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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
43 episodes
Episode Zero
Many moons ago, host Jason Jaspersen teamed up with the Kratz sisters (Lydia and Norah) to determine in the most meta of fashions how a potential spring semester podcast was going to look. In the late hours of the night on a random Thursday, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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2:08:27
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Gerard Manley Hopkins - As Kingfishers Catch Fire
Host Jason Jaspersen recites the Gerard Manley Hopkins poem, As Kingfishers Catch Fire. Take a moment out of your day to slow things down and take in these words.To
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Season 1
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1:44
Saying Goodbye (feat. Lydia Kratz)
Jason Jaspersen sits down with Bethany class of 2025 graduate, and friend of the podcast, Lydia Kratz. Full of reflection from a worthwhile college tenure and advising past Lydia as well as the younger generation.Helpful Links to Referen...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:16
The Lot of the Loon
Jason Jaspersen reciting work from Bethany Lutheran College Studio Art Major: Lydia Kratz.
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Season 1
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1:59
Handel's Messiah with Pastor Tony Pittenger
Fresh out of his talk on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College, Pastor Tony Pittenger joins host Jason Jaspersen to discuss George Frideric Handel. Bethany studio arts student, and friend of the podcast, Jack Middleman created a variety of san...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:43:04
What Child IS This? (feat. Peter Bloedel & Elias Kutz)
A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Truth, host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz sit down with a few of the creative minds behind Bethany Lutheran College's debut production of What Child Is This? A nativity play about the birth, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:19:23
The Pulley
Jason Jaspersen recites the George Herbert poem The Pulley.Follow along with the poem.Learn more about
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Season 1
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2:02
Impromptu with Pastor Aaron Robinson
In this impromptu conversation, host Jason Jaspersen is joined by Pastor Aaron Robinson to talk about artists and missionaries. Enjoy their insight.Helpful Links for References in the Episode:Overview on
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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51:41
Luther's Evening Prayer
Host Jason Jaspersen recites Luther's Evening 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
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Season 1
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0:49
Manna (feat. Dr. Eric Woller & Olivia Woller)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:55:40
Luther's Morning Prayer
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
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Season 1
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0:50
Simultaneousness in Art
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:54:09
A Liturgy for Fiction Writers
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...
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Season 1
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4:54
Vision Exceeds Execution (feat. the 2025 Studio Art Capstone Class)
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 proces...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:44:21
C.S. Lewis - Originality
Jason Jaspersen quotes C.S. Lewis on the concept of originality.Learn more about C.S. Lewis
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Season 1
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0:38
Terry Schultz and the Role Art Plays in Ministry (feat. Lydia Kratz)
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 ye...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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2:02:33
Isaiah 43:19
Jason Jaspersen recites a verse from the book of Isaiah, chapter 43.Follow along with him here
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Season 1
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0:31
Anna Tausz and the Influence of Place (w/ Special Guest: Jenna Thompson)
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 Refer...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:13
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Host Jason Jaspersen recites the Robert Frost poem, Nothing Gold Can Stay.Learn More About Robert FrostList of other
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Season 1
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0:51
John Ruskin - No Wealth But Life
Jason Jaspersen recites a quote from author John Ruskin.Learn more about John Ruskin
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Season 1
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0:24
The Unknown Influence of the Classroom (feat. Jack Middleman & Michael Wiechmann)
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-hou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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2:31:54
Ephesians 2:10
Host Jason Jaspersen reciting Ephesians 2:10 as we prepare for another round table discussion.Follow Along Ephesians 2:10
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Season 1
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0:27
A Quote From Socrates
Jason Jaspersen recites a Socrates quoteLearn More About SocratesA Fun Socrates Video
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Season 1
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0:24
The Friends Network Mega Episode
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 profess...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:17:33