Whistle the Feast

This week, host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz sit down with Bethany Chemistry Professor Dr. Eric Woller, and current Bethany student Olivia Woller (who is also his daughter). Laugh along with these four as they discuss the concept of Manna for artists, Bethany's Chemistry of Art class, Spring Break shenanigans, and the importance of having a variety of interests. Helpful Links for R...

Host Jason Jaspersen recites Luther's Morning Prayer. Take a few moments out of your day, tune out all distractions, and join him. Discover more morning and evening prayers, as well as their meanings here . 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 que...

In this episode, two Bens are better than one! Host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz are joined by recent Bethany graduate Benjamin K, and current Bethany professor Ben Lundsten to talk mostly about Simultaneousness, but also boats, and also books, and also paintings, and also photos. Helpful Links for References in the Episode: " The Last Bell" Podcast Who is Neil Gaiman ? Simul...

Jason Jaspersen reads A Liturgy For Fiction Writers  from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Christian Artists can have a wide variety of callings, sometimes more than one. For some people those callings can be similar. Other times, one of them is jumping out of planes for the armed forces, and the other is enjoying the calm of writing and painting. See if you can take a guess a...

Host Jason Jaspersen is joined by Grace Wosmek, Meleah Pfeifer, Lydia Kratz, and Faith Schoeneck, the four founding members of the 2025 Bethany Lutheran College Studio Art Capstone Exhibition "God Will Be Done". Listen in on the ideation process for their culminating projects, and discussing what they ultimately created after a year of work. Shoutout to the BLC Maintenance Crew for all t...

Jason Jaspersen quotes C.S. Lewis on the concept of originality. Learn more about C.S. Lewis 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 on the campus of Bethany Luthe...

Join host Jason Jaspersen with both Kratz sisters (co-host Norah Kratz, and BLC student Lydia Kratz) to discuss with Terry Schultz the ways that art can be showcased within the ministry. Listen in on all the adventures Terry has had over the years, spreading the word of God all over the world, and proudly displaying all the gifts God has given to him. Helpful Links to References in the Episode: Wh...

Jason Jaspersen recites a verse from the book of Isaiah, chapter 43. Follow along with him here 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 on the campus of Bethany Lu...

This week, host Jason Jaspersen sits down with recent Bethany graduate Anna Tausz, to talk about being an artist before attending Bethany Lutheran College, experiences at Bethany, and her endeavors post graduation. Helpful Links for References in the Episode: Why Are We Talking About Rabbits ? Podcast Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center Watch Anna Tausz's Capstone Presentation (featuring the work of M...

Host Jason Jaspersen recites the Robert Frost poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay. Learn More About Robert Frost List of other Robert Frost Poems Because Our Producer's A Nerd: Watch This 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 po...

Jason Jaspersen recites a quote from author John Ruskin. Learn more about John Ruskin 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 on the campus of Bethany Lutheran Col...

In this episode, Jason Jaspersen returns to the Wild World of Influence , this time he is accompanied by co-host Norah Kratz, Bethany alum and art teacher Michael Wiechmann, and current Bethany freshman Jack Middleman. In this multi-hour discussion, listen in on how the lives of these people have been impacted by one another, all through the often overlooked square footage of a classroom. Special...

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...

Jason Jaspersen recites a Socrates quote Learn More About Socrates A Fun Socrates Video 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 on the campus of Bethany Lutheran C...

Host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz host one of the largest podcast discussions the campus of Bethany Lutheran College has ever seen. Featuring Director of Friends Network Aaron Wakeman, Gwen Schroeder, Jake Wassermann, Bethany professor Ben Lundsten, Bethany students Jack Middleman and Lydia Kratz, and all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Colin Neville and Maida Jaspersen-Neville. Enjo...

Jason Jaspersen reads A Liturgy For Inconsolable Homesickness from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. This will be an important passage to consider in the Round Table conversation with representatives from Friends Network, a WELS missionary organization. Learn More About Douglas Kaine McKelvey Read Every Moment Holy Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, S...

A quote from the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, recited by our host Jason Jaspersen. Learn More About Georgia O'Keeffe   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 recorde...

This episode welcomes Benji Inniger, Alyssa Inniger, and Allison Rygh to the table as they discuss with host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz how appreciation is important to an artist, musician, filmmaker, documentarian, and more! Benji also goes through the process of creating his Minnesota based nature documentary, Bold North . Enjoy this one! (P.S the bleeped word was schlock) Helpful L...

Jason Jaspersen sits down to read the poem Pied Beauty by Gerard Manley Hopkins. Listen closely and carefully as this poem is the basis for our week's round table episode. Enjoy! Learn More About The Poet: Gerard Manley Hopkins Follow Along With The Poem Here Host - Jason Jaspersen Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch Producer - Jaksyn Graham Music Provided By: Renee Geving I...

With the weather warming up in Minnesota this past week, enjoy a flashback episode to the fifty degree days from January! Join host Jason Jaspersen, co-host Norah Kratz, Bethany Graphic Design professor Andy Overn, and Bethany students Naomi Valleau and Renee Geving. Since appearing on the podcast, Renee composed the original theme song which is heard at the beginning and end of every Whistle the...

Jason reads a quote about the experiences in life that teach us the most. 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 on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in asso...

Host Jason Jaspersen reads the lines of Beyond This Place by Clint Smith.  Learn More About Clint Smith 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 on the campus of Be...

Jason Jaspersen is able to sit down in this episode with artist and friend, Faith Belt. Through a delightful conversation, Faith describes the journey that brought her to the Bethany Lutheran College campus all the way from Tennessee. Enjoy the discussion, and there might be chances to see some of her work around campus in the near future. Helpful Links for References in the Episode: No gestures r...

Jason Jaspersen reciting work from Bethany Lutheran College Studio Art Major: Lydia Kratz.  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 on the campus of Bethany Luther...

Listen along as host Jason Jaspersen reads the George Herbert poem "Prayer". Follow Along Here More On George Herbert 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 reco...