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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
32 episodes
Simultaneousness in Art (feat. Ben Kelm & Prof. Ben Lundsten)
In this episode, two Bens are better than one! Host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz are joined by recent Bethany graduate Ben Kelm, and current Bethany professor Ben Lundsten to talk mostly about Simultaneousness, but also boats, and al...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:54:09
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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 17
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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 16
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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 15
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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 14
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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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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 13
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1:17:33
A Liturgy For Inconsolable Homesickness
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 F...
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Season 1
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3:57
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A quote from the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, recited by our host Jason Jaspersen.Learn More About Georgia O'Keeffe
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0:26
Appreciation (feat. Alyssa Inniger, Benji Inniger & Allison Rygh)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:26:51
Gerard Manley Hopkins - Pied Beauty
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:
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1:42
The Bethany Lutheran College Culture (feat. Andy Overn, Naomi Valleau & Renee Geving)
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 Va...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:13
Clint Smith - Beyond This Place
Host Jason Jaspersen reads the lines of Beyond This Place by Clint Smith. Learn More About Clint Smith
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3:46
Life's Most Important Lessons Are Learned
Jason reads a quote about the experiences in life that teach us the most.
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0:36
Storytelling Through Shadow Puppets with Faith Belt
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:34:29
The Vulture Angelic
Jason Jaspersen reciting work from Bethany Lutheran College Studio Art Major: Lydia Kratz.
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Season 1
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3:15
Prayer by George Herbert
Listen along as host Jason Jaspersen reads the George Herbert poem "Prayer".Follow Along HereMore On
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Season 1
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1:57
The Incarnation and The Artist (feat. Dr. Brian Klebig & Nick Pleiss)
Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz are joined by Nick Pleiss and Dr. Brian Klebig to discuss how the artist draws from the incarnation. As Nick is preparing for his graduation with performing his senior capstone, the episode also dives int...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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2:12:55