Whistle the Feast

In case you missed it, Bethany Lutheran College is celebrating it's hundredth year as an institution, and along with that came the centennial fall festival. The gallery was buzzing for months as artworks from all over Bethany's history and beyond filled the walls, hallways, and any available space in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. Enjoy the remarks of Bethany Professor and friend of the podcast Andy Overn on why artists are called to create.

Host - Jason Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 Links to References in the Episode:

Pelicans

Jules Verne

Red Eye Film Festival 2026 (Reese's Film Starts 28:34)

The Coolness That Is A Confluence

Shout Out Banksy!

Andy Goldsworthy

Rivers and Tides

Host - Jason Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 beliefs of students, faculty, or community members surrounding Bethany Lutheran College (etc., etc.)

Helpful Links to References in the Episode:

As You Like It (BLC 2025)

Carpe Dentum (BLC 2026)

Carpe Diem - Sieze the Day

Carpe Dentum - Well, you probably know.

Without a Doubt (The 8 Ball Short Film)

Mina

...Cars

Shout out to Peter Bloedel, Emily Kimball, Ann Frederickson, Professor David Paulson, and Professor Ben Faugstad!

Oh, and thank you, Emily!

Host - Jason Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 Jaspersen prompt Jason through an exploratory interview discussing his newest sculpture derived from the theme "Beauty as Apologetic".

Helpful Links to References in the Episode:

'Beauty as Apologetic' - Sculpture Reveal Video 

by Colin Neville

'Beauty as Apologetic' Sculpture Photos

credit Colin Neville

Scripture Passage 

The Anointing at Bethany - Matthew 26:6-13

Woman Caught by the Pharisees - John 8:1-11

Addicted to Mediocrity: Frank Schaeffer

More courses of the feast to be served Fall 2026!

Host - Jason Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 continues to make its way around the world.

Helpful Links to References in the Episode:

Where we Lay Our Scene: Piazza di Santo Croce

Calcio Storico

Palio di Siena

Norah's New Painter Discovery: Dolci Carlo

Palatine Gallery

Orsanmichele

The Theology of Beauty

Clive Bell

Cupid

Host - Jason Jaspersen 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu

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 

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. Learn more by following this link.

Bethany Lutheran College encourages their students, faculty/staff, and community to discover what God has given them at the place for Christian Creatives.

If you wish to learn more about the college, or would like to schedule a visit, visit blc.edu