Going to the gym can make some folks want to shout “Hallelujah!” In a world that often positions the body as sinful, taking the time to build muscle can shift you into a spiritual place that connects you with the swole divine. Let’s Grow Big Together- the podcast who asks for forgiveness on our cheat days, as we forgive those who curl in the squat rack. In this series, we’re taking a look at the passion for muscle- the incredible journey of bodybuilding, muscle gods and muscle worship, literally! Today bodybuilder, queer Christian and ordained minister Father Ethan Jewett joins us to talk about the spiritual connection between building muscle and creating queer space in places where it doesn’t normally happen. Best known on Instagram as the Jacked Priest, Fr. Jewett turned to bodybuilding as a way to connect with his spirituality and his identity as a gay man. FOLLOW REV. ETHAN JEWETT: https://www.instagram.com/jackedpriest/ FAUSTO FERNOS: https://www.instagram.com/faustofernos MARC FELION: https://www.instagram.com/marcfelion Plus-- The 80s Bodybuilding Televangelists The Power Team, and the motto God’s Gym: His Pain is Your Gain. And what are the best protein rich pancake recipes? Try ours and share yours! ———————— MY THREE FAVORITE PROTEIN PANCAKE RECIPES. * Once you have the batter ready, cook over medium heat on a large skillet or griddle with non-fat cooking spray or butter. 
 * Serve with greek or whole milk yogurt, thawed blueberries, peanut butter and/or maple syrup or sugar free maple syrup. ———————— Chris Bumsteads Protein Pancakes BLEND: 4 eggs 1 1/4 cups (100 g) of old fashioned oats 1 banana One scoop of whey protein 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon or lime zest 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ———————— Father DeBeer’s Protein Pancakes 
BLEND: 2 cups oatmeal 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 6 eggs, zest of one lime or lemon (optional). Use a handheld emotion blender or regular blender to combine all ingredients ———————— Protein Cornmeal Johnnycakes SIFT TOGETHER: 1 cup finely ground cornmeal 1 /2 cup white flour 1/2 cup of coconut flour (or almond flour or both) 1 scoop whey protein 1½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt MIX IN A SEPERATE BOWL: 3 eggs ½ cup plain yogurt (or greek yogurt) 1/2 cup almond milk 3 tbsp honey 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar Add more almond milk to get desired consistency.