10 as we prepare for another round table discussion. Follow Along Ephesians 2:10 Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving If you have any feedback for the show, or have any questions you can reach the podcast at feastreaders@gmail.com Whistle the Feast is recorded...

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 to terms with some of the uncertainties that a position like this holds, Maida describes how the gifts God has given her are helping as she embraces a new c...

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 Conversation". While we are not able to directly interact with these famous figures of the past, they stick around through their various works preserved...