Whistle the Feast

Abroad (feat. Norah Kratz)

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 [https://share.google/xRssEVIZTSwzFGPB4] Calcio Storico [https://share.google/0c38bP7CPfWoySLpW] Palio di Siena [https://share.google/8ibnfFckBaYTDRBwO] Norah's New Painter Discovery: Dolci Carlo [https://artuk.org/discover/artists/dolci-carlo-16161686] Palatine Gallery [https://www.uffizi.it/en/pitti-palace/palatine-gallery] Orsanmichele [http://www.museumsinflorence.com/musei/orsanmichele.html] The Theology of Beauty [https://www.wisluthsem.org/theology-of-beauty-a-reappraisal/] Clive Bell [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Clive-Bell] Cupid [https://share.google/DlZIXlFnXv0cYX43r] 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. 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 [https://blc.edu/]

The Faithful Farmer

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 [https://youtu.be/lFyP5hmFuLU?si=DEH-lFQCncrA8ZBi]. *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 feastreaders@gmail.com 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 [https://blc.edu/]

The Real Thing

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 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A36-43&version=NKJV] Tune in to more Bethany Chapel Services here [https://blc.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/chapelcast/] every school day at 10am. Find past chapel devotions here [https://chapel.blc.edu/?_gl=1*1b1sexk*_ga*MjA0OTgyNzA2Mi4xNzU1MTEyODIw*_ga_18MZWL96EE*czE3NjkwNDk0NjQkbzUkZzAkdDE3NjkwNDk0NjQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_PLX0ZS7NS5*czE3NjkwNDk0NjQkbzE1JGcwJHQxNzY5MDQ5NDY0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTczMzM2NTYwNy4xNzYzNjc1Njk2] 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 feastreaders@gmail.com 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 [https://blc.edu/]

For You Are With Me

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 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2023&version=NKJV] Watch the full chapel service [https://www.youtube.com/live/3-HfO_Gazuk?si=7nNXjVMXmkJh2-fV]. Tune in to more Bethany Chapel Services here [https://blc.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/chapelcast/] every school day at 10am. Find past chapel devotions here [https://chapel.blc.edu/?_gl=1*1b1sexk*_ga*MjA0OTgyNzA2Mi4xNzU1MTEyODIw*_ga_18MZWL96EE*czE3NjkwNDk0NjQkbzUkZzAkdDE3NjkwNDk0NjQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_PLX0ZS7NS5*czE3NjkwNDk0NjQkbzE1JGcwJHQxNzY5MDQ5NDY0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTczMzM2NTYwNy4xNzYzNjc1Njk2] 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 feastreaders@gmail.com 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 [https://blc.edu/]

Origins and Evolution (feat. Rev. Dr. Doyle Holbird & Briana Kelly)

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 [https://answersingenesis.org/public-school/education-in-america/teaching-creation-and-evolution-in-schools/?srsltid=AfmBOoprmGFX__yCc3Y8NH_tjgluwGjelMjL93yIv_if3neqp9f4RJK4] The Third Way of Evolution [https://www.thethirdwayofevolution.com/people] Half-Life Graph [https://share.google/evs7q8bwBm2aqNb3b] Louis Pasteur [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-Pasteur] Signature in the Cell [https://ia801209.us.archive.org/2/items/Stephen.Meyer.Signature.In.The.Cell/Stephen%20Meyer%20-%20Signature%20in%20the%20Cell.pdf]: by Stephen C. Meyer Bill Provine [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_B._Provine] Biology Professor at Cornell The Great Divorce [https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25845273-the-great-divorce]: by C.S. Lewis Robber Barons [https://www.britannica.com/money/robber-baron] Brisbane, Australia [https://share.google/WCZizIkQ4ylElCdft] Australia Desert Distribution [https://share.google/MdgbLVZmR9QN0utNu] Blue Bottle Jellyfish [https://share.google/uRfbBhBYYUuzaotlt] Gaol [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/archived/booksandarts/jail-or-gaol-how-should-australia-spell-it/7532694] The Twelve Seasons of Minnesota [https://1037theloon.com/the-12-seasons-of-minnesota/] Because Our Producer's A Nerd:                  Loon Call [https://youtu.be/Ib0CxvL8Bp8?si=pczY7EFJdWKlJp3-]                  Fox Call [https://youtu.be/1VJBWTypVNU?si=JMIQN_H_Ewas39tO] 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. 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 [https://blc.edu/]