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
The atmosphere of Bethany Lutheran College has this indescribable quality to it. This course of the feast is our best attempt at describing the indescribable. Jason Jaspersen sits down with Evangelical Lutheran Synod President, Glenn Obenberger, Bethany Lutheran College Chaplain, Don Moldstad, and current Bethany student, Brian Herscovici to discuss the inner workings of the Bethany environment, and why this campus is the special p...
Bethany Lutheran College music professor and chamber orchestra conductor, Benjamin Faugstad, arranged this rendition of Joy to the World for the 2025 Christmas at Bethany concert.
Watch Christmas at Bethany
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 f...
A quote brought to us from Bethany Lutheran College chaplain, Don Moldstad. This quote was from his grandfather and is a message to pastors everywhere.
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 feastreaders@gmail.com
Whistle the Feast is recorded on the ...
Evangelical Lutheran Synod President Glenn Obenberger reads a prayer of Martin Luther's dating back to 1516. This prayer was sent by Luther to George Spalatin about one year before he nailed his reformation theses to the church door.
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 yo...
Winter 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 inspiring nature documentary!
It's good to be back!
Helpful Links for References in the Episode:
Watch the full Bold North documentary
Humans Don't Exist - Benji Inniger's Bethany Galle...
Friend of the show, Matt Moberg, returns to talk with current Bethany Lutheran College student, Natalie Hennig. In this host-less episode, the two have a peaceful talk about what inspires their music, their music experience, and how music makes them feel. Plus! A bonus feature of their majestic singing voices to serenade all of you readers out there!
Helpful Links to References in the Episode:
Check out Matt Moberg on Spotify
Sta...
Molasses - Original Song Written, Sung, Performed by Natalie Hennig
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 feastreaders@gmail.com
Whistle the Feast is recorded on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College in association with the Christ in Media Institute...
Something amazing is going to happen today! While in Mankato for his art gallery reception, Minneapolis based artist, Matt Moberg, was able to sit down with host Jason Jaspersen and co-host Norah Kratz to have a wonderful discussion. Moberg is a recovered addict who uses the medicinal properties of art, song writing and many other pass times as he navigates fatherhood, his many eclectic jobs, and the philosophies of the world. This...
This quote by Marcus Aurelius, read by Jason Jaspersen, perfectly encapsulates the viewpoints of our next round table guest! Let's see who can guess who it is!
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 feastreaders@gmail.com
Whistle the Feast is rec...
Silas Gawrisch joins Jason Jaspersen for his co-host initiation with Martin Luther College Professor Mark Paustian, and Friends Network director Aaron Wakeman. The table is full of trying to formulate the right things to say in response to various topics, but the journey is incredibly worthwhile.
Helpful Links to References in the Episode:
Like what he has to say? He has a podcast too! Where Two or Three
Whistle the Feast welcomes Martin Luther College Professor, Mark Paustian to read an excerpt from Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery by Richard Selzer.
Helpful Links to References in the Episode:
Mark Paustian - MLC Directory
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 sho...
Enjoy 'Swaddled' an original song by Bethany's own Natalie Hennig. This song was written in response to a quilt on display at the Bethany Lutheran College November art show 'Sit With A Story'.
View the quilt here.
Natalie Hennig (left) and quilter Eunice Woodberry (right)
Watch the Art Show Reception
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch
Producer - Jaksyn Gr...
In this episode Jason Jaspersen and co-host Claire Marcus, sit down with Bethany Alum and former student Leah Matzke, and current Bethany student Annika Doberenz to discuss life on Leah's farm. The conversation shifts to discussing how farm life is similar to other situations in life and the driving forces that connect them all. Laugh along with us in this one, there's plenty of opportunity!
Helpful Links for Referenc...
Whistle the Feast welcomes Leah Matzke who has chosen to read the text to the hymn God's Word Is Our Great Heritage.
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 feastreaders@gmail.com
Whistle the Feas...
Whistle the Feast welcomes Bethany Student, Annika Doberenz, who has chosen to read the lyrics to Child Again by NeedtoBreathe.
Learn More About NeedtoBreathe
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 fea...
Jason Jaspersen and brand new co-host, Claire Marcus, sit down with Silas Gawrisch and Lauryn Messner to discuss the process one goes through when transferring schools, studying abroad, finding their why and so much more! The unexpected nature of influence for Whistle the Feast continues. Enjoy!
Helpful Links for References in the Episode:
As You Like It - Bethany Lutheran College
As You Like It - Summary
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Whistle the Feast welcomes current student at Martin Luther College, Silas Gawrisch, to read a prayer for resiliency and perspective. Take a few moments from your day of tasks, work, or scrolling and pray along with Silas.
Get used to Silas's voice, you'll be hearing more of it in the future.
Host - Jason Jaspersen
Co-hosts - Norah Kratz, Claire Marcus, Silas Gawrisch
Producer - Jaksyn Graham
Music Provided By: Renee ...
Whistle the Feast welcomes their guests this season to bring a verse, poem, or passage that speaks to them to share with the Feast Reader community. This week, listen as Lauryn Messner reads from chapter 41 of the book of Isaiah.
Follow Along with Lauryn
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 h...
Composed by Benjamin Faugstad and finalized in early 2025, Octavius debuted at the 2025 band tour concert of Bethany Lutheran College's concert band (joined by members of the Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School Middle School band). Stripped down to a piano track, Faugstad wrote the piece at a median level for both the students of the college and the middle school to learn for the first time.
Named after Faugstad's godson...
Seated at the Grand Piano in the Bethany Lutheran College choir room, Professor Benjamin Faugstad takes Whistle the Feast host, Jason Jaspersen, through his history with music, and the origins of some of his works. The main focus being his 2025 composition 'Octavius'.
Helpful Links to References in the Episode:
Victor Wooten Commencement Address
Christmas at Bethany 2024 (Orchestra Section)
Raiders March - John Williams
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