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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
110 episodes
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:17:24
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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4:46
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:18:29
Tikkun Olam
Jason Jaspersen recites a quote from Mr. Fred Rogers about how christians are created to repair the world.Tikkun OlamFred Rogers
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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0:10
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:29:16
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...
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4:20
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:50:58
Education
Jason Jaspersen recites a quote from Socrates for this snack portion. The key to education is the fire it begins, not the filling of what's already there.Learn More of So...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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0:10
A Liturgy for Students & Scholars
Jason Jaspersen reads A Liturgy for Students & Scholars from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey.Learn More About
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4:48
Memories with the Puzzle Man (featuring Carl & Ingrid Bloedel)
Joining us for this course of the feast are some familiar members of the Bethany Lutheran College Community, Carl Bloedel (Father to Peter Bloedel) and Ingrid Bloedel. Enjoy this trip down memory lane steered by host Jason Jaspersen and co-host...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:17:44
All Things Lightly
Co-host Claire Marcus provides a passage from author Aldous Huxley. The best advice Huxley was ever given was to take things lightly as they come. In the next week or two, remember to take things lightly.Follow Along
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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0:49
Day of Wrath
The Scarville Lutheran Church Youth Choir, directed by Constance Langhorst, sang in Bethany's Chapel back in November. This is the "Dies Irae (Day of Wrath)" arrangement by Constance Langhorst that they blessed our chapel with.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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6:45
Proverbs 8: 22-31
Jason Jaspersen recites the wisdom spoken in the eigth chapter to the book of Proverbs. Follow along with him here.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:25
The Student Becomes A Teacher (feat. Abby Skorenkyi)
From the Jaspersen Residence, we hear an incredible conversation with Abby Skorenkyi about her life since graduating from Bethany Lutheran College. Follow along as they unpack certain discoveries of a studio art classroom from both a student an...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:42:40
Psalm 16:6
Listen as host Jason Jaspersen recites a verse from chapter 16 of the book of Psalms.Follow along here!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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0:28
How You See Me
How You See Me - written and performed by Natalie Hennig
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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3:10
Walking Through The Valley (The Return of Terry Schultz)
The journey you'll encounter when you chat with the Terry Schultz is always a treat. Join Jason Jaspersen as he is joined by recent graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, Lizzy Strackbein, and friends of the podcast Faith Belt and Terry Schultz....
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:18:09
To Be A Saint
Jason Jaspersen recites a powerful quote from author and preacher Frederick Buechner.Who is Frederick Buechner?If you're interested in his books
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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0:14
Melodies from Madrid
Carlitos DelaVega returns to showcase his song he wrote about saying goodbye to vices.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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5:31
The Woller Photography Handbook to Legacy and Self Discovery
Join co-host Norah Kratz and Bethany Lutheran College professor and professional photographer Denice Woller as they unpack the nature of legacy. Photographs can encapsulate so many emotions and memories within them, and maintains a piece of tho...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:15:14
A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee
Jason Jaspersen reads A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Allow God to be with you during those few moments of stillness.Learn More About...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:26
Sit with the Story Reaction
Listen to the response "Grown Where You Aren't Planted" written by Bethany Education and Music major, Allison Rygh in response to a quilt called Dandelions in the Wind by Teri Polson. This quilt is a commentary on what we are called to...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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2:54
Congratulations! You're A Lego
Crossing international waters to the streets of Chiang Mai, Thailand is no ordinary feat, but that is nothing compared to the amazing work done by Pastor Stephen Weisenauer. Host Jason Jaspersen is joined by Colin Neville to discuss the many wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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2:26:34