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Feast Days

Mark Grapengater

Booking Overview

This is a Christian-focused interview show about hospitality and feasting in the Church, typically featuring external guests such as pastors, authors, theologians, and food or wine professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch practitioners and published experts whose work connects Christian life with hospitality, food, or ministry; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thetableproject@substack.com

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Host

Mark Grapengater - A seminary graduate with experience working in fine dining, he explores the connections between Christian life, hospitality, and the table.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional experience or expertise in Christian ministry, theology, hospitality, food, or wine; published work or leadership experience can be a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on ministry, theology, food, or wine, Pastoral or theological experience, Leadership in hospitality, food, or wine

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Erickson - Pastoral Vocation, The Gardener Metaphor For Ministry, Books, And Prayer.

Mark Canlis - Hospitality, Restaurant Leadership, Family Legacy, And Turning Toward Others.

Kendall Vanderslice - The Relationship Between The Dinner Table, Baking, And The Eucharist.

Gisela Kreglinger - Wine, Christian Spirituality, And Wine’s Place In Church And Everyday Life.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Hospitality, Theology, Food And Drink

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Biggest Table + Feast Days with Andrew Camp and Mark Grapengater

October 06, 2026

What happens when two seminary grads who both worked in fine dining sit down at the same table? In Episode 76 of The Biggest Table, Andrew Camp (The Biggest Table) and Mark Grapengater (Feast Days) swap stories about seminary, leadership lessons from the kitchen, Eugene Peterson, and why the table might be the most counter-cultural place left.They talk about:The pastor as host and guest — and why being a guest is harderWhy failure in a kitchen is more repairable than failure in ministryWhat l...

Pastor as Gardener with Matt Erickson | Feast Days Podcast

September 02, 2026

Matt Erickson is the pastor of Eastbrook in Milwaukee, WI, and a dear friend of mine. We worked on our Doctorates together at the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination. He recently published his first book Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Pastoral Ministry where he offers the metaphor of a gardener for the pastoral life. In this episode of Feast Days, we explore that image as we talk about our vocations, book interests, and prayer lives. Pastor as GardenerMatt’s Substackmwe...

Turning Toward Others with Mark Canlis | Feast Days Podcast

August 08, 2026

Canlis is a world-renowned restaurant in Seattle, garnering multiple James Beard Awards and twenty-nine Wine Spectator Grand Awards. For three generations, it has been run by the Canlis family, whose faith in Christ deepens their understanding of hospitality and what they are offering the world. In this episode, Mark Canlis shares the deep roots of hospitality, the importance of turning toward others, and how his family legacy shapes his approach to restaurant leadership and community. Discov...

Frequently asked questions

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Feast Days
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How do I get in touch with Feast Days?

Feast Days is hosted by Mark Grapengater. Its publicly listed email is thetableproject@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Feast Days?

The publicly listed email for Feast Days: thetableproject@substack.com.

How many listeners does Feast Days have?

Podseeker estimates Feast Days reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Feast Days?

Feast Days typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional experience or expertise in Christian ministry, theology, hospitality, food, or wine; published work or leadership experience can be a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Published books on ministry, theology, food, or wine; Pastoral or theological experience; Leadership in hospitality, food, or wine. Recent guests include Matt Erickson, Mark Canlis, and Kendall Vanderslice.

How hard is it to get booked on Feast Days?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Feast Days cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Hospitality, Theology, and Food And Drink. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thetableproject@substack.com

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