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

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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 Chapel Sermon from Bethany Lutheran College was delivered by ELS Seminary President Tim Hartwig on April 13, 2026.

The message reveals the need for a real resurrection. Even at times where we are as doubtful as the disciples in the upper room when Jesus first revealed himself to them.

The devotion follows Luke 24:36-43

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

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. This sermon delivered by Bethany Lutheran College biology professor, Doyle Holbird is a special one. This is the final chapel sermon that Reverend Doctor Holbird will give as a professor of the Bethany Lutheran College campus community. 

The text for this sermon is Psalm 23

Watch 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

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

As biology professor and campus minister Doyle Holbird approaches his retirement, host Jason Jaspersen would rather focus on the origin stories. Joined by co-host Claire Marcus, and Bethany student Briana Kelly back in the false spring of February, the conversation follows a winding road from evolution, to biology, to the places they call home. 

Helpful Links to References in the Episode:

Creation and Evolution

The Third Way of Evolution

Half-Life Graph

Louis Pasteur

Signature in the Cell: by Stephen C. Meyer

Bill Provine Biology Professor at Cornell

The Great Divorce: by C.S. Lewis

Robber Barons

Brisbane, Australia

Australia Desert Distribution

Blue Bottle Jellyfish

Gaol

The Twelve Seasons of Minnesota

Because Our Producer's A Nerd:

                 Loon Call

                 Fox Call

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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 track is titled Travels and was composed by Bethany Lutheran College designer Benji Inniger for the 2025 Fall production of Little Women. This version of the beloved Louisa May Alcott story was adapted for the Bethany stage by Emily Kimball and Maren Boucher.

Musicians involved in recording:

Violin - Sabrina Tabby, Lilyanne Thoroughman, Megan Wehrwein

Cello - Sharon Mautner-Rodgers

Piano/Guitar - Benji Inniger

Read the book: Little Women

Watch the production: Little Women

Listen to more of Benji's music!

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

Bethany Lutheran College Media Arts student, Briana Kelly, recites the first five verses to the book of Genesis. The first day of creation.

Follow along with Briana:

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.  And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness.  God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

Jason Jaspersen takes a seat on the opposite side of the table to have a talk with Bethany student Lauryn Messner. If you were ever curious what it is like inside the head of Jason Jaspersen, there is insight to his teaching methods, creative and re-imaginative mindset, and both he and Lauryn discuss influence on their lives in this little corner of the world.

Helpful Links to References in the Episode:

Sloyd (slojd) Knives

Maida's Capstone: Let There Be

Lauryn's previous episode

Treasure Haus

Bill Bukowski's Art Gallery Presentation (Jan 2026)

The Great Conversation

Maya Lin

Sabin Howard Monument

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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

Today's reading comes from the book Dear Theo. A collection of letters that famous Dutch post-impressionist Vincent van Gogh wrote for his brother Theo.

Who was Vincent van Gogh?

Dear Theo

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 [email protected]

Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute. 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